Serving Nonprofits. Strengthening West Virginia

New Accounting for Leases in 2022: The Change is Here!
2022-08-25 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is being offered by QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits
WHEN: Thursday, August 25th
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EST
Price: Members – $59, Nonmembers – $99 (Log into the WVNPA member portal to find your WVNPA Members ONLY discount code!)
CPAs earn 1.5 hours of CPE credit for the live workshop. (In order to be awarded the full credits, you must respond to at least three polling questions per credit asked during the program.)
*This training is for users of both the Desktop and Online versions of QuickBooks*
Prerequisites: Attendees should have a background knowledge of basic accounting principles and at least one year of professional work experience in the accounting/bookkeeping field.
Who Should Attend: This webinar is recommended for accountants, bookkeepers, and executive directors of nonprofit organizations both large and small.
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WHO: Is your nonprofit leasing space or equipment of some kind? If any lease you are under is for a term longer than 12 months, then you are in for A HUGE CHANGE this year in how you account for these leases on your books!
WHAT: The accounting gods issues an accounting standard that deals with leases (ASU 2016-2 & ASC 842 for the accounting geeks out there).
The bottom line is, the entire amount of your lease now needs to be booked as a liability on your books with a corresponding “right of use” asset shown as well.
Making things more complicated, this new liability will need to be recorded as a loan with an imputed interest rate used to record a portion of each monthly lease payment as interest expense.
Seriously, this represents the biggest change in years in accounting and will have dramatic effects to your financial statements!
If you are wondering:

Does this really affect my little old nonprofit? (Spoiler Alert – yes, it does!)
Does this include things like cam charges, maintenance, taxes, etc…?
What happens if I end my lease early?
Where do I point the monthly rent checks to?
Won’t this make my liabilities on my balance sheet look huge now?
Will I still show rent expense on my Profit and Loss?
What the heck is an imputed interest rate and what rate should I use?
And finally…how do I do this in QuickBooks?

WHY COME: Whether you are a nonprofit bookkeeper, a CPA, or simply doing the books for your nonprofit, you are now required to implement this change in order to be in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. If you don’t learn this from us, learn it somewhere soon!
Don’t miss this opportunity. You will be VERY glad you came!
Email:
support@QuickBooksMadeEasy.com

ABC's of 501c3's Week 5: Endowments
2022-08-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
Wednesday, August 3rd, 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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Our endowments session of the ABC’s of 501c3’s was created to assist nonprofit leaders – both staff and board members – to understand the role that endowments can play in funding nonprofit organizations. This is a safe space to ask the hard questions about how and when to engage in endowment building, how endowments are different from other sources of nonprofit revenues, and how to account for and market for endowment funding.
Participants are encouraged to ask questions about all aspects of endowments. Nonprofit professionals experienced in endowment building 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!
Meet the speakers:
Michael Whalton, Executive Director with the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation
Julie Posey, Development and Communications Officer with the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
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Developing New Programming for Small and New Nonprofits
2022-07-28 10:30 - 12:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Thursday July 28th, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET

Registration Fees: $45 for Members, $65 for Nonmembers. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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Starting a new program for a small or new nonprofit can be a daunting experience. Organizations often find gaps in their current offerings and feel overwhelmed by how to make changes or create new programs, especially when resources are tight. This training will help you understand the important components of creating new programs and share practical steps to launching them.
Learning areas will include:

Understanding what nonprofit programming is, and how it’s differentiated from other activities of your organization
Defining your program’s people and purpose
Program budgets
Low-key evaluation practices

Speaker Information
Sam Stahlmann (she/her/hers) is a musician and nonprofit administrator from the Twin Cities. She has worked in nonprofit arts management for almost 10 years, serving as Co-Executive Director of She Rock She Rock and the Director of Development & Marketing for KFAI community radio. She is currently the Panel & Events Manager at the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council. Sam also serves on the Nominations Committee for the Girls Rock Camp Alliance, an international membership network of youth-centered arts and social justice organizations. Sam plays guitar, bass, and sings in local, DIY bands, and is extremely passionate about creating equitable opportunities in the music industry. She lives in Minneapolis on stolen Dakota land.

Models of Volunteer Management
2022-07-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Wednesday July 27th, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: $45 for Members, $65 for Nonmembers. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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What motivates your organization to run programs with volunteers? The volunteer workforce can be an important resource to support your nonprofit’s programs and mission. How can you make the most out of the time supporters donate? And how can you recruit and retain volunteers to increase the impact of your organization?
This workshop is designed for small and mid-sized nonprofits. Whether you want to refresh your memory on volunteer management strategies or learn new ideas to expand your impact, this workshop will help you think through research-supported designs of volunteer programs.
Attendees of this workshop will learn:

The principles and practices of volunteer management
The difference between charity-based and transformative service
The theories behind social change, serendipitous, and entrepreneurial volunteer programs
The seven steps of the human resource management model for volunteer management

The workshop is designed to be interactive for you to share your own successes and challenges. Learn from the presenter and your peers in this engaging, two-hour workshop on volunteer management!
Speaker Information
Bradley Wolfe (he/him) is a communication instructor at Ridgewater College, and he has been teaching college communication courses since 2014. He currently serves on the board of MNAdopt. Bradley has previously served as executive director of a small nonprofit and as the Southwest Minnesota Regional Coordinator for the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. In addition to his expertise in conflict management, his academic work includes publications and conference presentations on service-learning, equity in education, nonprofit leadership, queer studies, and video games. Bradley holds a Ph.D. degree.

