Pathways to Excellence Peer Reviewer Training
2025-12-10 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-17 13:00 - 17:00 UTC
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.
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Equipping the Journey: Exploring the Resources from the Collaborative on Economic Mobility
2025-12-11 14:00 - 15:00
This webinar training offers a practical overview of tools and resources available through the Collaborative on Economic Mobility that are designed to help support individuals, families, and communities on the journey to economic mobility. Participants will explore the curated selection of resources that address common challenges to economic mobility and will gain insight into actionable strategies for implementation with local community initiatives.
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Promise Power Ups
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

Community Action Transit Forum: Connecting Models, Communities, and CAA Practice
2025-12-15 14:00 - 15:30
Community Action Agencies are coordinating and operating a wide range of transit solutions that help people and families stay connected to work, education, health care, and daily needs. This session features CAA transit providers showcasing how volunteer driver programs, fixed-route services, non-emergency medical transportation, coordinated transit efforts, and on-demand models function in real communities, with insights and resources from the Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility Technical Assistance Center (CCAM-TAC). Participants will have space to explore the models that resonate with their agency, hear how peers are putting them into practice, and connect with others who are advancing transportation options across the network.
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Building Stronger Systems, Stronger Families: Whole Family Approach Webinar Series
2025-12-17 14:00 - 15:00
This Whole Family Approach (WFA) webinar series aims to inspire, equip, and connect Community Action Agencies who are driving transformational changes through this approach. This 4-part webinar series will highlight real-world implementation strategies, celebrate the progression of several members of our Regional Advanced Community of Practice and foster a learning community rooted in continuous learning and shared purpose. Together, we’ll explore what’s possible when we center families, align systems, and commit to building pathways to economic mobility and well-being, one connection at a time, through a Whole Family Approach.
September 22, 2025: Leading with Purpose: CAPLP’s Journey in Advancing Whole Family Work
October 29, 2025: WFA Practitioner’s Roundtable Centered on Data
November 5, 2025: Scaling WFA & Measuring What Matters
December 17, 2025: Reimagining Possibility: What WFA Can Become
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Peer Data Webinar Series: The ROAD to Continuous Quality Improvement
2026-01-07 14:00 - 15:00
Learn how Community Action Program of Ramsey and Washington Counties (CAPRW) used a systematic, data-informed approach to Redefine, Optimize, Assess, and Demonstrate quality to pave the way to sustained improvements in their Head Start program. Hear lessons learned, continued efforts, and how you can deploy similar approaches in various programs at your agency.
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WFA Webinar Series: Building Stronger Systems, Stronger Families: Scaling WFA: A Journey of Growth and Impact with Bluegrass Community Action Partnership
2026-01-14 14:00 - 15:00
Join NCAP for Scaling WFA: A Journey of Growth and Impact with Bluegrass Community Action Partnership and gain an inside look at how Bluegrass Community Action Partnership, a Community Action Agency based in Frankfort, Kentucky has shifted its culture, practices, and services to focus on both children and their parents simultaneously. From their early beginnings to their current achievements and their vision for what’s next, Bluegrass CAP is transforming how families are supported across various agency systems and programs. The session will include highlights from their newly released Whole Family design brief and share how they are presenting their progress and work to potential funders.
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How To Thrive Amid Uncertainty
2026-01-14 14:00 - 15:00
Nonprofits operating in 2026 face a high level of uncertainty. That can make it hard to understand the risks you face and know what to do about them. In this webinar, NRMC shares tools to help you understand and act on risks even when information is limited and the outcome is unknown.
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Welcome to the CCAP Program!
2026-01-15 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for an introductory webinar to learn about the Certified Community Action Professional (CCAP) Program. We’ll cover key steps in the certification process, important deadlines, available resources, and tips for success. Whether you’re a new candidate or exploring CCAP for the future, this session will help you start your journey with confidence.
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CCAP Office Hours: Your Questions, Answered
2026-01-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-13 13:00 - 14:00
Need help with the CCAP process? Have questions about renewal, requirements, or next steps? Join NCAP for virtual CCAP Office Hours—a relaxed, one-hour session where you set the agenda. This is not a formal presentation. Just drop in, bring your questions, and get real-time answers from our team. Whether you’re starting your CCAP journey or planning for renewal, we’re here to help. No registration needed, just click on the link on the date/time you would like to join us.
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2026 NCAP Promise Power Up
2026-01-21 16:00
As a new year begins, bringing fresh hope alongside familiar challenges — NCAP invites you to pause, rise above the noise, and reconnect!
