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'Why Does It Matter, Why Now?' Journalist Florangela Davila Shares Advice with Narrative Fellows
'Why Does It Matter, Why Now?' Journalist Florangela Davila Shares Advice with Narrative Fellows

Veteran journalist and newsroom leader Florangela Davila, executive director of the South Seattle Emerald, shared some wisdom with the COO Learning Community’s Powerful Narratives Work (PNW) Fellowship on May 28th - What makes a story resonant with readers now? How does community media work?

2026 Finance peer learning circles!
2026 Finance peer learning circles!

This five-session series will dive deep into essential topics for nonprofit leaders and staff responsible for financial decision-making. Moderated by an experienced nonprofit CFO and coach, this Learning Circle approach creates a space where participants can bring their collective experiences & questions to engage, learn, and grow with other nonprofit finance professionals. 

Community News! May 2026
Community News! May 2026

News, stories, and recent articles from and about COO partners in community for May 2026.

Celebrating the COO-NextCycle Capacity Building program participants! 
Celebrating the COO-NextCycle Capacity Building program participants! 

Eight participants leading teams and organizations building new and early stage circular economy programs or businesses joined this year’s inaugural 6-week capacity building pilot program to support projects focused on repair, reuse, composting, and keeping materials in use.

“Co-Creating a Space for Imagination, Well Being, and Capacity Building”: COO and St. Joseph Fund Announce Recipients of Pilot Project Grants
“Co-Creating a Space for Imagination, Well Being, and Capacity Building”: COO and St. Joseph Fund Announce Recipients of Pilot Project Grants

St. Joseph Fund (SJF) and Communities of Opportunity recently welcomed the two new funded partners selected for our new pilot. This pilot, announced last summer, will support specific capacity-building strategies for these two established anti-displacement coalitions in King County.

Community News! April 2026
Community News! April 2026

News, stories, and recent articles from and about COO partners in community for April 2026.

Liberatory Governance & Leadership learning circle - apply by May 11!

The Learning Community invites you to participate in a two-month hybrid learning circle series (in-person and virtual gatherings) designed to help community leaders, staff, and board members shift from extractive models of governance to liberatory, community-rooted practices. Register by May 11!

Community News! February/March 2026
Community News! February/March 2026

News, stories, and recent articles from and about COO partners in community for February/March 2026.

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