Workshops & Events

This quarterly roundtable is open to all nonprofit executive directors to connect with and learn from each other during an open discussion format. Email npdp@whitefishcommunityfoundation.org to receive the Zoom link.

The event is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome to join us and celebrate with this year's grant awardees. Reception begins at 5pm and the program begins at 6pm.

Change succeeds or fails not because of the strategy—but because of how people experience the transition. Logic alone does not drive adoption to change – emotions, identity, and resistance in times of uncertainty contribute greatly to change outcomes. This workshop is designed to equip leaders with tools for guiding their teams through the human side of change. Learn the difference between change and transition, explore the emotional journey individuals experience through change, and practice real-world conversations that build trust and alignment.

Adam Hannigan has over 20 years of experience shaping positive workplace cultures and building high-performing teams. He has delivered impactful results across public and private sectors, earning a reputation for driving meaningful change. His leadership background spans operations, business development, nonprofit leadership, family enterprises, construction, education, and behavioral health. Adam understands that effective leadership—regardless of industry—emerges through a process of discovery, alignment, and intentional growth. As a coach, Adam helps leaders enhance awareness, and integrate mindset, and technical expertise to accelerate and achieve meaningful professional outcomes. His candid, insightful approach empowers clients to broaden their perspective, sharpen their focus, and engage fully in opportunities that drive real results.

Are you ready to lead through a crisis? Does your organization have a current Crisis Communications Plan? This workshop will prepare nonprofit organization leaders for effective communication during situations of crisis with the following objectives:

• Know the difference between public relations and crisis communications.
• Understand your communication role in an emergency.
• Review the five tenets of crisis communications.
• Prepare for a crisis following the eight steps to effective crisis communications.
• Learn from local case studies.
• Develop “trigger levels” as an assessment tool.

Lisa Jones is a communications professional, offering over 30 years of experience in public relations, crisis communications, strategic planning, community outreach, training facilitation and events. She owned Whitefish based LJ Communications, Inc. for over 20 years, serving many non-profit clients specializing in the fields of conservation, recreation, tourism and hospitality. She currently serves on the board of directors for three local non-profit organizations. Jones offers extensive knowledge and unique insight on crisis communications planning and preparedness based on local experiences with cyber extortion, wildfire, threats of hate and a pandemic, to name a few. She holds a B.A. in Communication from the University of Colorado and a Leading Through Crisis Certification from Rutgers University.