Serving Nonprofits. Strengthening West Virginia

Grant Expectations
2025-11-04 08:00 - 2025-11-06 17:00 (America/New_York) | Courtyard Morgantown, 460 Courtyard Street, Morgantown, WV, United States
This In-Person & Live Streamed conference is hosted by Compass Grant Management Solutions/We Manage Grants.
November 4th – 6th, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Registration Fees: WVNPA Members – $ 275, Nonmembers – $325

REGISTRATION – WVNPA Members
REGISTRATION – Nonmembers
Hosted by Compass Grant Management Solutions in collaboration with Paragon Business Education Services, the conference will be held November 4–6, 2025 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Morgantown and via livestream for remote participants.
“Grants are powerful tools for change when organizations know how to manage them effectively, from pre-award through post award” said Patricia Porter, founder and CEO of Compass Grant Management Solutions. “Grant Expectations is about empowering attendees with the knowledge, confidence and compliance insight they need to succeed.”
What Attendees Will Learn
Participants will gain practical, up-to-date guidance on topics including:

How to write to the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

Understanding 2 CFR 200 uniform guidance and 2025 updates

Navigating Modified Total Direct Costs and NICRA (Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreements)

Implementing effective internal controls, budgets and accountability practices under WV 155 CSR 09

Featured speakers include Patricia Porter and Joshua Britt of Compass Grant Management Solutions; Bill Austin, executive director of the Morgantown Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization; Stephanie Smith, president of growth and optimization coaching practice Be Brave; and Bethany Hornbeck, president and CEO of federal grant awardee Apis Creative.
Vendors, Exhibitors, and Sponsors
Vendors and exhibitors are invited to participate. The event offers an opportunity to connect directly with decision-makers seeking funding, technology and training solutions. Confirmed sponsors include The Porter Foundation, Laurel Builders, Be Brave, The Shack Neighborhood House, Inc., Barnett Excavating, Apis Creative and Sage & Hollow Hair Boutique.
Registration & Lodging
Registration is $325 and open through October 31. It includes three full days of training, breakfast each morning and beverage service throughout each day. Hotel accommodations can be reserved through the Grant Expectations group rate at Courtyard by Mariott Morgantown.

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
REGISTRATION
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.

Grants 101 Workshop - Pleasant Valley
2025-11-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Kingmont Community Building, 2379 Kingmont Road, Pleasant Valley, WV, United States
This workshop is hosted by the WV Grant Resource Centers and the City of Pleasant Valley
November 6th, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Kingmont Community Building
2379 Kingmont Road
Pleasant Valley, WV
Registration Fees: FREE
REGISTRATION
The conference is offered as a public service by the City of Pleasant Valley so there is no registration fee. However, seating is limited. Registration is on a first come-first served basis. The registration deadline is October 27, 2025.

You are on your own for lunch. There are several restaurants, sit down and fast food, close by.
Limited parking is available at the site. Additional parking is available across the street at the Municipal Building. The building is handicapped accessible.

Wi-Fi is available. You may bring laptops, tablets, etc.

Please call 304-363-2400 or email cityclerk@cityofpleasantvalley.com if you have any questions.

Grants 101 Workshop - West Liberty/Wheeling
2025-11-06 12:00 - 17:00 | A.S.R.C. Building, R. Emmett Boyle Conference Center, Room 302, 208 University Drive, West Liberty, United States
This workshop is hosted by the WV Grant Resource Centers and WVNPA
November 6th, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Registration Fees: FREE
REGISTRATION
Date / Time: Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 12-5 p.m.
Location: A.S.R.C. Building, R. Emmett Boyle Conference Center: Room 302, 208 University Drive, West Liberty, WV 26074
Register by October 30, 2025: https://forms.gle/658e8ihRRtmzrs5g6
* Please Note: Free parking will be available between the A.S.R.C. Building and the football field. Lunch will be provided.
About Grants 101 Workshops:
The Grants 101 Workshop is a comprehensive training program from the West Virginia Grant Resource Centers that guides participants through each critical step of the pre-award process. Developed and presented by the Grant Centers, these workshops aim to help West Virginia communities, organizations, and other eligible entities grow their grant writing and application assembly skills.
This Training is Recommended For:
West Virginia communities, nonprofits, businesses, and other eligible entities who are interested in engaging with the grant writing process. No prior grant writing experience is required.
What to Expect:
Participants can expect to gain a thorough understanding of the grant writing process and elevate their grant writing and application assembly skills. Lunch will be provided.

