Serving Nonprofits. Strengthening West Virginia

ABC's of 501c3's - Social Media
2023-06-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar, WV, United States
Wednesday, June 7th, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Registration Fees: FREE for WVNPA Members, $10 for nonmembers (this is the first in a series of 5 sessions, save $10 by registering for all 5 today!)
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About the session:
Our Social Media session of the ABC’s of 501c3’s was created to assist nonprofit leaders – both staff and board members – to understand the role that social media can play in sharing the story of your nonprofit organizations. This is a safe space to ask the hard questions about how, when, and what platforms to engage in, how to know where the safe spaces are, and using social media to its fullest for marketing and even fund building.
Participants are encouraged to ask questions about all aspects of social media. A nonprofit professional experienced in utilizing different social media formats will answer questions and suggest resources so you never feel alone.
Participants can ask questions anonymously by sending questions prior to the session to membership@dev.wvnpa.org, or ask live during the session. The session will be recorded and made available to participants and WVNPA members as an ongoing resource.
In the ABC’s of 501c3’s, no question is too big or too small and there are no dumb questions. You never know who else you may be helping by asking your question!
We can’t wait to see you there!
About the Presenter:
Kristin Meeks is a 2004 graduate of Marietta College with a BA in Marketing and a 2007
graduate of West Virginia University with a masters degree in Integrated Marketing
Communications. In 2011, Meeks founded a unique niche marketing firm, WV Social
Media where she has successfully helped businesses and nonprofits reach their
audiences through digital marketing. She is actively involved in the area Chamber of
Commerces, sits on the MOV Chamber Board of Directors, is a past president of the
Belpre Chamber of Commerce and was recently appointed to the Board of Directors for
the Entrepreneurship Program at Marietta College. Kristin resides in Williamstown, WV,
with her husband, Tim, and daughter, Caroline.

ABC's of 501c3's - Making the Case for Increased Capacity
2023-06-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
Wednesday, June 21st, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Registration Fees: FREE for WVNPA Members, $10 for nonmembers (this is the first in a series of 5 sessions, save $10 by registering for all 5 today!)
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About the session:
Details coming soon!
About the Presenter:

Kiersten Hill
Director of Nonprofit Solutions

Kiersten Hill, is a Nebraska-native born and raised in North Platte. She graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. With almost two decades in nonprofit management and fundraising, she has raised over $20 million for Nebraska nonprofit organizations and worked to better train and equip nonprofit leaders and boards of directors.

Succession Planning: How to Prepare for your Next Leader
2023-07-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by the Common Good Vermont.

Date: July 13, 2023
Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Registration Fee: $40 Please note, the registration fees are the same for members and nonmembers. Please be sure to include WVNPA as the Referring State Nonprofit Association in your registration.
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This webinar is part of Nonprofit Summer Camp! Register for the full series and save HERE.
With a large amount of organizations seeing changes at the leadership level post-Covid, being prepared to weather a leadership change is vital to maintain operations and support staff. During this this time, Nautrie will discuss the key pieces to begin your preparation, explore your organization’s readiness for transition and leave you with clear next steps that invite you to do the following:

Assess the state of your organization
Identify key priorities (short and long term) needed for succession planning
Leverage the support inside and outside of your organization

About the Trainer:
Nautrie Jones, Edgility Consulting: Nautrie Jones is a strategic visionary and architect of organizational development and learning strategies that heighten competitive advantage and ignite cultural transformations. She has nearly 20 years of solid expertise serving educational and business entities, leaders, students, parents, and communities. She started her career with Atlanta Public Schools in Atlanta, Georgia, and served in various leadership roles in which she successfully helped elevate teaching standards and Performance that led to increased student achievement. These accomplishments earned her esteemed recognition on TNTP’s Honor Roll for the Fishman Prize for Excellence in Teaching and Teacher of the Year Award.
Nautrie later transitioned into work with Teach for America where she led the team responsible for teacher support and development in Atlanta, Georgia. Through that work, Nautrie established herself as a people leader who created the conditions for team members to thrive in their roles. That’s when she decided to join the Edgility team as a Principal Consultant. In this role, she is able to work with leaders who are committed to taking actionable steps to recruit and retain their talent with equity at the center of their decisions.
Ms. Jones is very passionate about personal development and believes that everyone has the capacity to reach their greatest potential. She is a role model for others and her authentic leadership and strength of character are infectious. Nautrie lives just north of Atlanta (Roswell), in Georgia with her husband and two children. Together, they spend lots of time watching soccer, playing the latest family board games or hanging out on their back porch listening to music. She also spends time watching the latest binge worthy TV shows and catching up with friends and family.

Building Inclusive Benefits Packages
2023-07-13 13:30 - 15:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by the Common Good Vermont.

