Join Us at the 2025 Learning Conference
Join us for a half-day celebration of growth, connection, and impact, featuring our graduating cohort, mini-skill sessions, and a showcase of local nonprofits building a stronger Alameda County.
When
Monday, October 20, 2025
11am-3pm
Where
California Endowment
Laurel Room at The Center for Healthy Communities
2000 Franklin St
Oakland, CA 94612
Supported By
Questions about the 2025 Learning Conference?
Contact Danielle Motley-Lewis at: danielle@jeweldconsulting.com.
Why Attend the Learning Conference?
Nonprofit Leaders
Strengthen the Work You’re Already Doing
- Connect & collaborate at our Community Impact Showcase
- Explore how to join a future Jeweld capacity strengthening cohort
- Access to two free 45-minute breakout sessions to build skills in finance, board development, preparing your organization for AI, and exploring emerging technology
Funders & Partners
De-risk Your Philanthropy
- Learn how our cohort model strengthens organizations and ensures your investments are stewarded effectively
- Meet high-potential local nonprofits driving real community impact
- Witness capacity strenghtening in action & see the measurable growth
General Public
See the Future of Our Community
- Attend the Community Impact Showcase
- Meet local nonprofits creating meaningful change
- Connect with neighbors & community leaders
Event Highlights
Engaging Breakout Sessions
The Learning Conference will feature two complimentary tracks of impactful breakout sessions that will help your organization answer key questions on crucial topics.
Free Lunch
All attendees will enjoy the custom taco bar catered by Red Door Catering.
Impact Spotlight
Cohort members will showcase their growth through Taking a Stand presentations and the Community Impact Showcase.
Hear how they’re turning new skills into powerful strategies for community change.
Networking
Meet other nonprofit organizations and foundations doing work in Alameda County.
Breakout Sessions
Build Your Skills. Spark New Ideas. Strenghten Your Capacity.
As part of the conference, you’ll choose two 45-minute, hands-on sessions (one from each block) designed to give you practical tools you can apply right away.
These sessions offer a preview of our project-based Technical Assistance trainings, showing how targeted support can accelerate your organization’s growth and impact.
Led by deeply experienced practitioners, each session focuses on a core area that growing organizations need to thrive.
Track 1
Governance & Growth
SESSION I:
Board Development
SESSION II:
Finance for Sustainability
Track 2
Future Ready Organizations
SESSION I:
Accelerate Your Impact With AI
SESSION II:
Accelerate Your Impact With AI
Track 1
Board Development
Learn practical strategies to build a strong, engaged board that can guide your organization’s mission, drive fundraising, and support long-term growth.
Led By:
Jasmine Jones
Finance for Sustainability
Discover simple, effective ways to strengthen your financial systems, plan for sustainability, and make strategic decisions with confidence.
Led By:
Lisa Gray
Track 2
Prepare Your Organization for AI
Learn how to get your organization AI-ready by building clear systems, policies, and practices that support responsible and effective use.
Led By:
Brett Boston
Accelerate Your Impact With AI
Explore emerging tools and trends shaping the future of nonprofit work and how to adopt them to stay ahead and increase your impact.
Led By:
David B. Franklin, PhD
What is the Learning Conference?
Jeweld Consulting offers a 4-5 month capacity strengthening program for new and growing nonprofits, providing tailored support in finance, communications, board development, operations, and more.
This conference brings together funders, community members, and local organizations to celebrate achievements, showcase learning and impact, and serve as a launch point for our next session.
The breakout sessions offer a small sample of the full program, giving attendees practical tools while highlighting how our program can strengthen nonprofits and foster meaningful change across the community.
Keynote Speaker
Brandon Nicholson, PhD
An Oakland native and CEO of The Hidden Genius Project, Brandon is deeply committed to advancing equity, especially in education. Previously a Senior Associate at Social Policy Research Associates, he led research on education and youth development, focusing on equity, access, and the intersections of race, class, and youth outcomes.
Agenda
11 am
Opening & Welcome
11:15 am
Special Remarks
11:30 am
Keynote
12 pm
Impact Spotlight:
Presentations
12:45 pm
Lunch & Community Impact Showcase
1:15 pm
Breakout Sessions
2:05 pm
Breakout Sessions
Summer/Fall 2025 Participating Organizations
Special Thanks To
