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SUMMARY:LGAS: Funding Focus: Value Added Producer
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is hosted by the WV Grant Resource Centers  \nOctober 2nd\, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nRegistration Fees: FREE \nREGISTRATION\nAre you a farmer seeking funding to expand your processing\, marketing\, or other post-production activities? The USDA’s Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) may be a good fit for you! In this Live Grant Assistance session\, Business Programs Specialist Abbey Ord with USDA Rural Development will provide an overview of VAPG\, and Grant Writer Jessica Shaw will share tips on how to get ready for the upcoming funding cycle.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/lgas-funding-focus-value-added-producer/
LOCATION:Webinar\, WV\, United States
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SUMMARY:(FREE) What Grantmakers Think About AI
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is being offered by Grantstation.\n\nOctober 6th\, 2:00 – 2:45 PM \nRegistration Fees: FREE \nREGISTRATION\n\n\nDescription:\nAre you wondering whether you can or should use AI to write grants? You’re not alone. Many nonprofit professionals are asking the same question. The truth is\, there’s no universal answer. Every funder has a different perspective\, and no single standard exists across the sector. Still\, you can prepare yourself to navigate the variety of situations you might face. \nIn this session\, Alice Ruhnke and David Gates will share real-world examples of AI policies from grantmakers and funders. We’ll explore the potential scenarios you may encounter when deciding whether or not to use AI in your grantwriting process. \nYou’ll discover:\n\nhow expectations vary widely and why understanding each funder’s perspective is critical;\nstrategies for approaching funders who don’t have clear guidelines;\nwhat to do if a funder explicitly prohibits AI use; and\,\nconcrete examples of existing AI policies.\n\nYou’ll leave ready to engage in informed\, confident conversations with funders about AI and your grantwriting efforts. \nWho should attend:\nTargetEDs are designed with beginners in mind. This session is perfect for any member of a nonprofit organization seeking to better understand AI use in the nonprofit sector. \nAfter the webinar\, you’ll receive:\n\nslides and handouts; and\,\na link to the webinar recording.\n\n\n\n\nWebinar CFRE\n\nFull participation in this webinar is applicable for 1 point in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. \n\n\n\nDate\nMonday\, October 6\, 2025 – 2 PM EDT\n\n\nDuration\n45 Minutes\n\n\nQuestions? Call\n1-877-784-7268\n\n\nWebinar Policies\n\n  \nCan’t attend live and still want to watch the webinar?\nWant to review the materials after the session?\nYou will receive an email with the full recording and any handouts within 10 business days after the webinar. \nAfter you register\, you will receive the following emails: \n\nA sales receipt for your bookkeeping records\nA confirmation email from Zoom with the login credentials\nInstructions for other attendees if you registered a group\n\nIf you do not receive these emails within 48 hours of registering\, please email or call 1-877-784-7268. \nGrantStation does not refund registration fees. Fees may be applied to any webinar scheduled within 30 days. \n\n\n\nPresenter\n\n\nAlice Ruhnke\n\n\nAlice Ruhnke is the President of GrantStation. Having raised over $45 million from federal\, state\, and private grantmakers\, she knows what it takes to get funded. As a former nonprofit program coordinator and director\, and Founder of The Grant Advantage\, Alice has a deep understanding of the challenges that nonprofits face. Over the last 20 years she’s worked in the trenches with hundreds of nonprofit organizations to improve their capacity to raise funds. Alice is an author and educator with a passion to share her expertise. Her insightful trainings on grant proposal writing and development\, community change models\, service projects\, and measuring outcomes have helped over 4\,000 individuals positively impact their communities. Alice earned the Grant Professional Certified (GPC) credential in 2025\, a distinguished certification that recognizes expertise in grantsmanship through a rigorous\, experience-based examination.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/free-what-grantmakers-think-about-ai/
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SUMMARY:What Nonprofits Need to Know About the Current Federal Grant Landscape
