Serving Nonprofits. Strengthening West Virginia

Grant Management Training
2024-05-15 09:00 - 2024-05-16 16:00 (America/New_York) | Little Creek Country Club, 99 Fairway Dr, South Charleston, WV, 25309, United States
This session is offered by the South Charleston Fire Department and Grant Writing USA.

May 15th-16th, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: $545 for WVNPA Members, $595 for nonmembers. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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Welcome! If your agency receives or plans to receive government grants, this class is for you. Beginning and experienced grant managers and administrators from city, county and state agencies as well as nonprofits, K-12, colleges and universities are encouraged to attend. You do not need to work in the same profession as the host agency.
Itinerary and Location: This workshop is May 15-16, 2024, 9:00 to not later than 4:00 both days with lunch on your own from noon to 1:00. View a map of the workshop location and review the learning objectives.
Tuition: Tuition is $595 per person and includes everything: two days of world-class instruction and a 500 page participant guide and reference binder. You’ll also have lifetime, free access to our exclusive Alumni Support Forums.
COVID Guidelines: Local health and safety guidelines will be followed. If online learning is more comfortable for you, please visit our complete calendar of events for a list of our monthly Zoom classes.
CEU Credits: Various CEUs and university credit are available for this class. For complete details click here.
Payment Policy: Payment by credit card at the time of enrollment is preferred, however, you may pay later by check. Our registration system will auto-generate a personalized invoice/receipt for you immediately after you enroll. If you choose to pay by check, it is your responsibility to print the online invoice and guide it through your purchasing channels. We do not mail invoices. Payment by check or card is required by the workshop date unless other arrangements are made in advance.
Purchase Orders: If you work for a government agency and want to pay by purchase order, when you register online choose the “pay by check” option. The web site will auto-generate a printable invoice. Print the invoice, give it and your purchase order to your purchasing department and they’ll send the check. That’s it!
Cancel Policy: Tuition is set regardless of method of instruction and will not be refunded if instruction occurs remotely at another time. Withdrawals are allowed up to one week prior to the workshop. If you cancel within one week of the workshop or if you’re registered for a workshop and fail to show up, you are obliged to submit your tuition in full and are then prepaid for and welcome to attend any future workshop we offer within one year of the workshop you cancelled. If you register within 10 days of the class, you may cancel your registration up to 5 days after by notifying us via email at cs@grantwritingusa.com. Tuition refunds – less a $30 admin charge – are made within 5 working days of receiving your cancellation notice.
Questions? Email or call The Client Services Team at Grant Writing USA, at 800.814.8191, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (PT).
COVID Waiver: By clicking register above or below, you are acknowledging an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By attending a Grant Writing USA or Grant Management USA workshop you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold GWUSA or GMUSA or the facility or agency where the workshop is held or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers liable for any illness or injury.
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Traveling and need lodging? These hotels are near the training location. Click the hotel’s name to visit their website.
Holiday Inn & Suites West
400 2nd Ave
South Charleston, WV 25303
304.744.4641
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott
402 2nd Ave SW
South Charleston, WV 25303
304.744.4444

Nonprofits LEAD Annual Capacity Building Conference
2024-05-08 08:00 - 16:30 | Marietta College, 215 Fifth Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
This conference is offered by Nonprofits LEAD.

Wednesday, May 8th, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM ET

Registration Fees: $65 per person early bird, $75 per person after April 12th.
Check out the Conference Website
Your ticket includes continental breakfast, lunch and snacks!
This year we have EIGHTEEN workshops to select from and 3 plenary sessions designed for anyone associated with a nonprofit: a volunteer, staff member, executive officer, board member, donor and supporters!
Don’t just take it from me that there is a lot of value in our conference! Hear from a couple past attendees:
“This conference provided a seamless participant experience, quality content, and great community!”
“I thoroughly enjoyed this conference. I have attended a bigger one where I felt like I didn’t know where to go and I didn’t feel connected like I did here.”
We hope to see you on May 8th!

How to Write an Evidence Based Statement of Need
2024-04-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is being offered by the West Virginia Grant Resource Centers.

April 23rd, 12:00 PM

Registration Fees: Free
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In this session, you will learn how to use the WVGRC Data Clearinghouse to Create a compelling, evidence-based needs statement for your grant proposal.

2024 - GrantStation Tour
2024-04-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
Thursday, April 23rd, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: FREE for WVNPA Members. Not yet a member? Join for free to see what you are missing out on!
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Description:
Your Guide to GS: Features, Tools, & Updates
During this live demo and Q&A session, GrantStation’s Director of Online Education, David Gates, will show you how you can use GrantStation to complete your grant research quickly and get high-quality results. You’ll see how you can find and vet grants in a quick, streamlined fashion, so you and your staff can focus on what’s most important–serving your community.
You’ll learn:

how to find private, state, and national funding opportunities using GrantStation’s databases;
how to adjust your search terms so you can discover funding opportunities you never thought to explore;
how you can use a funder’s up-to-date profile along with the decision matrix to vet funders and save time; and,
how both beginners and pros can benefit from the in-depth tutorials in the “Build Strategy” and “Write Proposals” sections.

About the Presenter:

David Gates
Online Education Specialist
david.gates@grantstation.com
David is the Online Education Specialist here at GrantStation. He holds an M.Ed. and has been working in education for nearly ten years. He has lived abroad in Argentina, Mexico, South Korea, France, and Bulgaria. He has extensive teaching experience and has helped professionals in a variety of industries develop great communication skills.

