Servng Nonprofits. Strengthening West Virginia

LGAS Resource Spotlight: Faster WV
2025-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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
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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!

Planning for your nonprofit's future
2026-02-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is being hosted by Bonterra
February 11th, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Registration Fees: FREE
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Planning for your nonprofit’s future: Practical strategies to future-proof your organization and build long-term stability.
For many nonprofits, fundraising and sustainability can feel overwhelming. Leaders are often juggling fundraising, operations, and programs with limited time, tools, and support, all while being asked to do more with less.
Join fundraising expert Janet Cobb for an insightful session on how to move beyond short-term fixes and build lasting stability.
You’ll learn:

How to diversify your revenue to reduce risk and avoid overreliance on a single funding source
How to prioritize technology investments that save time, reduce manual work, and bring clarity to messy or disconnected systems
Ways to strengthen leadership and governance, including engaging your board and planning for leadership transitions
How to build stronger donor relationships that increase trust, retention, and long-term support

Future-proofing isn’t just about survival, it’s about building a resilient foundation that allows your mission to thrive no matter what comes next.
Speaker
Janet Cobb
Fundraising Coach
As a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and Certified Nonprofit Professional, Janet specializes in working with small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations across the country to help them build capacity and acquire the skills needed to support and expand their efforts.
Janet brings the knowledge and understanding of the challenges faced by nonprofits to each of her projects. She integrates her skills in education, non-profit management, and fundraising to offer innovative solutions to align money and mission.

Facilitation & Group Dynamics
2026-02-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is being hosted by Volunteer WV
February 11th, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Registration Fees: FREE
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Develop the skills needed to guide discussions, enhance participation, and manage group dynamics. Hosted by Shannon Stober of Jump Start Training & Development, the session delivers practical techniques to lead group facilitation, master team dynamics, and improve decision-making processes.

Time is Money: The Nonexempt Employee Deep Dive
2026-02-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is being hosted by First Nonprofit
Feburay 12th, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Registration Fees: FREE
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Join FNP partner, Mineral, for this webinar on
Thursday, February 12th (Lincoln’s Birthday) at 1 PM eastern time!
Overtime mistakes, travel time questions, and timekeeping gray areas can quickly complicate nonexempt pay practices. This webinar provides a practical look at both foundational and more complex wage-and-hour issues HR professionals regularly encounter.
Our experts will cover key nonexempt requirements and explore selected advanced topics such as travel time, multiple and piece-rate pay, deductions, remote work considerations, rounding, and overtime calculations.
You’ll learn to:

Apply minimum wage and overtime rules to standard and more complex pay scenarios
Identify what counts as compensable time, including travel and remote work
Evaluate and strengthen timekeeping and pay practices

This live webinar has been approved for 1 SHRM and 1 HRCI recertification credit for eligible HR professionals. Credit is available to attendees who join the live session, remain for the full duration, and participate in polling questions, in accordance with SHRM and HRCI attendance guidelines.

