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

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 Candid Learning, learn the basic elements of a proposal, the "do's" and "don'ts" of writing and submitting a proposal, and how to follow up whether the answer is yes or no. No cost associated.

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 Nonprofit Quarterly, explore your organizational risk levels, a continuum of organizational responses to the DEI backlash and their ramifications, opportunities for sharpening approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion work, and actionable guidance for staff and board leadership. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by the Possibility Project, learn how, now more than ever, we can all engage in challenging the status quo and explore how every post, conversation, letter, march, and email matters and contributes to collective action. No cost associated.

 Join Northern Michigan E3 for a screening of Who We Are, a thought-provoking film that blends lectures, personal stories, interviews, and some surprising revelations. In it, criminal defense and civil rights lawyer Jeffery Robinson takes us on an important journey through the history of anti-Black racism in the U.S., from the time of slavery to today’s misconceptions about living in a post-racial America.  This event will also include a lively panel discussion with local BIPOC community members, plus some engaging table talks. No cost associated.

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 Bolder Advocacy, learn how to track your lobbying time and expenses so that your organization stays within its lobbying limits, report lobbying to the IRS, and various options for keeping track of lobbying activities and expenditures.  Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Candid Learning, learn how to draft SMART objectives for a program, identify the parts of a logic model, and learn the basics of shifting focus from your nonprofit’s activities to its outcomes. No cost associated.

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 Candid Learning, learn how to recruit and engage diverse board members, use a Board Agreement as an integral tool for board establishment and management, and identify strategies to establish positive relationship dynamics among board members, the Executive Director, and other key staff. No cost associated.

Offered by the Chapman Foundation in partnership with Rotary Charities, in this 3-day series you will examine your behavioral tendencies and how to better communicate with others, explore how the Communication Cycle forms the foundation of your interpersonal communication, learn how to listen to connect with others, and develop a more effective way to handle confrontation. Cost associated. 

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 Candid Learning, gain an understanding of the board’s role in fundraising, integrate fundraising into your board’s roles and responsibilities, and identify a range of fundraising activities that can engage your board members. No cost associated.

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 Candid Learning, explore the Resilient Fundraising™ model, which features tactics to galvanize donor-advised fund (DAF) revenue, build strategic collaborations, and generate earned income to strengthen organizational resilience and assess your current fundraising strategies to uncover gaps and opportunities where the Resilient Fundraising™ model can boost long-term sustainability. No cost associated.

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 an afternoon at Kalkaska's Railroad Square from 9 -11 am. This event, hosted in partnership with the Village of Kalkaska 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!

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!