Grant Writing Training
2024-04-23 09:00 - 2024-04-24 16:00 | Saint John XXII Pastorial Center, 100 Hodges Road, Charleston, WV, 25314, United States
This session is offered by Volunteer West Virginia.

April 23rd – 24th, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: $200
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Our two-day Grant Writing training, hosted by Nicki Bentley-Colthart from The Grant Advantage, 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 how to find grant opportunities.
Understand what funders are looking for in grant applications.
Develop grant proposals that tell a coherent and compelling story.
Infuse their strengths into proposals to develop strong, competitive applications.​

Registration​

Registration is limited to the first 50 people.
Click here to download the registration form. All completed registrations should be emailed to: moya.doneghy@wv.gov​​​​

Dates and Location

April 23-24, 2024 at ​​​St. John XXIII Pastoral Center, 100 Hodges Road, Charleston 25314.

Training Times
The training is from 9am-4pm each day.​

Cost
Registration is $200 per person. This fee covers all materials plus lunch on both days. There are no scholarships available.

Registrants may pay by credit/debit card at: https://volunteer.wv.gov/whoweare/Pages/Electronic-Payments.aspx​
If you choose this payment method, please email a copy of your payment confirmation with your completed registration to: Moya.Doneghy@wv.gov

If you prefer to write a check, please make it payable to Volunteer West Virginia and mail with your registration to:

Volunteer West Virginia – Grant Writing
​​803 Quarrier Street, Suite 400, Charleston WV 25301​

We are happy to send an invoice should you or your organization need one.​

Lodging

A block of rooms has been held at: The Holiday Inn Express Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Drive, Charleston 25301.
Please use this link to reserve your room. Or call 304-345-0600 and ask for the Grant Writing Training block.
Reservations must be made by April 12 to guarantee availability at the discounted rate of $113.​​

Questions
Please contact Moya Doneghy at moya.doneghy@wv.gov. ​

About the Instructor

Beverly “Nicki” Bentley-Colthart, MSW, owner of The Grant Advantage, is an experienced grant writer with over 20 years of researching, drafting, and submitting awarded proposals to local, state, and Federal sources. Nicki has a track record of receiving 70% of grant proposals submitted – securing $30 million dollars in grant funding for nonprofits and higher education institutions in West Virginia since 2000.

Ms. Bentley-Colthart holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work from West Virginia University. She has honed her grant writing skills over 27 years as a social worker employed in various West Virginia social/human services agencies and as a grant administrator for two institutions of higher education (West Virginia State University and West Virginia Wesleyan College). She has developed and delivered training workshops on grant writing basics, partnership development, budget planning, program evaluation, as well as served as an adjunct instructor at West Virginia Wesleyan College – teaching courses on grant writing and nonprofit management at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Nicki has lived experience not only writing grant proposals, but managing grant awarded projects as a program director. This allows her to provide training with a sensitivity to the needs of an organization’s staff relating to managing, implementing, assessing, and reporting on grant activities after the award is granted.

Smart Tech Investments That Pay Off For Nonprofits
2024-04-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This conference is offered by RoundTable Technology

Tuesday, April 16th, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: FREE
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Join us on April 16th at 2pm EST for “Smart Tech Investments That Pay Off for Nonprofits,” where we will delve into the world of technology projects that can significantly save your nonprofit organization money in the upcoming fiscal year. This session is especially curated for nonprofit leaders, IT professionals, and financial managers who are keen to explore cost-effective technological solutions.
This event is designed to provide valuable insights and actionable strategies tailored specifically for nonprofit organizations. Our expert hosts will lead you through an array of tech investments that cater to the unique needs and fiscal limitations typical within the nonprofit environment. We will explore a variety of essential topics, including virtual solutions, collaborative tools, cybersecurity enhancements, and data analytics, all aimed at empowering your organization to make informed technology decisions. Join us to uncover how these strategic tech choices can result in significant cost savings for your nonprofit.
Webinar Highlights:

Insightful discussions on a range of cost-saving technology projects
Real-world examples of successful tech implementations in nonprofits
Interactive Q&A session to address your specific queries
Expert advice from RoundTable Technology’s seasoned professionals
Tips on assessing your nonprofit’s tech needs and aligning them with strategic goals

Whether you are looking to optimize your current tech infrastructure or explore new investments, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to make smart tech choices that deliver tangible benefits. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your nonprofit’s technological landscape and achieve financial efficiency.

If you can’t attend the webinar but want to watch it, no problem! Register anyway and you’ll get a link to the recording emailed to you within a day or two following the webinar.

Presenters

Laura Willis

Laura has decades of experience working with local and national nonprofits, helping to develop project scopes and outsourcing partnerships to provide technical and management assistance to improve operations and build organizational capacity. Additionally, she has extensive experience creating and executing sales and marketing strategies in the nonprofit sector. Laura takes a client-centric approach to business development, and since 2001 has only worked with nonprofit organizations, showing her passion and commitment to the sector. Laura serves on the board of the Association of Nonprofit Specialists, a volunteer-run educational organization that builds collaboration, capacity and community among consultants, professional service providers, and the nonprofits they serve.

Shanna Utgard

HIPAA, GDPR, PCI, oh my! Shanna Utgard is the vCIO – Compliance at RoundTable Technology, where she guides organizations on navigating the complex requirements of compliance frameworks and regulations. Shanna has strategized with thousands of organizations on the best ways to manage risk, create a security culture, and ace their audits and assessments.
At RoundTable, Shanna is a member of the Cybersecurity and Women in Tech teams. She is passionate about emerging technology trends and thought leadership, and is a guest article contributor and frequent speaker about risk and compliance. When she’s not providing compliance counseling and TPRM therapy, she loves scuba diving and her fur baby, Biggie.