Date: July 13, 2023
Time: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Registration Fee: $40 Please note, the registration fees are the same for members and nonmembers. Please be sure to include WVNPA as the Referring State Nonprofit Association in your registration.
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This webinar is part of Nonprofit Summer Camp! Register for the full series and save HERE.
Join this session where you will learn about which benefits to consider that could help your organization stay competitive when hiring, keep your staff engaged and serve employees from ALL identity backgrounds. We will discuss:

Equitable benefits for LGBTQIA+ staff members
Benefits best practices
Overall benefits trends in the non-profit sector

About the Trainer:
Nautrie Jones, Edgility Consulting: Nautrie Jones is a strategic visionary and architect of organizational development and learning strategies that heighten competitive advantage and ignite cultural transformations. She has nearly 20 years of solid expertise serving educational and business entities, leaders, students, parents, and communities. She started her career with Atlanta Public Schools in Atlanta, Georgia, and served in various leadership roles in which she successfully helped elevate teaching standards and Performance that led to increased student achievement. These accomplishments earned her esteemed recognition on TNTP’s Honor Roll for the Fishman Prize for Excellence in Teaching and Teacher of the Year Award.
Nautrie later transitioned into work with Teach for America where she led the team responsible for teacher support and development in Atlanta, Georgia. Through that work, Nautrie established herself as a people leader who created the conditions for team members to thrive in their roles. That’s when she decided to join the Edgility team as a Principal Consultant. In this role, she is able to work with leaders who are committed to taking actionable steps to recruit and retain their talent with equity at the center of their decisions.
Ms. Jones is very passionate about personal development and believes that everyone has the capacity to reach their greatest potential. She is a role model for others and her authentic leadership and strength of character are infectious. Nautrie lives just north of Atlanta (Roswell), in Georgia with her husband and two children. Together, they spend lots of time watching soccer, playing the latest family board games or hanging out on their back porch listening to music. She also spends time watching the latest binge worthy TV shows and catching up with friends and family.

Engaging Board Members: Nonprofit Board Annual Calendars and Effective Meeting Agendas
2023-07-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by the Common Good Vermont.

Date: July 20, 2023
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Registration Fee: $40 Please note, the registration fees are the same for members and nonmembers. Please be sure to include WVNPA as the Referring State Nonprofit Association in your registration.
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This webinar is part of Nonprofit Summer Camp! Register for the full series and save HERE.
Nonprofit boards have limited time together throughout the year, yet have the big responsibility of providing oversight and governance to the organization. Creating and using an annual calendar can help nonprofit boards fulfill their “must do” oversight and governance responsibilities, while also providing clarity of roles and actions for current and new members. During this session, Sarah will provide an overview of what could and should be included in a board annual calendar, how to create and use one, and how to translate the calendar into meeting agendas. This session will be participatory, so bring your best practices and questions!
About the Trainer:
Sarah Henshaw: Leaves of Change VT Founder, Sarah Henshaw, brings over 20 years of working in partnerships with nonprofits/ non-government organizations, communities, and humans in both an international and US setting. Sarah started her career as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nicaragua, where her commitment to local communities was sparked. Through collaboration with communities and organizations in over 20 countries, including the United States, Sarah has seen the power of people and organizations to change to fulfill their dreams and thrive. Sarah has been on multiple nonprofit boards, including large international and local VT ones, and is currently ending her term as the Board Chair for Clarina Howard Nichols Center in Lamoille, and starting her term as Board Chair on the Green Mountain Support Services board. She’s worked with over 25 boards in various capacities, including board development and facilitating retreats. Sarah lives and works in beautiful Stowe, VT, balancing being an avid outdoors woman, mother, and change-maker.

Introduction to Storytelling
2023-07-20 13:30 - 15:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by the Common Good Vermont.

Date: July 20, 2023
Time: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Registration Fee: $40 Please note, the registration fees are the same for members and nonmembers. Please be sure to include WVNPA as the Referring State Nonprofit Association in your registration.
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This webinar is part of Nonprofit Summer Camp! Register for the full series and save HERE.
Stories are a powerful tool to help people connect with each other, develop understanding, communicate information, advocate for change, or spur people to act. Learn how to develop and share your story or your organization’s story. This online workshop introduces the core concepts and structure of story, the value of story, as well as how and why to create a culture of storytelling within your organization.
About the Trainer:
Becky Holt, Executive Director of Vermont Story Lab: Becky began her career in journalism, where she was an award-winning newspaper and online editor for 20 years. She then spent a decade as a nonprofit development and communications director. Since 2016, Becky has helped nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals (youth and adults) learn how to share their stories through interactive workshops, personalized trainings, and one-on-one coaching. Becky is also an adjunct at Champlain College, teaching in the professional writing and business programs.

Grant Writing 101
2023-07-27 09:30 - 11:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by the Common Good Vermont.

Date: July 27, 2023
Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Registration Fee: $40 Please note, the registration fees are the same for members and nonmembers. Please be sure to include WVNPA as the Referring State Nonprofit Association in your registration.
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This webinar is part of Nonprofit Summer Camp! Register for the full series and save HERE.
Learn how to find, write and manage grants that get funded. Whether you’re a beginner seeking to acquire the techniques to research and draft grant-winning proposals for various funders or an experienced grant writer looking to polish existing skills and receive updates about funding trends, this workshop has something for everyone.
About the Trainer:
Katherine Sims: With over fifteen years in nonprofit development, Katherine Sims (she/her) builds comprehensive fundraising strategies that empower small and mid-sized nonprofits to hone their systems and grow their impact. As both a practitioner and a consultant, Katherine has raised millions of dollars for organizations large and small. Katherine is committed to social change, equity & building a more just world for all.

Volunteer Management Training
2023-08-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by the Volunteer West Virginia

Wednesday August 16, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Registration Fee: FREE
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We Want To Help Your Organization Grow!
This virtual training, hosted by Volunteer West Virginia, will cover volunteer management basics including creating strong volunteer positions, volunteer recruitment and volunteer retention.
Join us for this special two hour webinar on
Wednesday, August 16th from 1pm – 3pm.
To support all of the wonderful & hard working volunteer programs in the state, we have made this training FREE!

