Events
We list events such as fundraisers; grant deadlines; workshops, webinars, and professional development opportunities related to nonprofit work; conferences; recognition and awards events.
Training opportunities with an asterisk (*) next to the title indicates it will be considered toward the six hours required per year for a nonprofit organization to be listed in the Register of Accountability. For information on courses and training you can complete on your own time, see our Professional Development page.
Coming Events
*Focus on the Future: The Art of Selling Your Board and Funders on Capacity Building
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Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Firespring will show you how to craft a compelling case for capacity that combines solid strategy with storytelling that works. You’ll discover tricks to weave a narrative that resonates with your organization’s leadership and compels funders and donors to support your cause. This session will help...
From P&L to People: The Numbers That Drive Nonprofit Sustainability
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Running a nonprofit doesn’t require you to be a CPA—but it does require understanding what your numbers and people are telling you. If you want to lead with confidence, make better decisions, and build long-term sustainability, clarity is essential. Join us for this practical, no-jargon webinar as...
NONPROFIT KNOW-HOW: How the Community Foundation Can Support Your Nonprofit
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Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Meet the staff and learn how the Community Foundation can support your nonprofit in 2026. Community Foundation staff will share 2026 funding opportunities, new and existing marketing resources, nonprofit funds and endowment building, and new learning opportunities. Following the formal presentations...
DonorConnect: Community Foundation Better Together Fund Spotlight
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Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
DonorConnect is a conversation series designed to bring our community together to learn about and discuss our region’s most pressing issues and promising opportunities. Progress happens when communities come together around shared priorities and a vision for what’s next. In 2025, the Better Together...
Understanding Nonprofit Law -- Practical Guidance for Nonprofit Leaders (Live Q&A)
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Operating a nonprofit requires navigating legal challenges and requirements, which can seem like a daunting task. Elizabeth Schmidt, author of “Rules of the Road for Nonprofit Leaders: Using the Law to Achieve Your Mission,” has translated those rules into understandable, affirmative statements that...
*"Thinking Like a Funder": What Grantmakers Wish Every Grantseeker Knew -- Before Submitting That Proposal!
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Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Being a grantmaker isn't as easy as you might think! In this lively session, veteran grantwriter and grantmaker Maryn Boess draws on her 16 years as a grantmaking program officer, and the collective experience of many other private and public grant decision-makers, to give you a realistic, behind...
Community Foundation Snapshot: How We Can Help Your Nonprofit in 2026
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
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...
*AI Can Turbocharge Your Grant Seeking: Here's How
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
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...
Demystifying Budgets
Description
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...
OnBoard: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
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...