Description

Public Funding Leadership Series 

Sponsored by WSDA

This four-part series fulfills the WSDA training requirement in lieu of an audit and is designed for Executive Directors, board members acting as staff, and other nonprofit staff in leadership roles who steward public funds.

The series combines interactive sessions with a practical workbook you can use during the sessions and take back to your organization. Each session focuses on real-world scenarios, guided discussion, and hands-on reflection—helping you apply requirements directly to your organization’s systems, roles, and responsibilities.

You’ll build a practical understanding of the four core areas required for effective public funding stewardship:

The four-part series covers:

• Session 1: Leadership – Clarifying roles, responsibilities, and oversight related to public funding

• Session 2: Compliance – Understanding state, federal, and funder requirements and how to navigate them

• Session 3: Finance – Strengthening financial systems, internal controls, and documentation

• Session 4: Risk – Identifying, assessing, and managing organizational and financial risk

By the end of the series, you will be able to:

• Identify your leadership responsibilities related to public funding oversight

• Navigate key state, federal, and funder compliance requirements

• Strengthen financial and documentation systems that support accountability

• Recognize and proactively manage financial, operational, and organizational risk

• Engage your board and staff in shared, mission-aligned stewardship of public funds

Across six hours of learning, you’ll strengthen the systems, habits, and conversations that support responsible public funding stewardship.