Supervisor Coaching Labs: Sharpen Your Supervision
2022-07-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This series is offered by Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Thursday July 21st, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
This is a series of sessions offered on the third Thursday of the month (with the exception of November which is on the second Thursday) from July through December.
Registration Fees: $129 for Members, $169 for Nonmembers. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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Sharpening your supervision helps create strong employee engagement, high staff morale, and great functioning teams. Lisa Negstad and Debbie Okerlund are teaming up with MCN to offer monthly one-hour virtual supervisor coaching lab sessions to help you amplify your supervisor skills. Each session is on the third Thursday of the month from 3 – 4 p.m. (with the exception of November which is on the second Thursday).
Each session will center on a specific supervision topic and will include a mix of teaching and interaction. These labs will allow you to immediately apply skills or techniques to your work situation. They are geared towards people who are new to supervision as well as those who want ongoing content to renew their supervision practices. The labs are also relevant for those who supervise volunteers.
The topics for this series are:

July 21 — Shift from Boss to Coach – Listening
Develop awareness of how different listening modes impact engagement and connection; learn intentional listening skills to increase trust and improve your conversations.
August 18 — Creating High Functioning Teams
Increase your understanding of what makes an effective team and learn practical ways to improve shared leadership within a team.
September 15 — Shift from Boss to Coach – Power of Inquiry
Learn the supervisory practice of inquiry to foster staff ownership and confidence in problem solving, tackling challenges and exploring opportunities.
October 20 — Supervising Former Peers
Explore the challenges of managing former peers and learn ways to successfully develop a new working relationship.
November 10 — Delivering Developmental Feedback
Learn and apply a 4- step process to giving feedback for performance, explore strategies to reduce your dread and ensure feedback conversations are successful.
December 15 — Performance Evaluation to Performance Learning
Learn about the shift away from annual performance evaluations to ongoing learning conversations. Gain insight into approaches that increase employee performance.
Speaker Information
Lisa Negstad consults with a diverse clientele of nonprofits, philanthropies, and government in leadership and organizational development. Believing anyone can be a leader, Lisa lives in two worlds: traditional hierarchies, where she helps managers excel in their role, and collective teams, where she helps groups think systemically and improve their shared leadership skills. Before starting her own consulting firm, Lisa held senior leadership and management position in several international and US-based nonprofit organizations. Lisa has an M.B.A. from Yale and a B.A. in psychology from Luther College and is certified as a Human Systems Dynamics professional. Lisa, an ongoing learner of cultural agility, brings a strong value of inclusion and participatory processes to her training.
Debbie Okerlund is executive coach, trainer, and principal of Lead With Agility LLC. She values connection and warmth in partnering with managers, supervisors, educators, and nonprofit executives whose aspirations are to develop resilience and agility as leaders. Debbie provides compelling, practical tools that inspire self-awareness, build trust in your communication practices, and create a truly inclusive organizational culture. She trains and facilitates peer-coaching groups with a focus on coaching skills, transformational communication, and conversational intelligence. Debbie has 25-years’ experience as a leader and facilitator including 14 years as an executive director in a nonprofit organization. She is certified in Conversational Intelligence, Peer-Coaching Group Facilitation, and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

ABC's of 501c3's - Week 4 - Budgeting: Website, Marketing, & Growth
2022-07-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
Wednesday, July 20th, 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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When it comes to running your organization, most nonprofits feel pressured to do as much as possible with as little as possible. Donors still scrutinize nonprofits, wondering what percentage of their gift actually goes toward the “cause.”
Today, it’s crucial to invest in your organization so you can continue to operate and support your mission.
You’ll discover:

What is the overhead myth and why does it matter?

The impact of underinvestment.

How to address concerns with donors.

What marketing efforts provide the best ROI to help you move the needle.

How to improve the budgeting process at your nonprofit.

About the Speaker:
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.

Spotlight: Managing for Mental Health -- Creating Whole-Human Workspaces
2022-07-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Wednesday July 20th, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
Registration Fees: $129 for Members, $169 for Nonmembers. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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In this day-long session, we will get specific about the challenges of supporting staff over the last three years while underscoring the importance of human-centered, identity-inclusive, and nuanced supervisory practices as a long-term commitment. One that existed before and will continue beyond COVID-19 and recent racial and economic reckonings. The mental health of managers and supervisors will be a through line—offering insight into caring for oneself while caring for others. We all know that when the reserves are empty it is harder to show up as your authentic and engaged self.
This Spotlight is oriented to nonprofit managers, supervisors, and human resource and operations specialists working to build their capacity for addressing mental and emotional health within their organizations.
Spotlights are day-long virtual trainings, offering four to five 60-minute sessions, each exploring a different aspect of a specific topic. Each session will be led by experienced nonprofit leaders and subject-matter experts. Spotlights are designed to offer practical information that can be applied immediately along with larger-picture questions and possibilities to consider for the long-term. Breaks will be incorporated throughout.
Topics to be covered:

Building individual consciousness around intersecting identities to better support people outside of your own experience who are moving through mental and emotional stress
Deciphering what one can and cannot ask/do if they witness an employee/colleague struggling
Creating internal policies, procedures, and expectations with a mental health lens
Protecting yourself while you care for others
Supporting liberation and healing through affirming unapologetic authenticity at work

Full descriptions of each session coming soon.
Speaker Information
Speaker information coming soon.

Beginning Grantwriting
2022-07-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Thursday July 14th, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET
Registration Fees: $89 for Members, $129 for Nonmembers. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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Many people who work in nonprofits find themselves in the position of “accidental grantwriter” and do not feel fully equipped for the challenge. This session will provide a balance of applicable content and resources to deepen participants’ knowledge of and skills in grantwriting.
Specifically designed for beginners, this workshop will introduce grantwriting to nonprofit professionals who have less than one year of experience with the skill. By the end of this session, participants will learn the steps to craft, construct, and submit an effective grant application, including:

Understanding the various elements of a standard grant proposal application
Managing the grant timelines so that high-quality and complete proposals are submitted on time
Finding data sources to support proposal narratives
Creating effective presentations of grant-narrative elements and ideas among or within proposal components
Identify which proposal-writing approaches, styles, tones, and formats will work best.
Using appropriate and accurate visuals to highlight information
Identify effective practices for developing realistic, accurate line-item and narrative budgets that describe the relationship between line-items and project activities
Selecting evaluation models and methods for the grant applications

Workshop participants will receive a digital copy of the Handbook for Successful Grant Writing that covers topics ranging from research and planning to a glossary of commonly used terms. The Handbook is only available to participants and is not otherwise for sale.

Speaker Information
Georgina Chinchilla Gonzalez is the executive director of ComMUSICation, a St. Paul music youth development organization. Her recent work experience includes fundraising roles at Think Small and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, as well as roles in youth development through Girl Scouts of MN and WI River Valleys and as a Peace Corps volunteer. Georgina holds a masters of business administration from the University of St. Thomas, a masters in musicology from the University of Minnesota, and a bachelors in violin performance from Eastern Michigan University. She volunteers as a youth program quality external assessor through Sprockets, the St. Paul out of school time network.