February WVNPA Membership Call - Grant Writing 201: Beyond the Basics
2026-02-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This virtual session is being hosted by the WVNPA for members ONLY
February 17th, 2:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Registration Fees: FREE
To Register – Login to the Members Only Portal and click on Membership Calls located on the left hand side of the screen. Please reach out to hilaria@wvnpa.org if you need help getting logged in.
Grant Writing 201: Beyond the Basics
Still chasing the same small grants year after year? Still recycling the same proposal
and hoping this is the year it finally lands? In this upcoming grant writing session, Nicki
Bentley-Colthart, CEO and Grant Strategist of The Grant Advantage, will help nonprofits
break free from stagnant funding cycles and start competing for larger, more strategic
opportunities.
In today’s funding climate, where federal dollars are tighter and foundations and
corporations are flooded with more proposals than ever, good enough is not good
enough anymore. This session pulls back the curtain on what separates routine, cut and
paste grant applications from bold, well positioned proposals that rise to the top. You will
learn how to shift your mindset, structure your narrative, and clearly communicate
impact, scale, and readiness so your proposal does not just get submitted, it gets
noticed. If you are ready to stop blending in and start standing out, this session is for
you.
About the Speaker:
Nicki Bentley-Colthart
Beverly “Nicki” Bentley-Colthart, MSW, Consultant and Owner of The Grant Advantage, is an experienced grant writer with nearly 30 years of researching, drafting, and submitting winning proposals to local, state, and Federal sources. Nicki has guided nonprofits, higher education institutions, and state and local governments in securing $50 million dollars in grant funding since 2020.
Ms. Bentley-Colthart holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work from West Virginia University. She has honed her grant writing skills over the years as a social worker employed in various West Virginia social/human services agencies and as a grant administrator for two institutions of higher education (West Virginia State University and West Virginia Wesleyan College). She has developed and delivered training workshops on grant writing basics, partnership development, budget planning, program evaluation, as well as served as an adjunct instructor at West Virginia Wesleyan College – teaching courses on grant writing and nonprofit management at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Nicki has practical experience as a grant writer and program director managing grant awarded projects which allows her to prepare proposals and training with a sensitivity to the needs of an organization’s staff to manage, implement, assess and report on grant activities after the award is made.

Key Ways to Foster Board Engagement
2026-02-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is being hosted by The Chronicle of Philanthropy
February 26th, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
Registration Fees: $89
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For many nonprofit CEOs, board engagement is a more urgent and complicated leadership challenge than it was even a few years ago. Today’s environment is putting new pressure on how trustees and leaders work together at a time when executives are navigating uncertainty, pressure, and limited capacity.
The stakes are clear: Research shows only about one in three CEOs believe they have the “right” board members to support their organization’s current strategy. As nonprofits look toward 2026, finding ways to close this gap is more critical than ever.
Join this 75-minute webinar to learn from two nonprofit leaders who bring long histories of working closely with boards as executives and advisers. They’ll share trends they’re seeing now, situations where board engagement tends to break down, and tactics that are helping make the board-CEO relationship more productive and supportive in this moment.
You’ll learn ways to:

Encourage more active board participation and match members’ contributions to your organization’s most pressing needs
Clarify expectations and improve how board and staff members work together
Build board engagement that supports leadership during complex moments

You’ll walk away with practical insights you can apply immediately — whether you’re trying to reset expectations with a long-standing board or navigate engagement challenges that have become harder to ignore.
To register on behalf of another person, group, international registrations or request other accommodations, please contact events@philanthropy.com (recommended) or 571-540-8070 and include the name of the webinar, billing address, and attendee information.
This webinar is worth 1.25 CFRE credits.
Speakers:
Monika Kalra Varma, President & CEO, Board Source
Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network
Host:
Stephani Beasley, Senior Writer, Chronicle of Philanthropy

All About AmeriCorps
2026-03-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is being hosted by Volunteer WV
March 11th, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Registration Fees: FREE
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Join this engaging webinar to explore AmeriCorps and all it has to offer! Whether you’re interested in serving or bringing AmeriCorps to your organization, this session has you covered. Learn about AmeriCorps’ programs, how to become a member, how to host members at your organization, and the educational benefits like the Segal Education Award and West Virginia Tuition Waiver. Serving with AmeriCorps offers transformative personal and professional growth, while hosting a member brings valuable resources to your organization. Discover how AmeriCorps can make a difference in your life and community!

Build Individual Giving that Brings Donors Back
2026-03-31 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar workshop is being hosted by Nonprofit 411
March 31st, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Registration Fees: Individual – $97, Organization (+3) – $249 (WVNPA members save 15%, email hilaria@wvnpa.org or login to the members only portal to find the discount code)

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More than a donor ask.

Most nonprofits know individual giving matters — but building a program that actually retains donors and grows over time is a different challenge. This session walks you through the essential elements of a strong individual giving program: donor engagement, storytelling, segmentation, and retention.
You’ll leave with a practical, step-by-step plan you can begin implementing right away.

What You’ll Learn

A clear, practical framework.

