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Training. Spokes offers a diverse mix of online and in-person learning opportunities and peer-led roundtables designed to strengthen nonprofit organizations and their leaders. From our annual Board Academy and Board Officer Training programs to Ask an Expert sessions and specialized workshops, participants gain practical knowledge on topics ranging from AI and grant writing to governance, fundraising and legal compliance.

Consultation with Nonprofit Experts. Nonprofits come to Spokes with questions of all kinds—from nonprofit filings, incorporation, and bylaws to strategic planning, insurance, governance, and organizational policies. Whatever the challenge, Spokes helps organizations find answers, access resources, and connect with trusted experts.

Access to Tools for Organizational Success. Spokes offers a suite of tools to help nonprofits operate more effectively, including a nonprofit job board, a countywide Major Nonprofit Events Calendar to avoid scheduling conflicts, grant research assistance through Foundation Directory Online, and My Board Packet for streamlined board meeting and governance management.

Curated Collection of Nonprofit Resources. Whether you’re looking for a template for meeting minutes or a year-end appeal, sample policies, or guidance on understanding key nonprofit financial statements, Spokes maintains a current digital resource library filled with practical tools and resources for nonprofits.

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“Many times you do not want to go to a meeting or conference or class, but you do anyway because you’re hoping to hear that one idea that can be truly beneficial. Every time I have gone to Spokes, I’ve come away with more than one of those ideas.  The resources they offer have been critical to the progress of our foundation. The experts they host have always been high caliber, and Spokes provided a direct connection to a grant writer who has helped us tremendously.”

Frank Kalman
Executive Director
Kids Cancer Research Foundation
San Luis Obispo, California

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