BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Together Rising as an Environmental Community - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Together Rising as an Environmental Community X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.trec.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Together Rising as an Environmental Community REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T210506Z CREATED:20260731T145220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T210506Z UID:10000414-1791882000-1791892800@www.trec.org SUMMARY:[SESSION FULL] Supervision Essentials I DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3-Part Workshop Series Schedule \n\n\n\nEvery other Tuesday 9am-noon Pacific Time \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 29th\n\n\n\nOctober 13th\n\n\n\nOctober 27th\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline September 1st\, 2026: : REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY FULL \n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\nCairá Conner\, TREC Consultant\n\n\n\nMatthew Westendorf\, TREC Senior Consultant\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nWhat’s the hardest part of leading a team? For many of our clients\, the answer is clear: supervision.   \n\n\n\nOver the years\, TREC has offered a variety of high-impact supervision trainings. Now\, for the first time\, we’ve combined all of our experience—along with up-to-date research and content—into our most comprehensive program yet: Supervision Essentials I.   \n\n\n\nWhat You Can Expect  \n\n\n\nEarn your TREC Supervision Certification and leave this three-part virtual training with a strong foundation in the essential practices and skills every supervisor needs to succeed. Through TREC’s practical tools\, ready-to-use templates\, and real-time practice with peers\, you’ll build both confidence and fluency in:   \n\n\n\n\nSetting clear expectations and fostering mutual accountability  \n\n\n\nDelivering and receiving effective feedback  \n\n\n\nStrengthening self-awareness as a leader  \n\n\n\nMaking sound decisions and delegating effectively  \n\n\n\nNavigating and solving workplace challenges  \n\n\n\n\nParticipants must be able to attend all three sessions of the workshop series to qualify for Certification.  \n\n\n\nWho this is for\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must currently supervise at least one person \n\n\n\nWilburforce Grantees \n\n\n\nCLF Partners \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline September 1st\, 2026: REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED \n\n\n\nPlease note that to preserve confidentiality and due to the interactive nature of these workshops\, the sessions will not be recorded or archived on TREC’s website.   \n\n\n\nCan’t make these sessions but still want management training support? Take a look at our Supervision Essentials Collection available on our website anytime.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining Modules Details\n\n\n\nFoundations of Management   \n\n\n\n\nBuild the core competencies and skills to become an effective supervisor  \n\n\n\nUnderstand why trust is central to both your leadership and the health of your organization  \n\n\n\nDevelop flexibility in your supervisory style—adapting your leadership to meet employees where they are  \n\n\n\nLearn how to set employees up for success through clarity\, consistency\, and mutual expectations  \n\n\n\nAccess TREC’s ready-to-use templates for supervision meetings\, workplans\, and development plans  \n\n\n\n\nFeedback & Communication   \n\n\n\n\nMaster the essentials of giving and receiving feedback with confidence  \n\n\n\nDeepen your understanding of the critical role feedback plays in effective supervision  \n\n\n\nPractice using TREC’s proven tools and techniques to strengthen self-awareness and build feedback skills  \n\n\n\nGain practical communication strategies to shift yourself and your team from reactivity to creativity  \n\n\n\n\nPower Awareness  \n\n\n\n\nIncrease your understanding of power dynamics in the workplace  \n\n\n\nRecognize the power you hold and apply it thoughtfully and wisely  \n\n\n\nEngage in personal reflection and small-group dialogue to strengthen insight and accountability  \n\n\n\n\nDecisiveness & Decision Making   \n\n\n\n\nIdentify the factors that shape your confidence and comfort in making key decisions  \n\n\n\nOvercome the pitfalls of indecisiveness and lead with clarity  \n\n\n\nBreak down the “anatomy” of a decision to make your process more intentional  \n\n\n\nApply decision-making modes that fit the moment and context  \n\n\n\n\nDelegation   \n\n\n\n\nEmbrace delegation as a core supervisory skill that empowers your team  \n\n\n\nAnticipate and address common roadblocks to delegation  \n\n\n\nImplement the five steps of effective delegation to increase accountability and results \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/supervision-essentials-i/2026-10-13/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Online Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T110000 DTSTAMP:20260821T161302Z CREATED:20260821T161257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T161302Z UID:10000418-1791453600-1791457200@www.trec.org SUMMARY:Principles for Ethical Power Usage in the Workplace DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\nJuliette Lee\, TREC Senior Consultant\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nHave you ever fretted over how to give sensitive feedback to a supervisor or funder\, or been nervous to correct or disagree with someone because of how that might affect your reputation within a team? How do you deal with a respected but difficult colleague? These questions all share one common conundrum: how can I wield and use power in a complex social setting? We tend to associate power with formal titles or leadership roles\, but its actual circulation and expression is a bit more complex. We’ll explore power within the workplace by orienting to some helpful frames for recognizing and interpreting its expression then root into some principles for what its ethical usage can entail. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/principles-for-ethical-power-usage-in-the-workplace/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T110000 DTSTAMP:20260821T161019Z CREATED:20260821T161015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T161019Z UID:10000417-1790848800-1790852400@www.trec.org SUMMARY:The Governance Gray Zone: Navigating Board and Staff Roles and Decision-making DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\naparna rajagopal\, TREC Senior Consultant\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nMost board-staff conflict doesn’t stem from a lack of goodwill. It stems from a lack of clarity. Well-intentioned board members want to help. Staff leaders want support and autonomy. But when governance and management responsibilities become blurred\, organizations often swing between two unhealthy extremes: board micromanagement and board disengagement. \n\n\n\nIn this practical webinar\, we’ll explore one of the most common sources of tension in nonprofit organizations: confusion about the respective roles of boards and staff. Drawing on governance lessons from the field and TREC’s practical Board v. Staff Role Guide\, participants will learn how to distinguish between governance\, management\, and the critical gray zone where boards and staff work together. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a board member\, executive director\, or senior staff leader\, you’ll leave with greater clarity about who advises\, who decides\, and who does the work—helping your organization function more effectively and with less friction. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn\n\n\n\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDistinguish between governance responsibilities and management responsibilities.\n\n\n\nRecognize common signs of both board micromanagement and board disengagement.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the respective roles of boards\, executive directors\, and staff in organizational decision-making.\n\n\n\nIdentify when board approval\, board input\, or staff authority is most appropriate.\n\n\n\nUse practical frameworks to navigate gray areas and avoid role confusion.\n\n\n\nStrengthen accountability and trust across board-staff relationships.\n\n\n\n\nWho this is for\n\n\n\n\nBoard members\n\n\n\nStaff who interact with boards or are curious about board vs. staff roles\n\n\n\nExecutive Directors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/the-governance-gray-zone/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T210506Z CREATED:20260731T145220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T210506Z UID:10000413-1790672400-1790683200@www.trec.org SUMMARY:[SESSION FULL] Supervision Essentials I DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3-Part Workshop Series Schedule \n\n\n\nEvery other Tuesday 9am-noon Pacific Time \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 29th\n\n\n\nOctober 13th\n\n\n\nOctober 27th\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline September 1st\, 2026: : REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY FULL \n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\nCairá Conner\, TREC Consultant\n\n\n\nMatthew Westendorf\, TREC Senior Consultant\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nWhat’s the hardest part of leading a team? For many of our clients\, the answer is clear: supervision.   \n\n\n\nOver the years\, TREC has offered a variety of high-impact supervision trainings. Now\, for the first time\, we’ve combined all of our experience—along with up-to-date research and content—into our most comprehensive program yet: Supervision Essentials I.   \n\n\n\nWhat You Can Expect  \n\n\n\nEarn your TREC Supervision Certification and leave this three-part virtual training with a strong foundation in the essential practices and skills every supervisor needs to succeed. Through TREC’s practical tools\, ready-to-use templates\, and real-time practice with peers\, you’ll build both confidence and fluency in:   \n\n\n\n\nSetting clear expectations and fostering mutual accountability  \n\n\n\nDelivering and receiving effective feedback  \n\n\n\nStrengthening self-awareness as a leader  \n\n\n\nMaking sound decisions and delegating effectively  \n\n\n\nNavigating and solving workplace challenges  \n\n\n\n\nParticipants must be able to attend all three sessions of the workshop series to qualify for Certification.  \n\n\n\nWho this is for\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must currently supervise at least one person \n\n\n\nWilburforce Grantees \n\n\n\nCLF Partners \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline September 1st\, 2026: REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED \n\n\n\nPlease note that to preserve confidentiality and due to the interactive nature of these workshops\, the sessions will not be recorded or archived on TREC’s website.   \n\n\n\nCan’t make these sessions but still want management training support? Take a look at our Supervision Essentials Collection available on our website anytime.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining Modules Details\n\n\n\nFoundations of Management   \n\n\n\n\nBuild the core competencies and skills to become an effective supervisor  \n\n\n\nUnderstand why trust is central to both your leadership and the health of your organization  \n\n\n\nDevelop flexibility in your supervisory style—adapting your leadership to meet employees where they are  \n\n\n\nLearn how to set employees up for success through clarity\, consistency\, and mutual expectations  \n\n\n\nAccess TREC’s ready-to-use templates for supervision meetings\, workplans\, and development plans  \n\n\n\n\nFeedback & Communication   \n\n\n\n\nMaster the essentials of giving and receiving feedback with confidence  \n\n\n\nDeepen your understanding of the critical role feedback plays in effective supervision  \n\n\n\nPractice using TREC’s proven tools and techniques to strengthen self-awareness and build feedback skills  \n\n\n\nGain practical communication strategies to shift yourself and your team from reactivity to creativity  \n\n\n\n\nPower Awareness  \n\n\n\n\nIncrease your understanding of power dynamics in the workplace  \n\n\n\nRecognize the power you hold and apply it thoughtfully and wisely  \n\n\n\nEngage in personal reflection and small-group dialogue to strengthen insight and accountability  \n\n\n\n\nDecisiveness & Decision Making   \n\n\n\n\nIdentify the factors that shape your confidence and comfort in making key decisions  \n\n\n\nOvercome the pitfalls of indecisiveness and lead with clarity  \n\n\n\nBreak down the “anatomy” of a decision to make your process more intentional  \n\n\n\nApply decision-making modes that fit the moment and context  \n\n\n\n\nDelegation   \n\n\n\n\nEmbrace delegation as a core supervisory skill that empowers your team  \n\n\n\nAnticipate and address common roadblocks to delegation  \n\n\n\nImplement the five steps of effective delegation to increase accountability and results \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/supervision-essentials-i/2026-09-29/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Online Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T110000 DTSTAMP:20260821T160155Z CREATED:20260821T160152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T160155Z UID:10000416-1790244000-1790247600@www.trec.org SUMMARY:Ethical Conservation Starts with Consent: Moving Beyond Consultation to Free\, Prior\, and Informed Consent (FPIC) DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\nGuest presenter: Rochelle Morgan-Verdin\, Founder\, In Our Ways Strategy Group\n\n\n\nTREC Host: aparna rajagopal\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nWhat does it take to move beyond consultation and build conservation partnerships with Indigenous Peoples that are grounded in trust\, respect\, and fundamental human rights? This webinar introduces the principles of Free\, Prior\, and Informed Consent (FPIC) as articulated in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and explores how rights-based approaches can reshape conservation practice. Join us to learn how organizations can move beyond simply seeking input toward building meaningful\, accountable partnerships that recognize Indigenous Peoples as rights holders\, knowledge holders\, and leaders in conservation. \n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter Biography\n\n\n\n\n\nRochelle Morgan-Verdin (United Houma Nation): An international Indigenous rights advocate and founder of In Our Ways Strategy Group\, Rochelle brings over 20 years of experience in human rights law\, environmental justice\, and global negotiations to support Tribal Nations\, multilateral organizations\, and community-led initiatives in advancing rights-based solutions and participatory governance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/ethical-conservation-starts-with-consent-fpic/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260818T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260818T120000 DTSTAMP:20260326T201214Z CREATED:20260326T165935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T201214Z UID:10000411-1787050800-1787054400@www.trec.org SUMMARY:Campaign Strategy Office Hours  DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3 Drop-in Sessions Monthly \n\n\n\n\nJune 16th | 11am-12pm PDT\n\n\n\nJuly 21st | 11am-12pm PDT\n\n\n\nAugust 18th | 11am-12pm PDT\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\nKristi Chester-Vance\, TREC Co-Executive Director\n\n\n\nBruce Passmore\, TREC Contract Consultant\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nDrop in for real-time\, on-the-spot consulting designed to sharpen your campaign strategy. Whether you’re looking to brainstorm new tactics\, troubleshoot challenges\, make the most of an emergent opportunity\, learn from your peers\, or explore TREC’s campaign strategy resources\, this is your space to get a creative and strategic boost. No agenda required – questions\, pickles\, conundrums and opportunities invited!  \n\n\n\n**Note: These session are drop in calls and do not require registration. Please review the Join Information below! \n\n\n\nWho this is for\n\n\n\n\nWilburforce grantees\n\n\n\nCLF partners\n\n\n\nCampaign professionals\n\n\n\n\nJoin Information\n\n\n\n\nDownload the event to your calendar:\n\nApple Calendar | Google Calendar | Outlook Calendar \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting Link\n\n\n\nJoin Instructions\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 824 5336 8696Passcode: 071469\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/campaign-strategy-office-hours/2026-08-18/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Virtual Dialogue END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T120000 DTSTAMP:20260326T201214Z CREATED:20260326T165935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T201214Z UID:10000410-1784631600-1784635200@www.trec.org SUMMARY:Campaign Strategy Office Hours  DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3 Drop-in Sessions Monthly \n\n\n\n\nJune 16th | 11am-12pm PDT\n\n\n\nJuly 21st | 11am-12pm PDT\n\n\n\nAugust 18th | 11am-12pm PDT\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\nKristi Chester-Vance\, TREC Co-Executive Director\n\n\n\nBruce Passmore\, TREC Contract Consultant\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nDrop in for real-time\, on-the-spot consulting designed to sharpen your campaign strategy. Whether you’re looking to brainstorm new tactics\, troubleshoot challenges\, make the most of an emergent opportunity\, learn from your peers\, or explore TREC’s campaign strategy resources\, this is your space to get a creative and strategic boost. No agenda required – questions\, pickles\, conundrums and opportunities invited!  \n\n\n\n**Note: These session are drop in calls and do not require registration. Please review the Join Information below! \n\n\n\nWho this is for\n\n\n\n\nWilburforce grantees\n\n\n\nCLF partners\n\n\n\nCampaign professionals\n\n\n\n\nJoin Information\n\n\n\n\nDownload the event to your calendar:\n\nApple Calendar | Google Calendar | Outlook Calendar \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting Link\n\n\n\nJoin Instructions\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 824 5336 8696Passcode: 071469\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/campaign-strategy-office-hours/2026-07-21/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Virtual Dialogue END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T120000 DTSTAMP:20260326T201214Z CREATED:20260326T165935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T201214Z UID:10000409-1781607600-1781611200@www.trec.org SUMMARY:Campaign Strategy Office Hours  DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3 Drop-in Sessions Monthly \n\n\n\n\nJune 16th | 11am-12pm PDT\n\n\n\nJuly 21st | 11am-12pm PDT\n\n\n\nAugust 18th | 11am-12pm PDT\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\nKristi Chester-Vance\, TREC Co-Executive Director\n\n\n\nBruce Passmore\, TREC Contract Consultant\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nDrop in for real-time\, on-the-spot consulting designed to sharpen your campaign strategy. Whether you’re looking to brainstorm new tactics\, troubleshoot challenges\, make the most of an emergent opportunity\, learn from your peers\, or explore TREC’s campaign strategy resources\, this is your space to get a creative and strategic boost. No agenda required – questions\, pickles\, conundrums and opportunities invited!  \n\n\n\n**Note: These session are drop in calls and do not require registration. Please review the Join Information below! \n\n\n\nWho this is for\n\n\n\n\nWilburforce grantees\n\n\n\nCLF partners\n\n\n\nCampaign professionals\n\n\n\n\nJoin Information\n\n\n\n\nDownload the event to your calendar:\n\nApple Calendar | Google Calendar | Outlook Calendar \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting Link\n\n\n\nJoin Instructions\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 824 5336 8696Passcode: 071469\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/campaign-strategy-office-hours/2026-06-16/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Virtual Dialogue END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T110000 DTSTAMP:20260326T200846Z CREATED:20260326T164737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T200846Z UID:10000407-1779962400-1779966000@www.trec.org SUMMARY:Hold the Line\, Shift the Strategy: Conservation in a Midterm Year  DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Panel\n\n\n\n\nRyan Houston\, Executive Director\n\n\n\nDavid Feinman\, Vice President of Government Affairs\n\n\n\nKiersten Iwai\, Board Member\n\n\n\n\nTREC Host\n\n\n\naparna rajagopal\, TREC Senior Consultant \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nAfter a decade of growth and program expansion\, many conservation organizations across the West and beyond are at an inflection point. In a time of political uncertainty\, they are being called to do two things at once: stay grounded in their mission and adapt quickly to changing conditions. For many groups—especially those working in rural and politically complex landscapes—this moment calls for sharper focus\, strategic clarity\, and resilience in liminal times.  \n\n\n\nJoin a panel of experienced leaders in government affairs\, conservation advocacy\, and rural political organizing to explore what the U.S. midterm elections could mean for conservation and community-based land stewardship. Panelists will share insights on emerging strategies\, how to prioritize limited resources\, and which political and policy levers may be most effective in the years ahead. Participants will leave with a clearer sense of how to focus their efforts and navigate what lies ahead.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn\n\n\n\n\nHow to prioritize limited resources.