Most nonprofit finance teams are running budgeting processes built for a smaller organization... or a smaller workload. As grants multiply and boards ask for more real-time visibility, the instinct is often to add headcount. But the real fix is usually getting more out of the tools you already have...

Significant changes are coming to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) effective December 11, 2026, which governs both federal agencies and their grant recipients and subrecipients. The currently proposed changes vary from administrative-related revisions — including changes to allowability of certain...

Join the National Council of Nonprofits and Nonprofit VOTE on Thursday, October 1 at 2:00pm Eastern for a timely and practical webinar on preparing for the fall election season. The webinar will provide a roadmap on activities nonprofits can pursue to support civic engagement while remaining...

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...

A strategic plan is a helpful tool – but only if it’s being used. Join A17 Consulting to learn practical approaches for nonprofits of any size to put their strategic plan into action, with consideration of the increased uncertainty many organizations are facing. Topics will include recognizing what...

Every nonprofit has a financial story and funders pay attention. The ability to effectively communicate your organization's financial model, budget strategy, and true costs can make the difference between a funded proposal and one that falls short. Yet many nonprofits struggle to tell this story...

Some philanthropy watchers believe the long-awaited Great Wealth Transfer is upon us — or at least approaching. They point to double-digit increases in planned gifts in three of the last four years and the aging Baby Boomer population. Most Boomers are now age 65 or older. Even if wealthy members of...

Policymakers need public input to develop good ideas into good policy, and nonprofits are valued experts in our areas of specialty. Nonprofits of all shapes and sizes must partner with our governmental partners through advocacy and lobbying to cultivate strong, thriving, joyful communities. Are you...

Even in today’s challenging fundraising environment, some nonprofits are successfully growing their impact—and you can, too. In this free interactive webinar, seasoned experts Joan Garry (Founder) and Glennda Testone (CEO) of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab discuss practical strategies that are helping...

Description: Every election season, many nonprofits go quiet, convinced that any engagement is illegal, too risky, or outside their lane. But while your organization stays on the sidelines, elections are actively shaping the funding streams, policy priorities, and community conditions your mission...

Leadership transitions can create both risk and opportunity for nonprofit organizations. This webinar can help nonprofit leaders and board members build a practical succession strategy that protects mission continuity, strengthens organizational resilience, and prepares future leaders. The session...

Though public charities must remain nonpartisan, they have a critical role to play throughout the election cycle! Not only can public charities engage in issue advocacy during election season, but they can also conduct robust voter and candidate education campaigns and mobilize the public to get out...