Who : Staff, board members and volunteers of nonprofit organizations. Session Facilitator: Dr. Ellie Burns, Senior Director of Nonprofit Relations Join us to learn about opportunities for your organization to partner with the Community Foundation in 2026! In this session, Ellie Burns will review our...

Artificial intelligence is changing how many fundraisers prepare grant applications, manage background research, and organize proposals. The tools are developing quickly, and understanding how to use them thoughtfully can save considerable time in a process that is often demanding and repetitive...

The budget is a critical component of any grant application—it should tell a story that complements your proposal narrative and builds your organization’s credibility as a responsible steward of grant funds. Understanding how to build a budget and present your financials in a grant proposal will...

Intended Audience: Newly elected board members, volunteers interested in board service, seasoned board members seeking to re-familiarize themselves with the role and responsibilities, executive directors and nonprofit leadership staff Session Facilitator: Angela Dethlefs-Trettin, Chief Community...

This two-day webinar series combines our Social Media 101 and 102 topics and includes additional resources to elevate your social media presence. Attendees will receive a Social Media Boot Camp Workbook and get additional Q&A time with our experts each day. Feb 25 | 2PM CST | Day One We’ll teach you...

Community-based nonprofits have long been engines of innovation, care, and resilience, often operating with limited resources but unlimited commitment to those they serve. As funding models shift, public scrutiny increases, and political landscapes become more polarized, sustainability isn’t just a...

Join us on Wednesday, March 11, for Nonprofit Know-How: Budgeting and Finance Essentials. Joe Heitz, VP of Community Impact, and David Little, CPA, will go over practical budgeting tools, nonprofit financial statements, tips to avoid common pitfalls, and how to communicate financial needs to boards...

Economic instability, policy shifts, and funding uncertainty are forcing nonprofit leaders to make difficult decisions about programs, partnerships, staffing, and long-term viability — often with limited capacity and little room for error. Despite the need for a clear road map, nearly half of...