Grants 101 Workshop - Parkersburg
2025-11-07 09:30 - 13:30 | Parkersburg and Wood County Public Library, Summer’s Auditorium, 3100 Emerson Avenue, Parkersburg, WV, United States
This workshop is hosted by the WV Grant Resource Centers and the Parkersburg & Wood County Public Library
November 7th, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Parkersburg & Wood County Public Library’s Summer’s Auditorium
3100 Emerson Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26104
Registration Fees: FREE
REGISTRATION
Date / Time: Friday, November 7, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Parkersburg & Wood County Public Library, Summer’s Auditorium, 3100 Emerson Avenue, Parkersburg, WV 26104
* Please Note: Registration ends on November 3, 2025. Seats for this event are limited and will be reserved in the order they were received. Light refreshments will be provided.

Ready to take the next steps in your grant writing journey? On Friday, November 7, 2025, the Parkersburg & Wood County Public Library will host the WV Grant Resource Centers team for a free Grants 101 Workshop in Parkersburg!

This comprehensive workshop, developed and led by the Grant Centers’ staff, will guide participants through each critical step of the pre-award process, including:
– Seeking and Finding Grants
– Writing a Strong Grant Proposal
– Building and Maximizing Community Partnerships
– Developing a Budget and Budget Narrative
– Identifying Matching Funds
– Thinking Like a Reviewer
– Getting Grant ReadyAbout This Workshop:
The Grants 101 Workshop is a comprehensive training program from the West Virginia Grant Resource Centers that guides participants through each critical step of the pre-award process. Developed and presented by the Grant Centers, these workshops aim to help West Virginia communities, organizations, and other eligible entities grow their grant writing and application assembly skills.
This Training is Recommended For:
West Virginia communities, nonprofits, businesses, and other eligible entities who are interested in engaging with the grant writing process. No prior grant writing experience is required.
What to Expect:
Participants can expect to gain a thorough understanding of the grant writing process and elevate their grant writing and application assembly skills.

For all event-related inquiries, please email: info@wvgrantcenters.com

Grants 101 Workshop - Charles Town
2025-11-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Fisherman’s Hall, 319 S West Street, Charles Town, WV, United States
This workshop is hosted by the WV Grant Resource Centers and Voices Against Domestic Violence
November 7th, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Fisherman’s Hall
319 S West St.
Charles Town, WV
Registration Fees: FREE
REGISTRATION
Event/Program Details:
Date / Time: Friday, November 7, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Fishermen’s Hall, 319 S West St., Charles Town, WV 25414
Parking Notes: Free street parking is available.
Ready to take the next steps in your grant writing journey? On Friday, November 7, 2025, Voices Against Domestic Violence (VADV) will host the West Virginia Grant Resource Centers for a free Grants 101 Workshop! This comprehensive workshop, developed and led by the Grant Centers’ staff, will guide participants through each critical step of the pre-award process, including:

Seeking and Finding Grants

Writing a Strong Grant Proposal

Building and Maximizing Community Partnerships

Developing a Budget and Budget Narrative

Identifying Matching Funds

Thinking Like a Reviewer

Getting Grant Ready

* Please Note: Registration ends on October 31, 2025. Seats for this event are limited and will be reserved in the order they were received. Lunch will be provided.
About This Workshop:
The Grants 101 Workshop is a comprehensive training program from the West Virginia Grant Resource Centers that guides participants through each critical step of the pre-award process. Developed and presented by the Grant Centers, these workshops aim to help West Virginia communities, organizations, and other eligible entities grow their grant writing and application assembly skills.
This Training is Recommended For:
West Virginia communities, nonprofits, businesses, and other eligible entities who are interested in engaging with the grant writing process. No prior grant writing experience is required.
What to Expect:
Participants can expect to gain a thorough understanding of the grant writing process and elevate their grant writing and application assembly skills.
For all event-related inquiries, please email: vadv.wv365@gmail.com

