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January 28 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Nonprofit Resilience Under Trump 2.0 New Year, New Fights with Ian Bassin, Founder and Executive Director of Protect Democracy

How can nonprofits stay strong and mission-focused in the face of growing threats? Learn about tools and resources to help defend democratic values and ensure you can continue to…

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February 12 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Webinar Ask A Nonprofit Lawyer

Legal experts from the nationally recognized firm Adler & Colvin will break down essential legal fundamentals and answer your most important questions.

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February 19 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Webinar Nonprofit Employment Law: Volunteers, Interns, and Contractors

Volunteers, interns, and contractors can be a powerful asset when structured correctly. Nonprofit employment experts share key legal distinctions, compliance best practices, and practical tools nonprofits need to confidently…

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Through advocacy, education, information and research, we strive to build a more powerful and politically engaged nonprofit network across California.

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Public Policy & Advocacy

Find current bills and legislation that impact nonprofits, how and why we take action, and resources for nonprofits to engage public officials and policymakers.

Advancing Knowledge

Our education programs include legal compliance, how-to topics and guidelines, discussion forums, and more. Find upcoming events and recordings of previous webinars (free for members!).
About California’s Nonprofit Sector

Learn about the size, scope, and economic power of California’s nonprofit sector through our groundbreaking report Causes Count, and ongoing research.
Resources that Empower

Get the nonprofit compliance checklist to keep up with regulations and reporting, learn how to start a nonprofit, access insurance, the Nonprofit Overhead Project, and more.
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News December 17, 2025
The 2026 Nonprofit Compensation & Benefits Survey

Help strengthen nonprofit pay and benefits across California.

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News December 9, 2025
An Opportunity to Get Current in the Registry of Charities and Fundraisers

Nonprofits marked delinquent have a limited window to update filings by Jan 15, 2026 – learn how.

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News December 8, 2025
State Oversight Board Issues Recommendations to Improve Nonprofit Contracting Practices in California

Little Hoover Commission issues 12 urgent recommendations to improve CA’s nonprofit contracting and strengthen government–nonprofit partnerships.

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Nonprofit Job Board

We help employers amplify job postings to find the most qualified candidates; job seekers can search hundreds of mission-focused opportunities.