2026 Legislative Events for Members

Legislative Session Preview for Members
Zoom Call
February 4, 2026 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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The Wyoming Nonprofit Network invites members to join Director of External Affairs Michael Pearlman for an important preview of the Wyoming Legislature’s 2026 Budget Session. This virtual session will explain the state budget process and review draft legislation that could significantly impact the entire charitable nonprofit sector. We will share what bills we are monitoring closely and discuss legislation that may directly impact specific sub-sectors of our membership. Time will be allotted for Q & A. 

Legislative Advocacy Workshop: What to Say and How to Say It
The Met, Cheyenne 
February 12, 2026 - 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Register (you will also have the opportunity to RSVP for the member reception and Legislative Breakfast)

Nonprofit organizations have a critical role in shaping Wyoming’s future, and that requires nonprofit professionals to take action. In conjunction with the 2026 Legislative Breakfast, the organization invites nonprofit professionals to attend the Legislative Advocacy Workshop, an in-person learning opportunity. To craft compelling messages that resonate with decision-makers at all levels of government, and to help them better understand the nonprofit sector, participants will:

Members of the Wyoming Nonprofit Network will then have the opportunity to use the messaging and skills developed in the workshop at the Member Mixer on the evening of Thursday, February 12, 2026, and at the 2026 Legislative Breakfast on Friday, February 13, 2026.

Who is this learning opportunity for? This workshop is designed for nonprofit professionals and board members representing WNN member organizations committed to engaging with decision-makers during the 2026 Legislative Breakfast and beyond.

Member Mixer
The Met, Cheyenne
February 12, 2026 - 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
For attendees of the Legislative Advocacy Workshop and/or the Legislative Breakfast

5th Annual Legislative Breakfast 
Wyoming State Capitol
February 13, 2026 - 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Register (you also have the opportunity to RSVP for the reception) 

Join us for our fifth annual Legislative Breakfast hosted by the Wyoming Nonprofit Network, in partnership with WyoFunders. This event is our opportunity to cultivate connections and increase awareness for your mission and the nonprofit sector.

For those attending the breakfast, we encourage your participation in the Feb 4th Legislative Session Preview for Members Call and February 12th Legislative Advocacy Workshop and Member-Mixer.

Legislative Breakfast Travel Stipend Opportunity:

Recognizing the value of having nonprofit organizations from across the state represented at the 2026 Legislative Breakfast, the Wyoming Nonprofit Network is excited to be offering a limited number of $300 travel stipends. Limited to one stipend per organization, any nonprofit professional from an organization that is a member of the Wyoming Nonprofit Network is encouraged to apply, with priority being given to organizational representatives from Campbell, Sweetwater, Carbon, Goshen, Converse, Fremont, and Platte counties.

Apply for a travel stipend by Friday, January 30, 2026, through the provided link. The Wyoming Nonprofit Network will notify stipend recipients by Wednesday, February 4, 2026, and all funding will be distributed after the 2026 Legislative Breakfast.