Serving Nonprofits. Strengthening West Virginia

Webinar: Navigating Email Offers and Opportunities from Nonprofits LEAD
2020-10-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | WV, United States
Registration link: https://mcdonough.wufoo.com/forms/fall-2020-virtual-workshop-series/

Webinar Series: Budgeting for 2021 with the Montana Nonprofit Association
2020-10-22 13:00 - 14:00 | WV, United States
Three 60-minute webinars, Wednesdays October 22, 29 and November 12, 2020
WVNPA Members: $125 – Webinar Series, $325 – Series + Consulting
Nonmembers: $250 – Webinar Series, $650 – Series + Consulting
REGISTER HERE
(WVNPA Members: email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code)
Join MNA for a three-week webinar series budgeting and leading your organization through times of uncertainty. This session will include downloadable and customizable Excel templates – with instructions for long-term use – to build financial scenarios, settle on a finalized budget, and monitor budget performance. The goal of the series is to equip and empower nonprofits of all sizes to wade confidently into planning and monitoring financial performance for 2021 and beyond. As an added bonus for registering for this series, MNA will provide you with access its full suite of downloadable and customizable Excel templates on financial leadership. These templates instructions will enable you to analyze common financial statements, project cash flow, produce cost-benefit analyses of projects, and much more.
Who Should Attend
Nonprofit leadership teams, financial officers, accountants, multi-hat nonprofit staffers, anyone responsible for crafting or managing a budget for their nonprofit.
Sessions take place Wednesdays from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Eastern Time
All sessions will be recorded and the recording will be available to all registered participants. Participants who are unable to attend one or more of the sessions will still have access to all course materials. We are committed to making our online courses as accessible as possible to all learners. Please contact us with any concerns or requests.
COURSE OUTLINE:
October 22 | Building the Team and Budget Process

Engage your team to better understand the 2021 outlook
Understand your current process and where to improve
Set the stage for a successful budgeting process

October 29 | Building Scenarios and a Budget

Use scenario modeling tools to anticipate unknowns
Explore likely and unlikely outcomes
Identify your most likely budget scenario
Identify areas of risk and uncertainty within the budget

November 12 | Monitoring Budget Performance and Tracking Vitals

Identify key drivers for your most and least likely budget scenarios
Understand what to monitor and track
Build a plan to course correct when needed

Plus, access to the following mini-courses and templates:
Ratio Analysis | Budget Performance | Cost/Benefit Analysis | Revenue Projection Analysis | Cash Flow Projections | General Excel Tips and Tricks
Each session includes a downloadable and customizable Excel template, with instructions for long-term use, to streamline reporting and analysis in your organization.
REGISTER HERE
(WVNPA Members: email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code)

Webinar Series: Ask, Thank, Report, Repeat - Year-End Fundraising from Washington Nonprofits
2020-10-22 15:00 - 16:00 | WV, United States
The WVNPA has partnered with Washington Nonprofits to offer some of their programming to our members for a discount. WVNPA Members only pay $80 for this webinar series – that’s half price! Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code.
*NOTE: This webinar series takes place at 3:00 PM EST. (The 12:00 PM time is PST)
Four 60-minute webinars, Thursdays, October 22, 29, November 5 & 12, 2020.
WVNPA Members: $80
Nonmembers: $160
REGISTER HERE
Whether you’re just stepping into your first fundraising role or you are a seasoned fundraising veteran, this two-part webinar series will be useful for you. You need a fundraising plan and rhythm that encourages donor trust and raises more money. You desire fundraising confidence. Ask, Thank, Report, Repeat is the answer. Come learn the secrets behind these four simple, yet powerful, words. By the end of this webinar series you will know how to build an annual fundraising plan that is measurable, repeatable and successful.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Current fundraising staff, executive directors, and board members.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Build a repeatable fundraising plan that honors your donors and raises more money year after year.
Increase your fundraising confidence and knowledge.
Review resources and samples to help you improve your storytelling and fundraising offers.