Kim Snyder

RoundTable Technology is dedicated to creating a roadmap for companies to succeed through technology. Kim fits right in with over 20 years of experience with data systems, business analysis and change management, not to mention accolades as an Agile Coach, a certified PMP (Project Management Professional) and a ACP (Agile Certified Professional). Kim has recently completed the CIPP/US certification as an Information Privacy Professional.
Kim is definitely a people person. She’s all about communication and she acts as the conscience of the company, making sure we complete projects, meet deadlines and exceed the expectations of our customers each and every time.

Scope of Work Live Grant Assistance Session
2024-04-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is being offered by the West Virginia Grant Resource Centers.

April 10th, 12:00 PM

Registration Fees: Free
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The West Virginia Grant Resource Centers invite you to attend a virtual Live Grant Assistance Session on Scope of Work on April 11, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. The session will be led by Emily Brammer, a Technical/Grant Writer with the WV Grant Resource Centers.
In this session, you will learn about some common components of the Scope of Work section in a project narrative – from all the details about your project to timelines and logic models. We hope you can join us!

Board Member Excellence Training
2024-04-11 11:30 - 13:00 | Mon Health Medical Center Conference Center, 1200 J.D. Anderson Drive, Morgantown, WV, 26505, United States
This session is being offered by The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties, Huntington Bank, and Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

April 11th, 11:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Mon Health Medical Center Conference Center
1200 J.D. Anderson Drive, Morgantown, WV

Registration Fees: FREE
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In this workshop is designed to enhance your skills and knowledge, essential for effective service on the Board of Directors of a nonprofit organization. We will discuss real-world examples of Board dynamics and strategies to help a Board of Directors become more effective.

Boot Camp for Boards
2024-04-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits.

April 3rd, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: $450 for one session (includes up to 10 attendees), $900 for Nonmembers (includes up to 10 attendees). Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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Boot Camp for Boards
This day-long board summit provides nonprofit boards a collaborative atmosphere to gain insight about board development, governance, and fundraising in an intensive setting. Participants will learn insider-tips for board best practices, oversight and management, recruitment, fund raising, and strategic planning. This day-long training allows board members to better understand their roles and responsibilities, and highlights what a highly effective board can achieve. Participants will work together and with the instructor to map their way to a more effective board and organization.
Your organization will receive optimal results with multiple board members in attendance.
Topics Include:
– 10 Best Practices for Better Board Performance
– The Board Chair/CEO Partnership
– Board Recruitment
– Board’s Role in Fundraising
About The Instructor: Lauri Monetti

Lauri Monetti joined The Center in June 2022 as the Senior Director of Consulting. She has a passion for making a difference and strongly believes in the impact connections and networking have in making our communities stronger.
Lauri brings decades of experience in nonprofit, government and higher education. Most recently, she served as the Director of Alumni Relations for the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). Lauri has expertise in communications, fundraising, training, public speaking and board governance, having served organizations such WovenLife, Oklahoma Department of Human Services, City Arts Center (a.k.a. Oklahoma Contemporary) and the American Red Cross. She also previously served as an adjunct professor at UCO and as the assistant director and interim director for UCO Career Services.
Lauri is a graduate of Oklahoma City University where she holds a B.S. in Music Business and of the University of Central Oklahoma where she received a M.Ed. in Adult Education.
Lauri is a native of Oklahoma City. Currently, she resides in Edmond with her husband, Scott, and their two children, Daniel and Giana, along with rescue dogs Mama, Mo and Netti, as well as an aquarium full of fish. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, spending time with her family and exploring the east coast where her husband is originally from.

Strategic Planning 101
2024-03-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is being offered by GrantStation.

March 26th, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Registration Fees: $69 per person or $159 per group of 2-10
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A well-designed strategic plan provides a clear direction for your nonprofit to grow, which can lead to long-term sustainability. However, creating an effective plan presents several unique challenges.
When crafting your plan, you must make use of limited resources and align diverse perspectives among board members, staff, and volunteers so you create a unified vision that can be implemented over time.
During this webinar, Mindy Muller of Community Development Professionals will provide a step-by-step guide on how you can develop a strategic plan for your organization. You’ll review key concepts such as external/internal vision, mission, and core values and discover how those concepts set the foundation for identifying your activities for the next three to five years.
This webinar will help you:

understand why you need to plan for long-term sustainability;
identify the concepts of vision, mission, core values, and strategic planning and their application toward long-term growth and sustainability;
acquire knowledge of methodology to develop a long-term strategy for the organization; and,
recognize the value of the planning team and how to convene the right team for the organization.

You’ll be challenged to develop action items you can implement within your organization so you can pull the right team together, brainstorm effectively, develop your vision, and articulate an effective plan.
This training is perfect for board members, executive leaders, and anyone interested in learning more about what a strategic plan is and how it can benefit the organization.

Full participation in this webinar is applicable for 1.5 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

Date
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 – 2 PM EDT

Duration
90 Minutes

Questions? Call
1-877-784-7268.

Can’t attend live and still want to watch the webinar?
Want to review the materials after the session?
You will receive an email with the full recording and any handouts within 10 business days after the webinar.
You will receive the following emails:

A sales receipt for your bookkeeping records.
A confirmation email from Zoom for the webinar with the login credentials
Instructions for other attendees if you registered a group

If you do not receive these emails within 48 hours of registering, please email or call 1-877-784-7268.
GrantStation does not refund registration fees. Fees may be applied to any webinar scheduled within 30 days.

