Trainings
I design and deliver workshops that help nonprofit professionals, board members, and community leaders grow the clarity, skills, and confidence they need to lead effectively. Whether I’m teaching a local group or keynoting a statewide conference, my focus is always on making learning practical, engaging, and relevant to real-world nonprofit challenges.
Most popular trainings
- Powerhouse Boards: How to build a board culture rooted in purpose, trust, and shared leadership.
- Let’s Talk Money: A fresh, practical take on nonprofit finance for staff and board members alike.
- How to Raise Money: An accessible, action-oriented introduction to fundraising that builds confidence and results.
- Trainer Academy: A program to build the skills and mindset needed to lead engaging, effective trainings—perfect for staff, volunteers, or partner organizations.
Additional Topics
Over the years, I’ve developed many other trainings on a range of nonprofits topics. Workshops are always adapted to your organization’s size, structure, and goals.
Nonprofit Management Certificate Course
Launched in January 2025, the Nonprofit Management Certificate introduces nonprofit leaders to key topics in leadership, management, and operations. I designed and co-delivered the course. Ask for more information about the curriculum and how it might support your audience.
Want to explore a session for your board, staff, or network? Let’s talk about what would serve your community best.
Speaking
I regularly speak on topics related to nonprofits or adult learning. have spoken on behalf of these organizations and events:
- Alliance for Nonprofit Management Annual Conference
- Association Trends Learnapalooza Conference
- BoardSource Leadership Forum
- CalSAE
- Closing the Hunger Gap National Conference
- KING5’s New Day Northwest
- Leading Learning podcast, “Making Conferences Learningful” (with Mark Nilles)
- Learning Technology Design Virtual Conference (2018 and 2020)
- National Council of Nonprofits Annual Confab
- Nonprofit Financial Commons
- Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits
- Philanthropy Northwest Community Foundation Conference
- Small Nonprofit Podcast
- Tagoras
- Washington Chamber of Commerce Executives Conference
- Washington Nonprofits
- Washington Society of CPAs Nonprofit Conference
KING5 broadcast featuring Nancy Bacon: Power of nonprofits
“What was the highlight? Seeing Nancy’s energy and connection with the participants. That is the gold standard!“
Online Leading & Learning participant