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Fundraising Fundamentals
2026-02-04 09:00 - 2026-04-01 12:00 (America/New_York) | The McDonough Center for Business & Leadership, Marietta College, 5th Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
This in-person series is hosted by the Nonprofits LEAD
Wednesdays beginning February 4th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Registration Fees: $350/person (discounts available if more than one person from your organization plans to attend)

REGISTRATION
Fundraising Fundamentals: A 5-Session Nonprofit Cohort
Join us for a hands-on, in-person fundraising cohort designed to strengthen your organization’s capacity to raise funds effectively and sustainably. Participants will build core fundraising skills, share experiences with peers, and leave with practical tools to grow their organization’s development efforts. Each participant in the cohort will also receive a 1:1 fundraising strategy session with Nonprofits LEAD Program Director, Shannan Tschopp to implement strategies, and receive an accredited badge from Marietta College.
Each session will focus on a key area of nonprofit fundraising.
SESSION SCHEDULE:
Session 1: Wednesday, February 4th, 2026: Fundraising Basics by Sarah Barton, Owner and Founder of Nonprofit411. Explore the core principles of fundraising and how to build a strategic development plan aligned with your mission and goals.
Session 2: Wednesday, February 18th, 2026: Grant Writing Essentials by Chantal Centofanti-Fields, Grants and Foundation Officer at Marietta College. Learn how to find funding opportunities, craft compelling proposals, and communicate your impact to funders.
Session 3: Wednesday, March 4th, 2026: Building a Donor Base by Jarrett Stull, Executive Director of Memorial Health Foundation. Discover strategies for identifying, cultivating, and retaining individual donors to create a strong and engaged supporter network.
Session 4: Wednesday, March 18th, 2026: Fundraising Events by Nikki Thomas, President of Cornerstone Community Development Corporation and Development Director at Golden Girls Group Home. Dive into event planning, promotion, and execution—from small gatherings to large-scale fundraisers—that align with your organization’s capacity and community.
Session 5: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026: Fundraising Sustainability by Katie Bailey, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at People’s Bank. Wrap up with strategies for creating lasting fundraising systems, diversifying revenue streams, and fostering a culture of philanthropy within your organization.
All sessions are from 9am-noon at Marietta College, with the exception of Wednesday, April 1st which will conclude with a short presentation and luncheon from 12:30pm-2pm.
Cost is $350/person, but discounts are available if more than 1 person from your organization plans to attend.

Registration link: https://givepul.se/z7oetj

Nonprofits LEAD Annual Capacity Building Conference 2026
2026-05-13 07:00 - 16:00
This in-person Conference is hosted by the Nonprofits LEAD
Wednesday May 13th, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Registration Fees: Coming Soon!
Vendor and Sponsorship Opportunities are NOW Open
Become a Vendor!

Nonprofits LEAD is excited to host our annual capacity building conference happening on May 13, 2026, at Marietta College. This event is dedicated to nonprofit
professionals eager to enhance their organizational capacity, attracting over 175 nonprofit professionals from Ohio and West Virginia.
This year, we’re thrilled to introduce our second annual Vendor Fair! Last year, nearly 25 vendors hosted a table to connect with attendees, promote their services and discuss ways to collaborate. We’re excited to once again help connect our attendees with valuable local resources like yours, creating a space for meaningful networking and collaboration.
As a vendor, you’ll have the unique chance to:

Directly engage with decision-makers and leaders from a diverse range of nonprofits.
Increase your brand visibility among influential community organizations.
Build meaningful connections and potential partnerships within the nonprofit sector.

Please note that you will be responsible for all materials, set up and tear down of your booth. Tables and chairs are provided. Vendor registration includes 1 (one) conference registration and meals complimentary. Any additional vendors wishing to attend will be provided a discount code to register. Registration closes on April 24th, or when all tables have been reserved.
We hope you will consider joining us this year and look forward to the possibility of partnering with you!
Learn more about becoming a Sponsor!
As we begin planning the 2026 Nonprofits LEAD Annual Conference, I’m excited to invite you to partner with us as a sponsor for what promises to be our most impactful year yet on May 13th at Marietta College.
Our 2025 conference was our biggest year to date with record attendance, meaningful growth in our vendor presence, and an elevated caliber of presenters from across the region. The response from nonprofit leaders affirmed our conference’s role as a cornerstone capacity-building event for the Mid-Ohio Valley, and we’re energized to build on that momentum in 2026.
Nonprofits LEAD remains firmly committed to providing a high-quality, locally rooted conference that is accessible to nonprofit organizations of all sizes. Even as event costs continue to rise, we are not increasing registration prices for nonprofit attendees this year. Sponsorship support allows us to honor that commitment while continuing to invest in an exceptional experience for our participants.
Attached, you’ll find our 2026 sponsorship packages for your review. Several sponsorship levels include a vendor table, offering a valuable opportunity to connect directly with nonprofit professionals, share tools and resources, and build relationships with organizations actively working to strengthen their capacity and impact.
To assist with planning and promotion, we ask that sponsorship commitments be confirmed by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3rd. In order to be included as a sponsor on conference t-shirts, funds must be received by 5pm Friday, April 24th.
By sponsoring the 2026 conference, you are investing in a stronger, more sustainable nonprofit community, while positioning your organization as a partner of local impact and collaboration.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at nonprofitslead@marietta.edu or 740-376-4550 if you have questions or would like to discuss which sponsorship level may be the best fit. Thank you for considering a partnership with Nonprofits LEAD as we look ahead to an even stronger 2026.
