Learn about workable strategies and explore resources to assist you in assessing your current volunteer program.The COVID pandemic forced changes big and small in our society, and with it, a new picture of community service and volunteerism has emerged. This new vision is characterized by changes in who volunteers and how we find and engage them.In this fast-paced session, you’ll learn about workable strategies and explore resources to assist you in assessing your current volunteer program. This 1.5-hour virtual or in person session course includes multiple handouts, resources and opportunities for group discussion and individual work. Participants will be asked to take a short survey on volunteer program readiness at least two days prior to the class. Topics covered:• State of volunteer engagement• Changing priorities• Time & role diversity• Strengthening organizational capacity with skills-based volunteers.______________________________________________________________________________________________________About the presenter:Wendy Biro-Pollard is a Certified Volunteer Administration (CVA) and BoardSource Governance Consultant. She has conducted webinars, keynotes, workshops, and retreats for individuals in the public-private sector, for national and international associations, corporate and community foundations, and faith-based and governmental agencies.Wendy directed the Volunteer Center of Austin and healthcare volunteer programs at large hospitals in Austin and San Antonio. She has served on several national […]

Equip your organization with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate this challenge successfully.Nonprofits across Central Texas are facing major funding challenges. Whether your organization has lost a single grant or the majority of its funding, the sudden financial gap can threaten programs, staff retention, and even the organization’s survival.What steps can we take now to save services and jobs?How can we quickly secure new funding?What lessons can we learn from organizations that struggled to recover funding after the Great Recession (2007–2009)?How can we safeguard our agency against future funding crises?Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help you create a plan to replace lost funding—and ensure your organization is prepared for the future. This session will also cover strategies for assessing the risks to your municipal and state grants.What You Will Gain:Concrete tools to replace lost grant fundingStrategies to strengthen financial resilienceInsights from past funding crises to avoid common pitfallsDon't wait—equip your organization with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate this challenge successfully.

Nonprofit practices that are neurodivergent-affirming. Led by Yes And Brain creator, Lacy Alana.Creating Neurodivergent-Affirming Workplaces: A Three-Part SeriesThis three-part workshop series equips attendees with essential knowledge, deep self-reflection opportunities, and practical tools to build truly neurodivergent-affirming workplaces. Each session builds upon the last, guiding participants from foundational awareness to actionable change within their organizations.This series is designed for leaders, managers, HR professionals, DEI practitioners, service providers, and employees who want to create inclusive workspaces where neurodivergent individuals can thrive—whether as colleagues, employees, or clients.Through this series, participants will not only understand neurodivergence more deeply but also learn clear, practical strategies to implement in their organizations. This workshop is about actionable change—helping workplaces shift from accommodation-based approaches to proactively affirming all employees and clients.This isn’t just about being "inclusive"—it’s about building workplaces where everyone - regardless of neurotype - can thrive, contribute fully, and be valued for who they are. Walk away with new skills, frameworks, and tools to make the workplace more supportive for everyone - not just those who are neurodivergent.Session 1: Understanding Neurodivergence & Challenging Internal BiasesLaying the Groundwork for Neurodivergent InclusionThe first session provides a strong foundation in understanding neurodivergence, exploring biases, and recognizing the impact of […]

Nonprofit practices that are neurodivergent-affirming. Led by Yes And Brain creator, Lacy Alana.Creating Neurodivergent-Affirming Workplaces: A Three-Part SeriesThis three-part workshop series equips attendees with essential knowledge, deep self-reflection opportunities, and practical tools to build truly neurodivergent-affirming workplaces. Each session builds upon the last, guiding participants from foundational awareness to actionable change within their organizations.This series is designed for leaders, managers, HR professionals, DEI practitioners, service providers, and employees who want to create inclusive workspaces where neurodivergent individuals can thrive—whether as colleagues, employees, or clients.Through this series, participants will not only understand neurodivergence more deeply but also learn clear, practical strategies to implement in their organizations. This workshop is about actionable change—helping workplaces shift from accommodation-based approaches to proactively affirming all employees and clients.This isn’t just about being "inclusive"—it’s about building workplaces where everyone - regardless of neurotype - can thrive, contribute fully, and be valued for who they are. Walk away with new skills, frameworks, and tools to make the workplace more supportive for everyone - not just those who are neurodivergent.Session 1: Understanding Neurodivergence & Challenging Internal BiasesLaying the Groundwork for Neurodivergent InclusionThe first session provides a strong foundation in understanding neurodivergence, exploring biases, and recognizing the impact of […]

Nonprofit practices that are neurodivergent-affirming. Led by Yes And Brain creator, Lacy Alana.Creating Neurodivergent-Affirming Workplaces: A Three-Part SeriesThis three-part workshop series equips attendees with essential knowledge, deep self-reflection opportunities, and practical tools to build truly neurodivergent-affirming workplaces. Each session builds upon the last, guiding participants from foundational awareness to actionable change within their organizations.This series is designed for leaders, managers, HR professionals, DEI practitioners, service providers, and employees who want to create inclusive workspaces where neurodivergent individuals can thrive—whether as colleagues, employees, or clients.Through this series, participants will not only understand neurodivergence more deeply but also learn clear, practical strategies to implement in their organizations. This workshop is about actionable change—helping workplaces shift from accommodation-based approaches to proactively affirming all employees and clients.This isn’t just about being "inclusive"—it’s about building workplaces where everyone - regardless of neurotype - can thrive, contribute fully, and be valued for who they are. Walk away with new skills, frameworks, and tools to make the workplace more supportive for everyone - not just those who are neurodivergent.Session 1: Understanding Neurodivergence & Challenging Internal BiasesLaying the Groundwork for Neurodivergent InclusionThe first session provides a strong foundation in understanding neurodivergence, exploring biases, and recognizing the impact of […]