Presenter
Mindy Miller is a social entrepreneur and founder and President/CEO of Community Development Professionals, LLC. With a passion to help nonprofits get organized and get funded, Mindy has authored more than 50 curricula on topics pertaining to nonprofit organizational development and has trained thousands of professionals representing community organizations across the United States and Canada. Mindy is a Certified Fund Raising Executive with a BA from Anderson University and an MS in Nonprofit Administration from Louisiana State University Shreveport.

Additional AI Uses to Support Your Development Work
2024-03-25 14:00 - 14:45 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is being offered by GrantStation.

March 25th, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

Registration Fees: $39 per person or $99 per group of 2-10
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Many nonprofit organizations face the same dilemma: how to expand their programs when they lack the capacity to do so. Fortunately, today’s AI tools provide numerous ways to enhance efficiency.
In addition to harnessing ChatGPT for writing grant proposals, AI can serve as a versatile assistant in many aspects of your development work. During this TargetED, Alice Ruhnke and David Gates will show you a variety of ways you can use AI to streamline various processes in your nonprofit.
You’ll learn how AI can help you:

brainstorm ideas to improve your programs and projects;
find data sources so you can write better grants; and,
streamline your fundraising efforts.

You’ll leave ready to explore how both paid and free AI tools can help build your organization’s capacity.
TargetEDs are designed with beginners in mind. This session is perfect for anyone involved in the grantwriting process who wants to use AI to further improve their grant proposals.

Full participation in this webinar is applicable for 1.5 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

Date
Monday, March 25, 2024 – 2 PM EDT

Duration
45 Minutes

Questions? Call
1-877-784-7268.

You will receive two GrantStation emails:
1. A copy of your paid invoice
2. A confirmation email from Zoom for the webinar with the login credentials
If you do not receive the confirmation email within 48 hours of registering, please email or call 1-877-784-7268.
GrantStation does not refund registration fees. Fees may be applied to any webinar scheduled within 30 days.
Can’t attend live? Want to review the materials after the session?
You’ll receive an email with the full recording and any handouts within 10 business days after the webinar.

Presenter
Alice Ruhnke is the President of GrantStation. Having raised over $45 million from federal, state, and private grantmakers, she knows what it takes to get funded. As a former nonprofit program coordinator and director, and the Founder of The Grant Advantage, Alice has a deep understanding of the challenges that nonprofits face. Over the last 20 years she’s worked in the trenches with hundreds of nonprofit organizations to improve their capacity to raise funds. Alice is an author and educator with a passion to share her expertise. Her insightful trainings on grant proposal writing and development, community change models, service projects, and measuring outcomes have helped over 4,000 individuals positively impact their communities.

Project Management
2024-03-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits.

March 21st, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: $90 for one session, $180 for Nonmembers. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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Description:
The course explores successful processes for project management, from defining projects and creating project plans, identifying and evaluating project managers, statements of work, to the planning, execution, and evaluation phases. The course also identifies useful tools, communication strategies to manage single and multiple projects, and ways to recognize and celebrate shared success.
About the Instructor: Kim Leveridge, PhD

Kim relishes opportunities to connect with people, execute on strategy through those connections, drive metrics and provide a vision for growth in simple and complicated scenarios. With a resume that ranges from operations leadership to consulting to academia, she intuitively identifies what needs to be done and finds effective ways to do it. Once described as “able to build bonfire from kindling,” Kim is an exceptional authority on organizational leadership and effectiveness and has expertise that includes: strategic execution, management of work teams, executive/professional coaching, research and analysis, design and delivery of workshops and programs and client relations.
Yielding a rare perspective on leadership effectiveness and individual differences in organizations, Dr. Leveridge’s career includes operations management of consulting and hospitality companies, business development and human resources experience, and a comprehensive education and research background. Kim has extraordinary leadership skills and a reputation for building trust, getting things done and using measurement to drive decision-making. Her leadership and consultant roles include stints at NORDAM, Williams Companies, CDR Assessment Group, Inc., University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, and Hogan Assessment Systems.
In addition to providing leadership and consulting expertise across nearly all industry sectors, Kim has an extensive CV of scholarly articles and research presentations at industry conferences. She received her B.A. in Organizational Communication from the University of Oklahoma and her Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Tulsa.

Investing in Change: Foundation Support for Lobbying and Other Advocacy
2024-03-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is being offered by Philanthropy WV

March 21st, 2:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Registration Fees: FREE

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Not sure how to make the case for funding advocacy? Uncertain whether you can fund grantees that lobby? Join Tim Mooney, senior counsel of Bolder Advocacy to understand the kinds of advocacy activities you can safely engage in and best practices for grantmaking to give your grantees the most flexibility under the law.
This session on Thursday, March 21 at 1 PM EDT will include: exceptions to the definitions of lobbying, rules for private and public foundation grants to nonprofits that lobby, and grant agreement language that permits support for policy work.
Participants will learn:

Why public and private foundation should support advocacy
An overview of activities that constitute advocacy and public policy work
Various advocacy roles for foundations
The tax code’s definitions of lobbying
Activities that are exceptions to the definitions of lobbying, including those which private foundations can engage in
Rules for private and public foundation grants to nonprofits that lobby, including general support, specific project, and multi-year grants
Grant agreement language that permits support for policy work.