ABC's of 501c3's - Week 3: Program Outcomes & Evaluations
2022-07-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
Wednesday, July 6th, 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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Our Program Outcomes and Evaluations session of the ABC’s of 501c3’s was created to assist nonprofit leaders in understanding how to best build programs to serve the needs of WV communities and measure outcomes, and how to evaluate effectiveness of those programs. Experienced speakers will answer questions about implementing programs, understanding outcomes, and how to evaluate the impact on the communities nonprofits serve.
Participants are encouraged to ask questions about all aspects of program implementation and measuring outcomes and evaluations. Representatives from the EPIC Mission 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!
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Succession and Transition Planning: How to Begin
2022-06-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Tuesday June 28th, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM ET
Registration Fees: $45 for Members, $65 for Nonmembers. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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Many organizations have experienced an employee with vast institutional knowledge leaving for another job or retiring and the organization was uncertain how to have a smooth transition to the next chapter. Often in such times information may fall through the cracks and countless hours of staff time are spent onboarding and training new employees who have big shoes to fill and do not know where to begin. This workshop is intended to provide an overview, practices, and some tools that may help such changes to run more smoothly through transition, succession and back up planning.
Learning Objectives:

Learn approaches and techniques for how to start succession and back up planning
Exposure to tools that may help with succession and back up planning
Learn from examples of case studies of what to do and not to do

Intended Audience:

Nonprofit leaders preparing to retire
Operations staff
Middle management with teams
Staff who feel they need a backup when they want to take time off but that infrastructure does not exist

Speaker Information
Tisidra Jones, J.D., CEO of Strong & Starlike, Consulting, Inc. has been working at the intersection of creativity, policy, and entrepreneurship for over 10 years. Tisidra has a B.A. in music, with a minor in the Sociology of Difference from George Mason University. She acquired her J.D. from the University of St. Thomas School of Law and is licensed to practice law in New York and Minnesota. Tisidra has had articles and research published pertaining to diversity, access, and economic inclusion and is passionate about creating systems that allow more people to thrive. Throughout her career, Tisidra has worked with government entities, nonprofits and businesses to design sustainable programs and policies related to economic development, economic opportunity and business inclusion. She has drafted ordinances for municipalities, state statutes and promulgated federal regulations. Tisidra’s work at the intersection of art, law, and entrepreneurship has resulted in multiple awards and honors, including the 2017 International Arts and Culture Citizen Award; 2020 Minnesota Lawyer’s Diversity and Inclusion Award; and the Lawyers of Color 2020 Hot List. She has also been named as the 2020-2021 Law and Public Policy Scholar for the University of St. Thomas’ Center on Race, Leadership & Social Justice.

Navigating the Nonprofit Workforce Crisis - Live Q&A
2022-06-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by Blue Avocado.

Thursday, June 23rd, 2:00 PM – 3:0 PM ET

This is a FREE event.
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With resignations and job openings near record highs, and the layoff rate near a historic low, many nonprofits are struggling to maintain headcounts to carry out their missions. While most sectors of the economy have been affected by the pandemic – nonprofits have felt that financial impact on their operations combined with chronic staffing shortages.
This webinar is meant to equip nonprofits with strategies for navigating the current workforce challenges to recruit and retain. Topics covered include:

Trends for open jobs & number of days for postings
Applicant traffic and top states with open jobs
Strategies recruiters are using
Insights about how to retain employees
How one nonprofit is overcoming their workforce shortages

This is your opportunity to ask questions and get answers that will assist your nonprofit in retaining and hiring employees.
Panelists:

Bradley Bewkes, Director of Business Development with idealist.org
Molly Brennan, Managing Partner, Nonprofit Practice Lead with Koya Partners
Lore Baker, President & CEO of Association for Individual Development (AID)

When registering, please submit the questions that you would like the panel to address.

ABC's of 501c3's Week 2: Compliance
2022-06-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
Wednesday, June 22nd, 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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Our WV Nonprofit Compliance session of the ABC’s of 501c3’s was created to assist nonprofit leaders in understanding nonprofit compliance, licensing, and laws/statutes that impact nonprofit organizations. Experienced speakers will showcase the online compliance forms all nonprofits can use and answer questions about state nonprofit law regarding compliance for board organizing, fundraising, and more.
Participants are encouraged to ask questions about all aspects of compliance with state government. Representatives from the WV Secretary of State’s office 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!
Click HERE to learn about our guest speakers.

A to Z Human Resources: Talent Management
2022-06-22 10:00 - 12:00 | WV, United States
This session is offered by Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Wednesday June 22nd, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Registration Fees: $45 for Members, $65 for Nonmembers. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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Small and medium-sized nonprofits typically don’t have the resources to create a human resources department with an experienced HR professional. The job of HR may be done by the executive director, the chief financial officer, a manager or administrative staff – wherever there is a little capacity or a little interest. If this is you, we know the A to Z of Human Resources series can help!
MCN invites you to join veteran HR expert Arlene Vernon for one, two or all three workshops in this virtual series (register for all three and save), as she helps those new to HR — or those who’ve just had the work added to their plate — do the right things, comply with the laws, and adhere to best practices.
Part 3 – Best Practices: Talent Management

Hiring practices
Orientation and onboarding
Performance management
HR administration and personnel files
Employee handbooks
Corrective action and termination
What to outsource and what to DIY

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

Beginner Grantseeking
2022-06-21 14:00 - 17:00 | WV, United States
This series is offered by Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Tuesday June 21st, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET
Registration Fees: $89 for Members, $129 for Nonmembers. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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Where does the grantseeking process start? How do you find funders interested in your organization and your programs? There are proven tactics for finding funders that are a good fit for your organization–and plentiful resources online–many of them free!
In this three-hour live online training, we’ll discuss the best ways to begin grantseeking (which is closer than you think!), explore four good places to start looking, work through a proven process for finding funder information, discover how to “dig deeper” into a foundation’s interests, and determine the best way for you to start capturing what you are learning about your organization and its potential funders.
This training is specifically designed to help you gain important grantseeking competencies and skills related to researching, identifying, and matching funding resources to meet specific needs. Through this training, you will:

Know more about major trends in grant funding
Apply methods of locating funding sources
Explore techniques to learn about specific funders
Determine the right method for maintaining, tracking, and updating information on potential funders
Identify fundable programs and projects for your organization
Locate best matches between funders and specific programs
Interpret grant application request for proposal (RFP) guidelines and requirements to accurately assess funder intent

Workshop participants will receive a digital copy of the Handbook for Successful Grant Writing that covers topics ranging from research and planning to a glossary of commonly used terms. The Handbook is only available to participants and is not otherwise for sale.

