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Getting Your 2023 1099's Out of QuickBooks for Online Users
2024-01-18 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

What Nonprofits Need to Know About the Current Federal Grant Landscape
2025-10-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
This webinar is hosted by the National Council of Nonprofits.
October 6th, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Registration Fees: FREE
REGISTRATION
Register 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.
Many 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.
Register 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.
** Please note: this webinar will not be recorded**

(FREE) What Makes a Proposal a Winner
2025-10-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is being offered by Grantstation.

October 8th, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Registration Fees: FREE
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This 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.
The author of this outstanding proposal was Julia Mascioli, Deputy Director of Free Minds.
Join 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.
You’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.

Date
Wednesday, October 8, 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 Resource Spotlight: Faster WV
2025-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is hosted by the WV Grant Resource Centers
October 21st, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Registration Fees: FREE
REGISTRATION
The 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.

QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits Fall 2025 Fundamentals Webinar: Online
2025-11-04 14:00 - 2025-11-06 16:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This workshop is hosted by the QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits
November 4th – 6th, 2:00 – 4:30 PM
Registration Fees: 3 Days – $299, 1 Day – $149
WVNPA members, save $70 on all 3 days or $40 for one day registration – email hilaria@wvnpa.org for the discount code
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QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits Fall 2025 Fundamentals Webinar: Online

This three day series focuses on QuickBooks materials – all nonprofit-focused!
When: 3 Part Training Webinar Series for QuickBooks Online:
Day 1: Tuesday, November 4th
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET
The material will cover the basics of setting up and entering transactions specifically for Nonprofits, an overview of the software updates included in the QuickBooks® 2025 as well as advanced topics including:

Welcome to QuickBooks® – The different choices and which version is right for you.
What’s new in version 2025 that you may need.
Getting used to the screens and navigating around.
A lesson in accounting QuickBooks® style!
Setting up the correct Accounts.
Entering Your Programs.
Adding Your Annual Budget.
Cutting and Pasting from Excel into QuickBooks®
Entering Your Donors, Members or Students.
*Topics are subject to change.

Day 2: Wednesday, November 5th
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET
The material will walk through how to set up and enter the most common transactions that nonprofits need to make:

Entering Your Income – Two Methods.
Entering Donations and Grants.
Entering Membership Dues and Tuition.
Entering Program Service Revenue.
How to get the most out of Items (products/service).
Entering and Paying Bills.
Spreading Costs to Programs/Grants.
Essential Reports for the Board/Auditor.
Attaching Scan Documents for free.
*Topics are subject to change.

Day 3: Thursday, November 6th
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET
This section will cover advanced material to really help you do some helpful and amazing things:

Entering Credit Card activity.
Entering Payroll.
Tracking Restricted Grants.
Tracking Special Fundraising Events.
Printing personalized Donor Thank-You Letters directly from QuickBooks®.
Generating year-end Donor-Acknowledgements.
Recording In-Kind Contributions.
Advanced method of Auto-Allocating Expenses to Programs/Grants.
And More!
Topics are subject to change.

Price: $149 Per Day or $299 for all three days!
Earn 7.5 hours of CPE credit! (2.5 each day)
All Participants will receive log-in information prior to the webinar!
About the Presenter
Gregg S. Bossen, CPA created QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits in 2000, and has
since been teaching QuickBooks seminars around the country for various groups,
conducting webinars, providing technical support to hundreds of clients, one-one-one
consulting, and offering industry-specific streamable training. Gregg’s teaching style
is funny and entertaining, and his energy and knowledge of Nonprofits make his
classes a unique experience. Gregg has taught new users as well as other CPAs, who
are themselves considered experts in the software. In total, he has taught over 4,500
seminars to more than 65,000 students. He currently teaches for over 30 Nonprofit
State Associations, as well as annually at Scaling New Heights and QuickBooks
Connect.

Funding Focus: Value Added Producer Grant
2026-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This virtual session is being offered by the West Virginia Grant Resource Centers.

January 21st, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Registration Fees: N/A
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he West Virginia Grant Resource Centers invite you to attend the virtual Live Grant Assistance Session, “Funding Focus: Value Added Producer Grant,” on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
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 the VAPG, and Grant Writer Jessica Shaw will share tips on how to get ready for the upcoming funding cycle. We hope you can join us!
