Schedule of Events
Thursday, March 6th
6:30pm: Opening Reception – Funders Forum
Friday, March 7th
7:00am: Check-in and Coffee Bar Open
7:30am: Breakfast Buffet Opens
8:15am-8:30am: Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:30am-9:45am: Sec. of State Panel Session
9:45am-10:15am: Break
10:15am-11:30am: Session One Breakouts
11:30am-11:45am: Break – Lunch Buffet Open (Lunch Provided)
11:45am-12:45pm: Lunch Keynote – Dr Ben Danielson
12:45pm-1:00pm: Break
1:00pm-2:15pm: Session Two Breakouts
2:15pm-2:45pm: Break
2:45pm–4:00pm: Session Three Breakouts
4:00pm-4:20pm: Closing Reception
Evening Funders Forum and Dinner
Join us for an engaging Evening Funders Forum, where representatives from the Medina Foundation, Grays Harbor Community Foundation, Ben B. Cheney Foundation, and the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound will share insights into their organizations, funding strategies, and tips for what makes a grant proposal stand out.
This interactive session will provide attendees with a unique opportunity to hear directly from funders about their work, ask questions, and gain valuable perspectives on securing support from grantmakers. Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, grant seeker, or community partner, this forum offers a chance to connect and learn from key philanthropic organizations in our region.
Don’t miss this chance to engage with local funders and learn about approaching foundations to support your mission!
What: Dinner and Forum Panel
Where: Ocean Shores Convention Center
When: Thursday, March 6th 6:30 PM
Conference Schedule*
Session 1: 10:15am – 11:30am
Financial: Jetty Room
Basic Grant Writing (3 Components and 5 pieces)
JEB Thornton, Grays Harbor College
Leadership: Tide Room
Connection to Cause: Advocacy as a Powerful Tool to Achieve Your Mission
Julia Hunter, Nonprofit Association of Washington (NAWA)
Nonprofit Basics: Surf Room
Top 10 Essential Elements Every Board Member Should Know
Mary Beth Harrington, 501c3 Empowering Nonprofits
Communications: Wave Room
Creating Inclusive & Accessible Meetings and Events: Practical Planning Tools
Jill Rose, Creating Change Consulting & Coaching, Amara, Camp Victory for Children
Session 2: 1:00pm-2:15pm
Fundraising: Jetty Room
Elevated Grantseeking: How to Master the Art of Strategic Grantwriting
Brittany Kirk, Cloudbreak Collective
Leadership: Tide Room
Practical Succession Planning: Leadership Continuity to Sustain Your Mission
Erick Seelbach, Third Sector Company
Nonprofit Basics: Surf Room
But It’s Just a Little Fraud…
Joshua Studor, Washington Attorney General
Communications: Wave Room
Crafting Compelling Narratives: Storytelling for Nonprofits
Sanjukta Shams, Case for Support Counseling
Session 3: 2:45pm – 4:00pm
Fundraising: Jetty Room
Build Your Actionable Fundraising Strategy: A Hands-On Workshop for Small but Mighty Nonprofits
Matt Scott, CauseMic
Leadership: Tide Room
Navigating through Uncertainty
Molly Harper, The Harper Consulting Group
NonProfit Basics: Surf Room
The Art of the Ask
Alexis Besio, Centralia College
Communications: Wave Room
Change Management: Leading a Change in Culture and Engagement
Sergio Garcia, South Sound YMCA
*Schedule is subject to change.