COURSE OUTLINE:
Thursday, October 22, 2020 – 3:00 – 4:00pm EST: Ask, Thank, Report, Repeat – A Powerful Introduction

Ask – when and how
Thank – meaningful ‘thanks’ that make your donor feel great
Report – reporting done right, reporting leads donor confidence and more donations
Repeat – the ATRR cycle year after year

Thursday, October 29, 2020 – 3:00 – 4:00pm EST: Be Confident! How to ask for a donation while encouraging trust with your donors

How to build a fundraising offer that works
Ask for donations using multiple channels, including face-to-face requests, direct mail and digital media
When to ask and how often
Understand the power of matching gifts

Thursday, November 5, 2020 – 3:00 – 4:00pm EST: Encourage Donor Trust – Thank promptly and emotionally

How to use receipt letters, thank you notes and emails to encourage donor trust
Raise more money, even while thanking
Get your board involved

Thursday, November 5, 2020 – 3:00 – 4:00pm EST: Report & Repeat your way to an annual, repeatable fundraising plan

How to make your donor the superhero of the story
Repeats what works again and again
Capital campaigns
Pro tip – what every board member needs to know about fundraising

All sessions will be recorded and the recordings will be available to all registered participants. Participants who are unable to attend one or more of the sessions will still have access to all course materials.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Jim Shapiro has spent 20 years serving and working in the nonprofit sector. He is co-founder of The Better Fundraising Co., former founder of The EDGE Group and in his first decade of work was the Vice President of Development at CRISTA Ministries. Jim is a seasoned and experienced development professional and has led successful capital campaigns, events, and development efforts for a large number of organizations. He has consulted with charities, community groups, churches, and schools throughout the Pacific Northwest on topics of leadership, board governance, and management.
REGISTER HERE (WVNPA Members: Don’t forget to email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code!)

Webinar: Make Your Virtual Event Accessible and Inclusive from Washington Nonprofits
2020-11-03 15:00 - 16:00 | WV, United States
The WVNPA has partnered with Washington Nonprofits to offer some of their programming to our members for a discount. WVNPA Members only pay $20 for this webinar – that’s half price! Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code.
*NOTE: This webinar series takes place at 3:00 PM EST. (The 12:00 PM time is PST)
WVNPA Members: $20
Nonmembers: $40
REGISTER HERE
Virtual accessibility is critical for the sustainability of nonprofits in ensuring inclusion for everyone. This means incorporating accessibility and inclusion strategies into the foundation of every nonprofit’s model.
This virtual workshop, for all nonprofit staff and volunteers, will not only include the why behind access and inclusion for the disability community but real life examples of how to implement these important building blocks into your nonprofit business structure. This training will specifically address how to make your nonprofit’s virtual experiences more accessible, especially during this time of COVID.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
You will leave knowing:

How to incorporate access and inclusion into the building blocks of your nonprofit
How to incorporate accessibility and inclusion into virtual experiences

This webinar will be recorded and the recording will be available to all registered participants. Participants who are unable to attend will still have access to all course materials.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Kyann Flint, Wandke Consulting
Kyann Flint, the Director of Accessibility, is a passionate advocate for the disability community. Beyond her roles at Wandke Consulting, Kyann is the Executive Director of two non-profits with the mission of empowering the disability community, AbiliTrek and Ms. Wheelchair Washington of America. Kyann has spoken on a plethora of disability-related topics to a diverse range of audiences, most notably she was a disability expert for KIRO7, has taught accessibility and inclusion to lawyers to fulfill Continuing Legal Education credits as well as to political and hospitality personnel. She has also spoken to all age levels from primary to post-secondary students as well as Educators and Administrators. Kyann held the title of Ms. Wheelchair Washington 2017 and placed 2nd runner-up at Ms. Wheelchair America 2018 where she received the Emerging Leader Award. As a person with a disability, Kyann lives life with the motto of “Defying the Defined Disability”; she strives to educate society on how social barriers, like ignorance and stereotypes, limit the disability community. Kyann is also a lover of coffee and travel.
REGISTER HERE (WVNPA Members: Don’t forget to email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code!)

