Upcoming Webinars & Workshops
We are dedicated to connecting grantees with relevant, affordable, and diverse resources to help their organization's growth and development. Check out the upcoming webinar and workshop opportunities below. This page is updated weekly, so check back regularly for added opportunities. Click the accordion menu to expand additional information for each session.
November 2024
11/18-21 | Intro to Nonprofit Board Service
These 60-minute one-on-one meetings provide an opportunity for nonprofits to receive assistance, answers, and suggestions from a skills-based volunteer in a particular subject area.
Host Provider: Business Volunteers Unlimited
Date: Monday, November 18-Thursday, November 18, 2024
Time: Various
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
11/18 | A Painless Strategic Planning Toolkit That Leads to Action and Impact
Simplify your strategic planning process with our toolkit: engaging stakeholders, defining your impact, setting PACT goals, establishing clear timelines, and developing a strong communication plan. Achieve your goals by aligning resources with your strategy and setting yourself up for impactful actions!
Host Provider: Nonprofit Learning Lab
Date: Monday, November 18, 2024
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
11/19 | Introduction to finding grants
Are you new to the field of grantseeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course. You will learn the 10 most important things you need to know about finding grants, including:
- Who funds nonprofits and what are their motivations.
- What do funders really want to know about the organizations they are interested in funding.
- How do you identify potential funders and make the first approach.
Host Provider: Candid
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Time: 2:00-3:30 pm
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
December 2024
12/2 | Managing (or Initiating) Rapid Growth: Collaborative Solutions for Visionary Leaders
If you're caught in a tidal wave of rapid growth or dreaming big about leveling up, there are tried and true methods for making sure your organization can keep pace with the scale of your vision. Collaboration is an underutilized tool for accelerating nonprofit impact. You'll leave this session with new insights and examples of collaborations that are turning start-up nonprofits into household names and tools to manage your growth trajectory.
Host Provider: Nonprofit Learning Lab
Date: Monday, December 2, 2024
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
12/6 | Role of the Board
As nonprofits face growing complexities and challenges, getting the governance right has never been more important. This highly acclaimed seminar features an expert panel that will share their experience, discuss the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit board members, and consider challenges and opportunities facing nonprofits. The session includes presentations, a panel discussion, and dialogue with the audience.
Learning Objectives
After attending this virtual training, you will have guidelines for effective and meaningful nonprofit board service and a clear understanding of your role and the expectations of a nonprofit board member.
Host Provider: Business Volunteers Unlimited
Date: Friday, December 6, 2024
Time: 8:00-10:30 am
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
12/10 | The Donor Connection Blueprint: Crafting Authentic, Memorable Communications
Effective communication is more than just sending an email or writing a thank-you note—it’s about creating memorable connections that inspire long-term commitment and engagement. Whether you’re reaching out to first-time donors or nurturing your loyal supporters, the way you communicate can make or break your fundraising efforts. In this dynamic and practical session on donor communications, you’ll learn how to craft messages that resonate emotionally, build trust, and reflect the true impact of your work. Using insights from behavioral science and relational fundraising, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to elevate every interaction with your donors—moving beyond transactions to relationships that last.
Host Provider: Nonprofit Learning Lab
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
12/10 | Build the board you need
Join us to learn practical strategies for creating a board that will move your organization forward. In this course, we’ll cover the board’s role, and what your organization needs from its board members. We will explore ways to find the right board members to serve your nonprofit at its current stage. We will also discuss how to create positive relationships with and within the board, and how to navigate the common challenges that arise with boards. Whether you’re an executive director, board member, or development professional, this course will help you plan for a healthy sustainable organization.
Upon completion of this course, you'll be able to:
- Recruit and engage diverse board members
- Use a Board Agreement as an integral tool for board establishment and management
- Identify strategies to establish positive relationship dynamics among board members, the Executive
- Director, and other key staff
- Strengthen your current board
Intended audience
- Beginner
- Board members
- CEOs, executive directors, upper management
- Fundraising & development staff
- Nonprofit startups
Host Provider: Candid
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Time: 2:00-3:30 pm
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
12/10 | Technical Strategies for Your Non-Profit’s Success
We live in an age where technology is taking over, where the simple paper processes and email systems are just not cutting it anymore. In this webinar, Non-Profit Community Leader Tim Edingfield will be discussing the 4 C’s for a non-profit’s success (Communication, Collaboration, Centralization, and Customization). Specifically, as it relates to finding a software solution that meets your needs.
Attendees of this webinar will be able to walk away with:
- A list of technical requirements for their platform of choice
- Real use cases from other non-profits that have come before them
- An idea of what to expect when first exploring the No/Low code arena
- Step-by-Step instructions for evaluating software
Host Provider: SCORE
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Virtual / Recorded
Cost: Free
12/11 | Unleashing Creativity: 7 1⁄2 Innovative Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofit Success
In this dynamic session, you'll discover tips for infusing fun into every fundraising initiative, the power of storytelling to captivate donors, how to reimagine traditional events for maximum impact, innovative peer-to-peer fundraising techniques, and ways to leverage multiple smaller events for greater success.
Host Provider: Nonprofit Learning Lab
Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
12/16 | 2024 Grant Trends and What to Expect for 2025
Join us to explore the latest trends in grant funding and provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to secure the resources that will propel your nonprofit forward. Understanding grant trends is crucial for maximizing your nonprofit's capacity and ensuring the best return on investment. Learn how to avoid the pitfalls of cold applications and instead, through diligent research and strategic relationships, send tailored proposals to the right funders.
Host Provider: Nonprofit Learning Lab
Date: Monday, December 16, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
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