Practical Leadership 2.0: Building Engaged Teams
2022-06-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This series is offered by Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Thursday June 16th, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET
This is a six-hour virtual training spread over three two-hour sessions, June 16, 23, and 30, 2022 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. each day.

Registration Fees: $129 for Members, $169 for Nonmembers. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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Many work environments are increasingly complex and uncertain, requiring high functioning teams. Effective teamwork and collaboration needs to be cultivated and given regular attention. This workshop helps team leaders develop shared leadership among team members and provides concrete tools for improving collaboration between team members.
This workshop is designed specifically for team leaders. It is one of MCN’s most popular trainings and consistently receives high evaluations. You will receive with tools and ideas that you can immediately implement.
Topics include:

Engaged team characteristics
Co-creating effective team agreements
Cultivating trust among team members
Navigating conflict in teams
Supervisor role in fostering engaged teams

Learning Objectives:

Increase understanding of the team as a separate entity that needs care and attention
Acquire methods of creating shared accountability within teams
Learn latest research about what creates engaged teams
Gain skills in airing and resolving conflicts within a team

This is a six-hour virtual training spread over three two-hour sessions, June 16, 23, and 30, 2022 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. each day.
Speaker Information
Lisa Negstad consults with a diverse clientele of nonprofits, philanthropies, and government in leadership and organizational development. Believing anyone can be a leader, Lisa lives in two worlds: traditional hierarchies, where she helps managers excel in their role, and collective teams, where she helps groups think systemically and improve their shared leadership skills. Before starting her own consulting firm, Lisa held senior leadership and management positions in several international and U.S.-based nonprofit organizations. Lisa has an MBA from Yale and a B.A. in psychology from Luther College and is certified as a human systems dynamics professional. Lisa, an ongoing learner of cultural agility, brings a strong value of inclusion and participatory processes to her training.

A to Z of Human Resources: HR Administration
2022-06-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

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

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

Personnel files
Employee handbooks
Job descriptions
Compensation Basics
Corrective action
Exiting Employees
Supervisor orientation and training

Event Details

This workshop is one session of a three-part HR training series. The remaining session is HR: Talent Management on June 22 from 9 – 11 a.m. Central. Use the registration button at the top of this page to register only for the HR Administration workshop. Use the following link to register for the full series for $115 for members and $165 for nonmembers: Register for the full series.
Speaker Information
Arlene Vernon is a human resource strategist with over 35 years of experience as a consultant and trusted resource for a diverse group of small and medium-sized organizations. She’s seen first-hand what nonprofit leaders face every day, and her results-oriented consulting and training successfully fills that gap. Having worked with over 200 nonprofit and 400 for-profit organizations since starting her firm HRx in 1992, she partners with leaders to develop and implement do-able strategies for the success of your organization. With an MBA in organizational behavior and a Master of Education in counseling, Arlene is both a studied and practiced authority in human resources and human relations. She offers practical, real solutions through her consulting, advising, and training that you can apply today.

Cryptocurrency Donations
2022-06-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by the Kentucky Nonprofit Network.

Tuesday, June 14th, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Registration Fee: $35 for Members, $55 for Nonmembers. Check out the Members Only portal or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code.
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Many experts believe cryptocurrency is here to stay, and the number of opportunities to solicit donations from crypto investors is growing. Join KNN’s partners at WealthSouth to learn what cryptocurrency is, various types of cryptocurrency, and why it’s becoming more prevalent. We’ll also discuss how to receive crypto gifts, including available platforms, gift acceptance policy considerations, donor recognition, processing fees, and more. This is a great opportunity for your organization to open the doors to new donations – and new donors – in 2022 and beyond.
Presenter/Sponsor

ABC's of 501c3's Week 1: Board Governance
2022-06-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
Wednesday, June 8th, 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 board governance session of the ABC’s of 501c3’s was created to assist nonprofit leaders – both staff and board members – to understand the unique role of the board in relation to nonprofit organizations. This is a safe space to ask the hard questions about how to recruit, engage, and retain board members; what best practices suit your organization; how to understand what the board’s role and responsibilities are; and how to enable the board to create success for the nonprofit.
Participants are encouraged to ask questions about all aspects of board governance. Nonprofit professionals experienced in board governance 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 Presenters:
Tasha Anderson is the Executive Director of the WVNPA and a BoardSource trained board governance consultant. With experience in both nonprofit and private business, her background includes serving as executive director for both crisis service and enrichment service nonprofit organizations. Tasha has a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of South Dakota with a concentration in Public and Nonprofit Administration and Public Policy. Her specific research focuses on board governance and nonprofit effectiveness in rural nonprofits. Tasha also holds undergraduate degrees in Business Management and Marketing and Equine Science, as well as a Master’s in Business Administration. Tasha loves every square inch of life with her husband and rescue dog, Katie, in southern WV.
Jeanette Wojcik is the current Board Chair for the WVNPA. She served as the Executive Director of Faith in Action Caregivers, Inc. in Ohio and Marshall Counties in West Virginia and Belmont County in Ohio from 1995 until her retirement in 2016. With an extensive career in volunteer recruitment, training and management, she served as a mentor to Faith in Action programs in West Virginia, Ohio, and Western Pennsylvania during that time and played a key role in the establishment of the National Volunteer Caregiving Network. Jeanette previously worked as field director for Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council. She has presented workshops at conferences and webinars on the national, state and regional level on a variety of topics including board development. She holds a bachelor’s degree from West Liberty University in secondary education with specializations in social studies and public speaking and a master’s degree from West Virginia University in American Frontier History.

Creating and Sustaining Inclusive Nonprofits
2022-06-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This series is offered by Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Tuesday June 7th, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
This is a 3 Part series followed by Conversation Circles between June 7th and September 13th. See below for individual dates and session topics.

