The Skagit Community Foundation is hosting and organizing quarterly nonprofit educational seminars to support networking, collaboration, and professional development of the local Skagit nonprofit community.

The $4 Seminar Fee provides for speaker/venue costs, snacks & water, & handouts/informational material printing costs.
Registration & RSVP is required.

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June 9, 2025 (Monday)
Mastering Grant Prospect Research
Finding the Right Funders for Your Organization

Finding the right funding opportunities is the foundation of successful grant writing. This seminar will equip participants with the essential skills and tools to conduct thorough grant prospect research, identify potential funders, and strategically align funding opportunities with their organization's mission.

12:00-12:20pm - Networking, Mingling
12:20-12:30pm - Attendee Introductions
12:30-1:00pm - Board Development Presentation
1:00-1:30pm - Announcements/Reminders, Networking

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Thank you to Skagit Valley College Foundation 

Through partnership with the SVC Foundation we are able to host our Nonprofit Educational Seminars at our new location of the Cardinal Center on Skagit Valley College Campus. 

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Previous Seminars

March 2025: Board Development - Strategies to Maximize Leadership & Engagement
December 2024: Funder's Panel & Holiday Social
September 2024: Best Practices in nonprofit Investing & Cash Management with Dennis Gogarty & Ryan Frydenlund of
​Raffa Investment Advisers
June 2024: The Power of Planned Giving in Nonprofit Fundraising & How to Get Started with Matt Hammatt of WWU Foundation
March 2024: How to Create Compelling Authenticity for Successful Branding & Marketing with Jacque Beamer of BrandQuery
December 2023: Donor Panel & Holiday Social
September 2023: Let's Have Better Meetings with Rachel Myers, Larson Gross
June 2023: IRS Form 990 & Telling Your Organization's Story with CPA's Keaton Wersen & Jennifer Lilgreen
March 2023: Mentorship & Your Career with Melissa Arias, CEO of Make-A-Wish WA/AK