Where does the grantseeking process start? How do you find funders interested in your organization and your programs? There are proven tactics for finding funders that are a good fit for your organization–and plentiful resources online–many of them free! In this three-hour live online training, we...

The grant landscape has shifted. Government funding uncertainty and donor consolidation have pushed more organizations into competition for the same opportunities. For smaller nonprofits efficiency in grant writing is vital. The cost of chasing poor-fit grants isn't just rejection, it's time and...

Most nonprofits know they should have a succession plan. Far fewer have one in writing. When a key staff member leaves, steps away temporarily, or is suddenly unavailable, the challenge is rarely limited to filling a position. Leaders can find themselves scrambling for passwords, donor histories...

A strong strategic plan can shape fundraising success long after the planning process ends. In this session, join Funding for Good to discover expert insights into how to secure funding for planning efforts, create stronger donor-facing proposals, and develop plans that support organizational...

Every nonprofit has a story worth sharing—but can you communicate it clearly and confidently in just a few minutes? Join fellow nonprofit professionals for Nonprofit Know-How: Perfect Your Pitch, an interactive virtual learning session designed to help you refine your organization's elevator pitch...

As nonprofit leaders navigate a tough financial landscape, it’s vital to have a board that is committed to your mission and actively engaged in fundraising. But even when trustees understand that their role includes helping to secure support, it takes a smart plan to get them started — and keep them...

Teams made up of a few fundraisers — or even just one — know what it’s like to do more with less. Many of these shops are small but mighty. The most successful tend to focus on the fundamentals and prioritize tactics that have the greatest impact. How can small fundraising teams set their...

Did you know nonprofits can do voter engagement work in the community? Not only can we legally, we think nonprofits should – and MCN is here to help as the November 3rd midterm elections approaches. Join us as we learn together about what nonprofits legally can and cannot do to support election...

Are you a nonprofit trying to fundraise with a board that’s not onboard to help? That can be frustrating because, in an ideal world, your board would be a well-oiled fundraising machine. If your board’s fundraising efforts are more like a college clunker than a luxury sedan, this webinar will help...

Nonprofit leaders are navigating a period of significant disruption, from shifts in government funding and donor priorities to evolving demands on their services and new legal questions about some programs. As conditions change, many organizations are reassessing how they raise money, structure...

Being an executive director can be incredibly rewarding—but it can also be one of the loneliest jobs in an organization. You're expected to have answers, make difficult decisions, navigate competing priorities, and carry the weight of the mission, often with few places to openly process the...

As the fiscal year winds down, nonprofit leaders have a critical opportunity to prepare their organizations for the year ahead. This 2-hour workshop will walk through the key financial actions every nonprofit should take before entering a new fiscal year. Participants will explore how to review...