Registration Fees: $159 for Members, $199 for Nonmembers. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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Creating and sustaining an inclusive work environment is critical to the wellbeing of your teams and fostering lasting external relationships. Kaitlin Desselle and Anne Phibbs of Strategic Diversity Initiatives (SDI) are partnering with MCN to offer a series of three two-hour workshops that will each center on a specific topic connected to increasing diversity and inclusion in the nonprofit sector: social class and socioeconomic status, LGBTQIA identities, and sizeism. Additionally, SDI will facilitate a conversation circle between each workshop as an opportunity to go deeper with the material while building community and accountability with peers.
Each workshop will allow you to immediately apply learning to your work situation and is relevant to anyone committed to developing a comprehensive and ongoing understanding of inclusive leadership, at any level, within nonprofits.
Note: This is a series of three workshops and three conversation circles that encourages cohort-based learning. The conversation circles will be facilitated by the series trainers and be an opportunity to go deeper with the material while building community and accountability with peers over several months. Please make sure you are available for the three workshops before registering. Participation in the conversation circles is highly recommended but not required.
The topics for this series are:
June 7 — Hierarchies all Around: Addressing Class, Socioeconomic Status (SES), and Rank
Our society and its institutions often mask the hierarchies that affect our lives. Whether based on social class, title/rank, access to financial resources, and/or education level, where you land in these hierarchies can have a profound impact on your opportunities, level of respect, and material conditions. This workshop helps organizations and institutions understand how social class and socioeconomic status can affect their clients, members, patients, students, and employees – and how they can work against unnecessary hierarchies, allowing them to function both more equitably and more effectively.
June 28 — Conversation Circle #1
July 19 — Behind the Letters: Understanding LGBTQIA Identities
Diversity and inclusion efforts are increasingly addressing issues of gender identity and sexual orientation, requiring education around lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual identities and communities. In this workshop, we create opportunities to learn about the similarities and differences between these identities, how LGBTQIA individuals and communities are affected by stereotypes and bias, and what it means to be an ally around gender identity and sexual orientation.
August 2 — Conversation Circle #2
August 23 — Taking Up Space: The Roots and Implications of Sizeism
In a culture trained by centuries of sexism and racism to objectify women’s bodies, to privilege thinness, and to condemn fatness, the importance of celebrating and respecting fat bodies can be difficult for some to grasp. Social systems of sizeism and ableism deny fat bodies equal worth, access, and value. Outdated practices in the healthcare industry invalidate personal autonomy, pathologize, and endanger big bodies. Anti-fat bias in hiring and recruiting can mean missing out on talented candidates who we assume to lack individual willpower or discipline simply because of their size. In this workshop, we explore sizeism and ableism through the intersectional lens of sexism, racism, and classism. We discuss the implications of anti-fat bias in the workplace and learn to create inclusive spaces for bodies of all sizes.
September 13 — Conversation Circle #3
Speaker Information
Kaitlin Deselle, M.S., brings over 10 years of inclusive leadership experience and business innovation to her role as director of client support & development with Strategic Diversity Initiatives. With a strong corporate background in crisis and change management, she is passionate about building empowered teams and organizational cultures that interrupt systems of oppression and marginalization. Kaitlin serves as a Diversity Educator and on the Chancellor’s Commission for LGBTQ People at the University of Tennessee, where she earned a Masters degree in Educational Psychology with a research focus in Critical HROD and Queer Empowerment. As a queer woman and fat liberation activist, Kaitlin is passionate about creating safer spaces where all bodies are celebrated and have agency. Her approach to social justice work balances reformist activism with mindfulness and emotional intelligence.
Anne Phibbs, PhD, brings over 25 years of experience helping organizations advance their diversity, equity & inclusion goals. She is adept at assessing an organization’s strengths and challenges and tailoring her approach to its context, culture, and goals. With extensive experience in training, teaching, curriculum development, and training of trainers, Anne has delivered hundreds of workshops and classes for thousands of participants in corporate, government, higher education, non-profit, healthcare, small business and faith community settings. Anne built a successful diversity and inclusion leadership program at the University of Minnesota, with a focus on emotional intelligence (EI), and she is an EI Practitioner certified in the EQ-i2.0 and EQ360 methods. As Director of Education at the University of Minnesota, she was responsible for developing and implementing their successful Certificate Program, a series of 10 workshops designed to increase capacity for diversity and inclusion work across every part of the institution. A seasoned consultant, Anne is able to work with small and large organizations on a variety of diversity, equity & inclusion needs, including diversity assessments, diversity action plans, customized diversity training, and inclusive leadership development. Anne earned her PhD in Philosophy and Feminist Studies from the University of Minnesota and lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Delivering Employee Feedback
2022-06-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Thursday June 2nd, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: $45 for Members, $65 for Nonmembers. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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Do you dread the Feedback Conversation? In this two-hour training, you will learn and practice delivering feedback in a way that partners with your staff and builds in accountability at the same time. Giving feedback to employees is one of most effective ways to build morale and to support staff to learn, grow, and succeed.
You will leave with a practical feedback tool and framework, as well as useful language to help people reflect and act on the feedback.
Speaker Information
Debbie Okerlund is executive coach, trainer, and principal of Lead With Agility LLC. She values connection and warmth in partnering with managers, supervisors, educators, and nonprofit executives whose aspirations are to develop resilience and agility as leaders. Debbie provides compelling, practical tools that inspire self-awareness, build trust in your communication practices, and create a truly inclusive organizational culture. She trains and facilitates peer-coaching groups with a focus on coaching skills, transformational communication, and conversational intelligence.
Debbie has 25-years’ experience as a leader and facilitator including 14 years as an executive director in a nonprofit organization. She is certified in Conversational Intelligence, Peer-Coaching Group Facilitation, and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits Spring 2022 Fundamentals Webinar: Online
2022-05-31 14:00 - 2022-06-02 16:30 | WV, United States
This three day series focuses on QuickBooks materials – all nonprofit-focused!
Price: Members – $109 per day or $229 for all three days, Nonmembers – $149 Per Day or $299 for all three days. Log into the WVNPA member portal to find your WVNPA Members ONLY discount code!
Earn 7.5 hours of CPE credit! (2.5 each day)
All Participants will receive log-in information prior to the webinar
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This 3 Part Training Webinar Series for QuickBooks ONLINE will be held on May 31st through June 2nd and will feature Gregg Bossen, CPA, the founder of Quickbooks Made Easy for Nonprofits!
Tuesday, May 31st, 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST
Day 1 will cover the basics of setting up and entering transactions specifically for Nonprofits, an overview of the software updates included in QuickBooks 2022 as well as advanced topics* including:

Welcome to QuickBooks – The different choices and which version is right for you
What’s new in version 2022 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

Wednesday, June 1st, 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST
Day 2 will cover advanced material to really help you do some helpful and amazing things*:

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
Entering and Paying Bills
Spreading Costs to Programs/Grants
Essential Reports for the Board/Auditor
Attaching Scan Documents for Free

Thursday, June 2nd, 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST
Day 3 will cover the following*:

Entering Credit Card activity
Tracking Pledges
Tracking Restricted Grants
Tracking Special Fundraising Events
Printing personalized Donor Thank-You Letters directly from Quickbooks
Two Ways to get year-end Donor-Acknowledgements
Recording In-Kind Contributions
Advancing method of Auto-Allocating Expenses to Programs/Grants
And More!

