Center for Nonprofit Advancement

06/11/2026

Meet a Board Leadership Award Finalist: New Futures

Founded in 1999, New Futures empowers underserved young people to build financially secure careers through shorter-term credentials like associate degrees and certifications. Beyond scholarships, it provides personalized advising, skill-building, and wraparound support, achieving an 86% success rate among recent Scholars. Rooted in equity and community, New Futures fosters inclusion, integrity, and individual growth, envisioning a region where everyone has access to education, opportunity, and a voice in their community.

Be sure to check back for our winner announcement and the 7th Annual Board Best Practices Video Shorts! https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/competition-events/board-leadership-award/

06/11/2026

Meet a Board Leadership Award Finalist: Horton's Kids

Horton’s Kids, founded in 1989 by former Capitol Hill staffer Karin Walser, has served families in Southeast, DC, for over 35 years. Initially an all-volunteer organization, it has grown to collaborate closely with families in Southeast DC, co-creating programs that remove barriers to success and help every family member thrive. Leveraging its Capitol Hill connections, Horton’s Kids has built strong partnerships with federal agencies, which provide free spaces for programs and assist in volunteer recruitment.

Learn more about the Board Leadership Award and stay tuned for the announcement of our winner:

https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/competition-events/board-leadership-award/

06/09/2026

Meet a Board Leadership Award Finalist: Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School

The Carlos Rosario School has over five decades of experience empowering the diverse immigrant population of Washington, DC, through English as a second language (ESL) programs, workforce development, and comprehensive support services. Since its founding, more than 80,000 immigrants have graduated, many becoming educators, healthcare professionals, leaders, and advocates.

Learn more about the Board Leadership Award and stay tuned for the announcement of our winner: https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/competition-events/board-leadership-award/

06/08/2026

WEBINAR: Fundraisers Should Have a Seat…at Every Table!

June 10 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Faculty: Abbi Haggerty, PhD, Richmond Performing Arts Alliance

To truly thrive, fundraisers must be empowered to speak to (and influence!) every major function of a nonprofit: finances, governance, communications, and programs. When development has a seat at the table, organizations gain more informed strategies, stronger relationships, and more sustainable impact. Your voice isn’t just helpful. It’s essential.

By joining this session you will:
-Understand the power of your role�- See how fundraising intersects with every department
- Gain tools and talking points to confidently articulate the value of your voice in organization‑wide decisions.

This session is perfect for development staff at all levels who want to expand their influence, strengthen cross‑department connections, and elevate the role of fundraising across their organization.

Register: https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/event/webinar-fundraisers-should-have-a-seat-at-every-table-2/

06/05/2026

Because of our sponsors, Prom Night 2026 was more than a party—it was a chance for nonprofit professionals to step away from the demands of the work, reconnect with peers, and celebrate the impact they make every day.

Thank you to Goldin Group CPAs, Hamilton Insurance Agency, Kaiser Permanente, The The Baldwin Group, and Nonstop for helping make this unforgettable evening possible.

Your support helped create a space where our community could laugh, dance, connect, and be reminded that those who spend their lives serving others deserve to be celebrated too.

We are grateful for your partnership and commitment to strengthening the nonprofit sector.

06/04/2026

Strong nonprofit organizations are built on more than mission—they're built on people.

The Center for Nonprofit Advancement is conducting a brief survey to better understand how nonprofits foster team culture, workplace connection, and staff well-being.

Your insights will help identify:
• How nonprofits are investing in culture and wellness
• Common challenges organizations face
• Opportunities to strengthen support and resources across the sector

The survey takes approximately 3 minutes to complete, and all responses are anonymous.

Results will be shared with participants.

Take the survey:

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06/03/2026

This course, sponsored by the and the Center for Nonprofit Advancement, will give you an overview of critical legal issues that apply to nonprofit organizations, including:

- The basic IRS requirements for nonprofit organizations,
- Best practices in nonprofit governance,
- How local and federal employment laws apply to your organization,
- The ABCs of insurance and risk management,
- Information about financial oversight and fiscal controls,
- Issues to consider when reviewing a contract, and
- How to protect your trademarks and other intellectual property.

Register: https://dcbar.inreachce.com/Details/Information/8eb30ced-9d37-4d59-a705-b2301bcd454b

06/02/2026

WEBINAR: What’s Normal for Nonprofit Reserves?
June 3 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Faculty: Ryan Frydenlund, Director of Operations, and co-presenter Juliana Salamone, Senior Portfolio Manager, Raffa

There's still time to register for this session designed for nonprofit and association executives seeking a practical way to think about reserves and investments without requiring expert-level investment knowledge. We will explore how to use peer benchmarking to provide additional context, with a focus on insights from Raffa’s Study on Nonprofit Investing (SONI) Dashboard.

Join us:
https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/event/webinar-whats-normal-for-nonprofit-reserves/

05/29/2026

Congratulations to this week’s This or That Thursdays Prom Ticket Giveaway!

If you didn’t win you can still join us. Find out how:
https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/competition-events/prom-night/

05/28/2026

As a nonprofit finance leader, have you asked or heard these questions?

Are we sitting on too much cash?
When should we start thinking about investing?
How much should we actually hold in reserve?
Is our Finance Committee focused on the right things?
How much risk should we take with our investments?
How do we compare to our peers?

The team from Raffa Investment Advisers has answers. Join us for a practical conversation on how nonprofits can make better informed investment decisions. And don't worry, expert level investment knowledge isn't needed.

WEBINAR: What’s Normal for Nonprofit Reserves?
June 3 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/event/webinar-whats-normal-for-nonprofit-reserves/