Webinar: Intermediate Level Social Media Video from Nonprofits LEAD
2020-11-05 09:00 - 11:00 | WV, United States

FREE Webinar Series: Advanced Data - Driving Outcomes and Performance Management from Idealware
2020-11-05 13:00 - 14:30 | WV, United States
November 5, 12, & 19, 1:00-2:30pm ET
REGISTER HERE
During this course, participants will make a plan to revise how they use data in managing and evaluating their programs. This course will cover adjusting your metrics, methods for data collection, how to use data to inform rapid decisions in a time of uncertainty, and more.

2020 Summit on Race Matters in WV Session 5: Education and Employment from TGKVF
2020-11-05 16:00 - 18:30 | WV, United States
Keynote: Michael Eric Dyson
Learn More Here
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Webinar Series: QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits (Desktop Version)
2020-11-10 14:00 - 16:00 | WV, United States
https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/event/quickbooks-made-easy-nov-2020-webinar-desktop/
This three day series focuses on QuickBooks materials – all nonprofit-focused!
When: 3 Part Training Webinar Series for QuickBooks Desktop:
Day 1: Tuesday, November 10th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Day 2: Wednesday, November 11th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Day 3: Thursday, November 12th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Price: $115 Per Day or $249 for all three days!
West Virginia Nonprofit Association members receive $50 off when placing their order for all 3 days or
$35 off when placing their order for a single day ticket. Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

FREE Webinar: Emergency Funding Acts - Impact to Nonprofits from Brown Edwards CPAs
2020-11-11 14:00 - 15:30 | WV, United States
Brown Edwards Certified Public Accountants invites you to register for their November 11th webinar. Several of their professionals will discuss the COVID-19 Emergency Funding Acts and the provisions available to nonprofits. This program will address some of the latest developments in both tax and financial accounting areas of nonprofits. We encourage CFOs, controllers and other financial management staff to consider registering for this important program.
Topics will include:
•FFCRA Paid Sick & Childcare Leave
•CARES Act
•Employee Retention
•Payroll Tax Deferral
•PPP Loans
•Current developments, legislative outlook
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training.
Additional Information:
•Prerequisites: Knowledge of financials for nonprofit organization
•Advanced preparations: None
•Program level: Intermediate
•Delivery method: Group live – Internet
•CPE credit: 1.5 hrs

Webinar: Cloud-Based Solutions and Why They Are Critical for Nonprofits from Nonprofits LEAD
2020-11-12 10:00 - 11:00 | WV, United States

Webinar: Virtual Conferences That Make a Difference from the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits
2020-11-13 11:00 - 13:00 | WV, United States
The WVNPA has partnered with the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits to offer some of their programming to our members for a discount. WVNPA Members only pay $49 for this webinar – that’s a savings of $101! Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code.
*NOTE: This webinar series takes place at 11:00 AM EST. (The 10:00 AM time is CST)
WVNPA Members: $49 (Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code)
Nonmembers: $150
You organize conferences – or you are going to. You spend considerable time scheduling speakers and managing logistics. You want people to come, have a good experience, and feel connected to your organization. The problem is: How do you know you made a difference? How do you make sure that the people who attend your conference are able to do their work differently because they invested time and money in your event? How do you use your conference to move the needle on some important issue facing your organization or sector?
Join Nancy Bacon as she walks through the four elements of conference design:
• Strategy and overall approach
• Pre-conference activities
• The big day: Deliver a day that makes a difference
• Make it stick: Post-conference activities
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
• Describe how a conference can fit into your organization’s strategy
• Name several ways that you can get attendees ready to learn before the
conference begins
• Support your speakers to deliver excellent workshops
• Describe how to build in opportunities for networking and reflection
• Explain ways to “boost” learning after the conference
Nancy will share practical advice based on implementing and advising on conferences big and small. She will show you how to use tools honed through past conferences. She will leave you ready to deliver a valuable conference for the people you serve.
About the Presenter:
Nancy Bacon is a teacher, instructional designer, consultant, and speaker on topics at the intersection of learning and nonprofits. She created Washington Nonprofits’ learning program in 2013, the third learning program she designed over the course of her career. A former ESL and middle school teacher, Nancy has done nearly every job within a nonprofit: Executive Director, program director, board chair, strategic planning chair, and volunteer. Nancy regular writes and speaks about topics related to nonprofits and learning. In 2019, she co-authored with Mark Nilles the ebook Conferences That Make a Difference. www.nancybacon.com. Nancy also co-hosts the Nonprofit Radio Show with Sarah Brooks and JoAnn Crabtree. The Nonprofit Radio Show offers bite-size, practical information to help nonprofits thrive. Based in Washington State, the Radio Show celebrates the small nonprofits that serve our diverse communities.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (WVNPA Members: Don’t forget to email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for your discount code)