Design a donor engagement journey that leads to first-time, repeat, and recurring gifts
Build practical storytelling strategies that motivate donor action
Segment individual supporters for personalized, relevant outreach
Identify retention strategies that dramatically increase lifetime donor value

Who is this for

Built for small teams doing big work.

Executive Directors managing development without a dedicated fundraising team
Development Directors looking to deepen donor relationships and improve retentionsponsibilities
Nonprofit leaders who want more predictable, recurring individual giving revenue
Staff ready to move from reactive fundraising to an intentional donor engagement system

About the Facilitator

Hello, I’m Sarah!

Sarah Barton is the founder of Nonprofit411 and a fundraising growth partner who helps small nonprofit teams build reliable donor revenue through simple, sustainable fundraising systems.

25+ years of nonprofit leadership and fundraising experience
Helped organizations secure and manage more than $17 million in gifts and grants
Creator of Fundraising for Small Teams, a proven system helping Executive Directors build reliable donor revenue without relying solely on grants or events
Mentor, trainer, and host of the Nonprofit411 Podcast

Sarah believes fundraising should feel strategic, human, and doable. Through her training and mentorship, she helps nonprofit leaders move from scattered fundraising efforts to clear systems that build strong supporter relationships and long-term financial sustainability.

Corporate Giving: Beyond Sponorships
2026-04-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar workshop is being hosted by Nonprofit 411
April 7th, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Registration Fees: Individual – $97, Organization (+3) – $249 (WVNPA members save 15%, email hilaria@wvnpa.org or login to the members only portal to find the discount code)

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More than a sponsorship ask.

Corporate giving can be one of the most consistent and accessible funding sources for small nonprofits — but only when it’s approached strategically. This session walks you through the trends shaping corporate philanthropy, what actually motivates businesses to give, and how to frame an ask that gets a yes.
You’ll leave with practical tools and a framework you can put to work immediately.

What You’ll Learn

A clear, pratical framework.

Identify key corporate giving trends — mega, macro, and micro — and use them to sharpen your fundraising strategy
Understand why businesses support nonprofits and what motivates different types of corporate giving
Frame your corporate ask to reflect a company’s values, goals, and giving model

Who is this for

Built for small teams doing big work.

Executive Directors managing corporate outreach without a dedicated development team
Development Directors building or formalizing a corporate giving program for the first time
Fundraisers ready to move beyond one-off sponsorship asks into lasting business partnerships
Small teams who want a sustainable, delegatable system for corporate fundraising

About the Facilitator

Hello, I’m Sarah!

Sarah Barton is the founder of Nonprofit411 and a fundraising growth partner who helps small nonprofit teams build reliable donor revenue through simple, sustainable fundraising systems.

25+ years of nonprofit leadership and fundraising experience
Helped organizations secure and manage more than $17 million in gifts and grants
Creator of Fundraising for Small Teams, a proven system helping Executive Directors build reliable donor revenue without relying solely on grants or events
Mentor, trainer, and host of the Nonprofit411 Podcast

Sarah believes fundraising should feel strategic, human, and doable. Through her training and mentorship, she helps nonprofit leaders move from scattered fundraising efforts to clear systems that build strong supporter relationships and long-term financial sustainability.

Volunteer Retention & Recognition Strategies
2026-04-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is being hosted by Volunteer WV
April 8th, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Registration Fees: FREE
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Join Nonprofits LEAD for a virtual training session on volunteer retention & recognition strategies. Learn effective ways to help keep your volunteers (and maybe even turn them into long-term volunteers or donors) and ways to recognize them for their service to your organization. You’ll learn cost effective unique strategies to support your volunteers ahead of volunteer appreciation week 2026!