Grants 101 Workshop - Huntington
2025-11-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Marshall University, WV
This workshop is hosted by the WV Grant Resource Centers and the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce
November 12th, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Marshall University’s Memorial Student Center
Room BE-5
1 John Marshall Dr
Huntington, WV
Registration Fees: FREE
REGISTRATION
Date / Time: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Marshall University, Memorial Student Center, Room BE-5, 1 John Marshall Dr., Huntington, WV
Ready to take the next steps in your grant writing journey? On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce and its Nonprofit Roundtable will host the West Virginia Grant Resource Centers for a free Grants 101 Workshop! This comprehensive workshop, developed and led by the Grant Centers’ staff, will guide participants through each critical step of the pre-award process, including:

Seeking and Finding Grants

Writing a Strong Grant Proposal

Building and Maximizing Community Partnerships

Developing a Budget and Budget Narrative

Identifying Matching Funds

Thinking Like a Reviewer

Getting Grant Ready

* Please Note: This workshop is a FREE resource, but registration is required by Friday, November 7, 2025. Seats for this event are limited and will be reserved in the order they were received.
Parking Notes: Parking options for Marshall University can be found here: https://www.marshall.edu/parking/visitor-parking-info/.
About This Workshop:
The Grants 101 Workshop is a comprehensive training program from the West Virginia Grant Resource Centers that guides participants through each critical step of the pre-award process. Developed and presented by the Grant Centers, these workshops aim to help West Virginia communities, organizations, and other eligible entities grow their grant writing and application assembly skills.
This Training is Recommended For:
West Virginia communities, nonprofits, businesses, and other eligible entities who are interested in engaging with the grant writing process. No prior grant writing experience is required.
What to Expect:
Participants can expect to gain a thorough understanding of the grant writing process and elevate their grant writing and application assembly skills.
For all event-related inquiries, please email chamber@huntingtonchamber.org

November Members ONLY Call
2025-11-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is hosted by the WVNPA
November 18th – 2 – 3 PM
Registration Fees: FREE
Email for Registration link
Charity Bridge Fund, a new nonpartisan initiative from JustGive.org, has launched to help close the gap caused by reduced federal funding. Currently, there is no consolidated resource that identifies individual programs whose federal funding has been reduced or eliminated. Charity Bridge Fund fills that gap, serving as a trusted hub for channeling aid to credible organizations that have lost vital support due to recent government cuts.
The only pre-requisites for joining are that an organization is a 501(c)(3) and has proof of lost funding this year due to government cuts. There are no platform fees—only standard processing fees.
Charity Bridge Fund helps nonprofits by:

Listing them in a centralized database of charities impacted by funding loss
Gaining increased visibility with individual donors, foundations, and donor-advised fund holders
Sharing organizations’ impact stories to inspire targeted support
Providing direct access to matching funds

Think Like a Reviewer
2025-11-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is hosted by the WV Grant Resource Centers
November 13th, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Registration Fees: FREE
REGISTRATION
In this session, we will discuss the grant review process to identify strategies for writing a proposal with the reviewer in mind.

Overcoming the Barriers to Fundraising Success
2025-12-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is hosted by the WVNPA
December 2nd, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Registration Fees: FREE
REGISTRATION
Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP for a session focused on actionable solutions to common fundraising problems. Chad will reveal the most common barriers to effective fundraising at the nonprofits that he has served and provide tips for overcoming them. Attendees will also be given free access to document samples and templates which will help to fast track the implementation of these solutions. Ample time will be reserved for questions so that attendees can also pick Chad’s brain for solutions to their “not so common” fundraising challenges.
About the Presenter:
Chad Barger helps nonprofit professionals fundraise more efficiently and effectively. He is the chief strategist and owner of the firm Productive Fundraising, which focuses on bringing actionable, research-based fundraising tactics to small and mid-sized non-profits. He is a top-rated conference speaker and webinar presenter as well as a master trainer of nonprofit boards that “don’t want to fundraise.” He teaches fundraising at both Temple University and Messiah University and is one of only 117 fundraisers in the world to achieve the Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive (ACFRE) credential. Chad is also a strategic advisor and coach to many non-profit fundraisers, executive directors and board members.

Rural Health Program Funding: Strategies and Resources
2025-12-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is hosted by the WV Parterniship for Health Innovation
December 2nd – 2 – 3 PM
Registration Fees: FREE
REGISTRATION
