Wyoming Nonprofit Network upcoming events

Natrona County Nonprofit Networking Event (27 Aug 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Join us for breakfast at the farm!

The Wyoming Nonprofit Network invites nonprofit professionals and board members to the Grow Casper Urban Farm for fresh farm-to-table refreshments, networking, and a behind-the-scenes look at one of Wyoming's community learning spaces.

During the event, attendees will tour the farm, explore the educational greenhouse, community gardens, and outdoor classrooms, and learn how Casper Community Greenhouse Project is using hands-on agriculture to strengthen our community.

"Whether you're discovering the farm for the first time or returning to see what's new, we hope you'll leave inspired by what's possible when people come together around food, education, and community,” says Jennifer Gillihan, Casper Community Greenhouse Project Executive Director.

For questions about this event, please contact Wyoming Nonprofit Network Director of Learning & Development Tess Mittelstadt at tmittelstadt@wynonprofit.org. This networking event is made possible through the generosity of the Natrona Collective Health Trust and community partners, including Casper Community Greenhouse Project.

About Casper Community Greenhouse Project:

Casper Community Greenhouse Project's mission is to educate and mentor through hands-on agricultural experiences.

From elementary school greenhouses and outdoor education programs to community gardens and Grow Casper Urban Farm, CCGP creates opportunities for people of all ages to learn where food comes from, develop practical skills, and build meaningful connections with one another and the land.

Today, the organization serves hundreds of youth each year through school partnerships, field trips, camps, volunteer programs, and community events while expanding access to fresh, locally grown food. What began with a handful of community garden plots has grown into a vibrant education farm where classrooms extend outdoors and every season offers new opportunities to learn.

At CCGP, gardens and greenhouses are more than places to grow vegetables—they're places where curiosity is sparked, confidence is built, and community takes root. Learn more at www.growcasper.org.

Employee Benefits Week - Options to Explore (01 Sep 2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Finding affordable employee benefits can be challenging for nonprofits. Join WNN and our vendor partners for a free, members-only Zoom series highlighting practical benefit options for organizations of all sizes.

HelpSide — September 1 at 11:00 a.m.

Learn about HelpSide’s Professional Employer Organization (PEO) services, including health insurance, payroll, 401(k) participation/administration, and HR services. We’ll discuss group health insurance options that may be a good fit for employers with at least 4 employees (with one of these singles covering a dependent) or for employers with 5 participating employees.

PeopleKeep — September 2 at 11:30 a.m.

Explore QSEHRA (qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement), an affordable alternative for small employers that don’t have enough participating employees for traditional group health insurance or for whom providing health insurance is cost-prohibitive. Employers set a monthly reimbursement amount for employees' medical costs, including individual health insurance premiums. PeopleKeep makes it easy by administering the benefit for you.

Delta Dental — Pending

Learn about two discounted dental plan options available to WNN members.

Bonus: Everyone who registers will also receive ideas for other employee benefits you can offer your team, especially for small nonprofits.

Register once to participate in any or all three sessions. One Zoom link will be used for the entire series and will be included in your registration confirmation email. Calls will be recorded and shared with everyone who registers.

WNN members only | No cost to participate

Laramie County Nonprofit Networking Meeting (10 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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

Host: Wyoming Congressional Award Council

The Wyoming Congressional Award Council is a non-partisan, non-competitive, and non-religious organization that supports Wyoming youth (and their advisors/mentors) as they pursue The Congressional Award.

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.

Fundraising Fundamentals (21 Sep 2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

To strengthen the fundraising capacity of individual organizations and of the statewide nonprofit sector, the Wyoming Community Foundation and the Wyoming Nonprofit Network, in partnership with The Fund Raising School at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, are excited to be offering Fundraising Fundamentals on September 21 - 23, 2026, in Casper.

Led by The Fund Raising School Faculty, the three-day course is designed to advance the work of fundraisers in rural areas. Day one brings staff and board members together to explore and bolster board engagement in fundraising. Days two and three focus on nonprofit professionals, offering instruction on annual fund strategies, major gifts, and planned giving. Through interactive sessions and hands-on activities, participants will leave with the knowledge and confidence to build sustainable support and advance their missions.

Registration for Fundraising Fundamentals is now closed. For future learning opportunities like this, continue to visit our event calendar.

Information about the three-day course, including the complete schedule, remains available in the digital flyer. To learn more about future learning opportunities, visit the Wyoming Nonprofit Network's event calendar.

Course Objectives:

Engage board members effectively in fundraising, including increasing board giving and clarifying board/staff roles.

Understand the fundraising cycle and apply it to strengthen organizational fundraising strategies.

Understand how to build a donor-focused approach to the annual fund, major gifts, and planned giving that aligns with organizational mission and donor motivations.

Organizations That Can Benefit:

Fundraising Fundamentals is for organizations that have demonstrated a basic ability to fundraise and whose staff and board have the capacity to develop and implement an advanced fundraising strategy. Selected organizations will have the opportunity for two organizational representatives to attend the three-day course, with a board member being highly recommended for the first day of the course and a second staff member recommended for the second and third days of the course.

Attendance Policy:

Each session is important and related to other sessions in the course. Travel arrangements and other appointments should be planned around the class schedule. Attendance is taken daily. Participants must attend the course in its entirety and stay through the end of the class to receive the certificate of completion.

Application Process:

In anticipation of interest in this learning opportunity and its limited availability, Fundraising Fundamentals will use a competitive application process. The application process aims to understand:

An organization’s current fundraising efforts, specifically its engagement of individual donors and major gifts.

An organization’s existing fundraising infrastructure, including a formalized donor database and other fundraising tracking mechanisms.

The scope of organizational resources available, including dedicated staff capacity and fundraising-specific budget.

Registration Cost:

Recognizing the value of this learning opportunity being available to nonprofit professionals and board members locally, the Wyoming Community Foundation has generously sponsored the course, significantly reducing costs for participating organizations.

The registration fee for selected organizations will be $500, which will cover the cost of up to two organizational representatives attending the three-day course, course materials, and three lunches. Expenses not covered by registration include travel expenses, hotel accommodations, and additional meals.

Presenting Sponsor:

Boardroom Basics: What Every Nonprofit Board Member Should Know (13 Oct 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:30:00 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.

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

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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.