Join us for a half-day training that offers nonprofit leaders practical tools, fresh ideas, and proven strategies to strengthen their organizations and maximize their impact. Each workshop features experts in leadership, fundraising, marketing, and nonprofit strategy, and is open to Alliance Members as well as any nonprofit leader or board member in our community.
FALL 2026 WORKSHOP
Wednesday, Sept. 9 | 8:30am-12pm
Hosted at: Frequency CoWorking
3249 Quality Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Registration: $25*
*Price Before Any Applicable Discounts
FALL SESSIONS
THE DONOR ENGAGEMENT PLAYBOOK
This panel session gives nonprofit leaders a candid look at how donors decide to engage, give, and stay involved over time. Through a moderated panel, participants will hear what signals build trust, what turns donors off, and what makes an ask feel meaningful rather than transactional. The conversation also covers stewardship that donors actually value, including the kinds of thanks and updates that deepen relationships. Leaders will leave with practical language and tactics they can apply immediately to fundraising and donor communications.
Brad is CEO of Sacramento Venture Philanthropy (SVP), where he helps nonprofits strengthen their storytelling, fundraising, strategy, and organizational capacity. He also leads AI for Good, equipping nonprofit leaders to use artificial intelligence in practical, mission-driven ways. In addition, Brad is Founder and CEO of the Orangevale-Fair Oaks Community Foundation and Chief Farm Officer at Heirloom Acres Farm. With more than 20 years of leadership experience, he is passionate about helping organizations innovate and maximize their community impact.
PANELISTS
Scott Drummond
Entrepreneur, Non-Profit Advocate
Henry Wirz
Retired CEO at SAFE Credit Union
Evelyn Jensen
Local Philanthropist
METRICS MATTER:
USING KPIs TO TELL YOUR NONPROFIT'S IMPACT STORY
Nonprofit leaders are deeply skilled at focusing on people, mission, and community impact. This session will explore how metrics and key performance indicators can strengthen that work by helping leaders measure, demonstrate, and communicate the difference their organization is making. Participants will learn how to identify meaningful data points, teach their teams to track them consistently, and use metrics to support a clear and compelling impact story for stakeholders, boards, staff, and the communities they serve.
Brin’na is the CEO of Legacy Fulfilled and a former Fortune 30 executive who spent 11 years leading high-performing teams at Target. As the company’s youngest District Senior Director at age 28, she managed more than $580 million in operations and became known for using metrics and KPIs to drive business results and cultural transformation. Today, Brin’na helps mission-driven leaders build sustainable systems that measure what matters and turn passion into operational excellence. She is a featured keynote speaker and co-author of Be You Brand Vol. 2.
THE POWER OF RELATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Employee engagement doesn't begin with policies, programs, or perks—it begins with relationships. In this interactive session, nonprofit leaders will explore how authentic relationships, effective communication, and healthy interpersonal dynamics create stronger teams and healthier organizational cultures. Participants will learn how to identify and address relational cracks before they become larger challenges, navigate conflict in productive ways, and foster a workplace where employees feel valued, connected, and motivated to contribute their best work.
Phil has served in the nonprofit sector for 48 years, helping leaders and organizations navigate strategic initiatives, leadership development, and organizational transitions. He holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology from San Diego State University, graduate degrees from Point Loma Nazarene University, and a Doctor of Ministry from Talbot School of Theology. Phil is the author of eight books, including his most recent, Zero-Based Leadership, and is passionate about equipping leaders to build healthy, mission-driven organizations.
