Seattle: Boards in Gear
Actionable information and tools to elevate your board practices
* Registration open until 11/11/26 at 9:00 AM (PST)
You joined a nonprofit board because you care about the organization’s mission. You want your contributions as a board member to positively affect the issues addressed by the organization. As a board, you want your nonprofit to thrive and make a difference in the communities served by your organization. Whether your nonprofit is just starting or is long established, getting your board in gear can help put your organization on a clear path forward.
This interactive workshop is based on the Boards in Gear resources developed in partnership with some of our state’s leading board experts. You will leave with concrete action steps, tools, and connections.
The workshop will cover:
- Board responsibilities
- Board operations
- Composition and development
- Fundraising
- Advocacy
Breakfast and light snacks will be provided.
Thanks to Our Partners
Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with the Washington Office of the Secretary of State.
Seattle: Boards in Gear
Thursday, November 12, 2026
9:00AM – 1:00PM
Georgetown Squared
3rd Floor Conference Room
5601 6th Ave S
Seattle, WA 9818
Cost
$15 for NAWA Members / $30 for Not-Yet-Members. Interested in becoming a NAWA Member? Find more information about membership benefits and joining here.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is designed for board members and the people who work with them, namely executive directors and program staff. It offers ideas for new board members and those who have served for a long time. It is appropriate for organizations of all sizes, whether they have staff or not.
Recording
This workshop will not be recorded.
Accessibility
Interpretation: Please indicate during registration if you have an interpretation request. Typically, we need at least two weeks in order to schedule an interpreter.
If you have additional accessibility requests, please let us know when you register at learning@nonprofitwa.org
Important Information about Safety and Health
To ensure the health and safety of attendees at our in-person events, NAWA will follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities regarding infectious diseases such as COVID-19. These regulations may change rapidly, so please check current government guidelines for the event location before attending. Please do not attend an in-person event if you feel sick or are showing symptoms known to be associated with COVID-19 or another infectious disease. NAWA will provide masks at all in-person events and anyone attending should feel comfortable requesting or wearing one.
Registration Options
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NAWA Members Only Registration
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$15.00 |
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Not-Yet- NAWA Members Registration
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$30.00 |
Neal Mizushima, Executive Director, Nonprofit Association of Washington
Neal Mizushima brings to the Nonprofit Association of Washington decades of experience in the nonprofit sector. He has a proven record of designing and implementing programs that effectively address community challenges, advocating for change at the city and state level, providing transformational learning opportunities around leadership, trauma-informed approach, change management, and equitable and inclusive practices.
In his most recent role as Director of Programs at Bellevue LifeSpring, and in the role prior as Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Hopelink, Neal has focused on building the systems, policies, procedures, culture, and capacity to serve the community in the most effective and equitable ways possible. With experience in small, medium, and large nonprofits at various stages of growth, Neal is eager to work with the vast array of nonprofits that serve Washington.
While originally from California, Neal has spent nearly all of his adult life in Washington and loves the evergreen state. Neal and his family can often be found exploring the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and the specific regional foods each area has to offer.
Julia Hunter, Lead Training Specialist, Nonprofit Association of Washington
Julia has been on the Nonprofit Association of Washington team since 2017. Over the years she has supported nonprofit workshops across the state, hosted webinars and virtual gatherings, facilitated in-person trainings, and contributed to NAWA’s nonprofit learning curriculum. She has a Masters in Literature from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, focusing on teaching, grant writing, and postmodern theory. Before that she completed an Americorps year in Atlanta, GA, where she found her vocation in supporting nonprofits. Currently she serves as an advisory board member, grant writer, and regular volunteer in her community.
Questions?
(855) 299-2922 x108