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• Webinar: Fundraising with Clarity, Courage, and Care

  • When
    Wednesday, November 05, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Virtual - Teams

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  Nonprofit Webinar
  

  Fundraising with Clarity, Courage, and Care

  Wednesday, November 5th, 2025

  10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST

  Microsoft Teams 

  sponsored by 

  Nonprofits are navigating a moment of uncertainty, shifting systems, and urgent community needs. This workshop is designed to meet you right where you are, offering real fundraising tactics and strategies you can operationalize immediately.

  Together, we will explore how to navigate this moment with clarity and our inherent power, approaching the work with care for both our organizations' missions and ourselves.

  Rooted in a wellness pedagogy, this workshop also affirms the necessity of prioritizing self-care as both an act of resistance and a vital source of fuel for sustaining long-term impact. 

  This workshop is for nonprofit staff, leaders, founders, board members, program directors, fundraisers, and executive directors. 

  About the Facilitator:

  This workshop is led by Kia Croom, a fractional fundraiser and 25-year frontline fundraising professional who has raised over $1 billion for nonprofits. A trusted leader in the fundraising industry, Kia leverages her voice and expertise to drive transformative change. Named an equity champion by the Chronical of Philanthropy in 2022, she is also a nationally published journalist committed to amplifying the voices of historically disenfranchised communities.

  Learn more about Kia by visiting her website: www.kiacroom.com

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  Date and Time: Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM

  Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams

  Registration Fee: 

  This virtual session is $15.00 for any nonprofit organization.

  Refund Policy:

  All registration fees are non-refundable. However, if an event is cancelled or postponed, the following conditions apply:

  1. Event Postponement: If NPLI postpones an event, registrants will not receive a refund of the registration fee. If you are unable to attend the new date, you may send someone in your place. All registrants will be notified via email immediately if an event is postponed.
  2. Event Cancellation: If NPLI cancels an event, registrants will receive a full refund of the registration fee. The refund will be credited to your Wild Apricot account for use towards future sessions. All registrants will be notified via email immediately if an event is cancelled.

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• Leadership Roundtable: "Event Ready - A Roundtable on Safety, Strategy, and Response"

  • When
    Wednesday, January 21, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    D.J. Bordini Center - 5 N Systems Drive, Appleton, WI
  • Spaces left
    50

  

  Leadership Roundtable

  Event Ready: A Roundtable on Safety,

  Strategy, and Response

  Wednesday, January 21st - 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

  D.J. Bordini Center - 5 N Systems Drive, Appleton

  
  

  Registration opens November 13th!
  

  Is your organization prepared for the unexpected? Join us for a free, three-hour roundtable hosted by NPLI, in partnership with the City of Appleton and Outagamie County Emergency Management (EM). This interactive session is designed specifically for nonprofit leaders who host large-scale events. Together, we'll explore how to build a practical emergency preparedness plan that protects your attendees, staff, and volunteers, no matter what challenges arise.

  Through hands-on scenario-based exercises, participants will work in small teams to walk through real-life emergency situations and practice decision-making under pressure. Facilitators from local emergency services will guide the conversation, offering expert insights and actionable strategies to strengthen your organization's readiness. Whether you're planning a festival, fundraiser, or community gathering, this roundtable will equip you with the tools to lead with confidence and keep your events safe.

  PARTICIPANTS WILL WALK AWAY WITH: 

  • A checklist or starter plan to begin building or refining your organization's emergency response protocols
  • Actionable strategies for improving event safety, communication, and coordination
  • Expert insights from City of Appleton and EM professionals
  • Practice navigating real-life emergency scenarios in a safe, collaborative setting
  • Connections with other nonprofit leaders facing similar challenges and responsibilities 

  WHO SHOULD ATTEND: 

  Nonprofit leaders within NPLI's service area who are involved in planning or overseeing public events, especially those that draw large crowds or take place in open or public spaces. If your organization hosts festivals, fundraisers, community gatherings, organized walks/runs, or any other large-scale events, this session will provide essential tools and insights to help you prepare for emergencies and protect your attendees, staff, and volunteers.

  This is a space for nonprofit leaders to learn and have open dialogue. Attendance is limited to 50 people with a maximum of two persons per organization to provide time and space for authentic, peer-to-peer sharing.

  ABOUT THE FACILITATORS:

  Cassidy Walsh, Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Appleton

  Cassidy has been in her role since 2019 within the City's Department of Public Health. In this capacity, she combines emergency management responsibilities with public health preparedness, while also leading the Northeast Wisconsin Public Health Preparedness Partnership Consortium. Throughout her career with Appleton, Cassidy has strengthened training standards and played a pivotal role in responding to and coordinating several emergency declarations. Before joining Appleton, Cassidy served as the Public Health Preparedness Coordinator, Health Educator, and part-time Environmental Health Specialist for Sauk County. With over a decade of experience in government collaboration across diverse communities, she has been instrumental in managing emergency operations centers, overseeing donation management, coordinating volunteers, and navigating resources during multiple disaster declarations. Cassidy is an advocate for the power of training, exercises, and collaborative partnerships in building stronger, more resilient communities. Her work reflects her commitment to continuous improvement and her ability to facilitate effective community efforts, bridging the gap between government agencies and the private sector to enhance disaster preparedness and response. 