Participants will also receive a resource guide designed to determine if lobbying rules in West Virginia might apply to your
state or local work.
This program is open to all nonprofits across WV, and is free to attend. No login required to register, just click the RSVP button below and enter your details. When registering please put WVNPA as your Job Title for tracking purposes.

Federal Community Development Funding Training
2024-03-20 10:00 - 2024-03-21 16:30 | Bridgeport Conference Center, 300 Conference Center Way, Bridgeport, WV, United States
This session is offered by the West Virginia Community Development Hub

March 20th-21st, 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET

Registration Fees: $35-$50
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Register today! Registration closes on March 9th
Join the WV Community Development Hub for our Federal Community Development Funding: Spring 2024 Training!
This exciting, two-day in-person event will be on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, and Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Bridgeport Conference Center.
At this training, we will dive into the world of community development funding, exploring current and emerging funding and technical assistance opportunities available. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, this event is designed to provide valuable insights and networking opportunities.
Our expert speakers will share their knowledge and experience about available state and federal funding resources for community development projects and initiatives. Speakers will include state and federal agency staff from the US Economic Development Administration (EDA), the US Department of Agriculture – Rural Development (USDA-RD), the US Department of Transportation (US DOT), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). We will also have speakers sharing information about Community Development Block Grant funds in WV, disaster and resiliency funding, rural transportation funding, and infrastructure-related funding and resources. Panels will feature agency officials, recent awardees, and public and private foundation partners.
By attending this training, you’ll gain valuable skills and resources to enhance your community development initiatives. Join us and be part of a vibrant community of passionate individuals working towards creating positive change.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with like-minded professionals. Register now to secure your spot at the Federal Community Development Funding: Spring 2024 Training!
Speakers are still being confirmed. The online event agenda will be updated as speakers and sessions are confirmed.
Those interested in the event are welcome to fill out a brief survey to request your fees waived to attend the training.

(FREE) The Quick-Start Guide to the One-Page Proposal
2024-03-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is being offered by GrantStation.

March 19th, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Registration Fees: FREE
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Ten “Magic Wand” questions to transform your good ideas into grant proposals that get funded!
Have a good idea you’d love to turn into a great grant proposal, but not sure how? Join veteran grants pro and grantmaker Maryn Boess as she shares the ten simple but powerful “Magic Wand” questions at the heart of every single grant proposal. These questions will transform your good ideas into clear, compelling, and fundable project plans—and jump-start your grants success.
You’ll be introduced to the simple but incredibly powerful one-page Magic Wand template that’s won first-ever grants of $2,000, $30,000, $144,000, and much more for nonprofits like yours. Whether you’re a complete grants newbie or a long-time grants pro, this webinar will provide you with the exact planning template to transform your good ideas into great grant proposals that get funded.
You’ll learn:

the seven questions that bring clarity, depth, and power to your own best thinking about a successful project or funding need;
how the right questions can give you “x-ray vision” into the minds of grantmakers, so you can deliver exactly what they really want every time;
the one question that helps you quickly zero in on those grantmakers most likely to say an enthusiastic “YES!” to your request for funding; and,
six surprising, powerful ways nonprofits have discovered (and you can borrow!) to put this Magic Wand to work for the causes they serve.

We’ll also bust grantseeking myths including the myth of the A+ Proposal, the myth of the Hard-Working Grantmaker, and the myth of It’s-Just-Wrong-to-Be-Messy.
BONUS: Writer’s block slowing you down? Maryn will share a simple, powerful technique to bust through writer’s block and liberate your own creative forces (and those of your team members) to bring forth your very best, clearest thinking around your grant plans.
Here’s what previous attendees thought about the session:
-I can’t wait to apply the skills I learned. The one-page grant proposal guide will be my go-to for all grant proposals moving forward. -Tara Oliver
-Absolutely the best! I’m a grant writer and grant reviewer and I walked away from this training with 100 “aha” moments. Thank you for this AWESOME training!! -Shakira Releford
-Excellent! These 90 minutes equipped/prepared me better for writing a proposal than a six-week community college grant writing course. -Van Marshall

Full participation in this webinar is applicable for 1.5 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

Date
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 – 2 PM EDT

Duration
90 Minutes

Questions? Call
1-877-784-7268.

Can’t attend live and still want to watch the webinar?
Want to review the materials after the session?
You will receive an email with the full recording and any handouts within 10 business days after the webinar.
You will receive the following emails:

A sales receipt for your bookkeeping records.
A confirmation email from Zoom for the webinar with the login credentials
Instructions for other attendees if you registered a group

If you do not receive these emails within 48 hours of registering, please email or call 1-877-784-7268.
GrantStation does not refund registration fees. Fees may be applied to any webinar scheduled within 30 days.

Presenter
Maryn Boess

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

How to Design Innovative Social Programs
2024-03-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is being offered by GrantStation.

March 14th, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Registration Fees: $69 per person or $159 per group of 2-10
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Design Thinking for Social Innovators
Many nonprofits tackle deeply rooted and complex issues that require evolving solutions. Sticking to the status quo with a mindset of “this is how it’s always been done” puts your programs and projects at risk of becoming outdated. That’s why success in the nonprofit sector requires continuous innovation.
Innovation, however, is not just about having creative ideas; it’s about focused implementation based on good research and design, often done with a team or collaborators.
During this webinar, Paul Wright will share tools and examples of how social innovators have benefitted their communities and organizations with unique approaches to complex issues. You’ll explore what innovation means for nonprofit organizations so you can apply these principles to your own situation.
You’ll learn:

the skills and mindsets of innovators;
the myths and misunderstandings about innovation;
examples of leaders who used design tools to innovate in their organization;
the ten areas of innovation you should consider and how to apply them to your organization;
three innovative tools for designing programs or projects; and,
how to take the first steps to becoming more innovative using design tools.

