WISCAP Virtual Trainings & Webinars

About Virtual Learning

WISCAP provides an annual menu of trainings to help member agencies meet the Organizational Standard and CSBG requirements. Members co-develop the annual training plan in partnership with the WISCAP training committee and Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.

WISCAP Webinars

Upcoming

WISCAP Virtual Communications Roundtable – The Power of Storytelling in the Realm of Nonprofits, Lexi Tintlemann, Public Relations Manager – Community Action, Inc. of Rock & Walworth Counties 

April 3, 2025

Join us for “The Power of Storytelling in the Realm of Nonprofits”. As a dedicated member of Community Action, I am passionate about using storytelling to engage our audience and highlight the impactful work we do. This presentation is designed to help us create captivating stories that draw emotion and inspire action. We will explore how to craft narratives that showcase our success stories, demonstrating the positive results of our
programs, and highlight the ongoing need for attention to poverty-related issues in our community. By sharing the real-life experiences of those we serve, we can effectively communicate the importance of our mission and the transformative impact of our work. Together, we will learn how to leverage storytelling to build stronger connections with our supporters and drive meaningful change in the state of Wisconsin.

Register Here: WISCAP Virtual Communications Roundtable

Webinar Archive

WISCAP Virtual Advocacy Roundtable – Local Government Advocacy with WISCAP Executive Director, Dr. Courtney Hayward 

March 18, 2025

Local government advocacy is a powerful tool for organizations seeking positive change within their communities. Whether you’re advocating for improved infrastructure, enhanced public services, or social justice initiatives, engaging with local government is a crucial step toward creating meaningful impact and the sustainability of services provided to the most vulnerable. This training will help agencies:
1. Examine the structure of local government and identify its key roles in shaping legislation to effectively navigate and engage in local policy-making.
2. Apply strategies for engaging with community leaders and policymakers to advocate for legislative changes that reflect Community Action agencies values and address community needs.

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To View the Session Slides: Local Government Advocacy

Utilizing the WI Partnership Program’s Community Impact Grant to Improve Health and Health Equity through Housing Rehabilitation with Connie Tomski-Faville, CAP Services; Katie Livernash, Extension Portage County; and WPP Operations Associate Director Justin Hajny joined by WPP Program Officers, Aimee Haese, Kattia Jimenez and Jaimee Prado.

March 11, 2025

Learn about CAP Services’ recent award from the WI Partnership Programs’ Community Impact Grant and how it is being used to improve timeliness and accessibility to CAP’s Housing Rehabilitation program. Learn about the grant process, strategies that were used to obtain the grant, and how the funding will be used to improve and expand CAP Services’ 30+ year old Housing Rehabilitation program.

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To View the Session Slides: CAP Services, Inc. & UW Extension & Wisconsin Partnership Program 


Tackling Today’s HR and Compensation Trends with Tomorrow’s Solutions with Paige Oveson, Manager Talent Management Consulting Team, Wipfli, LLP 
Dec. 17, 2024

Join us for an engaging microlearning-style training session where we will delve into key HR and Compensation topics relevant to our industry. Attendees will also learn about WISCAP’s partnership with Wipfli, where in 2025 they will assist us in conducting and administering a custom salary and benefits survey. By joining this call, agencies will also gain insights into why participation is crucial and how it can provide valuable results, and learn more about how to opt-in.

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Increase Your Organizations Financial Health & Sustainability with Kevin Myren of CommonBond Communities
Oct. 1, 2024

This session will focus on increasing your organization’s financial sustainability. We will highlight key best practices to move your organization from surviving to thriving, and discuss the importance of creating financial systems, rather than simply processing transactions. We will also delve into some financial red flags and, through a case study, apply these principles to a practical situation. The outcome of the session will be to help you identify ways to grow the financial strength of your organization.

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Presentation Documents

Example Statement of Activities

Example Statement of Financial Position

Curds of Wisdom

The Curds of Wisdom speaker series is a free, monthly forum focused on creating and preserving housing options throughout Wisconsin. The series aims to share effective practices and build relationships among advocates and practitioners. We present discussions on good housing in Wisconsin through a lens of affordability and community involvement.

CURDS of Wisdom happens the second Wednesday of most months from 12:00-1:00 PM CST. 

Learn More About BSHA

The Badger State Housing Alliance exists to offer alternatives and build a new reality for housing in Wisconsin. We aim to create improved systems for how we finance, approve, and support good, permanent affordable housing that is both energy efficient and provides for individuals who occupy these homes to be able to access to high-quality customized supportive services. Investments in our communities will lead to social and economic returns well beyond the dollars initially invested. Building that effort is our challenge.

Introduction to ROMA Virtual Board Training

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WISCAP is your ROMA Resource! ROMA is the official quality improvement process for Community Action Agencies.

Our Sponsors

Sponsorship Information

WISCAP is Wisconsin’s official, and only, statewide network of poverty fighting agencies. Alongside our members, our network is responsible for operating food banks and pantries, homeless and domestic violence shelters, Headstart and early childhood programs, and many, many more. With over six decades of documented impact, our members do it all to make Wisconsin a better place to live.

Annual Conference

WISCAP’s Annual Conference brings together Community Action Agency staff, board members, and community partners around essential topics such as food security, affordable housing and homeless services, weatherization, childcare, and economic development. Attendees are able to receive training and program updates from state agencies and subject matter experts. The annual conference is a great fit for program-level staff and managers to stay on top of trends and changes, while establishing strong relationships with peers across the state