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is hosted by the National Council of Nonprofits. \nOctober 6th\, 3:00 – 4:00 PM \nRegistration Fees: FREE \nREGISTRATION\nRegister today to join the National Council of Nonprofits for a national webinar on Monday\, October 6th at 3:00 pm Eastern to learn more about what nonprofits need to know about the current federal grant landscape. \nMany nonprofits are struggling to understand how to best navigate recent changes to federal grants. New executive orders\, agency memoranda\, and grant agreements have caused confusion and concern from nonprofits that regularly partner with the federal government to provide essential services in their communities. \nRegister for a national webinar hosted by the National Council of Nonprofits on what nonprofits need to consider as they plan for future federal grants – from what to think about in the application process\, how to navigate the new grant certifications\, and how to plan for new processes. Hear from Amanda Fuchs Miller\, President of Seventh Street Strategies\, who previously served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Higher Education Programs\, overseeing federal grants\, and currently consults with nonprofits across the country. After Amanda’s presentation\, Kara Young Ponder\, VP of Knowledge\, Impact\, and Strategy at NCN will host a moderated Q&A and Sarah Saadian\, SVP of Policy and Campaigns at NCN will provide a policy update. \n** Please note: this webinar will not be recorded**
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SUMMARY:(FREE) What Makes a Proposal a Winner
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is being offered by Grantstation.\n\nOctober 8th\, 2:00 – 3:00 PM \nRegistration Fees: FREE \nREGISTRATION\n\n\nThis summer\, GrantStation hosted its biennial Winning Grant Proposal Competition. With more than 245 impressive entries\, our judges narrowed the field down to just three finalists before selecting the winning proposal: Free Minds Book Club & Writing Workshop. \nThe author of this outstanding proposal was Julia Mascioli\, Deputy Director of Free Minds. \nJoin Julia\, along with our host Alice Ruhnke and our panel of esteemed judges\, for an engaging conversation about what set this proposal apart. They’ll dive into the specifics of Julia’s submission\, the time and effort behind it\, and the qualities that made it rise above so many other strong entries. \nYou’ll come away with practical insights into what makes a proposal truly stand out—and how you can apply those lessons to strengthen your own future submissions. \n\n\n\nDate\nWednesday\, October 8\, 2025 – 2 PM EDT\n\n\nDuration\n60 Minutes\n\n\nQuestions? Call\n1-877-784-7268\n\n\nWebinar Policies\n\n  \nCan’t attend live and still want to watch the webinar?\nWant to review the materials after the session?\nYou will receive an email with the full recording and any handouts within 10 business days after the webinar. \nAfter you register\, you will receive the following emails: \n\nA sales receipt for your bookkeeping records\nA confirmation email from Zoom with the login credentials\nInstructions for other attendees if you registered a group\n\nIf you do not receive these emails within 48 hours of registering\, please email or call 1-877-784-7268. \nGrantStation does not refund registration fees. Fees may be applied to any webinar scheduled within 30 days. \n\n\n\nPresenter\n\n\nAlice Ruhnke\n\n\nAlice Ruhnke is the President of GrantStation. Having raised over $45 million from federal\, state\, and private grantmakers\, she knows what it takes to get funded. As a former nonprofit program coordinator and director\, and Founder of The Grant Advantage\, Alice has a deep understanding of the challenges that nonprofits face. Over the last 20 years she’s worked in the trenches with hundreds of nonprofit organizations to improve their capacity to raise funds. Alice is an author and educator with a passion to share her expertise. Her insightful trainings on grant proposal writing and development\, community change models\, service projects\, and measuring outcomes have helped over 4\,000 individuals positively impact their communities. Alice earned the Grant Professional Certified (GPC) credential in 2025\, a distinguished certification that recognizes expertise in grantsmanship through a rigorous\, experience-based examination.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/free-what-makes-a-proposal-a-winner/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:LGAS Resource Spotlight: Faster WV
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is hosted by the WV Grant Resource Centers  \nOctober 21st\, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nRegistration Fees: FREE \nREGISTRATION\nThe West Virginia Grant Resource Centers invite you to attend the virtual Live Grant Assistance Session\, “Partner Spotlight: Advantage Valley’s FASTER WV Initiative\,” on Tuesday\, October 21st\, 2025\, at 12:00 p.m. This session will be led by Brittany Chaber\, Grant Centers’ Grant Writer\, and will feature Bryan Shaw from Advantage Valley. Attendees will learn about the resources and support available to entrepreneurs and small businesses through the FASTER WV program.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/lgas-resource-spotlight-faster-wv/
LOCATION:Webinar\, WV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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