Edit, Undo, Delete: A Crash Course in De-sanitizing Language in Nonprofits
2023-10-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Wednesday, October 25th, 11:0 AM – 1:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: $45 for Members, $65 for Nonmembers. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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Words matter, making the balance between upholding brand language and avoiding making watered down promises a challenge. Though all workplaces have them, mission statements, communication guidelines, and company policies can clash with words that mean the most to many employees. Additionally, concepts like coded language and loaded position descriptions continue to uphold social constructs such as racism, ableism, sexism, and beyond. How do we stay true to our brand without perpetuating stereotypes and creating harm in the workplace?
This session will lead participants through an exploration of how we unintentionally reinforce social constructs with language, and how to end the practice at work. Together we will examine the impact of sanitized language in nonprofits, the ways in which it is most commonly used, and where the most meaningful adjustments should be made.
Learning outcomes:

Explore the most common ways dominant cultures use language and control narratives.
Examine the impact of sanitized language in the workplace, and where it shows up.
Extend the vocabulary commonly used at work, and replace unnecessary or outdated language.

Event Details
This virtual event will take place on the Zoom platform. Your access link will be emailed to you the day before the event after 12 p.m.
This session will be recorded. The recording will be made available to registrants for 14 days after the live event.
Captioning is provided automatically through Zoom. For information on requesting CART, ASL, or another accommodation, please visit our Registration Policies page.
To learn more about events, registration, and payment, visit our Event & Registration FAQ page.
Speaker Information
Ashley Oolman was born and raised in Minnesota, and is a wife and mom of 3. As a Black neurodivergent woman, leveraging differences to strengthen human connection was a means to both survival and healing. To her work with Allied Folk, she brings lived experience, multiple degrees, and an unwavering belief that we all have the power to change the future. Together with organizations and community partners, she co-creates spaces for exploration and re-learning, designed to advance equity, reconciliation, and ultimately, change. Ashley is operations director of equity and inclusion with the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

Heart-Led Leadership: Cultivating a Give Back Culture
2023-11-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by Utah Nonprofits Association.

Thursday, November 9th, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: $45 for Members, $90 for Nonmembers. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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In our “Heart-Led Leadership: Cultivating a Give-Back Culture” training, participants will learn real life lessons and examples on leadership driven by empathy, compassion, and genuine concern for others.

This session explores the pivotal role heart-led leaders play in creating a culture that not only prioritizes the well-being and growth of its members but also actively seeks opportunities to contribute positively to the wider community. By infusing the essence of ‘giving back’ into organizational culture, businesses can achieve greater synergy, motivation, and purpose among its team members.
When
Thursday, November 9, 2023, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (online)
Who Should Attend
Executive Directors, lead managers, or anyone else interested in learning how to effectivey cultivate healthy work culture.
Cost
UNA Members $45 | Not Yet Members $90
About our speaker: Jenn Kikel-Lynn
Jenn Kikel-Lynn has embedded philanthropy in nearly every facet of her life. She has been in the philanthropy space for over a decade, and before establishing her philanthropy-based real estate brokerage, K Real Estate, she worked as Executive Director for three different nonprofit organizations in Executive Director roles. Jenn has a unique understanding of both the business and nonprofit sectors. Alongside her boutique real estate firm, known as “The Give Back Brokerage,” Kikel-Lynn has personally founded two active nonprofits of her own, as well as, a successful nonprofit consulting & networking business called Give Back & Connect

Effective Boards: Understanding Board Purposes and Planning
2023-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Wednesday, November 15th, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: $45 for Members, $65 for Nonmembers. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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In this workshop we go beyond the fiduciary duties to explore a common lifecycle that every board of directors travels through and the different purposes that boards fulfill at each stage. Participants will reflect on their board’s current stage and how it matches their organization’s needs. A stage-based perspective helps boards and organizations normalize their board experience and consider what it will take, at this particular point in time, to be effective.
We will dig into how board effectiveness at any stage is bolstered by proactive board planning. We will review strategies and templates for board annual planning and meeting planning. This workshop is valuable for individuals holding leadership positions on or with the board, such as board chairs, officers, committee chairs, executive directors, and leadership staff.
Event Details
This virtual event will take place on the Zoom platform. Your access link will be emailed to you the day before the event after 12 p.m.
This session will be recorded. The recording will be made available to registrants for 14 days after the live event.
Captioning is provided automatically through Zoom. For information on requesting CART, ASL, or another accommodation, please visit our Registration Policies page.
To learn more about events, registration, and payment, visit our Event & Registration FAQ page.
Speaker Information
With his practical, lighthearted, outcome-based approach, Al Onkka helps his clients imagine and realize a different future – big or small, short or long. Using focused questions, purposeful engagement, and transparent process, Al helps nonprofit teams collaborate to crystalize their vision and define practical steps to make progress together toward ambitious, yet achievable goals. He is inquisitive, analytical, good at connecting ideas, encouraging, and affable.

