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.Â
Format:Â 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