Improving Employee Recruitment and Retention Through Child Care Investment
2026-04-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is being hosted by the WVNPA
April 20th, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Registration Fees: Free
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Child care costs continue to pose a major challenge to employee recruitment, retention, and economic growth across West Virginia. To address this issue, the West Virginia Nonprofit Association [and Philanthropy West Virginia] are partnering with Wonderschool to host a free informational webinar on Monday, April 20, from 11:00am-12:00pm. The session will spotlight Tri-Share, a new child care initiative funded by an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) POWER grant in partnership with the WV Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC).
As Governor Morrisey noted, “Improving workforce participation—that’s the challenge of our time…it’s the biggest issue we have here in the state.” In response, the Tri-Share Child Care Program is a fully funded pilot that splits child care costs among the employer, employee, and the state. This innovative approach helps employers attract and retain talent while easing the burden on working families.
In this webinar, you’ll learn:

How the Tri-Share program works
How employers and providers can participate
Practical steps to get involved

Eligibility: The current pilot is available to any employer in Boone, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Mason, Putnam, Roane, or Wirt counties. Also, based on the recently approved Governor’s budget, the pilot is expected to expand statewide over the summer. Therefore, we encourage all organizations, regardless of where they are based, to attend the webinar to learn more.
This is a valuable opportunity to explore how investing in childcare can strengthen your workforce and support your community’s long-term success.

Joining a Nonprofit Board
2026-04-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is being hosted by Board Strong & New York Council of Nonprofits, Inc.
April 28th, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Registration Fees: Individual – FREE

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Are you interested in volunteering to serve on a nonprofit board but don’t know where to start? Are you serving on a board and could use a refresher?
Have you been wondering how you can make a difference in your community? Board service is a great way to give back by giving your skills and experience to help a nonprofit that serves a cause or community you care about. It is a position with intrinsic rewards that can also provide opportunities for personal and professional development, allowing you to develop new skills, broaden your network and become a leader in your community.
Becoming a board member is also serious business and carries with it a significant level of responsibility. It is very important that current and prospective board members be aware of the responsibilities and expectations associated with serving on a nonprofit board.
In this workshop, Barbara Paxton, Director of BoardStrong, will discuss why you should consider board services and what it means to serve on the Board of Directors of a nonprofit organization. She will also give you advice about what to consider when you are selecting a board, how to find a board that matches your interests, and show you how to find the right board using our free, one-of-a-kind board matching platform.
DETAILS:
When: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Noon – 1:00pm, EST
Where: Online. A link will be sent to all who register.
BoardStrong’s mission is to assist nonprofit organizations in achieving the highest standards of board leadership, governance and oversight. We do this by providing nonprofit board training, consultation and providing educational resources. We also have an online recruitment platform that helps organizations seeking new board members find talented board candidates from outside their networks.
BoardStrong is an affiliate of the New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON).

Hosted By

BoardStrong

International Fundraising Without Breaking Trust, Compliance, or Capacity
2026-04-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar workshop is being hosted by Nonprofit 411
April 28th, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Registration Fees: Individual – $97, Organization (+3) – $249 (WVNPA members save 15%, email hilaria@wvnpa.org or login to the members only portal to find the discount code)

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What’s actually working?

International fundraising is often approached with good intentions, but without the structure needed to succeed. Many organizations move too quickly into program delivery or fundraising without first establishing community trust, understanding regulatory realities, or clearly communicating their work to donors.
This session will break down what actually makes international fundraising work and where organizations commonly go wrong.Drawing on nearly two decades of experience supporting projects across 75+ countries, Nichole Yamchuk, of Advocate Fundraising, will walk through the realities of entering and working within communities, navigating cross-border compliance considerations, and positioning programs in a way that funders can trust and support.
This is not a theoretical session. It is a practical, experience-based look at how to approach international fundraising in a way that is ethical, credible, and sustainable for small and mid-sized organizations.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this session, participants will

Understand how to build trust and meaningful partnerships before launching or fundraising for international programs
Identify key compliance and funding restrictions that impact cross-border fundraising efforts
Learn how to clearly and ethically communicate international programs to funders without risking credibility or donor trust

Who is this for

Built for small teams doing big work.

Executive Directors managing development without a dedicated fundraising team
Development Directors looking to deepen donor relationships and improve retentionsponsibilities
Nonprofit leaders who want more predictable, recurring individual giving revenue
Staff ready to move from reactive fundraising to an intentional donor engagement system

About the Facilitator

Hello, I’m Nichole!