Intermediate Grantwriting
2023-11-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
This session is offered by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Thursday, November 30th, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: $89 for Members, $129 for Nonmembers. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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Many people who work in nonprofits find themselves in the position of “accidental grantwriter” and do not feel fully equipped for the challenge. This session will provide a balance of tools, practice of skills and significant writing opportunities to deepen participants’ knowledge of and skills in grantwriting.
This intermediate-level training is also a hands-on writing clinic, in which registrants will receive feedback from other participants about specific sections of one of their grant proposals as well as have an opportunity to create and/or improve some usable grant content for their organizations.
Learning Objectives:

Develop grant content for your organization
Analyze actual grant applications, and recognize successful and unsuccessful strategies
Receive peer feedback on submitted grant applications and on the content written in the workshop

This session is focused on writing. For a session on the grantseeking process, you may wish to instead register for the Beginning Grantseeking session. This session focuses on the nonprofit funding landscape and the process of seeking grants. MCN also offers Beginning Grantwriting sessions. Visit MCN’s Event Calendar to register for one.

As this session is part writing clinic, please plan to bring a current grant proposal (or a previous one from your organization) to workshop.
Event Details
This virtual event will take place on the Zoom platform. Your access link will be emailed to you the day before the event after 12 p.m.
This session will be recorded. The recording will be made available to registrants after the live event.
Captioning is provided automatically through Zoom. For information on requesting CART, ASL, or another accommodation, please visit our Registration Policies page.
To learn more about events, registration, and payment, visit our Event & Registration FAQ page.
Speaker Information
Jan Castillo’s career spans over 20 years in the corporate communications and investor relations industry. For ten years she was partner and minority-owner of The Carideo Group, Inc., an integrated communications consulting firm. In 2015, Jan began volunteering for a small dental clinic, where she donated her time providing grant research and proposal writing services to support the growing nonprofit. Here, she found her passion for grantwriting and in early 2017, Jan left the corporate world and formally launched The Dotted Line Collaborative, a grants development firm with the mission of connecting ideas and outcomes through grants. Jan is an active member of the Minnesota NorthStar Chapter of the Grants Professional Association where she currently serves as secretary, and is a member of the Association for Fundraising Professionals.

A to Z of Human Resources: HR Administration
2023-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Tuesday, December 5th, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: $45 for Members, $65 for Nonmembers. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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Small and medium-sized nonprofits typically don’t have the resources to create a human resources department with an experienced HR professional. The job of HR may be done by the executive director, the chief financial officer, a manager or administrative staff – wherever there is a little capacity or a little interest. If this is you, we know the A to Z of Human Resources series can help!
MCN invites you to join veteran HR expert Arlene Vernon for one, two or all three workshops in this virtual series (register for all three and save), as she helps those new to HR — or those who’ve just had the work added to their plate — do the right things, comply with the laws, and adhere to best practices.
Part 2 – Best Practices: HR Administration

Outsourcing HR
Personnel files
Employee handbooks
Job descriptions
Compensation

Event Details

This workshop is one session of a three-part HR training series. The remaining session is HR: Talent Management on December 12 from 9 – 11 a.m. Central. Use the registration button at the top of this page to register only for the HR Administration workshop. Use the following link to register for the full series for $129 for members and $169 for nonmembers: Register for the full series.
This virtual event will take place on the Zoom platform. Your access link will be emailed to you the day before the event after 12 p.m.
Captioning is provided automatically through Zoom. For information on requesting CART, ASL, or another accommodation, please visit our Registration Policies page.
To learn more about events, registration, and payment, visit our Event & Registration FAQ page.
Speaker Information
Arlene Vernon is a human resource strategist with over 35 years of experience as a consultant and trusted resource for a diverse group of small and medium-sized organizations. She’s seen first-hand what nonprofit leaders face every day, and her results-oriented consulting and training successfully fills that gap. Having worked with over 200 nonprofit and 400 for-profit organizations since starting her firm HRx in 1992, she partners with leaders to develop and implement do-able strategies for the success of your organization. With an MBA in organizational behavior and a Master of Education in counseling, Arlene is both a studied and practiced authority in human resources and human relations. She offers practical, real solutions through her consulting, advising, and training that you can apply today.

A to Z of Human Resources: Talent Management
2023-12-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Tuesday, December 12th, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: $45 for Members, $65 for Nonmembers. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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Small and medium-sized nonprofits typically don’t have the resources to create a human resources department with an experienced HR professional. The job of HR may be done by the executive director, the chief financial officer, a manager or administrative staff – wherever there is a little capacity or a little interest. If this is you, we know the A to Z of Human Resources series can help!
MCN invites you to join veteran HR expert Arlene Vernon for one, two or all three workshops in this virtual series (register for all three and save), as she helps those new to HR — or those who’ve just had the work added to their plate — do the right things, comply with the laws, and adhere to best practices.
Part 3 – Best Practices: Talent Management

Hiring practices
Orientation and onboarding
Performance management
Disciplinary documentation and action
Exiting employees
Supervisor orientation and training

Event Details
This workshop is one session of a three-part HR training series. Use the registration button at the top of this page to register only for the Talent Management workshop. Use the following link to register for the full series for $129 for members and $169 for nonmembers: Register for the full series.
This virtual event will take place on the Zoom platform. Your access link will be emailed to you the day before the event after 12 p.m.
Captioning is provided automatically through Zoom. For information on requesting CART, ASL, or another accommodation, please visit our Registration Policies page.
To learn more about events, registration, and payment, visit our Event & Registration FAQ page.

