Whole Family Approach Institute
2023-06-06 - 2023-06-08
Save the date for NCAP’s Whole Family Approach Institute, taking place June 6–8, 2023, in the Washington, DC metro area.

Pathways to Excellence Implementer Training
2023-10-26 13:00 - 17:00 UTC
Your agency is ready to move forward in the pursuit of excellence. Set the stage by sending key staff to the virtual Pathways to Excellence Implementer Training on October 26, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET.
Engaged participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to recognize and document agency progress towards meeting the 35 Community Action Standards of Excellence.
Agencies currently enrolled in the Silver Tier of Pathways to Excellence can send one staff member to the training at no cost. Enrollments for all other individuals, regardless of your organization’s participation in the Pathways program, are available for just $399.
We recommend early registration as space is limited. To register, sign in to NCAP’s MemberSuite portal. You will find Pathways to Excellence Implementer Training listed in the Events section.
Click here to register. Questions? Contact us at Excellence@CommunityActionPartnership.com.

Become an Official Excellence Program Peer Reviewer
2023-11-14 13:00 - 17:00
There is no better way to deepen your understanding of the Community Action Standards of Excellence while broadening your exposure to the work of Community Action Agencies implementing excellence. This eight-hour, online training is delivered on two Tuesday afternoons: November 14 and November 28, 1:00 – 5:00 pm (Eastern). Completion of the training requires participation both afternoons. Registration for the Pathways to Excellence Peer Reviewer Training is $449 per person and can be accessed through NCAP’s Member Portal under “Events”.
Click here for more information about Pathways to Excellence or the Community Action Standards of Excellence.

Pathways to Excellence Implementer Training
2024-03-28 13:00 - 17:00
Participants in NCAP’s Pathways to Excellence Implementer Training emerge with a deeper awareness of the processes required to identify and document an organization’s status in relation to the 35 Community Action Standards of Excellence. This intense training program covers the foundational concepts for responding to the Standards and homes in on the distinctions between “excellence” and “adequacy.” Participants will be provided specific tools and resources to draw upon in both their work and that of their Community Action agency.
This virtual training is open to any person or organization in the Community Action Network. Registration fee is $399 per person.
NOTE THAT CURRENTLY ENROLLED PATHWAYS TO EXCELLENCE SILVER TIER AGENCIES MAY SEND ONE STAFF MEMBER TO THIS TRAINING AT NO COST.
Click here to register for the event.

New State Association ED/CEO Orientation (Part Two)
2024-04-05 15:00 - 16:00
NCAP will host Part 2 of the New State Association ED/CEO Orientation on Friday, April 5, 2024, from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm ET (2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CT | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm MT | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm PT). This conversational session is meant to orient new directors to their role within a State Association and the Community Action Network and provide new State Association directors the opportunity to connect with their peers from around the country. This session is offered as a member benefit to those with less than two years of experience in their State Association ED role. Registration is open.

ED/CEO Roundtables: Responding to the Shifting Landscape
2025-06-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-10 16:00 - 17:00
Join NCAP for a series of Roundtables designed to provide current Community Action Executive Directors (EDs) and CEOs space to discuss solutions for emerging issues, receive updates on relevant tools and resources, and learn about effective strategies from peers. Beyond fostering peer-to-peer dialogue, these roundtables provide an opportunity for NCAP and national stakeholders to actively listen to the pressing needs and challenges faced by Community Action leaders, thereby better understanding and further responding to the shifting landscape.
Roundtables are organized by areas of focus, with broad guidelines for both discussions and audiences. EDs and CEOs are welcome to join any or all Roundtable sessions.
Each session will be approximately 60 minutes. The following sessions are available:
Roundtable 1: Small CAA Focus
This Roundtable will discuss strategies for addressing the unique challenges that smaller Community Action Agencies face, such as limited staff capacity and financial constraints.

Date: Thursday, June 5th
Time: 12:00pm ET | 11:00am CT | 10:00am MT | 9:00am PT

Roundtable 2: All CAAs Focus
This Roundtable will be an open conversation with topics for discussion chosen by participants, allowing for real-time engagement with the most pressing and relevant issues for all Community Action Agencies.

Date: Friday, June 6th
Time: 11:00am ET | 10:00am CT | 9:00am MT | 8:00am PT

Roundtable 3: Scenario Planning
This Roundtable will delve into the critical importance of developing plans that account for multiple potential future realities.

Date: Friday, June 6th
Time: 1:00pm ET | 12:00pm CT | 11:00am MT | 10:00am PT

Roundtable 4: Working with your Board in this Moment
This Roundtable will explore the board’s vital role in financial oversight, advocacy, planning, and setting organizational priorities in this moment.

Date: Tuesday, June 10th
Time: 1:00pm ET | 12:00pm CT | 11:00am MT | 10:00am PT

Roundtable 5: Rural CAA Focus
This Roundtable will consider the distinct geographical and resource challenges faced by rural Community Action Agencies, and how to build on the strengths of rural communities in this current environment.

Date: Tuesday, June 10th
Time: 4:00pm ET | 3:00pm CT | 2:00pm MT | 1:00pm PT

Please Note: The Roundtables are exclusively for EDs and CEOs, and pre-registration is required. EDs and CEOs may sign up to attend multiple sessions.
We value your participation and look forward to engaging in productive dialogue!
Click here to register.

Promise Power Ups
2025-09-15 14:00 - 14:30, 2025-10-10 14:00 - 14:30, 2025-11-20 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-11 16:00 - 16:30
NCAP invites the entire Community Action Network to a series of 15-minute meetings aimed to connect members, inspire hope and unleash the power of the Community Action Promise. The entire Network is invited to participate monthly.
Monday, September 15th at 2:00pm ET / 1:00pm CT / 12:00pm MT / 11:00am PT
Friday, October 10th at 2:00pm ET / 1:00pm CT / 12:00pm MT / 11:00am PT
Thursday, November 20th at 4:00pm ET / 3:00pm CT / 2:00pm MT / 1:00pm PT
Thursday, December 11th at 4:00pm ET / 3:00pm CT / 2:00pm MT / 1:00pm PT

Pathways to Excellence Peer Reviewer Training
2025-12-10 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-17 13:00 - 17:00
Serving as a Pathways to Excellence Peer Reviewer is a great opportunity to support excellence, foster growth, and strengthen the Community Action Network.
Join us for the 2025 Pathways to Excellence Peer Reviewer Training—a two-part virtual training designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to serve as a Pathways Peer Reviewer, a vital role in helping Community Action Agencies advance their excellence practices.
DATES: Wednesday, December 10 and Wednesday, December 17
TIME: 1 PM – 5 PM ET / 12 PM – 4 PM CT / 11 AM – 3 PM MT / 10 AM – 2 PM PT
TRAINING TOPICS INCLUDE:

Core concepts of organizational excellence and the Standards of Excellence
How to interpret and apply the Standards to agency practices
Strategies for assessing alignment and identifying evidence of excellence
Techniques for writing clear, actionable, and supportive feedback

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
We invite all Community Action Network members to attend! However, only those who meet eligibility criteria may serve as Peer Reviewers.
Participants must attend both sessions and meet other criteria to be eligible to serve as a Peer Reviewer for the Pathways to Excellence program. To learn more about serving as a Peer Reviewer, click here.
REGISTRATION FEE: $449 per person for members. $549 per person for nonmembers.
Click here to register.