Join NCAP for the 2026 Promise Power Ups, a series of 15-minute sessions designed to offer brief but powerful moments to connect, inspire hope, and reaffirm the Promise of Community Action that unites us. The strength of the Community Action Network lies in our people, our shared promise, our connections, and our determination.
Everyone in the network is invited. Bring your entire team!
Here are some ideas to take your team’s Power Up experience to the next level:

Wear your Community Action Swag on Promise Power Up days.
Send us your team photos for NCAP’s social media.
Tag NCAP and use #PromisePowerUp in social media.
Suggest a song for the Promise Power Up playlist.
Provide coffee or snacks for your team around the time of the Promise Power Up.

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WAP Webinar Series: Advanced Weatherization Strategies for Lowering Household Energy Costs — Baltimore Case Study
2026-02-11 14:00 - 15:00
Presenters will describe how the Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD)’s case management system brings in lead abatement, asthma reduction, fall prevention, and home rehabilitation services.
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ED/CEO Roundtables - Responding to the Shifting Landscape - 2/12/26
2026-02-12 16:00 - 17:00
Join NCAP for a continuation of the Roundtable series for current Community Action Executive Directors and CEOs. The Roundtables are designed to provide space for an engaging session where EDs and CEOs will have the opportunity to participate in confidential small group discussions with peers.
These Roundtables are an opportunity to discuss emerging issues, get updates on available tools and resources, and learn effective strategies from your peers. EDs and CEOs may sign up for one or more roundtable sessions.
Register now to attend the Roundtable in February!
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WAP Webinar Series: Advanced Weatherization Strategies for Lowering Household Energy Costs — Maximizing Delivery of Household Weatherization Measures
2026-02-17 14:00 - 15:00
Trainers will explain how to fund and audit non-DOE WAP measures or measures with a Savings to Investment Ratio (SIR) of less than 1.0. Panelists will review the benefits of using DOE Priority Lists and how to add them to your state plan.
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Collaborative on Economic Mobility Listening Session
2026-02-18 14:00 - 15:00
We want to hear from you! Join the Collaborative on Economic Mobility (CEM) for an interactive listening session to share your needs and ideas and provide insight on tools and resources. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with peers across the Community Action network and gain insight into what is most needed to advance economic mobility, how current tools and resources are being applied to local initiatives, and what feedback can help improve and shape future resources moving forward. The key areas of focus will include Workforce Development, High-Quality Education, Community-Asset Building, Whole Family Approaches, and Innovative Community Programs and Organizations.
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Nonprofit Finances for Non-Finance Professionals
2026-02-24 13:00 - 14:00
Not-for-profit professionals are skilled in delivering services and championing change, and in pursuit of their mission, they must also possess an understanding of the organization’s financial well-being. Join us for a discussion of a not-for-profits fiscal responsibilities and an overview of a not-for-profit’s financial statements. We’ll look at a not-for-profit organization’s basic financial statements and supplemental reports as well as the core aspects of the Form 990 and the audit report.
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From Compliance to Capacity: Understanding the CSBG Organizational Standards
2026-02-24 14:00 - 15:00
Learn how the CSBG Organizational Standards strengthen governance, accountability, and operations in Community Action Agencies. This overview highlights how the Standards serve as both a compliance framework and a tool for building organizational capacity.
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From Lessons to Lasting Impact: A Whole Family Approach Webinar
2026-02-25 14:00 - 15:00
Across the country, many Community Action Agencies are adopting a Whole Family Approach (WFA) to advance social and economic mobility for families. The agencies embarking on this path are located in urban, suburban, rural, and frontier places with a diverse mix of programs and agency capacities.
While experience shows that integrated, family-centered services lead to stronger outcomes for both parents and children, agencies have learned that success requires more than strong program design, it demands organizational alignment, systems change, and sustained leadership commitment.
This national webinar offers a deeper look at what implementation truly looks like, featuring agencies from NCAP’s Regional Advanced Whole Family Approach Community of Practice. Three agencies will be featured on a panel presentation that will highlight their learning and progress.
To further enrich the discussion, the session will support a robust Q&A, offering additional perspectives and responding to participant questions related to implementation, readiness, and sustainability.
This session is designed for agency leaders, managers, and practitioners who are seeking practical insights, peer-informed strategies, and reassurance that meaningful, lasting change is possible, even when the path is complex.