Webinar Series: QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits (Online Version)
2020-11-17 14:00 - 16:00 | WV, United States
https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/event/quickbooks-made-easy-november-2020-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 17th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Day 2: Wednesday, November 18th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Day 3: Thursday, November 19th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Price: $115 Per Day or $249 for all three days!
West Virginia Nonprofit Association members receive $50 off when placing their order for all 3 days or
$35 off when placing their order for a single day ticket. Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

FREE Webinar: Charitable Solicitation: What Does It Take to Be Compliant?
2020-11-19 13:00 - 14:00 | WV, United States
Tune in to the Charitable Solicitation Compliance webinar Thursday, November 19 at 1 p.m. EDT! Partnership Manager Sharon Cody, J.D. will share insights we’ve gained from helping more than 12,000 nonprofits navigate the maze of state fundraising registration requirements.
This webinar qualifies for 1 Certified Fund Raising Executives (CFRE) International credit.
You’ll learn:

What activities qualify as charitable solicitation
Where registration is required
How the rules apply to online fundraising
How much registration costs
Why compliance should be a priority

Upon registration, you can submit questions about charitable solicitation compliance in advance. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.
So grab your lunch, sit back, and learn everything you need to know to fundraise with confidence.

Sure, Sign Me Up!

FREE Webinar: A Primer on Financial Audits for Nonprofits - Live Q&A from Blue Avocado
2020-11-19 14:00 - 15:00 | WV, United States
An annual financial audit is an important and necessary step to discovering any potential credibility and compliance issues in your nonprofit organization. But an upcoming audit can also induce stress and fear of the unknown:

What is the purpose of the audit?
Do we need an audit?
What types of audits are appropriate for nonprofits?
What should we do to prepare for an audit?

This is your opportunity to ask questions as our panelists walk you through the various components of an audit.
Panelists:

Douglas Cook, CPA with Cook & Company
Stephen D. Mayer with SD Mayer & Associates LLP

When registering, you will be able to submit questions you would like the panel to address.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Webinar: Partnerships - Charting Your Nonprofit's Path Forward from Kentucky Nonprofit Network
2020-12-01 12:30 - 14:30 | WV, United States
The WVNPA has partnered with the Kentucky Nonprofit Network to offer some of their programming to our members for a discount. WVNPA Members only pay $35 for this webinar series – that’s a savings of $20! Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code.
WVNPA Members: $35
Nonmembers: $55
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
As nonprofits adapt and prepare for a new year that includes continuing pandemic issues, the need for the services of many organizations may continue to rise exponentially. Nonprofits will review funding and service delivery, some scaling back due to fluctuating demand. As we deal with overwhelming, shifting client needs, complicated state and national trends, and limited resources (financial and staff), it may be time to look at partnerships as a potential solution. Savvy nonprofit executives are taking steps now to pool resources, leverage strengths, and maximize mission impact. Executive directors and CEO’s are invited to join Marta Brockmeyer as she discusses the role of partnerships in preserving your missions and supporting your clients.
Topics include:
• Partnership benefits and organizational readiness
• Partner criteria and selection
• Partnership launch, maintenance and evaluation
• A look forward OTHER NOTES: This is a live webinar and will NOT be recorded.
About the Presenter:
Marta Brockmeyer, Ph.D. has supported the human services community for thirty-five years by facilitating partnership discussions and increasing organizational capacity to deliver effective sustainable services. Projects include more than fifty strategic partnership efforts (over half merger-related), more than forty strategic plans and many diverse planning assignments such as organizational reorganizations and cultural assessments and executive coaching. She conducted a state-wide project for the Kentucky Workforce Development Cabinet and has facilitated two large community-based opioid projects. Marta also donates countless hours to supporting her human services colleagues. Her counseling and administrative background allow her to approach complex planning issues with sensitivity and common sense. Additional information is available at martabrockmeyer.com.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (WVNPA Members: Don’t forget to email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code!)