You’ll leave ready to apply design and innovative thinking to your organization’s programs and projects.
This workshop is perfect for program managers, executive directors, and board members of nonprofits who want to increase their impact and consider ways to move beyond the status quo.

Full participation in this webinar is applicable for 1.5 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

Date
Thursday, March 14, 2024 – 2 PM EDT

Duration
90 Minutes

Questions? Call
1-877-784-7268.

You will receive two GrantStation emails:
1. A copy of your paid invoice
2. A confirmation email from Zoom for the webinar with the login credentials
If you do not receive the confirmation email within 48 hours of registering, please email or call 1-877-784-7268.
GrantStation does not refund registration fees. Fees may be applied to any webinar scheduled within 30 days.
After the webinar, you will receive an email with a link to the recording and any handouts.

Presenter
Paul Wright

Paul is the President of Wright Venture Services. He’s had a 23-year career in community economic development finance and now he shares what he’s learned with social entrepreneurs and organizations that serve them. He’s often called the Common Good Coach because of his passion to help mission-driven leaders create more good in the world through their enterprise and leadership.
He offers online courses and coaching on his platform at www.wvscourses.com.

Capital Campaigns: Building Momentum with Grants
2024-03-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is being offered by GrantStation.

March 12th, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Registration Fees: $69 per person or $159 per group of 2-10
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You’ll likely encounter many challenges throughout a capital campaign. Raising funds for multimillion-dollar projects such as new buildings requires a strategic, multidimensional effort.

That’s why it’s vital to build and maintain momentum throughout the entire process.
Grants can play a vital role in building this momentum. They can help you boost your credibility, increase campaign participation, and meet your campaign goals.
During this webinar, Kevin Wallace and Melissa Sais of CampaignCounsel.org will draw on over 20 years of experience to show you why grants are such an important tool during your capital campaign.
You’ll learn:

techniques to pinpoint and secure grants that align perfectly with your campaign objectives;
strategies to use grants as a tool for building momentum and establishing credibility; and,
practical advice on maximizing the potential of grants to elevate campaign participation.

You’ll leave with a nuanced understanding of how to effectively utilize grants in your capital campaign and equipped with practical strategies to not only meet but exceed your funding targets.
This webinar is perfect for any sized organization currently conducting a capital campaign or considering one in the future.

Full participation in this webinar is applicable for 1.5 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

Date
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 – 2 PM EDT

Duration
90 Minutes

Questions? Call
1-877-784-7268.

You will receive two GrantStation emails:
1. A copy of your paid invoice
2. A confirmation email from Zoom for the webinar with the login credentials
If you do not receive the confirmation email within 48 hours of registering, please email or call 1-877-784-7268.
GrantStation does not refund registration fees. Fees may be applied to any webinar scheduled within 30 days.
Can’t attend live? Want to review the materials after the session?
You’ll receive an email with the full recording and any handouts within 10 business days after the webinar.

Presenter
Kevin Wallace

Kevin Wallace is president of CampaignCounsel.org, specializing in capital campaign planning and management. Kevin has 20 years of capital campaign experience, conducting more than 80 campaign planning studies and capital campaigns around the country that have raised more than $200 million. Reach him at kevin@campaigncounsel.org or visit CampaignCounsel.org.

How Data and AI Can Catapult Your Crowdfunding & P2P Fundraising Campaigns
2024-03-12 13:00 - 13:45 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is being offered by Nonprofit Apps & Hatch.

March 12th, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Registration Fees: FREE – Space is limited!
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During this demonstration, we’ll cover:

Harness Data & AI: Learn how Hatch’s groundbreaking technology transforms P2P fundraising by creating comprehensive donor profiles beyond wealth metrics.
Optimize P2P Campaigns: Discover practical strategies to enhance your campaigns with data-driven insights, enabling precise participant recruitment and streamlined outreach.
Empower Your Cause: Join us in democratizing access to actionable insights and shaping the future of philanthropy.

Live Grant Assistance Session - Budget Overview *ARC Deep Dive*
2024-03-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is being offered by the West Virginia Grant Resource Centers.

March 7th, 12:00 PM

Registration Fees: Free
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The West Virginia Grant Resource Centers invite you to attend a virtual Live Grant Assistance Session on Budget Overview *ARC Deep Dive* on March 7, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. The session will be led by Carmen Bowes, Grants and Research Coordinator for the Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative.
In this session, we will discuss the development process for crafting a grant budget, including useful tips, definitions, and common proposal requirements. This session will include an overview of the Appalachian Regional Commission budget template and requirements. We hope you can join us!

Better Data, Better Stories
2024-03-04 12:00 - 2024-03-25 13:15 | Webinar, WV, United States
This series is being offered by Montana Nonprofit Association.

