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
Competing in Saturated Funding Markets
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
More organizations than ever are applying for the same limited funding pools. Even strong programs are being declined, not because the work lacks merit, but because proposals fail to clearly communicate credibility, alignment, and distinct value. In highly competitive environments, reviewers make...
*Ask the Experts: The Keys to Better Storytelling
When
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
If your marketing and fundraising feel disconnected or flat, the problem often isn't effort—it's story. In this practical, high-impact webinar, you'll learn how to craft and communicate stories that actually move people to care, give, and act. We'll break down the key elements of compelling...
*Engaging the Board Strategically
Description
Description Successful leadership communication extends beyond staff and executives—it includes building strong, strategic relationships with your board. This session equips association professionals with practical approaches to engage board members effectively, foster trust, and align priorities...
Capital Campaigns: Building Momentum With Grants
When
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
You’ll likely encounter many challenges throughout a capital campaign. Raising funds for multimillion-dollar projects such as new buildings requires a strategic, multidimensional effort. That’s why it’s vital to build and maintain momentum throughout the entire process. Grants can play a vital role...
Receiving and Giving Feedback: Essential Practices for Healthy Organizations & Communities
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
In many nonprofits, feedback is one of the most powerful—and underdeveloped—tools for building healthy organizations. When done well, it strengthens relationships, improves decision-making, and creates a culture where people can truly thrive. But when feedback is unclear, avoided, or poorly...
Strong Economy, Growing Struggles: Understanding ALICE and Racial Disparities
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
While many headlines tout a "strong" economy, millions of working families are struggling to afford housing, food, health care, and other essentials. These households are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) — and the number of them is increasing. Join Independent Sector, United for...
*Grantseeking Solo: Secure Awards With Limited Staff
When
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
For most nonprofit employees, versatility is not just an asset, it’s a necessity. This is especially true if you work for a small to medium-sized nonprofit. Very likely, your role extends far beyond your job title. As an executive director, you’re not only the leader of the organization but also an...
*Recruiting and Onboarding New Board Members
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Nonprofit boards are ultimately only as effective and helpful as the people who serve on them. This session looks at the internal work and preparation needed to successfully prepare for, recruit, and onboard new board members. We will cover creating a process that will assist you in getting the...
5 Easy Ways to Show Impact
Description
In this 75-minute webinar, you’ll learn key ways to convey your organization’s impact through easy-to-create charts and data visuals. Our expert guest will share foundational principles for conveying impact through data, easy to use techniques and newer chart types that can expand and elevate the...
*OnBoard: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member
When
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Serving as a board member is an incredible opportunity to lead within the nonprofit sector and put your passion for a charitable cause into practice. Along with an affinity for the mission, effective board members must possess a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities to keep your...