Nichole Yamchuk is the Founder and CEO of Advocate Fundraising, a Canada-based fundraising consultancy supporting nonprofits across Canada and internationally.
With nearly two decades of experience in the nonprofit sector, Nichole has contributed to fundraising and program development efforts across approximately 75 countries, working with organizations ranging from grassroots initiatives to established charities.
Her work focuses on ethical, transparent, and sustainable fundraising strategies, with a strong emphasis on grant writing, fund development planning, and donor communications. Nichole is known for her direct, practical approach and her commitment to helping organizations build funding strategies that align with both community needs and funder expectations.

Cut Costs, Not Impact: Expense Reduction & Managment for Nonprofits
2026-05-13 13:00 - 13:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This “briefinar” is being hosted by First Nonprofit (FNP)
May 13th, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Registration Fees: Individual – FREE

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Join First Nonprofit for a 30-minute ‘briefinar’ to learn how FNPadvantage helps organizations reduce everyday operating expenses without sacrificing mission impact. Developed specifically for nonprofit organizations, FNPadvantage connects members to preferred pricing, exclusive discounts, and trusted supplier relationships that can lead to ongoing savings.
In this session, we’ll cover:
• The biggest expense challenges nonprofit organizations face today
• How FNPadvantage helps identify cost-saving opportunities through a simple evaluation
• Ways nonprofits can access better pricing on key operational categories
• Real examples of savings in food purchasing, energy, and shipping
• How ongoing cost management can support long-term financial stability
You’ll also learn how this program helps organizations access savings opportunities typically associated with large-scale purchasing networks, while supporting the unique needs of nonprofits. And importantly, FNPadvantage is not a GPO, it is a value-added savings program designed to help nonprofits lower overhead without cost.
Reserve your spot today and see how your nonprofit can turn everyday expenses into meaningful savings.
View the flyer.
As a reminder, all WVNPA members receive a 20% discount on their first year enrollment fees.

Grant Writing Nuts & Bolts
2026-05-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is being hosted by Volunteer WV
May 13th, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Registration Fees: FREE
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Join us for a special two-hour webinar on one of our most popular topics: grant writing! We’ve partnered with Nicki Bentley-Colthart from The Grant Advantage to bring you expert training on crafting successful grant proposals. Whether you’re new to grant writing or looking to refine your skills, this session is packed with valuable tips to help you succeed.

Workplace Harassment 101: The What, When, Who, and How
2026-05-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is being offered by First Nonprofit (FNP) partner, Mineral
May 14th, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Registration Fees: Individual – FREE

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Workplace harassment, it’s most HR practitioner’s least favorite topic, but also one of the most important to understand. In this webinar, we’ll spend time breaking down the legal definition of harassment and the difference between a “hostile workplace” and one that’s just unpleasant, uncomfortable, or even toxic.

We’ll look at the investigation process, step-by-step, so you’ll feel more confident if a harassment claim ever hits your desk. Finally, we’ll discuss the five key components for success in preventing workplace harassment and reducing your organization’s risk.

Topics will include:

The legal meaning of harassment and a hostile workplace
What your obligations are after receiving a complaint
The basic steps of a harassment investigation
The five key factors for harassment prevention success

This live webinar has been approved for 1 SHRM and 1 HRCI recertification credit for eligible HR professionals. Credit is available to attendees who join the live session, remain for the full duration, and participate in polling questions, in accordance with SHRM and HRCI attendance guidelines.

May WVNPA Membership Call - Change Management with Nonprofit SideKick!
2026-05-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
This webinar is being hosted by the West Virginia Nonprofit Association.
For members ONLY.
May 19th, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Registration Fees: FREE

To register, log into the Members Only Portal and click on Membership Calls located on the left-hand side of the screen. Please reach out to meghan@wvnpa.org if you need help accessing the portal.
Change Management:
Not all change is equal. When leading and managing change, knowing which process will deliver the best results for your mission is critical. This session will define the complexity of change and how it affects our behavior and our process. Join us to learn more about how to identify your change, apply the right process to it, and lead people effectively.
About the Presenters:

Nonprofit SideKick! develops, supports and inspires leaders of nonprofit organizations. Wendy and Stephanie bring both the nuts & bolts AND the heart & soul of nonprofit leadership to their holistic coaching and consulting services, leadership development programs and unique online community.

