Webinars and Events

Yes, a Better Brand Really Will Help You Reach More Donors

Wednesday, January 14, 11:00am PT/3:00pm ET

What if making one shift could make all of your work easier? Your mission is clear, your impact is high, but your donor base needs to grow. If that describes your organization this workshop is for you. Come learn how the Season of Sharing Fund updated its brand and messages to be more appealing to more donors. They didn’t change their program; they changed how they talk about it. Now they stand out in our crowded Bay Area nonprofit constellation as they appeal to their tried-and-true donors and cultivate the next generation.

2026 Nonprofit Trends: What’s Coming—and How to Navigate It

Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 12:00pm PT/3:00pm ET

The nonprofit landscape is shifting fast—funding pressures, donor expectations, and competition for attention are all intensifying at once. Many leaders can feel it. Fewer can name what actually matters.

This session offers a clear-eyed look at the forces reshaping the sector and the strategic choices that will separate organizations that tread water from those that move forward with confidence.

If you’re trying to make smart decisions in a noisy moment, this is your pause to zoom out—and reset your focus for what’s ahead.

Beyond Gratitude: Turning the Annual Report into a Fundraising & Brand Tool

Featuring: Nanci Kauffman (CCS Fundraising) and Romayne Levee 

Location: Fairmont San Francisco, January 31, 2026

Session Time: 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM

Most annual reports thank donors but miss their full potential. Learn how to transform yours into a fundraising and brand powerhouse—pairing CCS’s strategic advancement expertise with Mission Minded’s brand storytelling—to inspire generosity, build momentum, and reinforce your school’s identity.

Bolder Branding, Bolder Outcomes: Mission-Centered Leadership at Bay School

Featuring: Luke Felker (The Bay School) and Romayne Levee 

Location: Fairmont San Francisco, January 31, 2026

Session Time: 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM

Discover how The Bay School of San Francisco reframed its brand, clarified its mission, and saw dramatic results—including a 76% increase in 9th grade enrollment. Trustees and Heads will learn how bold brand leadership aligns governance, fuels enrollment, and positions schools for long-term success.

2026 Independent School Trends: What’s Shifting—and How to Respond

Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 12:00pm PT/3:00pm ET

2026 will be a defining year for independent schools. Family economics are shifting, enrollment dynamics are evolving, and expectations of schools are changing fast. Many leaders can feel it.

This session takes a clear, grounded look at the forces shaping the year ahead and the strategic choices helping schools move forward with confidence.

If you’re planning for 2026 and want to do so with clarity and intention, this conversation is a smart place to start.

Your Website Should Be Working Harder Than You Are: 7 Ways to Make It Happen

Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 12:00pm PT/3:00pm ET

Your website may be “fine.” It loads. It functions. It gets the job done.

But in a moment when people decide where to give, enroll, or engage in seconds, “fine” is often the reason they move on.

This session explores how your website can do more than inform — how it can build trust fast, signal shared values, and turn fleeting interest into meaningful action. Not through more content or bigger budgets, but through sharper focus and intentional choices.