*Topics are subject to change.
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About the Presenter:
Since 2000, QuickBooks® Made Easy™ has 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. Our leader and primary trainer Gregg S. Bossen, CPA is not only an expert in the program, but he is the nation’s leading expert when it comes to Nonprofits that use QuickBooks®. 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, we have taught over 3,500 seminars to more than 55,000 students.
We currently teach for over 24 Nonprofit State Associations, as well as annually at Scaling New Heights, QuickBooks Connect, Grant Station, and TechSoup.

Board Training Series: Nonprofit Finance
2022-05-25 16:30 - 18:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Wednesday May 25th, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: $45 for Members, $65 for Nonmembers. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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Nonprofit boards have an obligation to act as responsible stewards in managing their financial resources. By adhering to sound accounting principles that produce reliable financial information, you can ensure fiscal responsibility and build public trust. Does your organization follow the appropriate regulations and procedures to accomplish your mission in effective and efficient ways?
Speaker Information
Kari Aanestad is the associate director at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. In this role, Kari advances the mission and work of MCN and Minnesota’s nonprofit sector through strategic visioning, fundraising, relationship development, sector research, and education. As a member of MCN’s leadership team, Kari provides strategic direction and input on the organization’s trajectory, evolution, opportunities, and partnerships.

Yohannes Ghebru is the finance manager at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. In his role, Yohannes oversees accounting and finance functions of MCN and works to make sure MCN’s finances are accurate and are according to GAAP. Yohannes works closely with executive and program leadership in areas of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. He coordinates Financial Management Network Lunches once a month in partnership with the event co-sponsor, Propel Nonprofits.

QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits Spring 2022 Fundamentals Webinar: Desktop
2022-05-24 14:00 - 2022-05-26 16:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This three day series focuses on QuickBooks materials – all nonprofit-focused!
Price: Members – $109 per day or $229 for all three days, Nonmembers – $149 Per Day or $299 for all three days. Log into the WVNPA member portal to find your WVNPA Members ONLY discount code!
Earn 7.5 hours of CPE credit! (2.5 each day)
All Participants will receive log-in information prior to the webinar
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This 3 Part Training Webinar Series for QuickBooks DESKTOP will be held on May 24th through 26th and will feature Gregg Bossen, CPA, the founder of Quickbooks Made Easy for Nonprofits!
Tuesday, May 24th, 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST
Day 1 will cover the basics of setting up and entering transactions specifically for Nonprofits, an overview of the software updates included in QuickBooks 2022 as well as advanced topics* including:

Welcome to QuickBooks – The different choices and which version is right for you
What’s new in version 2022 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

Wednesday, May 25th, 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST
Day 2 will cover advanced material to really help you do some helpful and amazing things*:

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
Entering and Paying Bills
Spreading Costs to Programs/Grants
Essential Reports for the Board/Auditor
Attaching Scan Documents for Free

Thursday, May 26th, 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST
Day 3 will cover the following*:

Entering Credit Card activity
Tracking Pledges
Tracking Restricted Grants
Tracking Special Fundraising Events
Printing personalized Donor Thank-You Letters directly from Quickbooks
Two Ways to get year-end Donor-Acknowledgements
Recording In-Kind Contributions
Advancing method of Auto-Allocating Expenses to Programs/Grants
And More!

*Topics are subject to change.
REGISTER NOW
About the Presenter:
Since 2000, QuickBooks® Made Easy™ has 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. Our leader and primary trainer Gregg S. Bossen, CPA is not only an expert in the program, but he is the nation’s leading expert when it comes to Nonprofits that use QuickBooks®. 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, we have taught over 3,500 seminars to more than 55,000 students.
We currently teach for over 24 Nonprofit State Associations, as well as annually at Scaling New Heights, QuickBooks Connect, Grant Station, and TechSoup.

Grant Writing Training
2022-05-24 09:00 - 2022-05-25 16:00 | Saint John XXII Pastorial Center, 100 Hodges Road, Charleston, WV, 25314, United States
This session is offered by Volunteer WV

2 Date options: April 28-29 or May 24-25, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET each day

Registration Fees: $200
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About

Our two-day Grant Writing training is intended to help build new capacity for nonprofit organizations. This intensive, hands-on training will help aspiring and experienced grant writers approach grant writing with increased confidence. At the end of the training, participants will understand all the components of a grant application and have a new way of looking at what works in their organization and community.

The workshop will help participants:

Understand what funders are looking for in grant applications;
Use a Program Planning Framework to develop grant proposals that tell a coherent and compelling story;
Infuse their strengths into proposals to develop strong, competitive applications
Understand how to find grant opportunities.​

About the Instructor:
Alice Ruhnke is the founder and owner of The Grant Advantage, progressive, innovative consulting business devoted to helping nonprofit organizations unleash their strengths to embrace tomorrow’s opportunities. Located in Charleston, West Virginia, The Grant Advantage’s services include grant writing; funding searches; qualitative evaluation; capacity building assistance; and learning opportunities through trainings, workshops, webinars, and manuals.

Alice has raised over $27 million writing federal, state, foundation, and corporate grants and has managed the sub-granting and monitoring of federal capacity-building funds to nonprofit organizations throughout West Virginia. If Alice is not at her computer writing, she can usually be found facilitating trainings for individuals and organizations. Alice is also the author of Mapping the Course: A Practical Approach to Grant Writing, a practical, step-by-step manual that walks through an entire grant proposal from start to finish.

