Webinar Recordings

How to Get Your First Government Grant (November 2022) 
Many nonprofits got their first government funding through the various COVID relief funds, but now it's time to learn how to secure a regular grant or contract. Our CEO, Jan Masaoka, shared ways and give you the confidence to go after government funding. Get the recording and slide here. $49 for not-yet-members.

Winning Tickets: A Guide to Nonprofit Raffles (May 2022)
Did you know that in California only 501(c)(3) nonprofits can legally hold raffles? That is, as long as they follow some simple but important rules. Get first-hand tips and guidance from the state expert in the Attorney General's office. Get the recording and slides here. $15 for non-members.

What Nonprofits Need to Know About CalSavers (April 2022)
Nonprofits with 5 or more employees will be required to have a retirement plan by June 30, 2022. Explore whether CalSavers is right for your organization and learn how to enroll in the CalSavers program via this webinar. Features Jonathan Herrera, Director of Outreach and Education, CalSavers Retirement Savings Board and Jan Masaoka, CEO, CalNonprofits. Get the recording and slides here.

Starting a Nonprofit in California (January 2022)
Thinking about starting a nonprofit in California? This fast-paced, engaging webinar is jam-packed with the information you’ll need. Presenter: Jan Masaoka, CEO of CalNonprofits. Get the recording and slides here.

Accessing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (webinar recorded in 2022)

Recent changes to the PSLF program are explored in this webinar we held February 2022 in partnership with the Student Borrower Protection Center (SBPC) and the U.S. Department of Education. You'll also here from and the first-ever Student Loan Ombudsperson at the CA Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI). Watch it here. 

Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC): What is it and how do we qualify? (June 2021)
The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) is a relief program for employers from the federal government. If your nonprofit experienced a reduction in quarterly gross receipts or had to modify operations due to various COVID-related regulations, you may be eligible for up to $33,000 per employee. And as a result of nonprofit advocacy, this is a payroll tax credit, which nonprofits and for-profits both pay – so it's a victory for nonprofits to have the benefit structured this way. Learn how to figure out whether your organization qualifies, how much money you may be able to claim, and the next steps you should take in applying. It is not a comprehensive step-by-step guide, but you'll know the basics of whether and how you should move forward.
The recording is available on our YouTube channel, and you can download the slides, the calculations spreadsheet, and a resources-packed Q&A.

California Government Grants: Where to find them and how to get them (April 2021)
This webinar presented in partnership with the California Grants Portal had 2 parts: first, how to fully leverage the new California Grants Portal (www.grants.ca.gov) – a project by the California State Library to showcase on one website the grants being offered on a competitive or first-come basis by over 50 California state agencies; and second how to get your first government grant. You can find the recording and a link to the slides on our YouTube channel.

Paycheck Protection Program 2.0 Eligibility and Application (January 2021)
Find an overview of the program as well as links to the recording and slides. Note: application deadline is March 31, 2021.

Implementing AB 5: Employees or Contractors? (December 2020)
Learn when the law requires a nonprofit to convert independent contractors to employees, when it doesn’t, and how to do it when it does. We presented this webinar in partnership with Public Counsel.
FREE for Members / $39 for not-yet-members
Get the recording, resources, and slides here.

New Workers' Comp Landscape for Nonprofits (October 15, 2020)
Workers' Comp insurance is a significant cost for nonprofits in both money and administration time. It's also an area that COVID is changing rapidly. Three different perspectives were offered in this 75-minute webinar: public policy, employment law, and insurance.
FREE for members / $39 for not-yet-members
Click here to get the recording and additional resources

PPP Loan Forgiveness Tips and Tools from the SBA (July 23, 2020)
If you received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, congratulations! And now you're probably working hard to ensure that as much of the loan as possible is forgiven, right?
The SBA’s San Francisco District Office Director Julie Clowes walked us through the details about getting your loans forgiven.
Get the recording here. More COVID-19 resources for nonprofits are here.