\n\n\n\nA clearer sense of how to focus their efforts and navigate what lies ahead. \n\n\n\n\nWho this is for\n\n\n\n\nWilburforce grantees\n\n\n\nCLF partners\n\n\n\nCampaign professionals\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter Biography\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRyan stepped into ONDA’s executive director role in 2018\, with 20 years of experience in the conservation sector under his belt. \n\n\n\nWhile serving as the executive director of the Bend-based Upper Deschutes Watershed Council\, he built award-winning restoration and stewardship programs\, developed long-term partnerships\, and recruited a talented team of staff and collaborators. Through this work\, he developed a reputation as a committed and effective leader in Oregon conservation\, well known for strategic vision and a dedication to collaboration. He has taught courses at the university level\, worked as a research fellow with the Smithsonian Institution and led several ecological research projects.  He earned his undergraduate degree in environmental science from the University of California at Berkeley and his masters in ecology from the University of Arizona. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Feinman (he/him) is CLF’s Vice President of Government Affairs. Prior to joining CLF\, David served as Washington Representative for both the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) and World Jewish Restitution Organization (WJRO)\, as Senior Legislative Associate and Project Director for The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)\, and on the staff of former U.S. Congressman Robert Wexler of Florida and former U.S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley of Nevada. \n\n\n\nDavid is an adjunct professor in the Department of Government\, School of Public Affairs at American University in Washington\, DC\, where he teaches courses on Congress and Legislative Behavior and a Dialogue Skills Practicum on Grassroots Advocacy and Coalition Building. He is an alum of the University of Florida\, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a focus on International Relations\, and of the University of Central Florida\, where he earned a Master of Arts degree in Political Analysis and Public Policy.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKiersten Iwai (she/her) has spent her career advocating for climate policy and young people’s access to civic education in the mountain west. Most recently\, she led and grew Forward Montana\, a statewide organization that makes civic engagement more accessible to young Montanans. Under her leadership\, the organization has achieved remarkable success\, including playing a vital role in overturning unconstitutional voter suppression laws in Montana. \n\n\n\nKiersten approaches her work with the same energy she approaches life – seeing the joy in every situation and the human behind every conversation. She loves playing in the mountains\, escaping reality with a good book\, and dancing the night away. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/hold-the-line-shift-the-strategy-conservation-in-a-midterm-year/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T110000 DTSTAMP:20260513T164322Z CREATED:20260513T161216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T164322Z UID:10000412-1779357600-1779361200@www.trec.org SUMMARY:How We Stay in the Conservation Movement: A Conversation About Grace DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nRight now\, leaders are being asked to endure\, to function\, and to support their teams in a time of profound upheaval and grief. In the conservation space and beyond\, leaders are navigating impossible tradeoffs\, holding deep loss while continuing to push forward within systems that\, while always flawed\, are accelerating harm and injustice in new and painful ways. \n\n\n\nAmid it all\, leaders are extending so much grace and care to one another. Showing up for our teams and our communities is a generous and demanding act. Too often\, it is leaders with marginalized identities who carry an outsized share of the emotional labor required to keep both people and movements resourced and alive. And still\, we want to show up for people and places as best we can. \n\n\n\nJoin this interactive conversation with: \n\n\n\n\nRonda Lee Chapman of the Trust for Public Land\n\n\n\nDavid Lamfrom of the National Parks Conservation Association\n\n\n\nKristi Chester Vance of Together Rising as an Environmental Community (TREC)\n\n\n\n\nAs we face the heartbreak of this time as well as the chronic harms of ongoing injustice\, how do we allow grace — and joy! — to flow back toward ourselves? How do we create practices that allow us to step back and renew\, so that we can stay in the work without sacrificing ourselves? And how do we carry the load equitably\, and together? \n\n\n\nThrough conversation\, self-reflection\, and interactive exercises\, we’ll focus on bringing humanity into leadership — creating permission for leaders to acknowledge struggles and burnout. Our goal is that you leave with a trail map to the joy and grace you deserve\, a good laugh in your belly\, a campfire of validation\, and a strong tailwind as you carry forward. \n\n\n\nThe Conservation Capacity Project is cohosting this conversation with TREC to strengthen our community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/how-we-stay-in-the-conservation-movement-a-conversation-about-grace/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T123000 DTSTAMP:20251218T165507Z CREATED:20251218T165502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T165507Z UID:10000394-1779276600-1779280200@www.trec.org SUMMARY:Executive Director Roundtables DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\nBruce Passmore\, TREC Cotract Consultant\n\n\n\nMatt Westendorf\, TREC Senior Consultant\n\n\n\n\nSchedule:\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, 11:30am-12:30pm PST \n\n\n\n\nMay 20\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nJoin fellow nonprofit Executive Directors for a confidential\, peer-based roundtable designed to create space for candid conversation\, shared learning\, and practical problem-solving. This facilitated discussion brings together experienced and new nonprofit leaders to explore timely challenges\, test ideas\, and learn from one another’s experiences.  \n\n\n\nParticipants are encouraged to contribute insights\, ask questions\, and reflect openly with peers who understand the unique pressures of nonprofit leadership.  \n\n\n\nTopics may include:   \n\n\n\n\nNavigating financial uncertainty and budget constraints \n\n\n\nLeading through change\, growth\, or organizational transition\n\n\n\nBoard relationships\, governance challenges\, and accountability \n\n\n\nTeam management\, compensation\, and difficult staffing decisions \n\n\n\nWell-being and sustainable leadership \n\n\n\n\nThis roundtable is ideal for Executive Directors seeking a trusted space to think strategically\, gain perspective\, and leave with actionable insights they can apply immediately in their organizations.  \n\n\n\nWho this is for\n\n\n\n\nExecutive Directors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/executive-director-roundtables-6/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Virtual Dialogue END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T163000 DTSTAMP:20260313T163344Z CREATED:20260313T163338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T163344Z UID:10000399-1779267600-1779294600@www.trec.org SUMMARY:From Story to Strategy: Writing Fundable Grant Proposals Rooted in Community  DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne-Day Virtual Workshop \n\n\n\n9am-4:30pm PST + 1hr lunch in addition to short breaks throughout the day. \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: 4/22/2026 \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\nOnawa Haynes\, Hozhonigo Consulting\n\n\n\n\nTREC Host\n\n\n\n\nEllie Stanley\, TREC Director of Organizational Development\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nStrong grant proposals do more than request funding; they clearly communicate community priorities\, lived experience\, and long-term impact.  \n\n\n\nThis interactive virtual training is designed for Tribal Nations\, First Nations\, and Indigenous-led organizations seeking to strengthen their grant writing skills while staying grounded in their values and sovereignty. Participants will learn how to craft compelling problem statements\, design fundable programs\, identify aligned funders\, and build sustainable fundraising systems. \n\n\n\nThrough guided writing exercises and practical tools\, participants will leave with draft proposal components and a clear next step for moving their funding strategy forward.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn\n\n\n\n\nTo center community values and reframing deficit-based narratives. \n\n\n\nTo integrate lived experience and data to write compelling need statements. \n\n\n\nTo structure persuasive proposals and articulating a clear funding request.\n\n\n\nTo connect activities\, outcomes\, and impact in a way funders understand.\n\n\n\nTo write measurable objectives and strengthening impact language.\n\n\n\nTo identify aligned funders\, strengthening grant systems\, and outlining clear next steps.\n\n\n\n\nWho this is for\n\n\n\n\nDesigned specifically for Tribal/First Nations governments\, Indigenous-led nonprofits/NGOs\, and Indigenous-focused conservation and environmental organizations. \n\n\n\nWilburforce grantees and CLF/FGN Partners\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter Biography\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnawa Haynes\, Esq.\, (Diné/Mescalero Apache) is the Founder and CEO of Hozhonigo Consulting\, a Native woman-owned firm providing grant writing and strategic fundraising support to Tribal Nations and Native-led organizations. Through Hozhonigo Consulting\, she partners with communities to secure federal\, philanthropic\, and private funding while ensuring proposals remain rooted in sovereignty\, cultural values\, and lived experience.  \n\n\n\nA former public defender\, Onawa brings a deep commitment to equity and access to her work. She saw firsthand how under-resourced Native communities were navigating complex systems without adequate support — and turned her love of writing into a vehicle for change. Today\, she helps Tribal governments and Native organizations translate community priorities into compelling\, fundable proposals that bring critical resources home.  \n\n\n\nIn addition to leading Hozhonigo Consulting\, Onawa serves as President of the Hozhonigo Institute\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on increasing equitable access to funding in Indian Country. She is also the founder of the Tribal Funding Registry\, a software platform designed to help Tribes and Native-serving organizations more effectively track and pursue funding opportunities.  \n\n\n\nOnawa’s work is grounded in the belief that communities closest to the challenges are also closest to the solutions — and that grant writing should strengthen sovereignty\, not compromise it.