Grants 101 Series: Grant Readiness
2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is being hosted by WV Grant Resource Centers
May 21st, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Registration Fees: Free
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In this session, you will learn about the steps your organization can take to become ready to apply for grants. We will discuss how to compile and organize organizational documents, research potential funders, develop a competitive project plan, and other strategies to improve your grant readiness. We hope you can join us!
This Live Grant Assistance Session is part of our eight-part Grants 101 Series, where we will cover a variety of topics relating to grant writing and pre-award assembly. We hope you can join us and encourage you to check our calendar for upcoming sessions in this series.

How Nonprofits Can Save 5-10 Hours Per Week with AI
2026-05-26 09:30 - 10:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is being offered by the WVNPA
May 26th, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Registration Fees: FREE

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How Nonprofits Can Save 5–10 Hours Per Week with AI
What would you do with an extra 5 to 10 hours every week?
In this session, you will learn how nonprofit teams can use AI today to eliminate busywork, move faster, and get more done without adding headcount. This is a hands-on, demo-driven walkthrough of real workflows you can start using immediately.
Led by two West Virginians with AI and non-profit ties, Ankur Kumar (OpenAI) and Jesse Wisnewski (EverRaise), this session brings together practical nonprofit experience and leading AI insight to show what is actually working in 2026.
You will learn how to:

Turn ideas into donor-ready emails, updates, and campaigns in minutes
Turn AI into a true assistant that manages email and drafts responses
Reduce manual work across reporting, research, and communication
Apply simple safety practices to use AI with confidence

We will also briefly cover what has changed with AI in 2026, why it is more reliable, how tools connect to real data, and what that means for your team.
About the Presenters:
Ankur Kumar is a native West Virginian with a passion for technology. For years, he built websites, apps, and donation tools for nonprofit organizations across West Virginia. Today, he works at OpenAI helping large enterprises maximize the potential of modern AI agents. He lives in Charleston with his wife and one-year-old son.
Jesse Wisnewski is the founder of EverRaise, an AI engagement team for relationship-driven organizations. He has been featured in Forbes, CNBC Make It, The Muse, Observer, and more. Throughout his career, he has helped organizations grow through strategic marketing and fundraising. He lives in Charleston, WV, with his family.

Grants 101 Series: Developing a Project Narrative
2026-06-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is being hosted by WV Grant Resource Centers
June 2nd, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Registration Fees: Free
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This Live Grant Assistance Session will provide an overview of the critical elements of a Project Narrative and best practices for beginning grant writers.
This Live Grant Assistance Session is part of our eight-part Grants 101 Series, where we will cover a variety of topics relating to grant writing and pre-award assembly. We hope you can join us and encourage you to check our calendar for upcoming sessions in this series.

Top 8 Mistakes After Receiving a Grant
2026-06-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is being hosted by Volunteer WV
June 10th, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Registration Fees: FREE
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Congratulations on securing that important grant! Now, the real work begins. Join us for a special two-hour webinar hosted by grant writing expert Nicki Bentley-Colthart from The Grant Advantage, where we’ll cover the top 8 mistakes organizations often make after receiving a grant and how to avoid them. Learn expert strategies to prevent errors that could jeopardize your funding and mission. Gain actionable tips to confidently navigate the post-award phase and maximize the impact of your grant on the communities you serve.

Get Strategic: Strengthening Cross-Department Connections to Amplify Success
2026-06-10 13:30 - 14:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is being hosted by the Center for Nonprofit Advancement.
June 10th, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Registration Fees: $25-$99
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Fundraising shapes your organization’s future. As the bridge between your mission and the community, fundraisers bring critical insights from donors, partners, and supporters—making them powerful ambassadors.
For fundraisers to succeed, they must influence every nonprofit function: finances, governance, communications, and programs. When development has a voice, strategies become sharper, relationships stronger, and impact more sustainable.
What You’ll Learn:

Understand the Power of Your Role: Why fundraising is central to success and why your perspective matters.
See How Fundraising Intersects With Every Department: How development contributes to financial planning, programs, governance, and communications.
Advocate for Your Seat at the Table: Tools and talking points to confidently assert your value in organization-wide decisions.