Webinar: Cybersecurity for Nonprofits During COVID-19 and Beyond from Nonprofits LEAD
2020-12-03 11:00 - 12:00 | WV, United States

FREE Webinar Series: Accidental Techie - How to Support Your Nonprofit Without an IT Background from Idealware
2020-12-03 13:00 - 14:30 | WV, United States
December 3, 10, 17, 1:00 – 2:30pm ET
REGISTER NOW
Are you the person everyone at your small nonprofit looks to when the printer won’t work or the Wi-Fi is down? Are you the one with admin privileges for all your software? Do you have to carry out basic IT tasks such as run backups and install anti-virus software? Is IT only a small fraction of your job (but always threatening to take over)? Let Tech Impact help you through the big IT issues many small nonprofits face. Our three-week course will provide you with the knowledge you need to support your nonprofit and its many IT needs.
Through participation in this course, you will:

Familiarize yourself with the basics of your organization’s infrastructure.
Learn the fundamentals of networking and backing up shared files.
Discover best practices that will make you a more effective software administrator.
Explore new software options.
Review security risks and safety principles.
Discuss technology planning and how to help everyone at your organization get what they need from their technology resources.
Learn how to keep your IT responsibilities from taking over your job.

December 3: Hardware Infrastructure Basics
Computers, printers, phones, routers—there are a lot of gadgets that can turn glitchy. This session will cover the basics you need to know about the various pieces of hardware in a typical office and review common troubleshooting techniques to keep them up and running. We’ll also look at what you need to know to network computers, keep them connected, and reliably back up files.
December 10: Managing Software and Security
How do you decide what software to choose when there are hundreds of options, each with their own unique features? And once you’ve chosen a software package, how do you manage it so that your organization gets what it needs and is protected from security threats? We’ll answer these questions and more by reviewing frameworks to choose and administer your organization’s software.
December 17: The Human Side of Technology
IT isn’t just IT. A big part of the job is working directly with people—both to fix small problems and undertake long-term planning. We’ll help you develop strategies for leading large-scale technology projects and pass on tips from our own in-house IT expert on the best ways to work one-on-one with your colleagues.
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Regional Meeting: Regions V, VI, & VII
2021-05-11 10:00 - 12:30 | Webinar
We are excited to bring the Regional Roundtables back for 2021! This year we will be hosting 3 VIRTUAL roundtables, each covering 3 regions in WV (See list of counties below). We want to focus the roundtables on learning what each region needs, where you and your peers are and what needs to be addressed. For your chance to interact with your region’s nonprofit professionals be sure to register for the meeting that corresponds with your area. If you are unable to join on that day you are welcome to join another meeting and hear from professionals from other regions in the state. Registration is just $15 for members and $25 for nonmembers!
Be sure to check back as additional details will be added soon!
Join us on May 11th if you are in Regions V, VI, or VII (Barbour, Berkeley, Brooke, Gilmer, Grant, Hampshire, Hancock, Hardy, Harrison, Jefferson, Lewis, Marion, Marshall, Mineral, Monongalia, Morgan, Ohio, Preston, Taylor, Tyler, and Wetzel).
Join us on May 12th if you are in Regions II, III, or IV (Boone, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, Mingo, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Wayne, Wirt, and Wood). Click HERE to register for the session on May 12th.
Join us on May 13th if you are in Regions I, VIII, or IX (Braxton, Fayette, Greenbrier, McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, Nicholas, Pendleton, Pocahontas, Raleigh, Randolph, Summers, Tucker, Upshur, Webster, and Wyoming). Click HERE to register for the session on May 13th.
For those registering online, we apply an 8.5% convenience fee to cover the processing cost of providing this service to you. If you wish to pay by check to avoid this fee, please download this form and send in payment for this event in advance.
In registering for this event, you are consenting to appear in photographs and videos recorded at the event and consenting for these photos and videos to potentially be used in future marketing efforts. You are also consenting for your evaluation responses to be used in future marketing efforts.