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/from-story-to-strategy-writing-fundable-grant-proposals-rooted-in-community/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Online Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T110000 DTSTAMP:20260326T200001Z CREATED:20260326T164644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T200001Z UID:10000406-1778148000-1778151600@www.trec.org SUMMARY:Planning to Win: Spitfire Strategy’s Proven Framework for Advancing Your Advocacy\, Even in the Fiercest Headwinds   DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\nKristen Grimm\, Spitfire Strategies\n\n\n\n\nTREC Host\n\n\n\n\nKristi Chester-Vance\, TREC Co-Executive Director\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nWhen the environment gets tougher\, strategy matters more than ever. In this webinar\, Spitfire Strategies founder and strategist\, Kristen Grimm\, will supercharge your tools and confidence to turn determination into progress by sharing Spitfire’s updated Planning to Win guide\, a practical\, trail-tested framework used by hundreds of change makers for more than a decade to build impactful campaigns. Now refreshed with new guidance\, examples\, and tools for today’s landscape\, this edition also integrates Asset-Framing®\, a transformative approach developed by social entrepreneur Trabian Shorters.   \n\n\n\nDesigned for change-makers who refuse to cede the moment\, this session will help you clarify your strategy to create campaigns that shift behavior\, policy\, and practice\, finding the levers of change even in the most challenging of times.  \n\n\n\nThis webinar will cover\n\n\n\n\nGuiding questions to sharpen your campaign focus \n\n\n\nStrategic insights drawn from real-world examples \n\n\n\nPractical tools to align your tactics with long-term impact \n\n\n\nIntegrating Asset-Framing®\, which focuses on the contributions\, assets and strength of the people\, places\, and issues connected to your work\, into your planning process \n\n\n\n\nParticipants will learn\n\n\n\n\nA clear understanding of the updated Planning to Win framework \n\n\n\nA step-by-step roadmap to build or refine a strategic campaign plan \n\n\n\nConcrete tools and guiding questions to clarify goals\, audiences\, and leverage \n\n\n\n\nWho this is for\n\n\n\n\nWilburforce grantees and CLF partners\n\n\n\nCampaign professionals/organizers \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter Biography\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKristen is the founder of Spitfire Strategies\, a public interest firm focused on advancing racial\, economic and social justice\, protecting the environment and promoting opportunity for all. She has extensive experience running smart communication and campaign efforts that create lasting social change. A hopeful strategist\, she believes progress is always possible\, setbacks are sources of inspiration and building beyond the choir is where the real work is. She is the mastermind behind Spitfire’s Smart Chart\, Planning to Win\, Mindful Messaging and Replenishing Trust\, thinks fast in a crisis\, is deft at drawing phenomenal visionary speeches out of leaders and is someone you want in your corner when you’re ready to go big. When it comes to storytelling\, all you need to know is that her last name is Grimm.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/planning-to-win-spitfire-strategys-proven-framework-for-advancing-your-advocacy-even-in-the-fiercest-headwinds/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T113000 DTSTAMP:20260217T233434Z CREATED:20251211T180418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T233434Z UID:10000384-1776765600-1776771000@www.trec.org SUMMARY:REGISTRATION CLOSED | 2026 Fundraising for the Future DESCRIPTION:Workshop Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6 Virtual Sessions: Tuesday’s\, 10-11:30am PST (bi-weekly) \n\n\n\nFebruary 10 and February 24 \n\n\n\nMarch 10 and March 24 \n\n\n\nApril 7 and April 21 \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: 1/15/2026 \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\nEllie Stanley\, TREC Director of Organizational Development\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nFundraising for the Future is suited to fund development professionals who are newer to fundraising (less than three years’ experience). We also welcome and encourage participants to bring others\, such as other development staff\, communications staff\, and board members as secondary participants for specific and pertinent topics. For example\, the Executive Director and a board leader can attend the session on legacy giving\, or a communications staffer can attend the session on online fundraising. \n\n\n\nThe sessions focus on the fundamentals of a holistic development program\, with a concentration on raising more money from individuals and planning a successful annual fundraising program. \n\n\n\nOne of the most valuable aspects of participation in this workshop series is the opportunity for one-on-one personal consulting sessions. Participants are encouraged to identify one significant project within their current workplan\, to have access to one-on-one support from the program faculty. \n\n\n\nOur 2025 sessions include practical how-tos with real-life examples and case studies\, opportunities to have your organization’s fundraising efforts workshopped\, peer learning and group discussion\, and tools and resources. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open for Wilburforce grantees\, all participants must attend all sessions. There is limited space for this session\, less than 3 years fundraising experience recommended. \n\n\n\nPlease be sure to add all sessions to your calendar after registering *One-on-one consultations with Ellie will be scheduled individually before the training begins. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn\n\n\n\n\nDeveloping an annual fundraising plan Understanding data driven fundraising \n\n\n\nUsing storytelling and writing compelling appeals Attracting and retaining members and supporters \n\n\n\nThe magic of monthly giving \n\n\n\nFundraising online and maximizing your database \n\n\n\n\nWho this is for\n\n\n\n\nDevelopment staff\n\n\n\nCommunications staff\n\n\n\nBoard member/ED’s on relevant topics\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline\n\n\n\nJanuary 15\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/2026-fundraising-for-the-future/2026-04-21/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Online Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T123000 DTSTAMP:20251218T165441Z CREATED:20251218T165435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T165441Z UID:10000393-1776252600-1776256200@www.trec.org SUMMARY:Executive Director Roundtables DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\nBruce Passmore\, TREC Cotract Consultant\n\n\n\nMatt Westendorf\, TREC Senior Consultant\n\n\n\n\nSchedule:\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, 11:30am-12:30pm PST \n\n\n\n\nApril 15\n\n\n\nMay 20\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nJoin fellow nonprofit Executive Directors for a confidential\, peer-based roundtable designed to create space for candid conversation\, shared learning\, and practical problem-solving. This facilitated discussion brings together experienced and new nonprofit leaders to explore timely challenges\, test ideas\, and learn from one another’s experiences.  \n\n\n\nParticipants are encouraged to contribute insights\, ask questions\, and reflect openly with peers who understand the unique pressures of nonprofit leadership.  \n\n\n\nTopics may include:   \n\n\n\n\nNavigating financial uncertainty and budget constraints \n\n\n\nLeading through change\, growth\, or organizational transition\n\n\n\nBoard relationships\, governance challenges\, and accountability \n\n\n\nTeam management\, compensation\, and difficult staffing decisions \n\n\n\nWell-being and sustainable leadership \n\n\n\n\nThis roundtable is ideal for Executive Directors seeking a trusted space to think strategically\, gain perspective\, and leave with actionable insights they can apply immediately in their organizations.  \n\n\n\nWho this is for\n\n\n\n\nExecutive Directors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/executive-director-roundtables-5/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Virtual Dialogue END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T113000 DTSTAMP:20260217T233434Z CREATED:20251211T180418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T233434Z UID:10000383-1775556000-1775561400@www.trec.org SUMMARY:REGISTRATION CLOSED | 2026 Fundraising for the Future DESCRIPTION:Workshop Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6 Virtual Sessions: Tuesday’s\, 10-11:30am PST (bi-weekly) \n\n\n\nFebruary 10 and February 24 \n\n\n\nMarch 10 and March 24 \n\n\n\nApril 7 and April 21 \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: 1/15/2026 \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\nEllie Stanley\, TREC Director of Organizational Development\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nFundraising for the Future is suited to fund development professionals who are newer to fundraising (less than three years’ experience). We also welcome and encourage participants to bring others\, such as other development staff\, communications staff\, and board members as secondary participants for specific and pertinent topics. For example\, the Executive Director and a board leader can attend the session on legacy giving\, or a communications staffer can attend the session on online fundraising. \n\n\n\nThe sessions focus on the fundamentals of a holistic development program\, with a concentration on raising more money from individuals and planning a successful annual fundraising program. \n\n\n\nOne of the most valuable aspects of participation in this workshop series is the opportunity for one-on-one personal consulting sessions. Participants are encouraged to identify one significant project within their current workplan\, to have access to one-on-one support from the program faculty. \n\n\n\nOur 2025 sessions include practical how-tos with real-life examples and case studies\, opportunities to have your organization’s fundraising efforts workshopped\, peer learning and group discussion\, and tools and resources. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open for Wilburforce grantees\, all participants must attend all sessions. There is limited space for this session\, less than 3 years fundraising experience recommended. \n\n\n\nPlease be sure to add all sessions to your calendar after registering *One-on-one consultations with Ellie will be scheduled individually before the training begins. