In-Person and Virtual Workshops

In-person and virtual workshops and networking opportunities will be responsive to the needs and priorities of the ZAP community. These one-time, topic-specific events will be offered to provide training, support, and organizational development, not just for Tier II grantees, but to the broader nonprofit arts and culture community.

Events may be structured as workshops, panel discussions, online webinars, breakout discussions, casual networking opportunities, or a combination of offerings.

Upcoming Workshops

Board Governance Tools for Organizational Adaptability

Tuesday, July 29
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center

Join us for an in-person workshop focused on board governance best practices, with a special emphasis on how to keep your board informed, engaged, and adaptable—especially during times of change or uncertainty.

As many organizations continue to face shifting funding landscapes and external pressures, strong and strategic board relationships are more essential than ever. This session will explore practical tools and strategies for maintaining board engagement, including effective financial reporting, identifying active board members, and forming ad hoc or response committees to support organizational pivots.

Whether you're navigating new challenges or simply looking to strengthen your board's connection to your mission, this workshop will offer insights you can apply right away.

RSVP to Workshop

HOLLY YOCOM

Holly Yocom, Partner at Pathway Group, will begin the panel presentation with foundational approaches to board engagement. Holly brings 20+ years of public, private, and nonprofit executive leadership, extensive data-driven performance management, and public policy innovation experience. She has established an impressive track record of increasing accountability through performance management and improving outcomes by diligently executing strategic initiatives.

ANGELA BROWN

Angela H. Brown will provide some examples of successful board management through her leadership at Craft Lake City. She is the longtime publisher of SLUG Magazine and founder of Craft Lake City, Utah's largest local-centric art, music, science, and technology non-profit organization. Angela's work has earned her the Josephine Zimmerman Pioneer in Journalism Award, the Salt Lake City Mayor's Artist Award (2024), and recognition from Utah Business Magazine as one of 30 "Women to Watch."

KATIE DWYER

Katie Dwyer will present some practices and process used for the board at Wasatch Community Gardens (WCG). As the Executive Director, she oversees fiduciary and contractual responsibilities, while also driving the vision, plan, and growth of the organization. Since joining WCG, Katie has focused on building the internal structures needed to support a growing organization and building external partnerships to broaden and share WCG's community impact. Prior to her nonprofit work, Katie spent 15+years in business development and communications roles in the professional services sector.

BAHAA CHMAIT

Following the panel presenters, Bahaa Chmait will lead a discussion-based activity. Bahaa is an experience designer, on a mission to end loneliness, one shared experience at a time. By creating moments that matter, with workshops that work—he helps teams build trust, spark creativity, and foster genuine connection in the workplace and beyond!