Beginning Grantwriting
2022-05-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This series is offered by Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Thursday May 19th, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: $89 for Members, $129 for Nonmembers. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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Many people who work in nonprofits find themselves in the position of “accidental grantwriter” and do not feel fully equipped for the challenge. This session will provide a balance of applicable content and resources to deepen participants’ knowledge of and skills in grantwriting.
Specifically designed for beginners, this workshop will introduce grantwriting to nonprofit professionals who have less than one year of experience with the skill. By the end of this session, participants will learn the steps to craft, construct, and submit an effective grant application, including:

Understanding the various elements of a standard grant proposal application
Managing the grant timelines so that high-quality and complete proposals are submitted on time
Finding data sources to support proposal narratives
Creating effective presentations of grant-narrative elements and ideas among or within proposal components
Identify which proposal-writing approaches, styles, tones, and formats will work best.
Using appropriate and accurate visuals to highlight information
Identify effective practices for developing realistic, accurate line-item and narrative budgets that describe the relationship between line-items and project activities
Selecting evaluation models and methods for the grant applications

Workshop participants will receive a digital copy of the Handbook for Successful Grant Writing that covers topics ranging from research and planning to a glossary of commonly used terms. The Handbook is only available to participants and is not otherwise for sale.
This session focuses on the grantwriting process. The second session in this series is Beginning Grantseeking, which centers around the nonprofit funding landscape and the process of seeking grants. There is also an Intermediate Grantwriting session that serves as a writing workshop. Visit MCN’s Event Calendar to register for one or all of these events.
This event is done in partnership with the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits, the Association of Kansas Nonprofits, the Kansas Nonprofit Chamber, the Maine Association of Nonprofits, Common Good Vermont, and the West Virginia Nonprofit Association. Members of these state associations can register at the MCN member rate with instructions provided by their respective state association. Visit the Events and Registration FAQ page or contact MCN’s help desk for questions about registering.
Event Details
This virtual event will take place on the Zoom platform. Your access link will be emailed to you the day before the event after 12 p.m.
This session will be recorded. The recording will be made available to registrants after the live event.
Captioning is provided automatically through Zoom. For information on requesting CART, ASL, or another accommodation, please visit our Registration Policies page.
To learn more about events, registration, and payment, visit our Event & Registration FAQ page.
About the Speaker:
Georgina Chinchilla Gonzalez is the executive director of ComMUSICation, a St. Paul music youth development organization. Her recent work experience includes fundraising roles at Think Small and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, as well as roles in youth development through Girl Scouts of MN and WI River Valleys and as a Peace Corps volunteer. Georgina holds a masters of business administration from the University of St. Thomas, a masters in musicology from the University of Minnesota, and a bachelors in violin performance from Eastern Michigan University. She volunteers as a youth program quality external assessor through Sprockets, the St. Paul out of school time network.

Overtime Listening Session: Northeast Employers
2022-05-13 15:30 - 16:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by the US Dept of Labor, Wage and Hour Division.

Friday, May 13th, 3:30 – 4:30 PM

Registration Fees: FREE
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About this event

The Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division previously announced that it is reviewing the regulations that implement the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage and overtime exemptions for bona fide executive, administrative, and professional employees. The Department is now holding a series of listening sessions to hear diverse views of participants on possible revisions to the regulations, building on a series of listening sessions that the Department has hosted on this topic across administrations over the last 8 years.
We would like to invite employers and private sector stakeholders from the Northeast region, including Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont, U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia, and West Virginia, to join a virtual listening session with Department officials. If you are inviting member businesses, please ensure they are registered as well. The session will be held on May 13 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET.
At that time, we would welcome your input on issues such as:

the appropriate salary level above which the exemptions for bona fide executive, administrative, or professional employees may apply;

the costs and benefits of increasing the salary level to employers and employees, including increasing wages and reducing litigation costs;

the best methodology for updating the salary level, and the appropriate frequency of updates;

whether other changes to the overtime regulations are warranted.

If you are interested in reading more about these topics prior to the listening session, linked here are helpful fact sheets from the Wage and Hour Division.
If you require an accommodation or language interpretation in order to attend this listening session, please email OTSessionInquiries@dol.gov at least five (5) business days prior to your session so we can make arrangements.
We will circulate video conference and dial-in information via email a few days prior to the meeting. We will have a dial-in option for this meeting, but we ask that, if possible, you join by video conference. We are asking each participant to limit their speaking time to two minutes for this session to ensure that the Department is able to hear from as many participants as possible.
This is a public event. If you have questions, please email OTSessionInquiries@dol.gov.

2022 Spring Regional Meeting - VIRTUAL
2022-05-12 10:00 - 12:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
Thursday May 12th, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET
Held on Zoom!

Registration Fees: $15 for Members, $25 for Nonmembers.
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About the Session:
Nonprofits are realizing that executive director transition is a crucial moment in an organization’s life: a moment of great vulnerability, as well as great opportunity for transformative change. Planning for executive director transition is called succession planning: thinking in advance about how to set the stage for a strong transition.
While there is risk in executive transition, there is also tremendous opportunity for reflection, change, and organizational growth. When well planned and considered, leadership transitions can result in significantly stronger organizations.
This succession planning training is designed to give small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations a framework that can be used to prepare for a leadership transition, search for the best candidates, and thrive for years to come. It comes filled with practical advice and tools that will save you time, worry and money.
Participants will receive the following:

a succession planning checklist and timeline;
a list of recommended reading; guiding questions for board members interviewing candidates;
insights directly from others who have experienced leadership transitions; and
templates and sample planning documents so you can avoid reinventing any wheels.

Meeting Agenda:

10:00 – 10:30: Introductions and WVNPA update (please log in 5 minutes early to ensure we get started on time)
10:30 – 12:00: Succession Planning: Kingery & Company
12:00 – 12:30: Q&A, Closing Remarks, Evaluations
12:30: Adjournment

About the Presenter:
Tricia C. Kingery, M.A., M.B.A.
President and Owner
Kingery & Company, LLC
The Retreat WV, LLC
The Cottage WV, LLC

As an entrepreneur, mother and child advocate, Tricia Kingery cares deeply about her community and is passionate about making a positive impact in West Virginia. Fifteen years ago, that passion led her to establish Kingery & Company, LLC, a consulting firm that strengthens the mission of nonprofits through planning, training, marketing and fundraising. Every day, the Kingery team empowers people, develops organizations, and strengthens communities. Combining skills and heart, they fuel the mission of clients like United Ways, Community Action, Health Departments, Associations, and more. With a MA in Counseling and BA in Psychology from Marshall University, along with a MBA from West Virginia University, education is at the heart of everything she does.
As a former child and family therapist, Tricia continues to serve as a voice for abused, neglected and troubled children. She is the Executive Director for West Virginia KIDS COUNT, Statewide Coordinator for the ACEs Coalition of WV, and Board Member of the YWCA Charleston. She also manages the John K. Clendenen Scholarship Fund, a legacy of her father who was a dedicated principal for many years. As an extension of Kingery & Company, Tricia established The Retreat WV in 2018 and The Cottage at Northgate in 2021. Both serve as an alternative to traditional office, meeting and event space. Space can be rented by the hour, month or year for business and private parties. Kingery & Company clients use the space for free.
Lastly, Tricia enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering in the community, mentoring young people, collecting children’s books and traveling. She lives with her daughter, Alexandra, in Charleston, WV with their puppy Hope.

