Wyoming Nonprofit Network upcoming events

QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits Fall 2026 Fundamentals Webinar: Online (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

QBO Fundamentals for Nonprofits Fall 2026 - 3 Day Webinar Series

This three-day series focuses on QuickBooks Online materials – all nonprofit-focused! From basic topics such as Setting Up Correct Accounts, Entering Your Programs, and Adding Your Annual Budget to more advanced topics such as Entering Donations and Grants, Essential Reports for the Board/Auditor, and Printing Personalized Donor Thank You Letters Directly from QuickBooks.

Day 1: Tuesday, November 10

12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. MT

Day 2: Wednesday, November 11
12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. MT

Day 3: Thursday, November 12
12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. MT

Price: $149 Per Day or $299 for all three days

Earn 7.5 hours of CPE credit! (2.5 each day)

All Participants will receive log-in information before the webinar!

Wyoming Nonprofit Network members receive $70 off when placing their order for all 3 days. They pay only $229.

Wyoming Nonprofit Network members receive $40 off when placing their order for a single day ticket. They pay only $109.

The codes can be found within the Member Resource Center (under member discounts & special rates, members must log-in), in the Monthly Member Bulletin, or by calling 307-772-9050.

Gregg S. Bossen, CPA created QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits in 2000, and has since been teaching QuickBooks seminars around the country for various groups, conducting webinars, providing technical support to hundreds of clients, one-one-one consulting, and offering industry-specific streamable training. Gregg’s teaching style is funny and entertaining, and his energy and knowledge of Nonprofits make his classes a unique experience. Gregg has taught new users as well as other CPAs, who are themselves considered experts in the software. In total, he has taught over 4,500 seminars to more than 65,000 students. He currently teaches for over 30 Nonprofit State Associations, as well as annually at Scaling New Heights and QuickBooks Connect.

Laramie County Nonprofit Networking Meeting (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join us to kick off the day with fellow nonprofit leaders!

Host: Boost Center by Blue Foundation

The Boost Center is more than just a place; it’s a promise to uplift and strengthen the heart of our community. By joining hands with trusted non-profits, we are focusing on helping people find secure housing, empowering educational growth, and opening doors to new economic possibilities. At its core, this initiative is about walking alongside each individual, offering guidance and support as they build a path to lasting financial independence. Because at the Boost Center, your success is our shared journey.

The host is providing coffee and light breakfast snacks. Please register so we know how many people to plan for.

The Laramie County Nonprofit Networking Meeting is a monthly opportunity to have meaningful conversations, connect with peers, and learn more about our host organization in a welcoming and collaborative environment.

Every Shift Counts: Strategies to make sure nonprofit deskless workers can learn and serve (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This is Part 3 of the 3-part Learning That Sticks Fall Series. All sessions are moderated by Nancy Bacon of the Nonprofit Learning Center.

"Frontline" and "deskless" aren't just retail or warehouse terms — they describe a huge share of the nonprofit workforce too. Shelter staff providing services to homeless youth, home health aides moving house to house, food bank volunteers coordinating a Tuesday-morning distribution, community health workers going door to door, disaster relief responders deployed with a few hours' notice, hospice caregivers, meal-delivery coordinators– we could go on and on. These are the people carrying out your organization's mission in real time, often with the least structured support and the least time to sit through a training.

JD Dillon has spent his career closing the gap between how frontline and deskless teams are asked to perform and how they're actually equipped to succeed. In this session, JD draws on his new book, The Frontline Enablement Playbook, to show what it takes to support the people doing this work: building guidance that fits into the pace of shelter, field, and direct-service work instead of pulling people away from it; growing supervisor capability without adding another layer of administration; creating connection across shifts, sites, and volunteer schedules; and making the internal case for why frontline and deskless support deserves real investment, not an afterthought.

Expect practical, adaptable ideas for equipping the people closest to the people you serve — whatever "frontline" looks like in your organization. Note: JD's book includes a contributed section, "Helping the Helpers: How to Design for Nonprofit Frontline Workers," written by series moderator, Nancy Bacon.