  Outagamie County Emergency Management is dedicated to coordinating comprehensive efforts in mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery for both natural and technological disasters within Outagamie County. Our mission is to enhance the county's resilience through strategic planning, training, and exercises that prepare emergency responders, community partners, and residents to effectively manage and reduce the impact of emergencies.

  With over 30 years of combined experience in public safety and emergency management, our team brings deep expertise and a proactive approach to community safety. We are committed to providing the tools, resources, and guidance necessary to help organizations pre-plan for emergencies, implement effective safety measures, and ensure a secure and enjoyable environment for all event attendees.  

  COST:
  

  This is a free event, and participation is limited to nonprofits located within and primarily serving our service area (Outagamie, Calumet, Shawano and Waupaca Counties and the Neenah-Menasha area of Winnebago County).

  Thank you for respecting the registration guidelines.
  

  LOCATION:
  

  D.J. Bordini Center

  Room - BC112AB

  5 N Systems Drive

  Appleton, WI 54914

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• Nonprofit Forum: How to Maximize Your Employee's Potential and Engagement with Low-Cost and High-Return Strategies

  • When
    Thursday, February 05, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    D.J. Bordini Center, 5 N. Systems Drive, Appleton BC112AB
  • Spaces left
    110

  

  Nonprofit Training

  How to Maximize Your

  Employee's Potential and Engagement with Low-Cost and

  High-Return Strategies

  Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

  D.J. Bordini Center - 5 N. Systems Drive, Appleton WI

  
  

  REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 6TH! 

  
  

  Nonprofits face significant challenges in recruiting and retaining talent, often due to budget and other organizational constraints. In this half-day session, Lake Effect HR & Law's Attorney Jane Clark and Senior Strategic HR Advisor challenge organizations to consider that the employee life cycle starts with recruitment and is best begun and fostered by maximizing and manifesting your mission, vision, and values through out every workplace action, interaction, benefit, perk, policy, and procedure.

  Jane and Tricia will guide participants through a review of low-cost and high-return strategies to boost employee engagement, attract and retain team members, and support the North Star that is your mission.

  
  

  By attending this energetic and interactive workshop, participants will:

  • Explore effective and low-cost trends in benefits and perks
  • Discover strategies to boost employee engagement and retain high performers
  • Design a comprehensive benefits & perks package team members truly value 

  
  

  Who Should Attend:

  This course is ideal for nonprofit leaders, managers, and HR professionals who oversee staff and support employee benefits, employee hiring, and employee development practices. It's also suitable for those new to HR in the nonprofit sector or who are looking to enhance their skills in managing people and fostering a supportive workplace culture.

  About the Facilitators:

  NPLI is happy to welcome back Jane Clark and Tricia Perkins from Lake Effect Human Resources and Law!

  Jane Clark, J.D., is the Founder, CEO and Managing Partner at Lake Effect HR & Law, a firm devoted exclusively to representing and advising employers on all facets of HR and Employment Law. She has nearly 25 years of HR, employment law, payroll and benefits experience as a law firm attorney, Director of HR at a multi-site Wisconsin company, and as Chief Operating Officer at a statewide comprehensive HR company. She has advised on employment law matters and human resources, payroll, and benefits administration on behalf of for-profit and not-for-profit clients throughout Wisconsin and the U.S.

  Tricia Perkins, SPHR, SHRM-SP, is a Senior Strategic HR Advisor with Lake Effect HR & Law. Tricia has been part of the Lake Effect HR & Law team since its opening day in 2018. Lake Effect HR & Law's clients benefit from Tricia's 25 plus years of diverse experience in the Human Resources profession. Prior to joining Lake Effect, she worked with most of the Lake Effect team, in the same capacity, at Clark & Gotzler, Attorneys at Law and has held HR consultancy roles, including at her own consulting firm, advising leadership of start-ups, small and large business and non-profits. Prior to consulting, Tricia held various in-house human resources positions in the hospitality, property management and financial industries.  

  Registration Fee: 

  • $25 per person for individuals within the NPLI service area (Outagamie, Calumet, Shawano, and Waupaca Counties, and Neenah/Menasha in Winnebago County)

  • $35 per person for individuals outside NPLI's service area

  **If you're unsure whether you're within our service area, please contact Amanda at amanda@npleadershipfv.org, before making your payment.**
  

  Refund Policy:

  All registration fees are non-refundable. However, if an event is cancelled or postponed, the following conditions apply:

  1. Event Postponement: If NPLI postpones an event, registrants will not receive a refund of the registration fee. If you are unable to attend the new date, you may send someone in your place. All registrants will be notified via email immediately if an event is postponed.
  2. Event Cancellation: If NPLI cancels an event, registrants will receive a full refund of the registration fee. The refund will be credited to your Wild Apricot account for use towards future sessions. All registrants will be notified via email immediately if an event is cancelled.

  
  

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