Speaker Information
mcnArlene Vernon is a human resource strategist with over 35 years of experience as a consultant and trusted resource for a diverse group of small and medium-sized organizations. She’s seen first-hand what nonprofit leaders face every day, and her results-oriented consulting and training successfully fills that gap. Having worked with over 200 nonprofit and 400 for-profit organizations since starting her firm HRx in 1992, she partners with leaders to develop and implement do-able strategies for the success of your organization. With an MBA in organizational behavior and a Master of Education in counseling, Arlene is both a studied and practiced authority in human resources and human relations. She offers practical, real solutions through her consulting, advising, and training that you can apply today.

Getting Your 2023 1099's Out of QuickBooks for Desktop Users
2024-01-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar focuses on QuickBooks materials – all nonprofit-focused!
January 17th – 9th, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST
Price: $109 (Subscribe to their Newsletter and save $20 using JAN20OFF)
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It’s year-end and time to get out your 1099’s! Join this timely webinar where Barbara Starley, CPA will walk you through how to get your 1099’s directly out of your QuickBooks File.
Topics Include:
– Step by Step Set Up Walk Thru (can be done in 2024 for 2023 1099’s)
– Setting up Vendors
– Telling QuickBooks which transactions go on the 1099
– Review 1099 info before creating
– Adjusting a 1099 amount to correct the total
– Creating and Sending 1099’s to Contractors
– Reporting 1099’s to the IRS with the 1096 Cover Sheet
*This training is for the Desktop version of QuickBooks*

Getting Your 2023 1099's Out of QuickBooks for Online Users
2024-01-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar focuses on QuickBooks materials – all nonprofit-focused!
January 18th – 9th, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST
Price:$109 (Subscribe to their Newsletter and save $20 using JAN20OFF)
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It’s year-end and time to get out your 1099’s! Join this timely webinar where Barbara Starley, CPA will walk you through how to get your 1099’s directly out of your QuickBooks File.
Topics Include:
– Step by Step Set Up Walk Thru (can be done in 2024 for 2023 1099’s)
– Setting up Vendors
– Telling QuickBooks which transactions go on the 1099
– Review 1099 info before creating
– Adjusting a 1099 amount to correct the total
– Creating and Sending 1099’s to Contractors
– Reporting 1099’s to the IRS with the 1096 Cover Sheet
*This training is for the Online version of QuickBooks*

Invisible Yellow Line (2 Part Training)
2024-02-07 12:00 - 2024-02-14 14:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This 2 part session is offered by the Colorado Nonprofit Association.

February 7th & 14th, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: $30 for one session, $75 for Nonmembers. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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Course Description:
Question: Board and Staff – Who does what in a well-run nonprofit organization?
Answer: It’s a partnership!
OK, but Who does What? Attend this two-part series to discover the answers. Using a football analogy and based upon the popular manual The Invisible Yellow Line™ these sessions will explain the basic roles of board and staff in five key nonprofit management areas: governance, planning, finance, human resources and resource development!
Session 1: Wednesday, February 7th From 10-12PM. We’ll dig into the primary roles of the board and staff leader in governance and planning. We’ll start with some definitions, explore the duties of Care, Loyalty and Honesty, discuss conflict of interest, mission and vision, disclosures and reporting, bylaws and policies, the basics of planning for a vertically-aligned organization, and more.
Session 2: Wednesday, February 14th from 10 AM- 12 PM. This session will cover key roles of board and staff in finance, human resources and resource development. At this session, we’ll answer questions about who is responsible for what financially, how well-meaning board members could cross the yellow line into HR management and why this is a no-no, and the importance of the board’s fundraising responsibilities.
Presented By:
Jean Block
The workshops are led by Jean Block, a nonprofit consultant and trainer in nonprofit management, board development and fundraising, and author of the Invisible Yellow Line™ and several other nonprofit books and manuals. You can learn more about Jean at www.jblockinc.com.

Equitable Programs & Services: Data & Decision-Making
2024-02-28 12:30 - 14:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is offered by the Kentucky Nonprofit Network.

February 28th, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: FREE for Members, $30 for Nonmembers. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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DESCRIPTION: To build equitable and inclusive programs at our nonprofits, we must use specific data and information to understand our impact. On this call, we will uncover existing data gaps and explore simple approaches to incorporate better insight into programming. Topics include data sources, dashboards, program evaluation, goal setting, sustainability and more. Join us as we work towards building programs that are representative, responsive, and resilient.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Ashley Oolman, founder & equity strategist of Allied Folk, guides partners through targeted change management, strategy development, and progressive thought leadership. From large organizations to individual allies, she transforms business initiatives and advances equitable community spaces. With more than a decade of leadership experience in advocacy, employment, and workplace culture, she understands how to navigate complex environments and provide actionable insights for growth. Ashley strives to advance community equity through her previous contributions on a collective impact task force, and continues to serve on a coalition of providers supporting transracially adopted youth to reinforce their development of positive Black identity. In her free time, she enjoys curating events for community members to explore inclusive parenting, BIPOC women’s liberation, and the art of holding space. Ashley earned an MBA with a concentration on human resource management, a BA in psychology with a minor in human development and family studies, and a certification in organizational diversity & inclusion. Most recently Ashley completed the Josie R. Johnson Leadership Academy, and serves as a volunteer for the YWCA’s Racial Justice Facilitator program. She is committed to inclusion as a means to advance human rights for all people, in all walks of life.

Investing for Retirement (and Other Long Term Goals): Tips for Nonprofit Organizations, Boards, and Individuals
2024-02-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is offered by Common Good Vermont.