JD Dillon is a keynote speaker, prolific content creator, and author of The Modern Learning Ecosystem and The Frontline Enablement Playbook. He got his start on the frontline himself, leading teams in theme parks, movie theaters, and contact centers, before moving into operations and talent development roles with organizations including Disney, AMC, Kaplan, and Axonify. Over more than two decades, he has become one of the most recognized voices in frontline enablement, advising organizations on frontline performance strategy, learning ecosystem architecture, and AI-enabled solutions that help people do their best work every day. JD lives in Orlando, Florida, and is an avid Philadelphia Flyers fan. Learn more about his work at jddillon.com.

Cost to Register: Individual Sessions for $70 or Full Series for $150

Wyoming Nonprofit Network 10% Discount Code: WYNN10

You are encouraged to register for the full series to experience the full collection of knowledge and tools; you may register for just one of the sessions if you prefer.

All sessions will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recordings and have access for 3 months. If you are unable to attend the session, we encourage you to register anyway so you receive all of the related materials. Because the sessions will be recorded, we are unable to offer refunds.

Closed captioning will be available in all sessions in the series. We will do our best to accommodate any other accessibility needs expressed through the registration system.

Boardroom Basics: What Every Nonprofit Board Member Should Know (10 Dec 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 00:30:00 GMT

As an adapted version of the organization’s in-person Board Fundamentals Workshop, the Wyoming Nonprofit Network is excited to again be offering Boardroom Basics: What Every Nonprofit Board Member Should Know. This two-hour online workshop will discuss the primary functions of the board of directors, including responsibilities and legal obligations. In addition to the information delivered online, attendees will receive a 15-page digital handout with workshop content and links to relevant resources. Recognizing the impact of strengthened governance within the nonprofit sector, this learning opportunity utilizes an organizational registration, meaning a single registration provides access to a Zoom link that can be shared with all board members and staff for no additional charge.

To support the onboarding of new board members and provide continued education for existing board members throughout the year, Boardroom Basics will be offered bimonthly in 2026.

Offered Dates:

The two-hour online workshop will be offered every other month in 2026. The same content will be shared each month, with workshop attendees able to attend the session that best fits their schedule.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom
Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom
Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom
Thursday, December 10, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom

Registration Information:

The registration cost is $100 per WNN member organization and $150 per non-member organization.

One registration covers your entire organization and includes access to all 2026 Boardroom Basics workshops. The same Zoom link will be used for every session, and registered organizations may share the link with staff or board members at no additional cost. Representatives from registered organizations are welcome to attend any or all sessions offered throughout the year.

Save the Date - 6th Annual Legislative Breakfast (27 Jan 2027)

Wed, 27 Jan 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Join the Wyoming Nonprofit Network, in partnership with WyoFunders, for the 6th Annual Legislative Breakfast at the Wyoming State Capitol on Wednesday, January 27, 2027.

This annual event brings together nonprofit leaders, legislators, and community partners to build relationships, elevate awareness of the nonprofit sector, and highlight the essential role charitable organizations play in communities across Wyoming.

Additional Opportunities to Connect

Make the most of your legislative engagement by participating in these additional events:

Legislative Session Preview for Members | Date & Time TBD: Join WNN Director of External Affairs Michael Pearlman for a virtual preview of the 2027 Legislative Session, including key legislation affecting Wyoming nonprofits. Open to WNN members.
Nonprofit Reception | Tuesday, January 26, 2027 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Connect with nonprofit leaders, advocates, and community partners at Little America Hotel in Cheyenne. This reception is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend.

Hotel Accommodations:

Traveling to Cheyenne? A room block is available at the Little America Hotel for attendees needing overnight accommodations. Reserve your room here.

Registration Information

The Legislative Breakfast and Legislative Session Preview are free for Wyoming Nonprofit Network members, but advance registration is required.

Space at the Legislative Breakfast is limited to two representatives per member organization.

Registration is not yet open. Additional details and registration information will be available soon!