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WAP Webinar Series: Advanced Weatherization Strategies for Lowering Household Energy Costs — California Case Study
2026-02-26 14:00 - 15:00
Presenters will discuss how California Community Action Agencies and Associations collaborate and coordinate to reduce deferrals and multiply energy conservation measures, modeling best practices for the rest of the WAP network.
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WAP Webinar Series: Advanced Weatherization Strategies for Lowering Household Energy Costs — Key Opportunities to Increase the Use of LIHEAP in Weatherization
2026-03-04 14:00 - 15:00
Trainers will detail opportunities for maximizing the impact of DOE WAP Health and Safety funds, DOE WAP Leveraging Activity funds, and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) WAP transfer funds. Participants will learn how to work with state planning processes to bring as many resources as possible to their community.
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Renewing your CCAP: What you Need to Know About
2026-03-05 13:00 - 14:00
Join NCAP for a one-hour session designed to help Certified Community Action Professionals (CCAPs) successfully maintain their credential. We’ll review the renewal process, share best practices for tracking and reporting your continuing learning and engagement activities, and answer your questions about timelines and documentation. This session is especially valuable for CCAPs planning to renew in 2026. You worked hard to earn your CCAP—let’s make sure you’re ready to keep your credential active and recognized!
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New State Association ED/CEO Orientation
2026-03-10 14:00 - 15:00
Join NCAP for the 2026 New State Association Executive Director/CEO Orientation. This conversational session is meant to orient State Association directors to their unique role within a State Association and the Community Action Network and provide new State Association executives with the opportunity to connect with their peers from around the country. This session is offered as a member benefit to those with five years or less experience in their State Association leadership role.
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Whole Family Approach Resource Round-up
2026-03-11 14:00 - 15:00
Ready to move from learning about the Whole Family Approach to putting it into practice?
Join this interactive webinar to take a deeper look at Whole Family Approach (WFA) tools and resources that support agencies in designing, implementing, and strengthening their WFA efforts. In this session we’ll explore how tools such as the WFA Design Plan, Building Blocks and Resource Guide, Readiness Assessment, and Pilot Charter Template work together to drive intentional design, strengthen alignment across programs, and support ongoing growth and change.
Whether you’re just getting started or refining your Whole Family Approach efforts, this webinar is designed to meet you where you are. Participants will gain practical examples, real-world implementation insights, and guidance on using these resources within their organizations. You’ll walk away with actionable tools, clearer alignment strategies, and a preview of what’s ahead for your WFA.
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Your Way to WAPPro: Inside the Experience and How to Apply
2026-03-11 15:00 - 16:00
The Weatherization Professional Leadership Development Institute (WAPPro) was developed to strengthen leadership across the Weatherization network through shared learning, practical problem-solving, and peer connection. Recognizing that strong programs rely on strong leaders, the cohort provides a structured space for Weatherization professionals to expand leadership skills, exchange strategies, and build lasting connections. The cohort is supported by NCAP’s consultants and partners, Optimum Performance Solutions (OPS) with additional subject matter experts joining to support where needed in focus areas. This informational webinar offers an opportunity to understand the program’s structure and expectations while helping prospective applicants determine readiness and prepare for the application process. WAPPro 3.0 will consist of six two-hour virtual sessions from June to November 2026. Applications close April 30, 2026.
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Tips for Success with the CCAP Proctored Exam
2026-03-12 13:00 - 14:00
The 2026 CCAP Proctored Examination will be administered on Wednesday, April 15. Candidates planning to sit for the Proctored Exam are invited to join CCAP program staff for this informational tour covering what to expect before, during and after Exam Day. Trainers will reinforce important dates, steps CCAP Candidates are expected to take, and, rules for Exam Day. Participants will receive a first-hand look at the online Community Action Academy platform through which the Proctored Exam will be administered, and we will leave as much time as needed to answer Candidate questions.
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Risk Management Myths
2026-03-18 14:00 - 15:00
Some of the most common advice out there about risk management just might be wrong. Join NRMC for this thought-provoking session that will “bust” myths we believe have outlived their use and share alternatives for how to think about and act on risk.
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New State Association Staff Orientation
2026-03-24 14:00 - 15:00
Join NCAP for the 2026 New State Association Staff Orientation. This conversational session is meant to orient State Association staff to their unique role within a State Association and the Community Action Network and provide new State Association team members with the opportunity to connect with their peers from around the country. This session is offered as a member benefit to State Association team members with five years or less experience in their State Association role.
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