Grassroots nonprofits of color play a crucial role in the nonprofit ecosystem. Despite this, many efforts to support nonprofits of color fall short. How does capacity building look different when working with nonprofits of color? 

Join the authors of a recent Stanford Social Innovation Review article on this topic as they cover the seven foundational elements of transformational capacity building that support grassroots organizations, with a focus on nonprofits of color. This session will be interactive and include an overview of key points, break-out sessions, and a Q & A with the authors. Come with questions and be ready to engage in a lively and thoughtful discussion. 

Read the article here. 

Cost: DANA in partnership with Washington Nonprofits is pleased to offer this course for free to all in the nonprofit community. Please consider making a donation to RVC whose team members authored the article Transformational Capacity Building and are presenting this interactive webinar. 

This session will be recorded and the recording will be sent to all registered participants.

Please contact us if you have any requests, concerns, or questions: Email us or give us a call (855-299-2922) and we will walk you through the registration, help you test your computer, and be sure you're ready to join the webinar on December 10. 

About The Presenters 

Our presenters are connected through RVC, a Seattle nonprofit that promotes social justice by cultivating leaders of color, strengthening organizations led by communities of color, and fostering collaboration between diverse communities. 

Vu Le
Vu Le writes the blog Nonprofit AF. He is the former executive director of RVC and the Vietnamese Friendship Association and has decades of experience in working with grassroots organizations led by and serving communities of color. 

April Nishimura 
April Nishimura is the director of capacity building at RVC, a board member of TREC and UUSC, and a certified coach. Her passion is unlocking the potential of leaders and organizations to act in accordance with their highest values. 

Roshni Sampath
Roshni Sampath is a capacity-building lead at RVC and a coach in training. Prior to RVC, she worked with education, direct service, and advocacy nonprofits in fundraising, communications, human resources, and program development and delivery. 

Anbar Mahar Sheikh
Anbar Mahar Sheikh is a capacity building lead at RVC and a consultant for RoadMap Consulting, and is currently working on a coaching certification. Prior to RVC, she worked with grassroots organizations led by and serving the American Muslim community. 

Presented by Washington Nonprofits and RVC, in partnership with the Colorado Nonprofit Association.