Events

This session offers nonprofit professionals and board members current insights into philanthropy, donor behavior, and market conditions that may shape fundraising strategy. Participants will explore key findings from the latest national philanthropy research, emerging giving trends, and practical considerations for engaging high-capacity donors with greater confidence. The format combines a breakfast presentation with expert insights […]

This workshop helps nonprofit professionals strengthen donor relationships by using storytelling as a practical tool for stewardship and engagement. Participants will learn how to craft compelling narratives, personalize follow-up, communicate impact clearly, and build stronger long-term supporter loyalty. The format is a hands-on workshop focused on applied learning and immediate use. It is especially relevant […]

A gathering of West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico grantmakers designed to explore shared challenges, strengthen regional collaboration, and foster peer learning. Foundation trustees, staff, and board members are invited to join PSW for a focused conversation on grantmaking best (and next) practices tailored to the unique needs and opportunities of the region. Informative Learning […]

This workshop is designed for nonprofit professionals seeking to advance their careers and strengthen their leadership impact. Participants will explore the often-unspoken factors that influence promotability within organizations and gain practical strategies for standing out in competitive, mission-driven workplaces. The session will address common blind spots, the role of mentorship in professional growth, and techniques […]

Developing a nonprofit program requires skill, expertise, and confidence in a wide range of competencies. Good program managers can effectively supervise staff, develop strong budgets, engage community members, evaluate their success, and so much more. Does this seem daunting, confusing, exhausting – or maybe even exciting? This highly interactive course will provide opportunities to learn […]

Evaluation is the key to successfully scaling and sustaining the impact of nonprofits. When we don’t know IF our program works or WHY it works, we may struggle to justify continued funding. We may also risk losing community engagement, and we may disengage from the core mission that drives our work. In this session, we will explore […]

Are you ready to strengthen your board's leadership and governance impact? As part of the Nonprofit Impact Series, this Focus Session is designed to equip nonprofit leaders with practical tools, clear governance frameworks, and strategic insight to better advance your mission. Ideal for nonprofit board members and chief executives committed to strengthening governance and organizational […]

Practical Tools for Building High-Performing Nonprofit Teams Strong teams drive results. This workshop distills decades of cognitive psychology and team science into practical lessons for nonprofit leaders. Participants will gain evidence-based strategies for how to form teams, structure collaboration, and sustain performance with an emphasis on tools they can apply immediately. Audience: Nonprofit managers, team […]

This luncheon will be of interest to nonprofit and community leaders tracking how artificial intelligence is reshaping education, workforce development, and long-term economic opportunity. Participants will learn how AI is being integrated into curriculum, faculty development, and employer partnerships, and what those shifts may mean for talent pipelines and community impact. The format is a […]

This interactive class provides turnkey frameworks and methods for communicating and interacting as a leader in ways that enable clarity, performance, and engagement. Leaders turn plans into reality by effectively knowing how to convey what they need from others in empowering ways that get everyone onto the team and into aligned action. Different situations call […]

What happens when one action sparks change across an entire region? Join us for an interactive experience using Ripple Effect Mapping to trace how relationships, funding, and community leadership create lasting impact across Central Texas, strengthening regional solidarity in real time. Featuring the Austin Area Urban League’s S.O.S. Initiative, this gathering invites funders, community leaders, students, […]

Everyone understands that in times of adversity, we have two choices – adapt or die. ​This class will explore how to lead organizational change during VUCA circumstances (Volatile, Uncertain, Chaotic, Ambiguous). Rooted in the neuroscience of change, we’ll examine the hidden impediments to change, and how calls to action during uncertain times like these can […]