March 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM

Registration Fees: $95 for individual members/$175 for member organization or $190 for individual nonmembers/$350 for nonmember organizations.
WVNPA members only need to select the member rate when registering – be sure to provide your state when asked for registration to verify.
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Many nonprofits spend years missing opportunities because they lack compelling data to tell the story of their work. Over the course of four sessions, participants will develop their impact statements, data strategy, and supporting documentation, so they can confidently communicate the value of their work. The training takes a hand-ons approach and centers equity, efficiency and nonprofits’ core need to fund their critical work.
Audience: Nonprofit organizations, whether newborn or 100 years old who:

Are looking for a compelling and efficient way to communicate their impact
Miss funding opportunities because they lack a Logic Model, Theory of Change, or concise and compelling language to describe how their program makes a difference
Struggle to communicate the importance of their work, or notice staff, board and partners all talk about their impact differently
Have a piecemeal data strategy that does speak to overall organizational strategy
Collect data, but don’t use it
Don’t know where to start when it comes to data and evaluation

Workshop Objectives: As a participant you will…

Use an Impact Statement approach to clearly and succinctly communicate the critical work of your organization
Create a Logic Model that serves as a programmatic roadmap and can be used when applying for funding and evaluating impact
Assess your current data strategy and choose new/existing metrics that are equitable, feasible and in alignment with your Impact Statements and Logic Model
Develop a plan to implement your new strategies

Course Schedule

March 4th | Session 1: Impact Statements for Nonprofits
Description: Nonprofits are often pressured to provide data that proves their impact, but the vast majority don’t have the resources to conduct rigorous studies or otherwise document their long-term impacts. An impact statement approach helps nonprofits build off existing research to explain their impact. During this session we’ll learn the impact statement approach, move through a series of hands-on examples, and teams will begin to build out their impact statements.
Workshop Objectives:

Understand an Impact Statement Approach and how to apply it to your organization or program
Define the problem your organization or program exists to solve
Identify your program’s solution
Analyze existing research and models
Create an Impact Statement for your organization or program

March 11th | Session 2: Create Your Aligned Logic Model
While Impact Statements are incredible at clearly and succinctly communicating your organization’s big picture impact, logic models help us drill down into the everyday work of running a program. They are roadmaps with step-by-step directions from program inputs to long-term impacts. Often, logic models are required for grant applications or reporting and then left in a virtual folder, collecting figurative dust. That’s a huge waste! When done effectively, Logic Models are powerful roadmaps that keep our work focused, help us continually improve our program’s effectiveness and help us prioritize our resources. During this session we’ll build off the work of session one and dig into how your organization does its everyday work to achieve results.
Workshop Objectives:

Learn how a logic model can be used as a program or organizational roadmap
Understand the different parts of a logic model and how to effectively write them
Analyze any current logic models (if relevant) and/or create new logic models to represent your program or organization

March 18th | Session 3: Plan Measurement and Data Collection
During the last two weeks, by virtue of creating clear Impact Statements and Logic Models, we’ve set ourselves up to identify the key metrics most essential for evaluating our program’s effectiveness and impact. During this session we’ll work from our logic models to evaluate how your currently collected data aligns with your new data strategy, and what additional metrics are now needed. This session will have a strong focus on equitable data collection practices, while also emphasizing what is feasible and efficient for nonprofits.
Workshop Objectives:

Understand how to use your logic model and impact statement to create an aligned data strategy
Evaluate whether current metrics align with your impact model
Choose metrics for your data strategy considering equity, feasibility and alignment

March 25th | Session 4: Implementation & Sustainability
A data strategy is only useful if it’s used. During the final session, we’ll focus on application and implementation, so teams are well set-up to continue implementing their new tools, and use their data strategy for fundraising, grant reporting, communications/raising awareness, legislative advocacy, learning and program improvement, program evaluation and more. This session will emphasize planning and include identifying and problem-solving around potential barriers, planning for additional team/stakeholder involvement, and identifying any next steps around data collection, storage and use.
Workshop Objectives:

Develop a plan to ensure your new strategy is implemented/shared and used by your organization

Think through next steps to build off the work you’ve completed thus-far, including relating to needed data collection
Reflect on lessons learned and celebrate successes of the group

Registration Includes:

4 live, 75 minute sessions (recorded)
Templates, bonus exercises to involve teams who aren’t attending live, and other references and resources for participants who want to dig deeper

Course Instructor

Lily Sussman (she/her)
Lily is the owner and director of LAS Visions LLC. She specializes in supporting organizations to develop practical and effective data and evaluation strategies that quantify their work, demonstrate their impact, and raise awareness and funding. She has 15 years of experience working in education, public health and with nonprofits.
Lily holds a Masters of Science in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University and a Masters of Arts in Teaching from National Louis University. Her former titles include Director of Evaluation and Learning, Epidemiologist, and Special Education Teacher. She’s involved in her community as a board member of Earth Within Girls, a Master Gardener, and a Program Co-Chair for American Evaluation Association’s Independent Consulting Group.

All sessions will be recorded and available for registered attendees to access, along with all session resources, for six months after the event.

Investing for Retirement (and Other Long Term Goals): Tips for Nonprofit Organizations, Boards, and Individuals
2024-02-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is offered by Common Good Vermont.

February 29th, 10:00 AM –11:00 AM ET

Registration Fees: $35 for all attendees
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Common Good Vermont is excited to partner with One Day in July on this webinar.
Navigating the complexities of market investing can be a complicated and confusing process, considering the financial industry’s lack of transparency at times. In this webinar, we will discuss investing best practices as they apply to individuals, organizations and business leaders. Specific topics we will address include:

Types of employer sponsored retirement plans and the characteristics of each
Effective investment strategies for optimizing returns and reducing tax liability
The importance of diversifying assets
How to avoid high fees
How to increase returns
How to avoid investor mistakes

Whether you are a director of a non-profit organization seeking out more information about employer sponsored retirement plans, a board member responsible for overseeing an organization’s investment account or an individual investor interested in learning more about how to effectively grow wealth over time, this webinar has something for you.
If you have any questions, please reach out to certificates@commongoodvt.org.
About the Trainer:
Carrie McDonnell: Carrie is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Central Vermont. She works for the independent Vermont-based firm, One Day In July. A former school administrator, Carrie enjoys the opportunity to educate and empower individuals, businesses and organizations to be knowledgeable and savvy investors so they can meet their financial goals.

