Center for Nonprofit Advancement

10/29/2026

Wellness Class for VitalHealth Members - Foods for Happy Hormones

The foods we eat play a key role in mood, stress, and hormone balance. In this expert-led seminar, discover which foods to prioritize to support hormone production, reduce stress, and enhance your mood.

Oct 30, 2026 01:30 PM ET
Virtual Event
Email [email protected] to register

Meet the Instructor: Alex Riley, Holistic Nutritionist and CPT—Foods for Happy Hormones
with Alex Riley Wellness

Alex Riley is a holistic nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner with over 10 years of experience helping people better understand their hormones, health data, and daily wellness habits. She works with high-performing professionals seeking clearer guidance on what will actually move the needle for their long-term health.

Alex helps clients connect the dots between symptoms, biomarkers, lifestyle, and sustainable behavior change to make more informed wellness decisions. She graduated from Bauman College as a holistic nutrition consultant and completed advanced training through the School of Applied Functional Medicine.

10/28/2026

2026 Best Practices in Employment Law: A Four-Part Course for Small Business & Nonprofit Employers

November 10, 18, December 2 & 9, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET
VIRTUAL

FEE: A one-time $100 charge for the entire course.

Register Now

This four-part course is hosted by D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center and co-sponsored by Center for Nonprofit Advancement and Washington Area Community Investment Fund (WACIF). It is designed for the nonprofit executive or small business owner with significant human resource responsibilities and other staff that seek to develop their capabilities. Participants will learn the basics of employment law from experienced attorneys at Crowell & Moring LLP.

This four-part course will be held Tuesday, November 10, and Wednesdays, November 18, December 2 & 9. It is designed for the *non-attorney* nonprofit executive and small business owner with significant human resources responsibilities and other staff that seek to develop their capabilities. Particip...

10/27/2026

Erica Johnson, CFO for the Center for Nonprofit Advancement, authored a piece for Forbes explaining that the role of the nonprofit CFO has shifted from focusing solely on financial management and compliance to becoming a strategic leader who shapes the organization’s future.

The nonprofit CFO has evolved from a financial manager into a strategic leader.

10/27/2026

You don’t have to be best friends with your coworkers. But how well do you really know and trust each other?

The relationships we build at work can make a difference in how we collaborate, handle challenges, and support one another.

Join us on November 5 for Preventing Burnout by Investing in Relationships at Work, led by Alexandra Suchman, CEO of Barometer XP.

Discover how play can help build trust, strengthen accountability, and create a healthier workplace culture.

📅 November 5, 2026
⏰ 1:30–2:30 PM ET
💻 Virtual

Register https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/event/webinar-preventing-burnout-by-investing-in-relationships-at-work/

10/23/2026

Excited to share that the Center for Nonprofit Advancement is offering a Communications Internship this coming Spring (January–May 2027)!

This part-time, remote internship (8–25 hours/week) is perfect for students or early-career professionals interested in nonprofit communications, digital content, and social impact storytelling. You’ll gain hands-on experience with writing, designing content, and researching trends — all in a supportive and flexible environment.

Excited to share that the Center for Nonprofit Advancement is offering a Communications Internship this coming Spring (January–May 2027)!

10/22/2026

After an extensive application and interview process, the Center is excited to announce that the 2026 EXCEL Award Winner is Erica Beal, the Executive Director of School Leader Lab.

At the School Leader Lab, Erica brings her passion for supporting school leaders and helping them find greater joy, sustainability, and impact in their work. Her work is grounded in strengthening relationships, equipping leaders with practical tools, and advancing more equitable school systems.

We would like to congratulate our honorable mentions:
Joanne Lin, Executive Director, Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs and Dixon Osburn, Executive Director, Institute for Strategic Dialogue-US (ISD-US).

Thank you to our sponsor, GRF CPAs & Advisors, and selection committee for their continued time and efforts.

Don’t miss the chance to meet this year’s award recipients at our Annual Celebration on Thursday, December 10th from 9–11:30 a.m!

10/21/2026

Three nonprofit leaders. One table. A conversation worth having.

We're bringing something special to the table this year!

Join us on December 10 for the Center for Nonprofit Advancement's 47th Annual Celebration: Finding Your Seat at the Table.

We're bringing together George Jones of Bread for the City, Mike Curtin of DC Central Kitchen, and our very own Glen O'Gilvie CEO for a candid conversation about leadership, navigating change, and creating opportunities for others.

With more than a century of combined experience, these three leaders have helped shape our region's nonprofit sector. Now, they're coming together to share the lessons, challenges, and relationships that have shaped their journeys.

And we want YOU at the table.

Join us for a morning of meaningful conversation, connection, and celebration.

📅 Thursday, December 10, 2026
📍 Hamilton Live, Washington, DC
⏰ 9:00–11:30 AM

Your seat is waiting.

Reserve yours today: https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/competition-events/annual-celebration/

10/20/2026

We’ve been waiting for this conversation. We believe the sector has as well.

10/19/2026

WEBINAR: Grant-seeking that Works

October 28 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Faculty: Adriana Cosgriff, Founder, CEO, and Olivia Taylor, Account Manager, Capacita

This session offers a realistic, practical approach to winning grants long before a proposal is written. In this interactive session, we’ll explore the planning, research, messaging, and strategic decision-making that separate organizations with strong grant programs from those that struggle. This session explores what effective grantseeking looks like today, from understanding funder priorities and perspectives to building a grant strategy that supports long-term organizational growth.

Register:
https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/event/webinar-grant-seeking-that-works/

10/14/2026

Your nonprofit is doing important work. Are your reports showing funders the difference that work makes?

Move beyond “here’s what we did” to “here’s why it matters.”

Join us October 22 for a webinar with Will Schermerhorn of AtomStream, focused on uncovering real-world impact and communicating your organization’s value through stories, interviews, and images.

📅 October 22 | 1:30–2:30 PM ET

Register: https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/event/webinar-whats-the-difference-show-funders-the-impact-that-makes-your-work-worth-the-investment/