Our learning experiences will help you build collaborative capacity and make greater impact.

Offered by Bolder Advocacy, gain an understanding of how to safely engage in nonpartisan advocacy during an election. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Candid Learning, learn step-by-step instructions on how to generate a standard project budget for a foundation proposal including the basic components of a project budget including income and expenses, how to estimate the realistic cost of a project, and what other financial documents you may also need to submit with your proposal. No cost associated.

Offered by Social Insights, explore panel discussions about staying rooted in vision and purpose when the future feels uncertain, how we are innovating to meet the moment with courage and creativity, and how we care for our people—our teams, communities, and ourselves—while leading change. No cost associated.

Offered by Food Solutions New England, this uplifting and inspiring interactive gathering will explore stories and strategies that shed light on what can be done when we remember our shared humanity. No cost associated.

Offered by Food Solutions New England, commit to deepening your understanding of, and willingness to confront, racism for twenty-one consecutive days to raise your awareness, change your understanding and shift the way you behave. No cost associated.

Offered by the Tamarack Institute, this interactive 6 month learning journey will equip you with the tools and strategies to foster stronger, more connected communities, including exploring a whole community approach, asset mapping, developing your mapping plan, making connections, and implementing your action plan. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by The Hum, this 4-part course will explore recognizing your nervous system’s cues, reframing your beliefs about conflict, and building the skills to approach difficult conversations with clarity and confidence. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Candid Learning, learn the basic steps for developing a fundraising plan, including tips on: making your case for support, diversifying your organization's fundraising base, and creating a plan of action. No cost associated.

Offered by Unity Effect, learn about the fundamentals and practical applications of a regenerative approach to measurement and evaluation, gain insights into frameworks and tools that you can apply in your work, and explore case studies that bring Regenerative Measurement and Evaluation to life, sparking ideas and inspiration for your own context. No cost associated.

Offered by Propel Nonprofits,  learn typical board responsibilities and explore the nuances of board authority and relationships. Participants will receive Propel’s Nonprofit Board Governance workbook, which includes the Fiduciary Duties of Directors of Charitable Organizations.  While this training is open to all, it is designed for those new to serving on a board or those who are contemplating joining a board. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Ideo U, this 5-week, self-paced online course will explore how to deliver presentations that spark a shift in beliefs, behaviors, and mindsets, sequence your information in a way that will create a meaningful journey for your audience, and apply techniques to help people pay attention and remember the information you share. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by the Interaction Institute for Social Change, this 3-part series will explore what a vision could look like in your organization, how the current context factors into that work, and how to identify your personal and organizational contribution to the ecosystem. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by the Tamarack Institute, this 2-part workshop will explore what conflict is, how it shows up in our collaborative work, and the roots and dynamics of conflict to reframe it as an opportunity for connection and growth. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Join us for a morning at Mills Community House from 9-11am. This event, part of our Connecting with Changemakers series, offers a unique opportunity to connect with local leaders, social entrepreneurs, and community advocates. Mills Community House, an historic community gathering space, provides an ideal environment for thoughtful conversation and meaningful connections. Engage in authentic discussions, share your ideas, and explore potential collaborations with like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in our community. Rotary Charities is dedicated to fostering connections and providing resources that drive positive change. This event is designed to create a space for genuine dialogue and community building. All are welcome! Registration is not required to attend, but we appreciate an RSVP so we know how many folks to expect. We look forward to seeing you there!
 

Offered by Compass Point, this 2-part workshop will guide the distinction between change (an event or situation) and transition (a process) and recognize the impacts on people in your organization. Participants will be introduced to the Margin to Center framework as a way to identify solutions to challenges and learn to distinguish between adaptive challenges and technical fixes and how they apply to a change occurring in your organization. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Nonprofit Network, how to read financial statements and reports, what reports should be reviewed by the ED, which should be reviewed by the Finance Committee and which should be shared with the board on a regular basis (and define what "regular" means), what a finance committee should be discussing and what policies should be in place. No cost associated.

Offered by the Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities, in this roundtable, explore situations where emotions are generally heightened, and learn strategies around how to ensure our nonverbals are aligned with the message we want to send. No cost associated.

Offered by the Dorothy A. Johnson Center, gain an understanding of Form 990 as an organizational tool and the information it communicates, identify often-cited flags in Form 990 and begin to challenge assumptions, and use 990 data to find trends or opportunities in the community. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by the Systems Studio, this one-day intensive introduces the foundational principles of systems change, including systems leadership, mapping, complexity, and leading transitions. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by the NW MI Arts & Culture Network, explore how public history can expand beyond traditional narratives to embrace creativity and inclusivity, and delve into the intersections of history and artistry, illustrating how creative interpretations—like the Anishinaabe Trails History Project Marker—can powerfully honor and elevate the story of people and place. No cost associated.

Offered by TSNE, learn how supervisors must tap into self-awareness, understanding differences in staff, and practice adapting communication styles to create a culture of mutual respect that leads to greater engagement, satisfaction, and mission impact. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Resilience Initiative and Leadership Learning Community, gain an understanding of effective approaches to giving and receiving feedback, access hands-on feedback tools to bring back to the workplace, and practice a real-life situation where you need to give challenging feedback. No cost associated.