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn\n\n\n\n\nDeveloping an annual fundraising plan Understanding data driven fundraising \n\n\n\nUsing storytelling and writing compelling appeals Attracting and retaining members and supporters \n\n\n\nThe magic of monthly giving \n\n\n\nFundraising online and maximizing your database \n\n\n\n\nWho this is for\n\n\n\n\nDevelopment staff\n\n\n\nCommunications staff\n\n\n\nBoard member/ED’s on relevant topics\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline\n\n\n\nJanuary 15\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/2026-fundraising-for-the-future/2026-04-07/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Online Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T113000 DTSTAMP:20260217T233434Z CREATED:20251211T180418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T233434Z UID:10000382-1774346400-1774351800@www.trec.org SUMMARY:REGISTRATION CLOSED | 2026 Fundraising for the Future DESCRIPTION:Workshop Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6 Virtual Sessions: Tuesday’s\, 10-11:30am PST (bi-weekly) \n\n\n\nFebruary 10 and February 24 \n\n\n\nMarch 10 and March 24 \n\n\n\nApril 7 and April 21 \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: 1/15/2026 \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\nEllie Stanley\, TREC Director of Organizational Development\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nFundraising for the Future is suited to fund development professionals who are newer to fundraising (less than three years’ experience). We also welcome and encourage participants to bring others\, such as other development staff\, communications staff\, and board members as secondary participants for specific and pertinent topics. For example\, the Executive Director and a board leader can attend the session on legacy giving\, or a communications staffer can attend the session on online fundraising. \n\n\n\nThe sessions focus on the fundamentals of a holistic development program\, with a concentration on raising more money from individuals and planning a successful annual fundraising program. \n\n\n\nOne of the most valuable aspects of participation in this workshop series is the opportunity for one-on-one personal consulting sessions. Participants are encouraged to identify one significant project within their current workplan\, to have access to one-on-one support from the program faculty. \n\n\n\nOur 2025 sessions include practical how-tos with real-life examples and case studies\, opportunities to have your organization’s fundraising efforts workshopped\, peer learning and group discussion\, and tools and resources. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open for Wilburforce grantees\, all participants must attend all sessions. There is limited space for this session\, less than 3 years fundraising experience recommended. \n\n\n\nPlease be sure to add all sessions to your calendar after registering *One-on-one consultations with Ellie will be scheduled individually before the training begins. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn\n\n\n\n\nDeveloping an annual fundraising plan Understanding data driven fundraising \n\n\n\nUsing storytelling and writing compelling appeals Attracting and retaining members and supporters \n\n\n\nThe magic of monthly giving \n\n\n\nFundraising online and maximizing your database \n\n\n\n\nWho this is for\n\n\n\n\nDevelopment staff\n\n\n\nCommunications staff\n\n\n\nBoard member/ED’s on relevant topics\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline\n\n\n\nJanuary 15\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/2026-fundraising-for-the-future/2026-03-24/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Online Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T123000 DTSTAMP:20251218T165358Z CREATED:20251218T165352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T165358Z UID:10000392-1773833400-1773837000@www.trec.org SUMMARY:Executive Director Roundtables DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\nBruce Passmore\, TREC Cotract Consultant\n\n\n\nMatt Westendorf\, TREC Senior Consultant\n\n\n\n\nSchedule:\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, 11:30am-12:30pm PST \n\n\n\n\nMarch 18\n\n\n\nApril 15\n\n\n\nMay 20\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nJoin fellow nonprofit Executive Directors for a confidential\, peer-based roundtable designed to create space for candid conversation\, shared learning\, and practical problem-solving. This facilitated discussion brings together experienced and new nonprofit leaders to explore timely challenges\, test ideas\, and learn from one another’s experiences.  \n\n\n\nParticipants are encouraged to contribute insights\, ask questions\, and reflect openly with peers who understand the unique pressures of nonprofit leadership.  \n\n\n\nTopics may include:   \n\n\n\n\nNavigating financial uncertainty and budget constraints \n\n\n\nLeading through change\, growth\, or organizational transition\n\n\n\nBoard relationships\, governance challenges\, and accountability \n\n\n\nTeam management\, compensation\, and difficult staffing decisions \n\n\n\nWell-being and sustainable leadership \n\n\n\n\nThis roundtable is ideal for Executive Directors seeking a trusted space to think strategically\, gain perspective\, and leave with actionable insights they can apply immediately in their organizations.  \n\n\n\nWho this is for\n\n\n\n\nExecutive Directors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/executive-director-roundtables-4/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Virtual Dialogue END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T113000 DTSTAMP:20260217T233434Z CREATED:20251211T180418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T233434Z UID:10000381-1773136800-1773142200@www.trec.org SUMMARY:REGISTRATION CLOSED | 2026 Fundraising for the Future DESCRIPTION:Workshop Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6 Virtual Sessions: Tuesday’s\, 10-11:30am PST (bi-weekly) \n\n\n\nFebruary 10 and February 24 \n\n\n\nMarch 10 and March 24 \n\n\n\nApril 7 and April 21 \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: 1/15/2026 \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\nEllie Stanley\, TREC Director of Organizational Development\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nFundraising for the Future is suited to fund development professionals who are newer to fundraising (less than three years’ experience). We also welcome and encourage participants to bring others\, such as other development staff\, communications staff\, and board members as secondary participants for specific and pertinent topics. For example\, the Executive Director and a board leader can attend the session on legacy giving\, or a communications staffer can attend the session on online fundraising. \n\n\n\nThe sessions focus on the fundamentals of a holistic development program\, with a concentration on raising more money from individuals and planning a successful annual fundraising program. \n\n\n\nOne of the most valuable aspects of participation in this workshop series is the opportunity for one-on-one personal consulting sessions. Participants are encouraged to identify one significant project within their current workplan\, to have access to one-on-one support from the program faculty. \n\n\n\nOur 2025 sessions include practical how-tos with real-life examples and case studies\, opportunities to have your organization’s fundraising efforts workshopped\, peer learning and group discussion\, and tools and resources. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open for Wilburforce grantees\, all participants must attend all sessions. There is limited space for this session\, less than 3 years fundraising experience recommended. \n\n\n\nPlease be sure to add all sessions to your calendar after registering *One-on-one consultations with Ellie will be scheduled individually before the training begins. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn\n\n\n\n\nDeveloping an annual fundraising plan Understanding data driven fundraising \n\n\n\nUsing storytelling and writing compelling appeals Attracting and retaining members and supporters \n\n\n\nThe magic of monthly giving \n\n\n\nFundraising online and maximizing your database \n\n\n\n\nWho this is for\n\n\n\n\nDevelopment staff\n\n\n\nCommunications staff\n\n\n\nBoard member/ED’s on relevant topics\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline\n\n\n\nJanuary 15\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/2026-fundraising-for-the-future/2026-03-10/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Online Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T113000 DTSTAMP:20260218T171146Z CREATED:20251211T180444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T171146Z UID:10000362-1773061200-1773401400@www.trec.org SUMMARY:REGISTRATION CLOSED | 2026 Facilitation Fundamentals: Supporting Engagement and Belonging DESCRIPTION:Workshop Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8 Virtual Sessions: Mon-Fri (week long): \n\n\n\nMarch 9 | 1-3:00pm PST \n\n\n\nMarch 10-12 | 9-11:30am PST (morning) and 1-3pm PST (afternoon) \n\n\n\nMarch 13 | 9-11:30am PST \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: 2/17/2026 \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\nNailah Blades\, TREC Senior Consultant\n\n\n\nKellie Coleman\, TREC Senior Consultant\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION CLOSED\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nMeetings: our lives and calendars are chock full of them\, and yet so often\, we leave them wondering what we’ve actually accomplished. The great news is that unlike many of the daunting challenges we tackle\, running an engaging\, inclusive\, and fruitful meeting is something that can be significantly improved with a bit of training and practice. During TREC’s Facilitation Fundamentals: Supporting Engagement and Belonging training\, you’ll have the opportunity to boost your skills through resource sharing\, case studies\, simulations\, and rolling up your sleeves with hands-on exercises.  Designed specifically for folks who spend a lot of time leading meetings\, whether internally with their teams or externally with collaborators and allies\, or even with opponents\, this virtual training will share core practices that build trust and engagement through transparent\, inclusive\, and respectful processes – leading to clear and durable outcomes.