February 29th, 10:00 AM –11:00 AM ET

Registration Fees: $35 for all attendees
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Common Good Vermont is excited to partner with One Day in July on this webinar.
Navigating the complexities of market investing can be a complicated and confusing process, considering the financial industry’s lack of transparency at times. In this webinar, we will discuss investing best practices as they apply to individuals, organizations and business leaders. Specific topics we will address include:

Types of employer sponsored retirement plans and the characteristics of each
Effective investment strategies for optimizing returns and reducing tax liability
The importance of diversifying assets
How to avoid high fees
How to increase returns
How to avoid investor mistakes

Whether you are a director of a non-profit organization seeking out more information about employer sponsored retirement plans, a board member responsible for overseeing an organization’s investment account or an individual investor interested in learning more about how to effectively grow wealth over time, this webinar has something for you.
If you have any questions, please reach out to certificates@commongoodvt.org.
About the Trainer:
Carrie McDonnell: Carrie is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Central Vermont. She works for the independent Vermont-based firm, One Day In July. A former school administrator, Carrie enjoys the opportunity to educate and empower individuals, businesses and organizations to be knowledgeable and savvy investors so they can meet their financial goals.

Boot Camp for Boards
2024-04-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits.

April 3rd, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: $450 for one session (includes up to 10 attendees), $900 for Nonmembers (includes up to 10 attendees). Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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Boot Camp for Boards
This day-long board summit provides nonprofit boards a collaborative atmosphere to gain insight about board development, governance, and fundraising in an intensive setting. Participants will learn insider-tips for board best practices, oversight and management, recruitment, fund raising, and strategic planning. This day-long training allows board members to better understand their roles and responsibilities, and highlights what a highly effective board can achieve. Participants will work together and with the instructor to map their way to a more effective board and organization.
Your organization will receive optimal results with multiple board members in attendance.
Topics Include:
– 10 Best Practices for Better Board Performance
– The Board Chair/CEO Partnership
– Board Recruitment
– Board’s Role in Fundraising
About The Instructor: Lauri Monetti

Lauri Monetti joined The Center in June 2022 as the Senior Director of Consulting. She has a passion for making a difference and strongly believes in the impact connections and networking have in making our communities stronger.
Lauri brings decades of experience in nonprofit, government and higher education. Most recently, she served as the Director of Alumni Relations for the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). Lauri has expertise in communications, fundraising, training, public speaking and board governance, having served organizations such WovenLife, Oklahoma Department of Human Services, City Arts Center (a.k.a. Oklahoma Contemporary) and the American Red Cross. She also previously served as an adjunct professor at UCO and as the assistant director and interim director for UCO Career Services.
Lauri is a graduate of Oklahoma City University where she holds a B.S. in Music Business and of the University of Central Oklahoma where she received a M.Ed. in Adult Education.
Lauri is a native of Oklahoma City. Currently, she resides in Edmond with her husband, Scott, and their two children, Daniel and Giana, along with rescue dogs Mama, Mo and Netti, as well as an aquarium full of fish. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, spending time with her family and exploring the east coast where her husband is originally from.

2024 - GrantStation Tour
2024-04-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
Thursday, April 23rd, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: FREE for WVNPA Members. Not yet a member? Join for free to see what you are missing out on!
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Description:
Your Guide to GS: Features, Tools, & Updates
During this live demo and Q&A session, GrantStation’s Director of Online Education, David Gates, will show you how you can use GrantStation to complete your grant research quickly and get high-quality results. You’ll see how you can find and vet grants in a quick, streamlined fashion, so you and your staff can focus on what’s most important–serving your community.
You’ll learn:

how to find private, state, and national funding opportunities using GrantStation’s databases;
how to adjust your search terms so you can discover funding opportunities you never thought to explore;
how you can use a funder’s up-to-date profile along with the decision matrix to vet funders and save time; and,
how both beginners and pros can benefit from the in-depth tutorials in the “Build Strategy” and “Write Proposals” sections.

About the Presenter:

David Gates
Online Education Specialist
david.gates@grantstation.com
David is the Online Education Specialist here at GrantStation. He holds an M.Ed. and has been working in education for nearly ten years. He has lived abroad in Argentina, Mexico, South Korea, France, and Bulgaria. He has extensive teaching experience and has helped professionals in a variety of industries develop great communication skills.

How to Keep Charitable Nonprofits and Houses of Worship Protected from Partisan Politics
2025-08-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is hosted by the National Council of Nonprofits.
August 26th, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Registration Fees: FREE
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Register today to join the National Council of Nonprofits for a national webinar on Tuesday, August 26 at 3:00 pm Eastern to learn more about efforts to undermine federal protections for charitable nonprofits, including houses of worship, against partisan politics and the dark money that fuels it.
Without this protection, politicians may try to pressure charitable nonprofits to endorse their election campaigns, exert control over nonprofit organizations’ mission and the services they provide, and funnel tax-exempt charitable donations to their election war chest. These efforts could radically alter campaign finance laws to benefit politicians at the expense of charities, houses of worship, and foundations, severely damaging the integrity and effectiveness of the entire sector and our elections.
Speakers will discuss why it is critical for charitable nonprofits, including religious organizations, to remain nonpartisan and how nonprofits can take action to ensure these vital institutions remain a trusted space where people can come together across political, religious, and cultural divides to solve local problems.
Please note that each registration is unique and will allow only one login to the webinar. If you utilize an automated AI note-taking app, you may run into issues if that AI note-taker logs in before you do.

