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
*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
When
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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...
*Beginning Grantseeking
Description
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...
*Securing Major Gifts: What's Working Now
When
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Changes to the tax law and economic unpredictability have caused many ultra-wealthy donors to alter, or to take a “wait and see” approach to their charitable giving. Join us for a 75-minute session with big-gift fundraisers to understand the tactics and strategies they are using now to keep donors...
Staying Ready vs. Getting Ready: Building Resilient Nonprofits
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
In an environment of constant change, nonprofits that wait to “get ready” often find themselves reacting under pressure. This complimentary session explores how nonprofit can adopt a “stay ready” mindset through long range, agile financial planning that helps strengthen resilience and support...
*Introduction to Proposal Writing
Description
Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don't want to miss one of our most popular classes! This indispensable class will give you a step-by-step guide to creating a grant proposal to a foundation. It will include: The basic elements of a grant proposal, including the...
*Future-Proof Your Board Development: Skills, Tools, and Insights to Strengthen Your Board for What's Next
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Most boards have the right intentions. What they're often missing is a structured approach to development — one that goes beyond onboarding and actually builds the skills, habits, and governance practices that keep a board effective long-term. In this webinar, our panel of governance experts will...
*Engaging and Retaining Board Members (by New York Council of Nonprofits)
When
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Is your board a hot mess? Or a great team working together like clockwork? Somewhere in between? Your board isn’t just another task on your to-do list. With the right guidance and a clear path forward, they can become one of your greatest assets—energized, aligned, and ready to lead alongside you...