Harvest Abundance: Connect with Nonprofit Professionals

Intentional networking in areas your nonprofit needs

Harvest Abundance is a relaxed, autumn-themed networking event that combines intentional 15-minute conversations with experienced service professionals and casual connection through games and open networking.

Hosted by Narwhal Law and Strategy and The NarwhalPod, this event is designed to give participants both preparation and opportunity in a way that feels approachable, human, and useful.

Leadership and board members of nonprofit organizations are encouraged to attend this event to make important connections. Our hope is that you have engaging initial conversations with the service providers in areas your nonprofit needs support in, including technology, insurance, legal, bookkeeping, marketing, and more.


Event Details

Date: Tuesday, September 22

Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM

5:30 to 6:00 PM arrival and open networking. Use this time to sign up for 15 minute 1:1 meetings with service providers

6:00 to 8:30 PM scheduled 15-minute meetings with breaks

• 15 minute meetings with service professionals at no cost. All you gotta do is register, show up & sign up on site.
• Autumn attire encouraged but not required
• Snacks and Games available throughout
• Come prepared with questions. Leave clearer and cleverer.

How the Event Works

Starting at 5:30pm, participants sign up for 15-minute meeting slots with service providers they would like to meet. These conversations are focused, practical, and designed to help participants get clarity, direction, or next steps.

Between scheduled meetings, participants are encouraged to relax, connect, and reset through casual games like cards, jenga, connect 4, or cornhole. Games are optional and serve as a low-pressure way to meet others and reflect between conversations.

Event Flow

From 5:30 to 6:00 PM, participants arrive, check in, grab a snack, and ease into the space with open networking and games. Sign up for some 1:1 meetings with providers you want to meet.

From 6:00 to 8:30 PM, participants move through their pre-selected 15-minute meetings while using open time between slots to network or play games.

Participants may choose to meet with one service provider or several, depending on their interests and availability.

Who You Will Meet

Around 10 service professionals will be available, offering expertise in areas nonprofits need. This list will be updated as providers are confirmed.

Confirmed Service Providers (plus more TBA, check back soon!):

• Marina Martinez-Bateman, Communications, New Coyote Consulting
• Elaine Navarro, Grant Writer & Consultant, Just Look Left Creative Grant Consulting
• Richard Seymour, Bookkeeper, Handsome Fluke Advising
• Beth Gibbs, Human Resources, Gibbs HR Consulting
• Charlie Hersman, Break Free Technology Consulting
• Nancy Davis, Nonprofit Strategist, Nancy Davis Consulting
• Trevor Irish, PDX Nonprofit Consulting
• Michael Jonas, JD, MBA, Lawyer, Narwhal Law and Business Strategy

We hope that participants can choose their meeting slots intentionally by browsing this list (when updated) prior to the event.

Notice
By attending the event, you agree to be photographed, recorded, and/or filmed. Similarly, by attending, you acknowledge that these media captures may be used for marketing materials.