LGAS: Resource Spotlight: Rural Partners Network
2025-09-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is hosted by the WV Grant Resource Centers
September 4th, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Registration Fees: FREE
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In this session, Rural Partners Network Community Liaisons Kent Walker and Adam Stollings will discuss the ways USDA Rural Development approaches community engagement. USDA Rural Development’s team of Community Liaisons provides direct technical assistance to rural communities, assisting in community engagement, project development, and economic prosperity. Working alongside federal departments, agencies, and commissions, liaisons work to demystify federal partnership and eliminate barriers.

Grants Managment Fundamentals: Building a Sustainable Grants Process
2025-09-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is being offered by Grantstation.

Septembr 9th, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Registration Fees: $69 per person or $159 for 2-10 people
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Description:
Successful organizations create complete grants management systems that transform one-time awards into lasting funder relationships and reliable revenue streams. Instead of treating each proposal as a standalone effort, they develop a comprehensive grant program that is strategic, repeatable, and sustainable.
If every new grant often feels like starting from scratch, it’s time to move away from a piecemeal approach and shift to a streamlined grants management strategy that positions your organization for long-term success.
During this webinar, Hannah Wiginton will share a proven grants management process that goes beyond writing individual proposals and instead creates a coordinated strategy to build sustainable funding relationships. You’ll be guided through each phase of the process—from assessing your organization’s readiness and researching funders to writing proposals, managing awards, fulfilling reporting requirements, stewarding funder relationships, and tracking grants data—giving you a complete view of effective grants management.
You’ll learn:

how to build a comprehensive grants management process using seven essential components;
how to conduct effective grant research and leverage past successes;
how to establish clear and consistent internal communication and collaboration;
best practices for developing strong proposals and managing reporting requirements; and,
strategies for building a consistent cadence of long-term funder stewardship.

You’ll leave with practical systems and tools you can implement to strengthen and streamline your grants process.
Who should attend:
This session is designed with beginners in mind. Whether you’re building your first grants program or looking to improve an existing one, this training will give you a clearer, more strategic approach to securing and managing grant funding.
After the webinar, you’ll receive:

slides and handouts; and,
a link to the webinar recording.

Webinar CFRE

Full participation in this webinar is applicable for 1.5 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

Date
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 – 2 PM EDT

Duration
90 Minutes

Questions? Call
1-877-784-7268

Webinar Policies

Can’t attend live and still want to watch the webinar?
Want to review the materials after the session?
You will receive an email with the full recording and any handouts within 10 business days after the webinar.
After you register, you will receive the following emails:

A sales receipt for your bookkeeping records
A confirmation email from Zoom with the login credentials
Instructions for other attendees if you registered a group

If you do not receive these emails within 48 hours of registering, please email or call 1-877-784-7268.
GrantStation does not refund registration fees. Fees may be applied to any webinar scheduled within 30 days.

Presenter

Hannah Wiginton

Hannah Wiginton is a seasoned fundraiser, grants director, and marketer with 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Throughout her career, she has secured millions in funding through grants, individual donors, direct mail campaigns, and special events. Hannah is the Owner of Grant Frog, a comprehensive grants management system designed to help grant professionals manage their grants, funders, clients, and tasks. Her innovative approach combines fundraising expertise with tech solutions to support grant professionals.

LGAS: Developing a Project Timeline
2025-09-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is hosted by the WV Grant Resource Centers
September 16th, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Registration Fees: FREE
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This webinar will provide an overview of developing a project timeline, including building an accurate timeline, distinguishing the differences between project activities, objectives, and outcomes, and communicating project partner responsibilities.

Advanced Reporting for Reimbursement-Base Grants in Quickbooks Online
2025-09-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is being offered by Grantstation.

September 18th, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
Registration Fees: $89 per person or $199 for 2-10 people
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Description:
Do you manage grants (federal and otherwise) that require highly specific reporting line items that don’t match your current chart of accounts? Many government and reimbursement-based grants demand a level of detail that QuickBooks Online (QBO) users often find difficult to achieve using standard reports.
If you find yourself spending hours manually converting your QBO financials into the custom categories your grantors require, this webinar is for you. Join Gregg Bossen for this advanced session where he will walk you through using Items (also known as Products/Services in QBO) to build Profit & Loss reports by grant that align precisely with your grantor’s reporting or reimbursement format. Best of all, you can do this while keeping your familiar chart of accounts intact for board reporting and internal use.
You’ll learn how to:

set up custom line items in QBO that mirror your grantor’s required budget and reporting categories;
record grant revenue and expenses using these line items and assign them to the appropriate grant;
enter a grant-specific budget using these line items instead of your standard accounts;
generate grant-specific reports that match your funder’s required format; and,
use the billable feature in QBO to generate reimbursement invoices automatically.

Who should attend:
This is an advanced-level webinar. Come prepared to dive deep, ask questions, and have some fun along the way!
After the webinar, you’ll receive:

slides and handouts; and,
a link to the webinar recording.

Date
Thursday, September 18, 2025 – 2 PM EDT

Duration
90 Minutes

Questions? Call
1-877-784-7268

Webinar Policies

Can’t attend live and still want to watch the webinar?
Want to review the materials after the session?
You will receive an email with the full recording and any handouts within 10 business days after the webinar.
After you register, you will receive the following emails:

A sales receipt for your bookkeeping records
A confirmation email from Zoom with the login credentials
Instructions for other attendees if you registered a group

If you do not receive these emails within 48 hours of registering, please email or call 1-877-784-7268.
GrantStation does not refund registration fees. Fees may be applied to any webinar scheduled within 30 days.