Regional Meeting: Regions II, III, & IV
2021-05-12 10:00 - 12:30 | Webinar
We are excited to bring the Regional Roundtables back for 2021! This year we will be hosting 3 VIRTUAL roundtables, each covering 3 regions in WV (See list of counties below). We want to focus the roundtables on learning what each region needs, where you and your peers are and what needs to be addressed. For your chance to interact with your region’s nonprofit professionals be sure to register for the meeting that corresponds with your area. If you are unable to join on that day you are welcome to join another meeting and hear from professionals from other regions in the state. Registration is just $15 for members and $25 for nonmembers!
Be sure to check back as additional details will be added soon!
Join us on May 11th if you are in Regions V, VI, or VII (Barbour, Berkeley, Brooke, Gilmer, Grant, Hampshire, Hancock, Hardy, Harrison, Jefferson, Lewis, Marion, Marshall, Mineral, Monongalia, Morgan, Ohio, Preston, Taylor, Tyler, and Wetzel). Click HERE to register for the session on May 11th.
Join us on May 12th if you are in Regions II, III, or IV (Boone, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, Mingo, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Wayne, Wirt, and Wood).
Join us on May 13th if you are in Regions I, VIII, or IX (Braxton, Fayette, Greenbrier, McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, Nicholas, Pendleton, Pocahontas, Raleigh, Randolph, Summers, Tucker, Upshur, Webster, and Wyoming). Click HERE to register for the session on May 13th.
For those registering online, we apply an 8.5% convenience fee to cover the processing cost of providing this service to you. If you wish to pay by check to avoid this fee, please download this form and send in payment for this event in advance.
In registering for this event, you are consenting to appear in photographs and videos recorded at the event and consenting for these photos and videos to potentially be used in future marketing efforts. You are also consenting for your evaluation responses to be used in future marketing efforts.

Regional Meeting: Regions I, VIII, & IX
2021-05-13 10:00 - 12:30 | Webinar
We are excited to bring the Regional Roundtables back for 2021! This year we will be hosting 3 VIRTUAL roundtables, each covering 3 regions in WV (See list of counties below). We want to focus the roundtables on learning what each region needs, where you and your peers are and what needs to be addressed. For your chance to interact with your region’s nonprofit professionals be sure to register for the meeting that corresponds with your area. If you are unable to join on that day you are welcome to join another meeting and hear from professionals from other regions in the state. Registration is just $15 for members and $25 for nonmembers!
Be sure to check back as additional details will be added soon!
Join us on May 11th if you are in Regions V, VI, or VII (Barbour, Berkeley, Brooke, Gilmer, Grant, Hampshire, Hancock, Hardy, Harrison, Jefferson, Lewis, Marion, Marshall, Mineral, Monongalia, Morgan, Ohio, Preston, Taylor, Tyler, and Wetzel). Click HERE to register for the session on May 11th.
Join us on May 12th if you are in Regions II, III, or IV (Boone, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, Mingo, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Wayne, Wirt, and Wood). Click HERE to register for the session on May 12th.
Join us on May 13th if you are in Regions I, VIII, or IX (Braxton, Fayette, Greenbrier, McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, Nicholas, Pendleton, Pocahontas, Raleigh, Randolph, Summers, Tucker, Upshur, Webster, and Wyoming). Click HERE to register for the session on May 13th.
For those registering online, we apply an 8.5% convenience fee to cover the processing cost of providing this service to you. If you wish to pay by check to avoid this fee, please download this form and send in payment for this event in advance.
In registering for this event, you are consenting to appear in photographs and videos recorded at the event and consenting for these photos and videos to potentially be used in future marketing efforts. You are also consenting for your evaluation responses to be used in future marketing efforts.

