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
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...
* Social Media Bootcamp
Description
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...
Nonprofit Sustainability: Build Strategies That Actually Work
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
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...
* Nonprofit Know-How: Budgeting and Finance Essentials
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
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...
*Streamlined Strategic Planning
Description
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...