Presenter

Gregg S. Bossen

Gregg is a practicing CPA with a full-service accounting firm located in Atlanta, Georgia. His firm specializes in tax and accounting for nonprofits and small businesses. Most of his clients are nonprofits/small business owners who use QuickBooks. Gregg has been teaching QuickBooks seminars around the country for various groups, both new users and other CPAs, and is considered to be an expert in the program. Gregg has taught for Intuit, the makers of QuickBooks, teaching CPAs around the country the new features in updated versions of the software. Gregg also teaches annually at the Scaling New Heights Conference, presently the largest gathering of QuickBooks Pro advisors in the world. In total, Gregg has taught over 1500 seminars to more than 35,000 students.

Virtual Outreach Hours with the Charleston Area Alliance
2025-09-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This virtual session is being offered by the West Virginia Grant Resource Centers.

September 23rd, 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Registration Fees: N/A
Intake Form
In collaboration with the WV One Stop Business Center, the West Virginia Grant Resource Centers will be hosting monthly Virtual Outreach Hours through September 2025.
During these events, members of the Grant Centers’ team will be available to meet and answer grant-related questions your organization may have. This includes grant readiness, seeking funding, developing competitive proposals, and other aspects of the grant process.
Please fill out the information below so we can best assist you. If all time slots have been filled for your preferred date, please choose an alternative date from the availability below. Or, for immediate assistance, please submit a Technical Assistance request through our website: https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7aOTBPxSBIf3LZs
To connect with the WVSOS Office, visit: https://sos.wv.gov/.

(FREE) Grantwriting Made Easier: Avoiding Common Mistakes
2025-09-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is being offered by Grantstation.

September 30th, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Registration Fees: FREE
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Description:
Grant writing can be overwhelming, and even experienced professionals sometimes make avoidable mistakes that keep proposals from standing out. In this special webinar, we’ll walk through some common pitfalls nonprofits face when developing proposals and how to overcome them with clear strategies you can put into practice right away.
We’re also thrilled to introduce you to GrantStation’s new Online Learning Academy, an annual subscription-based platform designed to help nonprofit professionals sharpen their skills year-round. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes demo of the Academy’s features, including unlimited access to webinars, on-demand courses, practical templates, and group Q&A sessions with experts.
Exclusive for attendees: You’ll be among the first to access special launch discounts for the Online Learning Academy.
In this session, you will:

learn five mistakes nonprofits make in grant writing and strategy;
discover practical tips to strengthen your next proposal; and
get an exclusive preview of the Online Learning Academy and how it can support your long-term success.

Who should attend:
Whether you’re joining us for the educational takeaways, to see what’s new at GrantStation, or both, you’ll walk away with tools to help you raise more funding and build a stronger grants program.
After the webinar, you’ll receive:

details on discounted pricing;
slides and handouts; and,
a link to the webinar recording.

Date
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 – 2 PM EDT

Duration
60 Minutes

Questions? Call
1-877-784-7268

Webinar Policies

Can’t attend live and still want to watch the webinar?
Want to review the materials after the session?
You will receive an email with the full recording and any handouts within 10 business days after the webinar.
After you register, you will receive the following emails:

A sales receipt for your bookkeeping records
A confirmation email from Zoom with the login credentials
Instructions for other attendees if you registered a group

If you do not receive these emails within 48 hours of registering, please email or call 1-877-784-7268.
GrantStation does not refund registration fees. Fees may be applied to any webinar scheduled within 30 days.

Presenter

Alice Ruhnke

Alice 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.

LGAS: Funding Focus: Value Added Producer
2025-10-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is hosted by the WV Grant Resource Centers
October 2nd, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Registration Fees: FREE
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Are 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.

(FREE) What Grantmakers Think About AI
2025-10-06 14:00 - 14:45 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is being offered by Grantstation.

October 6th, 2:00 – 2:45 PM
Registration Fees: FREE
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Description:
Are 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.
In 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.
You’ll discover:

how expectations vary widely and why understanding each funder’s perspective is critical;
strategies for approaching funders who don’t have clear guidelines;
what to do if a funder explicitly prohibits AI use; and,
concrete examples of existing AI policies.

You’ll leave ready to engage in informed, confident conversations with funders about AI and your grantwriting efforts.
Who should attend:
TargetEDs 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.
After the webinar, you’ll receive:

slides and handouts; and,
a link to the webinar recording.

Webinar CFRE

Full 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.

Date
Monday, October 6, 2025 – 2 PM EDT

Duration
45 Minutes

Questions? Call
1-877-784-7268

Webinar Policies

Can’t attend live and still want to watch the webinar?
Want to review the materials after the session?
You will receive an email with the full recording and any handouts within 10 business days after the webinar.
After you register, you will receive the following emails:

A sales receipt for your bookkeeping records
A confirmation email from Zoom with the login credentials
Instructions for other attendees if you registered a group

If you do not receive these emails within 48 hours of registering, please email or call 1-877-784-7268.
GrantStation does not refund registration fees. Fees may be applied to any webinar scheduled within 30 days.

Presenter

Alice Ruhnke

Alice 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.