Offered by TSNE, gain the  foundation to approach and develop an effective strategic plan, explore key components of the strategic planning process, learn about the importance of assessing the internal and external environments by conducting a stakeholder analysis, and learn to identify strategic issues versus operational issues. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by ZingTrain, explore the correlation between effective self-management and personal/organizational success and learn new tools and techniques to live and lead more intentionally. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Jennifer Berman at The Vital Edge Leadership, this 8-week series offers a powerful way to reconnect more deeply with the present moment and the reality that is unfolding right here, right now where you'll learn how to notice your thoughts and emotions without becoming captured by them, engage with the ups and downs of life with more compassion and curiosity, and cultivate greater joy and ease. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Collective Impact Forum, this 3-day virtual event will explore how community collaboration rooted in equity and belonging is an essential ingredient in shaping a world where everyone thrives where you'll leave inspired by the imagination and innovation of practitioners all over the world united towards collective action. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Propel Nonprofits, explore the connections between organizational strategy and service impacts and gain an understanding of the nine gears of effective nonprofits, strategy planning frameworks, and the practical application of outcomes development. No cost associated.

Offered by TSNE, learn about how our own narratives around conflict shape our internal beliefs and behavioral patterns, how we react to conflict, and strategies to rework these tendencies to build comfort and skills around more adaptive approaches to conflict with other. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by ZingTrain, explore how to recognize and better handle interpersonal workplace conflict and learn tools for preparing yourself before diving into the steps for engaging in the conversation. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Stanford Social Innovation Review, this 2-day virtual summit will explore the rapidly growing role of AI in social innovation with a lineup of speakers and panelists to delve deeply into pressing challenges, to share cutting-edge ideas and examples, and ask tough questions about the relationship between technology and social change. No cost associated.

Offered by the Interaction Institute for Social Change, this 5 part series will explore the internal conditions (e.g. mind, body, spirit, heart) needed to build self-awareness to effectively facilitate racial justice conversation, practical skills for facilitating productive conversations and building shared understanding about race, racism, and racial justice, in both virtual and in-person environments, a deeper understanding of the development of racial identity, the system of racialization in the U.S., and one’s own story within this context, and practice addressing challenges and aspirations as a racial justice facilitator. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Confluence, this 6-week cohort will explore deepening relationships and building group agreements, unconscious bias and belonging, power and imagination, and accountability in leadership. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, learn from nonprofits with successful programs how to set up a recurring gifts program and keep donors giving from year to year. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Bolder Advocacy, gain an understanding of what advocacy activities your 501(c)(3) can engage in, what communications count as lobbying, and how to maximize your non-lobbying advocacy. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by the Center for Nonprofit Management, learn key fundraising strategies, including how to create compelling narratives, identify potential donors, build strong relationships, and develop sustainable fundraising plans. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by TSNE, gain an understanding the importance of soliciting feedback and learn approaches to building this into their supervisory practice, discover the barriers to receiving constructive feedback and ways to manage reactions which support your effectiveness as a supervisor, and explore the conditions that make giving feedback valuable and practice adaptive approaches to providing constructive and positive feedback. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by CoCreative, this 4-part series will explore essential meeting planning, facilitation, and leadership practices that help diverse groups move from goal setting to achieving tangible outcomes together. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by TSNE, explore how to define and address strategic issues, formulate strategies to address issues, develop an effective implementation process, and institute evaluation metrics of the strategic plan. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Join us for an afternoon at Old Art Building from 3-5pm. This event, hosted in partnership with Old Art Building as part of our Connecting with Changemakers series, offers a unique opportunity to connect with local leaders, social entrepreneurs, and community advocates. Engage in authentic discussions, share your ideas, and explore potential collaborations with like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in our community. Rotary Charities is dedicated to fostering connections and providing resources that drive positive change. This event is designed to create a space for genuine dialogue and community building. All are welcome! Registration is not required to attend, but we appreciate an RSVP so we know how many folks to expect. We look forward to seeing you there!

Offered by Nonprofit Network, in this 2-part series you will gain an understanding of the difference between cultural competence and cultural humility, examine the importance of cultural humility as an effective framework for your professional practice, identify your gaps in cultural knowledge, and the needs for further education about other people’s experiences. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Propel Nonprofits, gain an understanding of nonprofit finance terminology, financial statements, and staff and board roles and responsibilities. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Ideo U, this 5 week self-paced, online cohort course will explore how to look at problems through different perspectives, develop actionable and innovative solutions, learn how to de-risk and experiment to build resilient strategies, and balance creative thinking and rigor to get to breakthrough ideas and sustainable solutions. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Ideo U, this 5 week self-paced, online cohort course will explore how to unlock your team's ability to generate new ideas by tapping into different perspectives, develop alignment, establish the cultural conditions to thrive, and turn tensions into opportunities. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by the Tamarack Institute, explore a comprehensive overview of impact assessment, with practical tools for identifying, measuring and analyzing the significant results of your initiatives. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by the NW MI Arts & Culture Network, this 2-day, multi-venue event is a gathering for our region's creative community and showcase of our art and culture with a primary focus to create space to build meaningful relationships and celebrate our region's cultural landscape with inspiring keynote sessions, hands-on workshops, and art-filled experiences. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Join us for a morning at Elk Rapids Rotary Park from 9-11am. This event, hosted in partnership with Paddle Antrim as part of our Connecting with Changemakers series, offers a unique opportunity to connect with local leaders, social entrepreneurs, and community advocates. Engage in authentic discussions, share your ideas, and explore potential collaborations with like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in our community. Rotary Charities is dedicated to fostering connections and providing resources that drive positive change. This event is designed to create a space for genuine dialogue and community building. All are welcome! Registration is not required to attend, but we appreciate an RSVP so we know how many folks to expect. We look forward to seeing you there!