Workshops and Trainings
Below is a list of workshops, resources, and networks for nonprofit staff and board members on Orcas Island.
Beyond the Echo Chamber: Strengthening Civic Culture on Orcas Island
National Nonprofit Day Program, Featuring Eric Liu
Monday, August 17, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Emmanuel Church Parish Hall
Eric Liu is the co-founder and CEO of Citizen University. He is the author of numerous acclaimed books, including most recently Become America: Civic Sermons on Love, Responsibility, and Democracy — a New York Times New & Notable Book — and Live Like a Citizen: 8 Ways to Change Your Mindset and Our Country, to be published in October 2026. Liu served as a White House speechwriter for President Bill Clinton and as the President’s deputy domestic policy adviser. He was later appointed by President Barack Obama to the board of the Corporation for National and Community Service. A graduate of Yale College and Harvard Law School, Liu was elected in 2020 to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and co-chairs its Our Common Purpose commission. He lives in Seattle, where he has served on the boards of the Seattle Public Library and the Washington State Board of Education.
Introduction to Board Service: Typically held annually each fall. This free workshop covers basic board responsibilities, effective practices, and how to find the right board for you to serve on. Stay tuned for more details!
Regional Networks and Training Resources
- AFP Advancement Northwest
- Nonprofit Association of Washington
- Philanthropy Northwest
- Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
- Washington Planned Giving Council
- Nonprofit Ready