Who It’s For: Development staff at all levels looking to expand influence, strengthen cross-department connections, and elevate fundraising’s role.
Make plans to join us virtually!
WEBINAR: Fundraisers Should Have a Seat…at Every Table!
Wednesday, June 10 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: Webinar • Taught by: Abbi Haggerty, PhD, Richmond Performing Arts Alliance

Power of Writing for Grants and More
2026-06-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is being hosted by GrantStation.
June 11th, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Registration Fees: $69/$159
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Fast and Easy Tools for Writing that Gets the Results You Want!
Clear, compelling writing is vital to all your on-the-job writing projects—not just grant proposals.
During this hands-on webinar, writing coach and grant professional Maryn Boess will fill your toolkit with a host of simple, powerful techniques that can help you write more clearly, quickly, and confidently, right away. You’ll focus on shaping your message in a way that makes it as easy as possible for your reader to understand so you get the results you want!
Everyone is told to “write more clearly.” This session will show you step-by-step how to do exactly that.
You’ll learn:

the big myths and misconceptions that could be sabotaging your writing;
three fundamental strategies for writing so clearly your reader cannot possibly misunderstand your message;
key techniques and tools to help you organize your material for maximum impact;
ten steps for busting through the deadly 12-12-12 scenario;
how to bring your writing to life; and,
figuring out who your readers are, what they need from you, and how to make sure you deliver every time.

You’ll also get BONUS advice from top writing pros on editing, proofreading, and revising for professional polish.
Come prepared for surprises, “ahas”, and a whole lot of powerful take-aways you can put to work in your own writing projects.
Who should attend:
This webinar focuses on the writing process itself and offers techniques you can apply across a variety of nonprofit use cases. It’s perfect for anyone looking to improve their writing and communicate messages more clearly. And even if you’re a skilled writer, this session is an excellent “tune-up” which can ensure you never slip into bad writing habits.
Testimonials from previous attendees:
“The info in this course is incredible! I’ve been writing for many years and thought I knew all the ‘tricks.’ Maryn provides MANY new tools that I’ll be able to use to fine-tune my grantwriting.” – Angie Grams
“Maryn does it again! This course is packed with applicable information presented in a fun and interesting way-fabulous for seasoned and beginning writers alike.” – Mary Tewksbury
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
Thursday, June 11, 2026 – 2 PM EDT

Duration
90 Minutes

Questions? Call
1-877-784-7268

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
Over her 25+-year nonprofit career, Maryn Boess has been an on-staff grantwriter; a grants consultant (winning $42 million for her clients over ten years); a grants trainer; a grants reviewer, author, speaker, mentor and coach; and – since 2006 – even a grantmaker. This 3-D background brings a unique insider’s perspective to the practical, inspiring trainings on healthy, successful grantsmanship she shares with thousands of people each year through GrantsMagic U. A true dual-citizen of the grants world, Maryn may be the only person holding membership in both Grant Professionals Association (for grantseekers) and Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (for grantmakers).

Grants 101 Series: Think Like a Reviewer
2026-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is being hosted by WV Grant Resource Centers
June 18th, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Registration Fees: Free
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Demystify the review process by finding out who grant reviewers are, how they’re chosen, and what you can do to give your proposal an edge.
This Live Grant Assistance Session is part of our eight-part Grants 101 Series, where we will cover a variety of topics relating to grant writing and pre-award assembly. We hope you can join us and encourage you to check our calendar for upcoming sessions in this series.

