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Thursday, March 12 2026

2 PM - 5 PM
Networking event/social meet …

Presented by Crossroads RI

 

Join AccessPoint RI for a corporate team-building bowling event supporting the Cougars Special Olympics Team.

 

• $300 per team | $50 per individual networking lane

Includes 2 hours of bowling, pizza & soda Impact upgrades:

$600 teams/ $100 individuals receive branded t-shirts

$1,000 teams/ $150 individuals invited to a VIP afterparty (5–7 PM) featuring Funny for Funds

Build your team. Strengthen your brand. Support champions.

 

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9 AM - 5 PM
Multi-day Event
Multi-session training cohort

A nationally-recognized certification program, the Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) training program teaches critical skills and best practices specific to nonprofit financial management. A CNAP designation certifies the expertise and commitment of nonprofit financial managers and accounting professionals. Program graduates leave with the know-how and action plans they need to make an impact in their organizations right away. The CNAP Training Program consists of the CNAP Essentials and follow up CNAP Advanced courses. CNAP Essentials is the gold standard training for nonprofit financial professionals.

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Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, attendees will be able to:

  • Explain the nature of nonprofit organizations and the roles and responsibilities of governance entities
  • Discuss nonprofit GAAP and financial statements
  • Develop and monitor budgets and contracts
  • Discuss how to allocate costs
  • Describe effective fiscal systems, internal controls and audits
  • Cite IRS disclosure requirements and the basics of IRS form 990
  • Review previous lessons and discuss how to apply them moving forward

Click here to see the full curriculum.

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites to take this course; however, in order to receive the CNAP certification, participants must have a minimum of 18 months of experience in a fiscal management capacity at a nonprofit organization. Participants without the requisite experience can still take the course and submit proof of their work experience once they have completed the requirement.

Location: 50 Valley St, Providence, RI 02909

Schedule: 

Wednesday, March 11: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, March 12: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(The schedule box on the right may display times in the local time zone.)

1 PM - 2 PM
Webinar

Presented by social current.

This webinar offers a practical framework for crisis communications and rapid response planning, helping human service professionals establish protocols that prepare their organizations to respond to a rapidly shifting climate. Participants will review strategies for preparing an organizational plan, including ethical considerations for ensuring thoughtful, purposeful responses remain issue focused and values driven. 

 

Learning Objectives: 

  1. Core components of a rapid response and crisis communications plan
  2. Strategies to monitor and evaluate advocacy campaigns in real time
  3. Pathways to leverage organizational data to shape decisions and drive change
  4. Approaches to integrate feedback loops to support continuous improvement

 

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2 PM - 3 PM
Webinar

Presented by the California Association of Nonprofits

 

Join us for Ask a Nonprofit Lawyer, where experts Eric Gorovitz and Shirley McLaughlin, both principals at the nationally recognized law firm Adler & Colvin, will walk through key legal fundamentals and answer your most pressing questions. Eric and Shirley will unpack some of the most common (and commonly misunderstood) areas of nonprofit law, including: 

 

  • Race-based grantmaking and how to structure equity-focused funding in compliance with federal and state rules 
  • Privacy and data security requirements, and what nonprofits must do to protect donor and client information Fundraising regulations, including solicitation rules, disclosures, and multi-state compliance
  • Advocacy and lobbying, what’s allowed for 501(c)(3)s, and how to participate in public policy safely and effectively 

 

Whether you’re an executive director, board member, development professional, or simply navigating legal questions in your day-to-day work, this session will offer clear guidance, practical examples, and also time for Q&A.

 

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2 PM - 3:30 PM
Webinar

Presented by Candid.

 

Historically, in the United States, individual giving has been the biggest source of private giving, far outpacing foundation or corporate giving.  A sustainable nonprofit organization has diversified funding streams, and individual donors can play an important role. If you or your organization is new to individual giving, this course is for you. We’ll provide you with an overview of the fundraising landscape and walk you through the key components of an individual giving program. 

 

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4 PM - 6 PM
Nonprofit training session

Presented by Lawyers Clearing House

 

If you would like to pay the $25 per organization event fee, you may do so here: https://bit.ly/nonprofitfees. This fee supports Lawyers Clearinghouse, however if it’s difficult to pay, you may still register and attend without it.

 

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4 PM - 6 PM
Nonprofit training session

Presented by the Swearer Center for Public Service

 

This workshop prepares participants to go beyond the traditional “helping” narrative to focus on ethical, equitable, and mutually beneficial collaborations during engagements abroad. Through case studies and guided reflection, participants will equip themselves with the tools and practice to best engage the communities they seek to enter.

 

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5 PM - 8 PM
Networking event/social meet …

Presented by Women's Fund RI

 

Women remain significantly underrepresented in senior leadership and decision-making roles across finance and wealth management. This event creates space for candid dialogue, meaningful connection, and shared insight from women leaders navigating power, equity, and leadership in a male-dominated industry. Hosted by CFA Society Providence in partnership with the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island, the conversation elevates women’s lived experience while grounding the discussion in both professional insight and a data-informed equity lens.

 

Cost: $65.87

 

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5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Networking event/social meet …

Presented by the Girl Scouts of RI

 

At Cookies & Cocktails, you'll enjoy Girl Scout Cookie creations, cocktail samples, small bites,  and silent & live auctions.

Get ready for a delectable evening celebrating creativity, community, and everyone's favorite treats—Girl Scout Cookies! Join us for this unique event where local restaurants and mixologists showcase their talents by crafting both sweet and savory creations inspired by Girl Scout Cookies.

 

This event is exclusively for attendees 21 years of age or older.

 

Proceeds from Cookies & Cocktails directly supports Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England’s high-level programming, focusing on:

  • Mental health and well-being.
  • Camperships for youth in foster care.
  • Making Girl Scouting accessible to all who want to participate.

 

Cost: $100

 

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