WV Surplus Webinar for Eligible Organizations
2022-05-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is offered by the WV State Agency for Surplus Property.

Wednesday, May 11th, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Registration Fee: FREE
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Learn how to register with WV Surplus, the benefits of being registered, how to access federal property, and more.

About this event

Eligible organizations are invited to participate in a special webinar presented by WV Surplus! WV Surplus will present an “Orientation to State and Federal Surplus Property Programs”, share success stories, and answer questions during the webinar. This webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, May 11, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Who qualifies as an eligible organization?

Nonprofits (501(c)3)
Local governments
State agencies
Volunteer fire departments
Churches
Medical institutions
And more!

WV Surplus has a long history of working with a wide variety of eligible organizations and hopes you will take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about its programs. WV Surplus is open Monday through Friday (excluding state holidays) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You are invited to visit the WV Surplus warehouse in Dunbar at your convenience.
Whether you are a longtime customer or have just learned about WV Surplus, our staff wants your organization to know the benefits of shopping at and partnering with WV Surplus.

Digital Fundraising
2022-05-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This series is offered by Tech Impact.

3 Sessions, Wednesdays, May 11th – 25th, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET

Registration Fees: $150, WVNPA Members save 20%. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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In this course, you will learn best practices for using social media, email, and additional communication tools to conduct digital fundraising for your nonprofit.
Through participation in this course, you will:

Learn the key elements of creating an online donation form.
Learn how to incorporate fundraising into your communications calendar.
Learn email and social media fundraising best practices.
Understand how to analyze and utilize metrics from your campaigns.
Discover software to support your fundraising efforts.

Session 1: Optimizing Your Website
Is your website capturing potential donors? Learn how to set up your website for success by including elements such as prominent “donate” buttons, tiered fundraising asks, and more.
Session 2: Social Media Fundraising
To complete your digital fundraising strategy, it’s important to have your social media aligned with your efforts. Learn how to harness social media platforms to encourage fundraising, and how to incorporate your posts with your overall campaign.
Session 3: Email Fundraising
Email requests are common practice in fundraising campaigns, but how can you make sure they’re reaching your audience? Learn best practices in crafting, targeting, and scheduling an email fundraising campaign.
Testimonials
“So much valuable information. So glad you send this webinar to us so I can see it again to digest all that was presented. Lots of tools presented that I was not aware of. Thank you.”
“Quite informative. I will be working to ‘optimize’ our donation page.”
“Loved the stats! It at least gives us a baseline. Many things I did know but you fine-tuned my knowledge of marketing into “email marketing” versus other channels I am more familiar with. I can build on my fundraising skills from other areas now into email marketing. Thank you.”
About the Presenter:

Kimberly Sanberg
Cairn Strategies
Kimberly Sanberg helps nonprofits to fundraise, engage supporters, build awareness, and achieve their goals with strategic digital marketing and communications, including social media, website strategy, advertising, and email.

2022 Spring Regional Meeting - Parkersburg
2022-05-10 10:00 - 14:30 | Parkersburg Area Community Foundation, 1620 Park Avenue, Parkersburg, WV, United States
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the WVNPA has cancelled the in-person Regional Meeting in Parkersburg. We invite you to attend the virtual option on May 12th.
About the Session:
Nonprofits are realizing that executive director transition is a crucial moment in an organization’s life: a moment of great vulnerability, as well as great opportunity for transformative change. Planning for executive director transition is called succession planning: thinking in advance about how to set the stage for a strong transition.
While there is risk in executive transition, there is also tremendous opportunity for reflection, change, and organizational growth. When well planned and considered, leadership transitions can result in significantly stronger organizations.
This succession planning training is designed to give small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations a framework that can be used to prepare for a leadership transition, search for the best candidates, and thrive for years to come. It comes filled with practical advice and tools that will save you time, worry and money.
Participants will receive the following:

a succession planning checklist and timeline;
a list of recommended reading; guiding questions for board members interviewing candidates;
insights directly from others who have experienced leadership transitions; and
templates and sample planning documents so you can avoid reinventing any wheels.

Meeting Agenda:

10:00 – 10:30: Introductions and WVNPA update (Registration begins at 9:30)
10:30 – 12:00: Part 1 of Succession Planning
12:00 – 12:30: Lunch
12:30 – 2:00: Part 2 of Succession Planning
2:00 – 2:30: Closing Remarks and Evaluations
2:30: Adjournment

About the Presenter:
Tricia C. Kingery, M.A., M.B.A.
President and Owner
Kingery & Company, LLC
The Retreat WV, LLC
The Cottage WV, LLC

As an entrepreneur, mother and child advocate, Tricia Kingery cares deeply about her community and is passionate about making a positive impact in West Virginia. Fifteen years ago, that passion led her to establish Kingery & Company, LLC, a consulting firm that strengthens the mission of nonprofits through planning, training, marketing and fundraising. Every day, the Kingery team empowers people, develops organizations, and strengthens communities. Combining skills and heart, they fuel the mission of clients like United Ways, Community Action, Health Departments, Associations, and more. With a MA in Counseling and BA in Psychology from Marshall University, along with a MBA from West Virginia University, education is at the heart of everything she does.
As a former child and family therapist, Tricia continues to serve as a voice for abused, neglected and troubled children. She is the Executive Director for West Virginia KIDS COUNT, Statewide Coordinator for the ACEs Coalition of WV, and Board Member of the YWCA Charleston. She also manages the John K. Clendenen Scholarship Fund, a legacy of her father who was a dedicated principal for many years. As an extension of Kingery & Company, Tricia established The Retreat WV in 2018 and The Cottage at Northgate in 2021. Both serve as an alternative to traditional office, meeting and event space. Space can be rented by the hour, month or year for business and private parties. Kingery & Company clients use the space for free.
Lastly, Tricia enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering in the community, mentoring young people, collecting children’s books and traveling. She lives with her daughter, Alexandra, in Charleston, WV with their puppy Hope.
