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

Offered by LifeLabs Learning, explore the skills needed to role model effective feedback (even if the message is difficult), tools to help teams overcome common feedback hurdles, and systems that make feedback easy and frequent across your teams, regardless of their location. No cost associated.

Offered by Compass Point, this 2-part series will provide the tools to use the “purpose, outcome, and process” (P.O.P) format to design a meeting, learn how to center marginalized voices in meetings, and develop strategies for interrupting oppressive power dynamics in meetings. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by the Collective Impact Forum, explore how to better articulate and frame challenges within the collective impact in order to generate solutions and apply adaptive leadership practices and other tools to collective impact challenges. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Bolder Advocacy, learn about the different roles of 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, unions, and political organizations, the federal tax rules affecting how these organizations can work together, the legal separations necessary between affiliated organizations, such as funding and fundraising constraints, and permissible joint activities of different types of nonprofits, including election-year activities. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Candid Learning, learn practical strategies for better engaging your board in fundraising, including boards’ typical fundraising responsibilities, why some board members may be reluctant to fundraise, and how to overcome these concerns. No cost associated.

Offered by the Interaction Institute for Social Change, this quarterly gathering is a space for connection, reflection and action where challenges are explored, progress is celebrated, and strategies to advance racial justice are shared. No cost associated.

Offered by the NW MI Arts & Culture Network, learn how to get organized, research funding opportunities, craft compelling proposals, and leverage A.I. tools to streamline the process to leave the workshop with a well-developed draft and a clear path toward finalizing their proposal. Please note that this workshop is designed for art & culture administrators. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by TSNE, unpack practical tips and tools for planning retreats that inspire strategic thinking, alignment, and renewed commitment among board members and develop a plan for a board retreat designed to align your board’s strategy, reflections, and needs with broader organizational goals. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by the Interaction Institute for Social Change, this 7-part series will explore facilitative leadership and building power equitably, how to encourage continuous improvement by focusing on process and relationships, creating the conditions for collaborative action, and learn how to make sense of complexity by involving others to understand the visible and invisible levels of systems. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by the Nonprofit Network, this 2-part training will explore 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 needs for further education about other people’s experiences. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by TSNE, explore the ways that adaptive communication and feedback contribute to supporting, developing, and managing successful employees, gain an understanding of the dynamic continuum of employee performance, and practice a model of performance management that focuses on adaptive communication and feedback strategies. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Propel Nonprofits, learn tools and practices that can help board treasurers develop finance skills, ask strategic financial questions, lead board development in finance, and keep the numbers connected to the mission. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by ZingTrain, explore the impact your beliefs can have on both your willingness to give and receive feedback, barriers that get in the way of giving and receiving feedback, and tips for giving and receiving effective and productive feedback. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, gain insights into people who give through these accounts, so you can better connect with them and increase this form of giving to your nonprofit. 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 LifeLabs Learning, explore the skills needed to role model effective feedback (even if the message is difficult), tools to help teams overcome common feedback hurdles, and systems that make feedback easy and frequent across your teams, regardless of their location. No cost associated.

Offered by TSNE, gain advanced knowledge in budget management, learn practical tools and strategies to develop, monitor, and present budgets effectively, and be empowered to drive financial sustainability, align budgets with strategic priorities, and navigate the budgeting process with increased confidence. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Nonprofit Quarterly, learn the steps to effectively evaluate partnership and merger options, access tools to facilitate partnership and merger consideration, and hear lessons learned from leaders who've recently partnered or merged. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Candid Learning, this 4-week course will explore how to build the key components of a competitive grant proposal to a foundation, develop a well-organized budget, and identify a targeted list of foundation funding prospects. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by the Interaction Institute for Social Change, explore the power of networks: what they are, how they work, and why you should care, different network modalities and roles to consider to better navigate these times, and core weaving skills and practices that can help us do and be more with less. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

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 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 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 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 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 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 Collective Impact Forum, 

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.

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!

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!