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open for Wilburforce grantees\, all participants must attend all required sessions (Monday-Thursday). \n\n\n\nDuring the program\, we will cover:  \n\n\n\n\nMeeting preparation: pre-event scoping and assessment\n\n\n\nDesigning generative and effective processes  \n\n\n\nCreating conditions to support authentic dialogue across difference \n\n\n\nPractices for naming and addressing power and accountability \n\n\n\nCore practices to support groups to reflect\, learn together\, and develop the skills necessary to flourish over the long term \n\n\n\n\nParticipants will leave with\n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding of the role of facilitator \n\n\n\nFramework for facilitating\, including core competencies that shape effective facilitation practice \n\n\n\nStrategies to support inclusive and engaging dialogue \n\n\n\nGuideposts to aide in the preparation of facilitating a meeting \n\n\n\nTips for handling tricky situations \n\n\n\n\nWho this is for\n\n\n\n\nWilburforce grantees\n\n\n\nParticipants who will attend all required sessions\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline\n\n\n\nFebruary 17\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/2026-facilitation-fundamentals-supporting-engagement-and-belonging/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Online Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T113000 DTSTAMP:20260217T233434Z CREATED:20251211T180418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T233434Z UID:10000380-1771927200-1771932600@www.trec.org SUMMARY:REGISTRATION CLOSED | 2026 Fundraising for the Future DESCRIPTION:Workshop Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6 Virtual Sessions: Tuesday’s\, 10-11:30am PST (bi-weekly) \n\n\n\nFebruary 10 and February 24 \n\n\n\nMarch 10 and March 24 \n\n\n\nApril 7 and April 21 \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: 1/15/2026 \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\nEllie Stanley\, TREC Director of Organizational Development\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nFundraising for the Future is suited to fund development professionals who are newer to fundraising (less than three years’ experience). We also welcome and encourage participants to bring others\, such as other development staff\, communications staff\, and board members as secondary participants for specific and pertinent topics. For example\, the Executive Director and a board leader can attend the session on legacy giving\, or a communications staffer can attend the session on online fundraising. \n\n\n\nThe sessions focus on the fundamentals of a holistic development program\, with a concentration on raising more money from individuals and planning a successful annual fundraising program. \n\n\n\nOne of the most valuable aspects of participation in this workshop series is the opportunity for one-on-one personal consulting sessions. Participants are encouraged to identify one significant project within their current workplan\, to have access to one-on-one support from the program faculty. \n\n\n\nOur 2025 sessions include practical how-tos with real-life examples and case studies\, opportunities to have your organization’s fundraising efforts workshopped\, peer learning and group discussion\, and tools and resources. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open for Wilburforce grantees\, all participants must attend all sessions. There is limited space for this session\, less than 3 years fundraising experience recommended. \n\n\n\nPlease be sure to add all sessions to your calendar after registering *One-on-one consultations with Ellie will be scheduled individually before the training begins. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn\n\n\n\n\nDeveloping an annual fundraising plan Understanding data driven fundraising \n\n\n\nUsing storytelling and writing compelling appeals Attracting and retaining members and supporters \n\n\n\nThe magic of monthly giving \n\n\n\nFundraising online and maximizing your database \n\n\n\n\nWho this is for\n\n\n\n\nDevelopment staff\n\n\n\nCommunications staff\n\n\n\nBoard member/ED’s on relevant topics\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline\n\n\n\nJanuary 15\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/2026-fundraising-for-the-future/2026-02-24/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Online Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T123000 DTSTAMP:20251218T165255Z CREATED:20251218T165249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T165255Z UID:10000391-1771414200-1771417800@www.trec.org SUMMARY:Executive Director Roundtables DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\nBruce Passmore\, TREC Cotract Consultant\n\n\n\nMatt Westendorf\, TREC Senior Consultant\n\n\n\n\nSchedule:\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, 11:30am-12:30pm PST \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 18\n\n\n\nMarch 18\n\n\n\nApril 15\n\n\n\nMay 20\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nJoin fellow nonprofit Executive Directors for a confidential\, peer-based roundtable designed to create space for candid conversation\, shared learning\, and practical problem-solving. This facilitated discussion brings together experienced and new nonprofit leaders to explore timely challenges\, test ideas\, and learn from one another’s experiences.  \n\n\n\nParticipants are encouraged to contribute insights\, ask questions\, and reflect openly with peers who understand the unique pressures of nonprofit leadership.  \n\n\n\nTopics may include:   \n\n\n\n\nNavigating financial uncertainty and budget constraints \n\n\n\nLeading through change\, growth\, or organizational transition\n\n\n\nBoard relationships\, governance challenges\, and accountability \n\n\n\nTeam management\, compensation\, and difficult staffing decisions \n\n\n\nWell-being and sustainable leadership \n\n\n\n\nThis roundtable is ideal for Executive Directors seeking a trusted space to think strategically\, gain perspective\, and leave with actionable insights they can apply immediately in their organizations.  \n\n\n\nWho this is for\n\n\n\n\nExecutive Directors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/executive-director-roundtables-3/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Virtual Dialogue END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T113000 DTSTAMP:20260217T233434Z CREATED:20251211T180418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T233434Z UID:10000379-1770717600-1770723000@www.trec.org SUMMARY:REGISTRATION CLOSED | 2026 Fundraising for the Future DESCRIPTION:Workshop Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6 Virtual Sessions: Tuesday’s\, 10-11:30am PST (bi-weekly) \n\n\n\nFebruary 10 and February 24 \n\n\n\nMarch 10 and March 24 \n\n\n\nApril 7 and April 21 \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: 1/15/2026 \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\nEllie Stanley\, TREC Director of Organizational Development\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nFundraising for the Future is suited to fund development professionals who are newer to fundraising (less than three years’ experience). We also welcome and encourage participants to bring others\, such as other development staff\, communications staff\, and board members as secondary participants for specific and pertinent topics. For example\, the Executive Director and a board leader can attend the session on legacy giving\, or a communications staffer can attend the session on online fundraising. \n\n\n\nThe sessions focus on the fundamentals of a holistic development program\, with a concentration on raising more money from individuals and planning a successful annual fundraising program. \n\n\n\nOne of the most valuable aspects of participation in this workshop series is the opportunity for one-on-one personal consulting sessions. Participants are encouraged to identify one significant project within their current workplan\, to have access to one-on-one support from the program faculty. \n\n\n\nOur 2025 sessions include practical how-tos with real-life examples and case studies\, opportunities to have your organization’s fundraising efforts workshopped\, peer learning and group discussion\, and tools and resources. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open for Wilburforce grantees\, all participants must attend all sessions. There is limited space for this session\, less than 3 years fundraising experience recommended. \n\n\n\nPlease be sure to add all sessions to your calendar after registering *One-on-one consultations with Ellie will be scheduled individually before the training begins. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn\n\n\n\n\nDeveloping an annual fundraising plan Understanding data driven fundraising \n\n\n\nUsing storytelling and writing compelling appeals Attracting and retaining members and supporters \n\n\n\nThe magic of monthly giving \n\n\n\nFundraising online and maximizing your database \n\n\n\n\nWho this is for\n\n\n\n\nDevelopment staff\n\n\n\nCommunications staff\n\n\n\nBoard member/ED’s on relevant topics\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline\n\n\n\nJanuary 15\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/2026-fundraising-for-the-future/2026-02-10/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Online Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T090000 DTSTAMP:20260106T181409Z CREATED:20251211T180027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T181409Z UID:10000372-1770643800-1770973200@www.trec.org SUMMARY:Campaign Strategy Workshop DESCRIPTION:Workshop Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8 Virtual Sessions: Mon-Fri (week long) \n\n\n\nFeb 9th | 1:30-3pm PST \n\n\n\nFeb 10th-12th | 9am-12pm PST (morning) and 1:30-4pm PST (afternoon) \n\n\n\nFeb 13th | 9-11am PST \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: 1/14/2026 \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\nJoe Fuld\, The Campaign Workshop Founder\n\n\n\nMartín Garcia\, The Campaign Workshop Partner\n\n\n\n\nTREC Host\n\n\n\n\nKristi Chester-Vance\, TREC Co-ED\n\n\n\nBruce Passmore\, TREC Contract Consultant\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nTREC is delighted to partner with The Campaign Workshop\, a leading go-to strategic firm for anyone working to make the world a better place\, to offer this training for campaigners\, organizers\, and anyone who is hungry to sharpen their strategy and campaigning skills. Based on movement-building principles and strategic assessment\, this program will equip participants with the tools to build strong strategies grounded in theories of change\, create powerful coalitions\, and execute campaigns that drive lasting change. \n\n\n\nThis program emphasizes collaboration\, equity\, and strategic innovation to empower participants to co-create a more just and resilient environmental future.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open for Wilburforce grantees\, all participants must attend all required sessions (Monday – Thursday). \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn how to\n\n\n\n\nSet bold\, measurable goals and objectives using goal-setting frameworks and learn how to communicate them effectively to key audiences. \n\n\n\nUse a strategic planning framework and power mapping to design a strategy rooted in local and regional power dynamics. \n\n\n\nBuild strategic coalitions by identifying allies\, assessing organizational assets\, building practices to support healthy and respectful collaborations\, and crafting targeted outreach plans. \n\n\n\nHarness the power of storytelling to center community values\, humanize campaigns\, and mobilize action. \n\n\n\nCraft clear\, adaptable messaging using the Tully Message Box to resonate with legislators\, media\, and base supporters. \n\n\n\nDiversify tactics beyond traditional approaches—integrating field\, digital\, media\, and creative outreach—to match goals with capacity and context. \n\n\n\n\nWho this is for\n\n\n\n\nCampaigners\n\n\n\nOrganizers\n\n\n\nAnyone who is looking to enhance their strategy and campaign skills\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline\n\n\n\nJanuary 14\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter Biography\n\n\n\nJoe Fuld founded The Campaign Workshop\, an advocacy and Democratic political consulting firm based in Washington DC\, in 2009 after having been a partner at MSHC Partners. Joe is known for his creativity and commitment to the causes and campaigns he works on. He has produced award-winning direct mail\, digital and creative strategies for a long list of clients\, including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network\, the California Nurses Association\, National Nurses United\, Defenders of Wildlife\, LIUNA\, DC VOTE\, The Pretrial Justice Institute\, AFSCME\, NRDC\, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund\, as well as many other groups\, candidates and ballot measures. Before becoming a Democratic political consultant\, Joe served as the Northeast Political Director at the Democratic National Committee in 1996\, and between 1991 and 1995 managed 10 Democratic political campaigns throughout the country. Joe is a seasoned political trainer and facilitator.  