2021 Nonprofit Leadership Summit - Onward!
2021-09-21 10:00 - 2021-09-23 16:00 | Webinar
Regular Registration is Now CLOSED
Please call Mandy Ray at 304.646.7854 before 1 PM or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org to register for the Summit. Note, all last minute registrations MUST be paid via credit card.
In registering for this event, you are consenting to appear in photographs and videos recorded at the event and consenting for these photos and videos to potentially be used in future marketing efforts. You are also consenting for your evaluation responses to be used in future marketing efforts

GrantStation Tour
2021-11-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Thursday, November 18th, 11:00 AM
Fee: FREE
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Is GrantStation right for your organization?
Are you a member of the West Virginia Nonprofit Association and want to learn more about your member benefit?
Join us for a free tour of GrantStation on Thursday, November 18th at 11:00 AM EST
Learn more about how to make GrantStation work for your organization. This overview tour of GrantStation is a great resource for Members to ensure that they are getting the most out of their Membership, and for potential Members to see GrantStation in action! During the hour-long tour, you’ll see GrantStations many learning resources, as well as some new tools, like The Benchmarker. We’ll also discuss best practices for research in the interactive grant-opportunity databases. Sample searches will use real examples based on the mission of the first few organizations to register!

West Virginia Policy Institute
2022-01-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
January 11, 2022
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET
Registration Fee: FREE for WVNPA and Philanthropy WV Members, $15 for Nonmembers. (If you are a nonmember and wish to pay with a check please email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org)
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(DRAFT) Agenda

Welcome and remarks from Joint Public Policy Committee Co-Chairs

Facilitated Discussion: How to be a good advocate, with panelists:

Caitlin Cook, Director of Advocacy and Public Policy, Mountaineer Food Bank
Rebecca McPhail, President, WV Manufacturers Association
Crystal Good, Founder, Black By God THE WEST VIRGINIAN
Chris Hall, Senior Government Affairs, Orion Strategies

What issues should you watch this session?
How to: Technical use of the legislative website and following bills.
Closing Remarks

Meet the Panelists:
Caitlin Cook serves as Director of Advocacy and Public Policy at Mountaineer Food Bank. Caitlin graduated from Youngstown State University with degrees in Journalism and Philosophy. A Charleston, West Virginia native, Caitlin has spent her professional career researching, addressing, and helping inform debates about a variety of policy issues that impact West Virginians. In her current role, Caitlin enjoys the opportunity to connect policymakers with experiences, perspectives, and needs to better inform food security policy.

Rebecca R. McPhail joined the WVMA as its president in 2013.
McPhail previously served at the President of state economic development organization Vision Shared. Prior to her work at Vision Shared, McPhail was Assistant Vice President of Development at Marshall University. Before returning to West Virginia in 2003, she worked as Grant Development and Research Manager and Interim Director of Development for the YMCA of Greater Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio.
McPhail is a graduate of the West Virginia Institute of Technology with a B.A. in History and Government. She is a member of the WV Department of Environmental Protection Advisory Council, the WV Early Childhood Development Council, serves on the boards of the West Virginia High Technology Foundation, West Virginia Symphony, and the YMCA of the Kanawha Valley. She is a graduate of Leadership West Virginia, was named the West Virginia University Institute of Technology Alumni of the year in 2019 and recognized as 2017 Young Gun by The West Virginia Executive magazine.
McPhail resides in Charleston, WV with her husband David Yaussy, and two sons, Garrett and Owen.
Chris Hall is head of governmental affairs for Orion Strategies and leads the firm’s Charleston office. Hall has worked with legislators on both sides of the aisle as well as elected executive officials and government agencies. He has written numerous bills and shaped volumes of policy over two decades that is now law. He has also managed a number of professional associations and organized grassroots advocacy efforts to affect both state and federal legislation.
Prior to joining Orion Strategies, Hall served nearly 14 years as a founding member and managing partner of the Charleston-based public relations and governmental affairs agency TSG Consulting.
A graduate of West Virginia University, Hall holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism specializing in Public Relations, with minors in Political Science and Business Administration.
Crystal Good (she/her/hers) is a writer and artist whose work seeks to build a more inclusive and truthful narrative about Central Appalachia. She is the founder and publisher of Black By God THE WEST VIRGINIAN, a print and multimedia publication centering Black voices to address the information gap. Crystal is the author of “Valley Girl” and holds the completely made up (but totally sincere) office of Social Media Senator for the Digital District of West Virginia, which encourages digital and political literacy. @cgoodwoman

