Professional Development and Training Opportunities
Grow Your Skills. Strengthen Your Organization.
Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, staff member, volunteer, or board member, ongoing learning helps your organization thrive. La Crosse Area Community Foundation offers a range of professional development and training opportunities designed to strengthen nonprofit capacity, leadership, board effectiveness, and community connection—without adding unnecessary burden.
Our learning opportunities focus on practical skills, grounded in real-world nonprofit challenges, with tools and takeaways you can use right away. And many trainings are offered at no cost to local nonprofits thanks to generous donor support. Others offer scholarships or sliding-scale options to help ensure accessibility.
You may also find our Best Practices resource helpful for strengthening governance, operations, and long-term sustainability.
Our Training & Learning Opportunities
We partner with experienced organizations and practitioners to bring relevant, high-value learning opportunities directly to the nonprofit community. Below you’ll find available training options and links to learn more or register.
Fundamentals of Board Governance
Wednesday, June 24 – 1-4 pm – Online
Nonprofit Board Leadership Training Registration
Summer 2026
Current Workshops and Webinars
Short, focused workshops and webinars cover practical topics nonprofits need now—from annual planning checklists to operational essentials.
You can also find upcoming nonprofit networking and other events on our Upcoming Events page.
Nonprofit Leadership Development Collaborative
(Certificate Program)
This structured certificate program offers an opportunity to deepen leadership skills through case studies, group discussions, and a capstone project. The program is designed for staff, board members, and emerging leaders who want a supportive, structured pathway to stronger organizational impact.
Learn more about the program and how to participate.
Ready to Get Started?
Explore the options above to find learning opportunities that fit your role, schedule, and organization’s needs. If you’re unsure where to begin, we’re happy to help you identify opportunities that align with your goals and capacity.
Related Resources
Best
Practices
Find nonprofit best practices and practical guidance to support strong governance and sustainable operations.
Board of
Directors Training
Free six-course board leadership training for nonprofit board members offered by LACF in partnership with Propel Nonprofits.
Nonprofit Leadership Certificate
We partner with Propel Nonprofits of the Twin Cities to bring a new training, designed with LACF, to nonprofit board members.
Upcoming
Events
Join LACF and our local nonprofits in the quarterly nonprofit Network and Sharing Event.