Reopening Guidelines, IBank Loans, and Other Resources from the Governor’s Office (June 2, 2020)
Leaders from Governor Newsom’s Administration joined CalNonprofits to share information about the Resilience Roadmap and its four stages of reopening.
Watch the recording on YouTube.

Nonprofits as Commercial Property Tenants – Know Your Rights! (July 29, 2020)
Learn tips about how to manage rent payments and lease, respond to landlord communications, and make use of local protections for tenants. Note: this webinar was presented on July 29th, 2020 may contain information that is outdated. Get the recording here.

Schools and Communities First: A New Legacy for California's Future (now Proposition 15 on the 2020 ballot)
Webinar on the Schools & Communities First initiative on February 11, 2020 featuring Michele Prichard and Veronica Carrizales of California Calls. Learn more about Prop 15 here.
Watch the recording on YouTube.

Getting Your Full Costs Funded 2-part webinar series from our Nonprofit Overhead Project
Free for Members / $65 for Not-Yet-Members (Click here to get both recordings.)
Webinar #1: Use Cost Allocation to Recover Your Full Costs
This webinar examines various cost allocation methods and helps you choose the right method(s) for your government and foundation grants. 
Webinar #2: Whether and How to Use a Federal or Other Indirect Cost Rate to Recover Your Full Costs
This webinar focuses on whether and how to apply for a federal Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate (NICR) and how to make it work for you. 

How California Nonprofits can Vote with their Missions
With nearly 1 million nonprofit employees in California, we can be a powerful voting bloc- if we show up and vote! Watch this fast-paced webinar to understand how nonprofits can engage their colleagues, volunteers, board, and community to "Vote with Their Mission." Jan Masaoka and former Policy Director Nancy Berlin explain how nonprofits can implement voting strategies into their existing programs to help get people registered, educated, and to the polls on election day (November 6, 2018). Watch it here.

Hot Topics to Keep Your Nonprofit Out of Hot Water and Compliance Checklist
California nonprofits have multiple filing requirements each year, some to be filed with various departments of the State of California, others with the federal IRS. Join us for an engaging webinar on the different kinds of ongoing corporate and tax-exemption filing responsibilities for nonprofits - and make sure your organization doesn't end up in hot water!
This webinar covered:

• federal and California regulatory agencies that oversee nonprofits (it's not just the IRS!)
• how to determine which filing and registration requirements apply to your organization
• where to find one-time and annual required forms and instructions
• what to do if you are out of compliance with a filing or registration requirement (it's ok to admit it!)

Presenter Erin Bradrick was joined by CalNonprofits CEO Jan Masaoka. 

Insurance 101 Webinar Recording 
Have you felt like you need to learn a new language just to get a fair price on your insurance? Wondering if you really need the insurance you have, or if there's something missing that might jeopardize your organization's future? You will learn about general liability, directors & officers, property, and event insurance. Plus Employee Health, dental, and vision benefits, and workers’ compensation. This webinar explains the basics of each type of insurance coverage and provides tips to help you make informed decisions so you can save money! Presenter: Colleen Lazanich, CEO at CalNonprofits Insurance. Watch it here.

Insurance 201 Webinar Recording 
During this one-hour webinar, Colleen Lazanich, CEO of CalNonprofits Insurance Services will walk you through the key things you need to know about nonprofit insurance, like risk management, coverage terms, practical insights on what to look for and how to read a policy, and guidance on why certain types of insurance (nonstandard forms) can be difficult to compare. Watch it here.

California Policy Forum Webinars

Be sure to check out our PolicyForum recorded webinars. The California PolicyForum is a partnership between CalNonprofits and Philanthropy California, providing a platform to bring together the voice of nonprofits and philanthropy in our state, while also amplifying the sector's significance and priorities to policymakers and experts. All webinars and recordings are free.

Our three most recent PolicyForum webinars included:

• We All Count: Tackling the 2020 Census Together
• Stepping Up to the Plate - How California is responding to policies from Washington
• Federal Tax and the Budget Debate: Where Things Stand and Why it Matters to our Sector