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4 Tuesdays: Sept. 29 and Oct. 6, 20, and 27

All classes held on Zoom from 8 to 9:30 am

The Washington Food Coalition, in partnership with the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Food Assistance Program and Nancy Bacon of the Nonprofit Learning Center, is pleased to offer the Public Funding Leadership Series as a live virtual training opportunity.

Using real-world examples and practical tools, participants will build the knowledge and systems needed to responsibly manage public funding within their organizations.

This four-part series fulfills the WSDA training requirement for agencies that are not obtaining an audit and is designed for Executive Directors, board members, and other nonprofit leaders responsible for stewarding public funds.

What is Required

To get a certificate and have your completion reported to WSDA, you’ll need to do the following:

  1. Register for all four sessions (links are below).
  2. Attend all four sessions.
  3. Introduce yourself in the Zoom chat in each class to ensure your attendance is counted.

Recordings of the live sessions will be shared as a resource, but watching recordings does not count toward attendance or certificate eligibility.

On-demand training alternative: If you miss one or more classes, you’ll need to take the online course to get your certificate. That means starting at the beginning and completing all four online modules. There is no hybrid option that allows you to skip modules.

There is no hybrid option or credit for watching the recording.

Getting Credit for Attendance

In each session, you’ll need to introduce yourself in the Zoom chat using your full name and organization. This is required to receive a certificate. (You should also use the “Rename” function in Zoom so that your full name is visible with your photo or video.)

Register for the Training

Use the following links to register for each session.

  1. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 8-9:30 am: Leadership
    REGISTER FOR SESSION 1
  2. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 8-9:30 am: Compliance
    REGISTER FOR SESSION 2
  3. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 8-9:30 am: Finance
    REGISTER FOR SESSION 3
  4. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 8-9:30 am: Risk
    REGISTER FOR SESSION 4

There is no class on Oct. 14.

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Watch your email after you register and before each class. You’ll receive confirmations, Zoom links, and follow-up materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend?

This series is intended for Executive Directors, board members, finance staff, program managers, and other nonprofit leaders responsible for managing public funds. Anyone interested in strengthening their knowledge of nonprofit leadership and public funding is welcome to participate.

Do I have to attend all four sessions?

Yes. To receive a certificate through the live training, you must attend all four live sessions.
If you are unable to attend all four sessions, you may instead complete the on-demand Public Funding Leadership Series to earn your certificate.

Can I watch the recording if I miss a session?

Recordings will be shared after each session as a learning resource. However, recordings do not count toward attendance and cannot be used to earn a certificate for the live series.

Do I need to register for each session?

Yes. This registration is how we will take attendance each session.
You can register for each of the 4 sessions above.

How will I receive the Zoom link?

Registered participants will receive the Zoom link and reminder information approximately 24 hours before each session by email and/or calendar invitation.

If you do not receive the email, please:

Check your spam or junk folder.
Confirm you entered your email address correctly during registration.
Contact the Washington Food Coalition if you still cannot locate the invitation.

How is attendance verified?

At the beginning of every live session, participants must introduce themselves in the Zoom chat by providing:
Full name
Organization (do not use acronyms)
This attendance verification is required for certificate eligibility.

Who receives credit from WSDA?

The Washington Food Coalition will report completion to WSDA for participants who either:
> Attend all four live sessions, or
> Complete the entire on-demand Public Funding Leadership Series.

What if I know I’ll miss one of the live sessions?

We recommend completing the on-demand version of the Public Funding Leadership Series instead. The on-demand series fulfills the same WSDA training requirement and allows you to complete the coursework at your own pace.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Participants who successfully complete either:
> All four live sessions, or
> The full on-demand series
…will receive a certificate of completion documenting that they have fulfilled the training requirements.

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