He has been the lead trainer for the Gay and Lesbian Victory Institute’s Candidate and Campaign Training School for over fifteen years. He also conducts trainings for many other groups and organizations.  \n\n\n\nMartín Diego Garcia dedicated his entire career to building a more representative democracy. Over the last nine years\, he has trained and developed the leadership of thousands of candidates\, campaign operatives and advocates fighting to uplift marginalized communities and advance a progressive and inclusive political agenda. Martín returns to The Campaign Workshop as a Vice President focusing on training programs and strategic planning.  \n\n\n\nFormerly the Director of Strategic Initiatives and External Affairs\, at Wellstone Action\, Martín focused on key external relationships and stakeholders continuously identifying opportunities for collaboration across all areas of programs and building state and national presence in key movement spaces.  Previously as the Director of Public & Political Leadership at Wellstone Action\, Martín oversaw a talented team who provide national support to local and community owed leadership development projects through training\, organizing tools\, and technical assistance. \n\n\n\nPrior to joining Wellstone Action\, Martín was the Director of Campaigns at the Latino Victory Project\, where he focused on encouraging\, recruiting and supporting progressive Latino candidates to seek public office who share Latino Victory’s vision and values. Martín started his professional career as part of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund and Institute’s political team\, endorsing\, supporting and training LGBTQ candidates running for office all over the country and at all levels of government.  \n\n\n\nMartín is a Southern California native and graduated from the University of California\, Santa Barbara receiving degrees in Political Science and Theatre Studies. He’s also a graduate of NOI’s New Media Bootcamp\, a CPL New Leaders Fellow Alumni\, a Google’s Next Generation Leader\, an avid theatre-goer and a proud guncle of Noah & Matthew. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/campaign-strategy-workshop/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Online Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T110000 DTSTAMP:20251218T165223Z CREATED:20251218T165218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T165223Z UID:10000388-1770285600-1770289200@www.trec.org SUMMARY:Unleash the Power of Story to Build Strong Coalitions DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\nRae Breaux\n\n\n\nTREC Host: April Nishimura\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nStorytelling is an essential skill for creating impactful campaigns that motivate people to unite and win.  In this webinar\, Rae Breaux\, Senior Partnerships Manager at Center for Story-based Strategy\, will discuss narrative building as an organizing strategy\, outline core narrative strategy concepts\, and illustrate the power of storytelling through real-world tales from the field. Breaux will also share her experience creating an unlikely coalition of landowners and Indigenous advocates who worked together towards the collective goal of stopping the XL Keystone Pipeline.   \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn\n\n\n\n\nHow to define narrative strategy and the core principles to do it strategically and effectively \n\n\n\nExamples of narrative building as an organizing strategy from the sector \n\n\n\nHow to incorporate narrative strategy into your organization’s campaign strategy \n\n\n\n\nWho this is for\n\n\n\n\nCampaigners and organizers \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter Biography\n\n\n\nRae is an organizer\, trainer\, and movement photographer based in Los Angeles\, CA. She has over fifteen years of experience developing intersectional\, cross-movement strategies around race\, class\, gender\, and the systemic drivers of the climate crisis. Rae has a strong background in coordinating and implementing creative actions\, building cross-issue coalitions\, and using photography and the power of imagery to create narratives and tell the stories of people and the planet.  \n\n\n\nWhen not organizing or on the streets\, she is supporting people in her community\, making pottery\, and gardening with her kid\, partner\, and pet rabbit and lizard.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/unleash-the-power-of-story-to-build-strong-coalitions/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T123000 DTSTAMP:20251218T165021Z CREATED:20251218T165013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T165021Z UID:10000390-1768390200-1768393800@www.trec.org SUMMARY:Executive Director Roundtables DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\nBruce Passmore\, TREC Cotract Consultant\n\n\n\nMatt Westendorf\, TREC Senior Consultant\n\n\n\n\nSchedule:\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, 11:30am-12:30pm PST \n\n\n\n\nJanuary 14\n\n\n\nFebruary 18\n\n\n\nMarch 18\n\n\n\nApril 15\n\n\n\nMay 20\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nJoin fellow nonprofit Executive Directors for a confidential\, peer-based roundtable designed to create space for candid conversation\, shared learning\, and practical problem-solving. This facilitated discussion brings together experienced and new nonprofit leaders to explore timely challenges\, test ideas\, and learn from one another’s experiences. \n\n\n\nParticipants are encouraged to contribute insights\, ask questions\, and reflect openly with peers who understand the unique pressures of nonprofit leadership. \n\n\n\nTopics may include: \n\n\n\n\nNavigating financial uncertainty and budget constraints \n\n\n\nLeading through change\, growth\, or organizational transition\n\n\n\nBoard relationships\, governance challenges\, and accountability \n\n\n\nTeam management\, compensation\, and difficult staffing decisions \n\n\n\nWell-being and sustainable leadership \n\n\n\n\nThis roundtable is ideal for Executive Directors seeking a trusted space to think strategically\, gain perspective\, and leave with actionable insights they can apply immediately in their organizations. \n\n\n\nWho this is for\n\n\n\n\nExecutive Directors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/executive-director-roundtables-2/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Virtual Dialogue END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251112T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251112T140000 DTSTAMP:20250821T195958Z CREATED:20250814T174952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T195958Z UID:10000349-1762950600-1762956000@www.trec.org SUMMARY:New ED Essentials Series: What you need to know in your first 12 months  DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeries Schedule\n\n\n\nWednesdays 12:30pm-2:00pm MT (90-min) \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 17\, 2025\n\n\n\nOctober 1\, 2025\n\n\n\nOctober 15\, 2025\n\n\n\nOctober 29\, 2025\n\n\n\nNovember 12\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\nBruce Passmore\, TREC Contract Consultant\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nStarting out as a new non-profit Executive Director (ED)\, Co-Ed\, or CEO at an organization brings with it many emotions and questions. They can range from excitement with the new role and the many opportunities in front of you\, to feelings of overwhelming anxiety about how to manage the workload or what to do with the Board. There is often a sense of not having anyone to talk to about what you are feeling or experiencing either\, particularly with respect to feelings of inadequacy or imposter’s syndrome.   \n\n\n\nYou are not alone!  \n\n\n\nTREC is excited to offer a New Executive Director Series for Executive Directors who are in the first 12 months of their role.   \n\n\n\nThe goal of the New Executive Director Series is to support leaders through the initial transition into their role. Through five workshops and peer discussion\, this Series is designed to build an ED’s skills\, community\, and confidence so that you feel better equipped to take on your new position in the organization.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn\n\n\n\n\nHow to build your skills\, community\, and confidence so that you feel better equipped to take on your new position in the organization.\n\n\n\nSession Topics might include:\n\n Foundational relationships and building trust  \n\n\n\n Core management skills   \n\n\n\n Conflict management  \n\n\n\n Accountability\, performance management\, and support  \n\n\n\n Evaluation and staff engagement   \n\n\n\n Working with the Board \n\n\n\n Financial literacy  \n\n\n\n Preparing for the next 12 months and beyond \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho this is for\n\n\n\n\nExecutive Directors/Co-EDs/CEOs who are in the first 12 months of their role.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter Biography\n\n\n\nRead more about Bruce Passmore here! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/new-ed-essentials-series-what-you-need-to-know-in-your-first-12-months-3/2025-11-12/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Online Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251103T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251103T120000 DTSTAMP:20250219T163410Z CREATED:20250219T160934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T163410Z UID:10000318-1762167600-1762171200@www.trec.org SUMMARY:Well-being Roundtables: Resource yourself and each other with connection\, support\, and simple strategies DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFour sessions quarterly on Mondays: \n\n\n\n\nMarch 24\n\n\n\nMay 5\n\n\n\nAugust 4\n\n\n\nNovember 3\n\n\n\n\nComplete one registration for all sessions\, but feel free to attend any one or all of the sessions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\nNailah Blades\, TREC\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nIn times of stress and challenge\, it can be extra challenging to prioritize our well-being. But it’s never more essential: in order to be kind\, generative\, and understanding with each other\, we must do the same for ourselves. \n\n\n\nThis quarterly roundtable provides a supportive space to come together\, share experiences\, and explore simple\, actionable tools to build resilience. \n\n\n\nWe’ll focus on how to maintain personal well-being while leading teams through uncertain times. Participants will leave with tangible skills to manage stress\, find balance\, and continue their vital work in the movement. Most importantly\, these roundtables offer an opportunity to connect with peers in the conservation movement who understand the unique pressures of this work. