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.

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.

Nonprofit Board Leadership Training Registration
Summer 2026

La Crosse Area Community Foundation partners with Propel Nonprofits to offer a six-course board leadership training for nonprofit board members in the La Crosse area, focused on strong governance and effective board service. Valued at $400, this training is offered at no cost to local participants.

Upcoming Training

Fundamentals of Board Governance - October 9, 9 am - Noon

Board Leadership Training Series - 8:30 - 10 am
- November 6 - Board Roles and Responsibilities
- November 13 - Leading Strategically
- November 20 - Business Models
- November 27 - Skip for holiday weekend
- December 4 - Be an Ambassador
- December 11 - Support your Executive Director
- December 18 - Ensuring Board Governance

On Demand Webinars

On demand webinars cover practical topics nonprofits need now—from annual planning checklists to operational essentials.

Watch

You can also find upcoming nonprofit networking opportunities and other events on the 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.

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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.