2022 Nonprofit Leadership Summit - Kickoff
2022-09-20 11:30 - 17:00 | Days Inn Conference Center, 350 Days Drive, Sutton, WV, 26601, United States
Tuesday September 20th, 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM ET
Registration Fees:
Day 1 only – Members: $65, Nonmembers: $75
All 3 Days – Members: $120, Nonmembers: $150
*If you are a National Service Staff or Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Grantee be sure to register and select the corresponding scholarship! (Please note: scholarships are limited, so don’t wait to register).
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Check out the agenda HERE.
About the Speakers:
Becky Mathis-Stump
Owner
Ethos Leadership Group
Becky joined Ethos in 2009 after leading the daily operations of five distinct work teams over a ten-year period. An analyst and solution-generator by nature, she works with clients to identify their needs and develops a plan of action to reach their desired results. Having worked in numerous disciplines in her career, Becky brings a broad range of knowledge and experience to our clients. Becky particularly enjoys working with clients on organizational audits, strategic planning, employee training and coaching, and governance.
David Ray
Owner
Ethos Leadership Group
In 2017, David joined Ethos after leading and advising in the non-profit sector. An organizational troubleshooter and natural synergist, David leverages his analytical and relational skills to help clients take their business and team to their desired next level. With a passion to see others live and lead well, David enjoys connecting leaders to evidence-based practices to boost leadership capacity, build human capital, and improve organizational performance. David particularly enjoys working with clients through strategic planning, executive coaching, and team development.

GrantStation Tour
2023-03-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
Wednesday, March 15th, 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:

During this live demo and Q&A session, GrantStation’s Online Education Specialist, 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.

Nonprofit Knowledge Book Club
2023-04-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
Did you make a New Year’s Resolution to read more? The WVNPA is here to help!
Join us for the first meeting of the Nonprofit Knowledge Book Club on April 4th from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. We will be discussing The Little Book of Nonprofit Leadership: An Executive Director’s Handbook for Small (and Very Small) Nonprofits by Erik Hanberg.
This is a FREE session for all who want to join! Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org to be added to the club.
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Details on upcoming books and meeting dates will be discussed in April.

Inside Look at Firespring's Websites
2023-04-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
Wednesday, April 12th, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: FREE
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Finding the best nonprofit website and online tools can be daunting. We often end up juggling multiple platforms, working harder to achieve less. Wouldn’t it be better if you had just one effective nonprofit fundraising website with a content management system that does it all?
Learn how to master your online presence and leverage the power of your nonprofit website. Join us for insight into technology trends and best practices, plus see firsthand why Firespring offers the best nonprofit websites.
Attend this webinar on nonprofit websites and discover:

Why nonprofits struggle with their web presence.

The ABCs of creating a killer nonprofit website.

An inside look at how the content management system and tools work.

Answers to your questions during live Q&A.

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.

ABC's of 501c3's - Social Media
2023-06-07 11:00 - 12:00 | 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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Click here to read about the entire series.
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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Click here to read about the entire series.
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.

RESCHEDULED - August Members ONLY Call: USDA Resources & Compliance Updates
2025-08-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
August 26th, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Registration Fees: FREE
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Join us for our August Membership Call as we welcome representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)! They’ll share valuable insights into state and federal resources and funding tools available to nonprofits, particularly those serving rural communities. We’ll also get an overview of new compliance measures that may impact our sector. Don’t miss this chance to ask questions and learn how your organization can better navigate and access USDA support.