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we’ll strengthen our collective resilience and foster a healthier\, more sustainable approach forward. \n\n\n\nComplete one registration for all sessions\, but feel free to attend any one or all of the sessions. \n\n\n\nWho this is for\n\n\n\n\nWilburforce Grantees\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/well-being-roundtables/2025-11-03/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Virtual Dialogue END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251029T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251029T140000 DTSTAMP:20250821T195958Z CREATED:20250814T174952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T195958Z UID:10000348-1761741000-1761746400@www.trec.org SUMMARY:New ED Essentials Series: What you need to know in your first 12 months  DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeries Schedule\n\n\n\nWednesdays 12:30pm-2:00pm MT (90-min) \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 17\, 2025\n\n\n\nOctober 1\, 2025\n\n\n\nOctober 15\, 2025\n\n\n\nOctober 29\, 2025\n\n\n\nNovember 12\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\nBruce Passmore\, TREC Contract Consultant\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nStarting out as a new non-profit Executive Director (ED)\, Co-Ed\, or CEO at an organization brings with it many emotions and questions. They can range from excitement with the new role and the many opportunities in front of you\, to feelings of overwhelming anxiety about how to manage the workload or what to do with the Board. There is often a sense of not having anyone to talk to about what you are feeling or experiencing either\, particularly with respect to feelings of inadequacy or imposter’s syndrome.   \n\n\n\nYou are not alone!  \n\n\n\nTREC is excited to offer a New Executive Director Series for Executive Directors who are in the first 12 months of their role.   \n\n\n\nThe goal of the New Executive Director Series is to support leaders through the initial transition into their role. Through five workshops and peer discussion\, this Series is designed to build an ED’s skills\, community\, and confidence so that you feel better equipped to take on your new position in the organization.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn\n\n\n\n\nHow to build your skills\, community\, and confidence so that you feel better equipped to take on your new position in the organization.\n\n\n\nSession Topics might include:\n\n Foundational relationships and building trust  \n\n\n\n Core management skills   \n\n\n\n Conflict management  \n\n\n\n Accountability\, performance management\, and support  \n\n\n\n Evaluation and staff engagement   \n\n\n\n Working with the Board \n\n\n\n Financial literacy  \n\n\n\n Preparing for the next 12 months and beyond \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho this is for\n\n\n\n\nExecutive Directors/Co-EDs/CEOs who are in the first 12 months of their role.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter Biography\n\n\n\nRead more about Bruce Passmore here! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/new-ed-essentials-series-what-you-need-to-know-in-your-first-12-months-3/2025-10-29/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Online Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251021T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251022T235959 DTSTAMP:20250924T222126Z CREATED:20250114T185251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T222126Z UID:10000308-1761004800-1761177599@www.trec.org SUMMARY:Ethical Space-Based Negotiations: Protocols in Practice for Indigenous Nations DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00am – 3:30pm MT each day (breaks will be built in) \n\n\n\nRegistration Closes on October 7\, 2025! \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\nGwen Bridge and James Rattling Leaf Sr. \n\n\n\nTREC host: April Nishimura\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nTREC webinars use ZOOM. Login/Join instructions will be sent to you automatically by email after you have completed registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nThis interactive two-day workshop for Indigenous Wilburforce grantees and partners will introduce you to the practice of Ethical Space\, a powerful conceptual framework designed to support the reconciliation of Indigenous and western worldviews. Experience from Indigenous negotiators and Indigenous negotiations knowledge and theory will be explored. Ethical space provides a strong starting point to advance your particular nation’s protocols regarding relationships establishment and building and supporting agreements based on cultural knowledge and protocols. \n\n\n\nWe will explore how to create both negotiation processes and outcomes which reflect your Indigenous knowledge and culture and share examples. We will also explore how you define what you are hoping to achieve in your agreements through your own cultural references. \n\n\n\nLed by Gwen Bridge and James Rattling Leaf of the Indigenous Engagement Institute\, in partnership with COMPASS’s Sarah Sunu and hosted by TREC\, with Indigenous negotiator guests\, this workshop is a unique opportunity to add a new approach/framework to your negotiation skillset and learn from experienced Indigenous leaders. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn\n\n\n\n\nHow to create both negotiation processes and outcomes which reflect your Indigenous knowledge and culture and share examples.\n\n\n\nHow to define what you are hoping to achieve in your agreements through your own cultural references.\n\n\n\n\nThis 2 day workshop is for\n\n\n\n\nWilburforce grantee’s who identify as indigenous.\n\n\n\nThose who are familiar/work in negotiations with indigenous communities or who desire to learn more about negotiations from an indigenous perspective and who identify as indigenous.\n\n\n\nSpots are limited. Please register to attend\, and we will confirm your attendance and send you the call information after you register. Please commit to both sessions\, if something comes up and you cannot attend both let TREC know ASAP at trec@trec.org\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Closes on October 7\, 2025! \n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter Biography\n\n\n\nGwen Bridge \n\n\n\nGwen Bridge is a member of the Saddle Lake Cree Nation and has been working for over 20 years with First Nations\, all levels of government\, and the private and nonprofit sectors\, across North America\, developing relationships and strategies that advance reconciliation. Gwen has been negotiating initiatives and advising on strategies and policies that recognize and implement Indigenous Knowledge\, such as in the proposed South Okanagan Similkameen National Park Reserve. Gwen has also recently advised the BC government on better considering indigenous knowledge in collaborative land use planning and forestry-related climate change considerations. Supporting local governments includes developing strategies and principles for becoming “Cities of Reconciliation” and advising on climate change policy and economic development engagement strategies. Indigenous-led conservation focuses recently include the Smelqmix Protected Area and caribou habitat conservation advancement in the territory of the Okanagan Nation Alliance. A recent focus is advancing an understanding of the ecological\, economic\, and equity-based partnership mechanisms to support our collective reconciliation agenda through training. Other clients include First Nations and First Nation organizations\, Parks Canada\, US National Parks Service\, National Geographic Society\, additional nonprofits\, regional and municipal governments including Metro Vancouver\, other consulting firms\, the University of Washington\, Blue Quills University\, BC Ministries of: Environment\, Indigenous Relationships and Reconciliation\, Forests\, and Land\, Water and Resource Stewardship.  \n\n\n\nGwen is an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Forestry at UBC. Gwen has a Master of Science in Forest Hydrology from the University of Alberta.  \n\n\n\nJames Rattling Leaf Sr. \n\n\n\nI am a citizen of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. My work is centered at the Wolakota Lab\, LLC\, which works to serve and support Indigenous peoples’ nation rebuilding efforts through the effective and respective application of Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Western science. I have over 25 years’ working with the U.S. federal government\, higher education institutions and non-profits to develop and maintain effective working relationships with federally and non-federally recognized American Indian tribes\, tribal colleges and universities and tribal communities. I specialize in supporting Indigenous engagement strategies\, teaching Cultural Intelligence (CQ) methods and developing programs that utilize the interface between Indigenous people’s traditional knowledge and Western science. I see a greater vision of human knowledge that incorporates the many insights of human cultures and provides a context for our better understanding of the planet and the world.   \n\n\n\nI am a founding member of the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Indigenous Alliance that was established at GEO Week 2019 in Canberra\, Australia\, to foster a continued\, effective\, respectful\, and reciprocal relationship with GEO and representatives of indigenous communities from around the world. Currently\, I serve in leadership roles with the University of Colorado-Boulder; North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center; Rosebud Sioux Tribe; GEO Indigenous Alliance; and the Ecological Society of America Traditional Ecological Knowledge Section. I was born on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation USA and I have a degree in Lakota Studies from Sinte Gleska University.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible by the generous support of Wilburforce Foundation and offered free of charge. URL:https://www.trec.org/event/ethical-space-based-negotiations-protocols-in-practice-for-indigenous-nations/ LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM CATEGORIES:Online Workshop END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR