Level Up Series

The 2026 Level-Up Workshop Series is designed to provide ongoing operational and governance training for nonprofit leaders and their teams. The workshops are intended to offer deep-dive training experiences in leadership, management, and governance strategies, equipping participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools for successful implementation. The Level-Up Workshop Series is open to any staff within an organization who has completed the NCEA. The program will be delivered in a series of 4 – 6 consecutive weekly sessions and is limited to 15-20 individuals per series. 

Format: 90-minute virtual sessions

Fee: $175/organization per series

To Register: Registration is now open!

February 18 – April 1, 2026

Leading through Uncertain Times

Practical Strategies and Tactics for Governance/Legal Risk Management, Financial Risk Mitigation, Crisis Communications, Fundraising, and Culture Keeping

March 3 – 31, 2026

Annual Financial Planning

A Start to Finish Organizational Planning, Budgeting & Performance Management Approach

April 15 – May 13, 2026

Comprehensive Annual Development Planning

The Cultivation, Stewardship & Solicitation Process Across the Funding Continuum (Individual, Corporate, Foundation & Government)

May 12 – June 9, 2026

Board Governance

Building and Sustaining a High-Performing, Values-Based Board

August 12 – September 23, 2026

Program Design & Evaluation

A Community & Human Centered Design Approach, Process and Plan

September 15 – October 27, 2026

Storytelling

Cultivating, Capturing and Communicating Your Organization’s Mission, Purpose & Values to Compel Engagement & Support

October 14 – December 2, 2026

People Leadership & Management

Policies, Procedures and Processes to Attract, Retain and Grow a High-Performing Team

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