2026 Regional Meeting - Eastern Panhandle
2026-07-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This virtual meeting is being hosted by the WVNPA
July 8th, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
VIRTUAL
Registration Fees: FREE
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We’ve all been there: Surrounded by people working toward a common goal yet feeling entirely alone. In a moment where nonprofit organizations are working harder than ever with limited resources and a high burnout rate, we’ve reached a pivotal moment. We must come together or collapse in solitude.
It is time to gather, share, listen, and reflect. In an effort to build regional relationships and a unified front for nonprofit organizations across the state, the West Virginia Nonprofit Association is hosting free regional roundtable discussions: to be a force of unity and a pillar of strength for those putting in the work, showing up when no one else is, and keeping hope alive for families and individuals in our communities.
All organizations are encouraged to attend, you do not need to be a WVNPA member! Keep reading for more information & to register.
Learn more.

Essential Board Member Training: Roles & Legal Duties
2026-07-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is being hosted by Volunteer WV
July 8th, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Registration Fees: FREE
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Join Nonprofits LEAD for a virtual training session where we break down the 10 fundamental roles and responsibilities every board member must master, alongside the 3 critical legal duties that protect your organization. This is a must-attend for board members and nonprofit leadership staff to ensure compliance, stability, and mission success.

2026 Regional Meeting - Parkersburg
2026-07-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This virtual meeting is being hosted by the WVNPA
July 29th, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
VIRTUAL
Registration Fees: FREE
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We’ve all been there: Surrounded by people working toward a common goal yet feeling entirely alone. In a moment where nonprofit organizations are working harder than ever with limited resources and a high burnout rate, we’ve reached a pivotal moment. We must come together or collapse in solitude.
It is time to gather, share, listen, and reflect. In an effort to build regional relationships and a unified front for nonprofit organizations across the state, the West Virginia Nonprofit Association is hosting free regional roundtable discussions: to be a force of unity and a pillar of strength for those putting in the work, showing up when no one else is, and keeping hope alive for families and individuals in our communities.
All organizations are encouraged to attend, you do not need to be a WVNPA member! Keep reading for more information & to register.
Learn more.

Not All Systems Are Created Equal: Understanding Software as Strategy
2026-08-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
This webinar is being hosted by WVNPA
Monday, August 10th, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Registration Fees: FREE
Not All Systems Are Created Equal: Understanding Software as Strategy
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Most nonprofit teams don’t have a software problem.
They have a fit problem.
The tools work. The team is capable. And yet somehow the day still fills up with exports, workarounds, and spreadsheets living outside the system that was supposed to eliminate spreadsheets in the first place.
That’s not a performance issue. It’s usually a fit issue — and it’s a lot more common than people admit out loud.
In this session, we’ll step back from feature lists and talk about something more useful: how to evaluate nonprofit technology as a strategic decision rather than a purchasing one.
We’ll cover:

What’s actually on the market right now — the categories, the tradeoffs, and how to tell which kind of system is built for an organization your size
Why “free” isn’t always free — the costs that don’t show up on an invoice, and when a no-cost tool quietly becomes a ceiling on growth
Building a growth mindset into your tools — the difference between a system that manages the supporters you have and one that assumes you’ll have more next year
A brief look at GiveSuite — a short demo, and an honest walk through why we built it the way we did

You’ll leave with a practical set of questions to bring back to your team — the ones worth asking before any demo, any renewal, or any migration.
Because the most important question usually isn’t what can this software do.
It’s what kind of organization will this software help us become.
If you’re rethinking how your systems fit together — or just tired of managing the tools more than the mission — this hour is worth your time.
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Meet Sean Littman, CEO & Founder of GiveSuite

Sean Littman is the Founder and CEO of GiveSuite.com, a dynamic company at the forefront of nonprofit software and marketing. With a decade of experience in the digital marketing landscape, Sean has a proven track record of building and scaling successful ventures. His expertise lies in strategic and unconventional marketing, and a knack for problem-solving and developing exceptional solutions.
Sean’s strength lies in his ability to understand people and their needs through insightful conversation deeply. He then translates those insights into practical strategies and user-centric software at GiveSuite.com. He believes in democratizing knowledge and generously offers all his marketing content for free, driven by a passion for seeing individuals and organizations learn, grow, and achieve their marketing goals. As a thought leader, Sean drives innovation and positive impact within the nonprofit sector.

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