Nonprofit Learning Series

The Language Access Lab believes that breaking down language barriers starts with equipping leaders with the right tools and knowledge. That's why they've created The Language Access Workshop, a three-part training program specifically designed for administrators and program managers. This series dives deep into the foundations of language access to help you build a truly inclusive organization.

Part 1: The Foundation of Language Access. Start with the basics, defining key concepts and exploring why language access is so vital for building an inclusive and effective organization.

Part 2: Building Blocks of a Language Access Plan. Learn the essential steps to create and implement a language access plan that's tailored to your specific needs.

Part 3: Sustaining Language Access: Empowering Interpreters and Organizations. Focus on long-term success, showing you how to support and empower the interpreters and professionals who make your language access efforts a reality.

Agenda:
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Continental Breakfast (Provided by HCCF)
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: The Foundations of Language Access
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM: 15-Minute Break
11:15 AM - 1:15 PM: Building Blocks of a Language Access Plan
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM: Lunch (Provided by HCCF)
2:15 PM - 4:15 PM: Sustaining Language Access Efforts

Your organization is doing exceptional work. You are passionate about your mission. The potential is great, if only more funding were available. Effective fundraising practices can be adapted to meet the unique realities of smaller nonprofits. Efficiently use your time and existing resources – including board members and other volunteers – to achieve your fundraising goals.

Agenda - Day 1
8:00: Continental Breakfast (Provided by HCCF)
8:30: Introductions and Expectations
9:15: Today’s Philanthropic Landscape
10:15: Break
10:30: The Fundraising Cycle / The Six Rights of Fundraising; The Right Reason: Case for Support; Mission Statements
12:00: Lunch (Provided by HCCF)
1:15: The Right Gift; Gift Range Charts; Fundraising Readiness Assessment
3:00: Break
3:15: The Right Person; Staff, Board of Directors, Volunteers; Developing Constituencies
5:00: Adjourn

Agenda - Day 2
8:00: Continental Breakfast (Provided by HCCF)
8:30: Review and Reflect
9:00: The Right Amount: Ability; Qualifying Prospective Donors; The Right Time
10:15: Break
10:30: Making the Philanthropic Request
12:00: Lunch (Provided by HCCF)
1:15: Overview of Other Fundraising Opportunities; Philanthropic Foundations; Corporate Giving; Special Events; Online Giving; Major Gifts; Planned Giving
3:00: Break
3:15: Action Plan: Develop an individualized checklist/plan to guide your organization’s fundraising efforts
4:30: Course Wrap Up & Reflections
5:00: Adjourn

NOTE: At the end of the October training, each participating organization will be assigned one of three 90-minute follow-up sessions on November 17, 2026.

In a world where nonprofit missions compete for attention, funding, and trust, your story is your greatest asset.

Storytelling for Impact is a dynamic two-part leadership workshop designed to help organizations reconnect with their origin, clarify their mission, and communicate with greater authenticity and alignment. This interactive experience combines strategic messaging, team building, and sector-specific application to help leaders harness the power of storytelling for internal clarity and external engagement.

Whether you’re focused on fundraising, advocacy, team culture, or community partnerships—this training equips you to lead with voice, vision, and value.

We encourage up to 3 people from each organization to attend this training: ED or CEO, Board Chair, and the lead organizational storyteller.

Session 1 (October 27 8:30am - 12:00pm) - Story as Strategy and Team Culture*

This large-group session invites nonprofit leaders across sectors to:
- Explore the power of their organization’s origin story
- Reconnect with their mission and values
- Identify key audiences and tailor messages accordingly
- Leverage story for internal alignment and external communication
- Strengthen team connection through meaningful story-based activities

Bonus Impact: This session also functions as a high-quality team-building experience, giving staff and leaders a shared language and renewed sense of purpose.

*Continental Breakfast provided by HCCF

Session 2 (November 17: 8:30am - 10:00am; 11:00am - 12:30pm; 2:00pm - 3:30pm) - Sector-Based Story Application Labs

Organizations will be assigned one of the 90-minute breakout sessions, which offer hands-on coaching and peer learning in a field-specific context.

*Light, time-appropriate refreshments provided by HCCF