Equitable Programs & Services: Data & Decision-Making
2024-02-28 12:30 - 14:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is offered by the Kentucky Nonprofit Network.

February 28th, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: FREE for Members, $30 for Nonmembers. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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DESCRIPTION: To build equitable and inclusive programs at our nonprofits, we must use specific data and information to understand our impact. On this call, we will uncover existing data gaps and explore simple approaches to incorporate better insight into programming. Topics include data sources, dashboards, program evaluation, goal setting, sustainability and more. Join us as we work towards building programs that are representative, responsive, and resilient.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Ashley Oolman, founder & equity strategist of Allied Folk, guides partners through targeted change management, strategy development, and progressive thought leadership. From large organizations to individual allies, she transforms business initiatives and advances equitable community spaces. With more than a decade of leadership experience in advocacy, employment, and workplace culture, she understands how to navigate complex environments and provide actionable insights for growth. Ashley strives to advance community equity through her previous contributions on a collective impact task force, and continues to serve on a coalition of providers supporting transracially adopted youth to reinforce their development of positive Black identity. In her free time, she enjoys curating events for community members to explore inclusive parenting, BIPOC women’s liberation, and the art of holding space. Ashley earned an MBA with a concentration on human resource management, a BA in psychology with a minor in human development and family studies, and a certification in organizational diversity & inclusion. Most recently Ashley completed the Josie R. Johnson Leadership Academy, and serves as a volunteer for the YWCA’s Racial Justice Facilitator program. She is committed to inclusion as a means to advance human rights for all people, in all walks of life.

Ready, Set, Evaluate
2024-02-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is being offered by Montana Nonprofit Association.

February 22nd, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Registration Fees: $35 for members, or $70 for nonmembers. Please note that this registration covers your ENTIRE organization. WVNPA members only need to select the member rate when registering – be sure to provide your state when asked for registration to verify.
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Evaluations can be instrumental in demonstrating the effectiveness of your program, fulfilling funding requirements, and improving outcomes for your clients, or a waste of time and resources when organizations are ill-prepared to engage in the process or use the results.
Objectives:

Learn about 5 key areas to assess your organization’s readiness for program evaluation
Understand the different types of evaluation and considerations for choosing each
Assess whether their organization is well-positioned to start an evaluation
Assess if work is needed prior to an evaluation to increase likelihood of success

Course Instructor

Lily Sussman (she/her)
Lily is the owner and director of LAS Visions LLC. She specializes in supporting organizations to develop practical and effective data and evaluation strategies that quantify their work, demonstrate their impact, and raise awareness and funding. She has 15 years of experience working in education, public health and with nonprofits.
Lily holds a Masters of Science in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University and a Masters of Arts in Teaching from National Louis University. Her former titles include Director of Evaluation and Learning, Epidemiologist, and Special Education Teacher. She’s involved in her community as a board member of Earth Within Girls, a Master Gardener, and a Program Co-Chair for American Evaluation Association’s Independent Consulting Group.

All sessions will be recorded and available for registered attendees to access, along with all session resources, for six months after the event.

Nonprofits and Elections 2024: Why and How You Should Engage (and stay nonpartisan)
2024-02-21 15:00 - 16:15 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is being offered by the National Council of Nonprofits

February 21st, 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Registration Fees: FREE
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2024 has already proven to be a year to remember. Charitable nonprofit engagement in the upcoming elections is critical to shaping what will happen in the coming years, and you cannot afford to sit it out! Too many nonprofit leaders think candidates do not care or (worse) that nonprofits cannot talk to candidates or do voter engagement. Hear from national experts about how to engage in a legal and nonpartisan way and – more importantly – why it’s to your mission’s advantage for you to engage. This is the time to tell candidates exactly what is needed to better your community, increase your impact, and be a force for good. Register now to learn how.

LIVE Workshop: Mastering QuickBooks (ONLINE Version)
2024-02-07 14:00 - 2024-02-08 16:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This series is being offered by GrantStation.

February 6th & 7th, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Registration Fees: $159 per person or $349 per group of 2-10
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A How-To Clinic for Nonprofit Bookkeepers
Do you want to help your nonprofit use QuickBooks to its fullest potential?
If so, QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits and GrantStation are presenting an event just for you: nonprofits and the accounting firms that serve them.
Join Gregg Bossen, CPA PC, for this two-day workshop (120 minutes each day) as he addresses special topics, including:

advanced budgeting;
tracking restricted grants; and,
reports/board reporting.

You’ll see a live QuickBooks demo and have the opportunity to get your questions answered on the fly—so you walk away with tools needed to take your QuickBooks knowledge to the next level.
For users of QuickBooks ONLINE:
Tuesday, February 6th (Part 1)
Wednesday, February 7th (Part 2)
CPAs earn four hours of CPE credit for the live workshops (both days).

Date
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 – 2 PM EST

Duration
Two 120-Minute Workshops

Questions? Call
1-877-784-7268.

You will receive two GrantStation emails:
1. A copy of your paid invoice
2. A confirmation email from Zoom for the webinar with the login credentials
If you do not receive the confirmation email within 48 hours of registering, please email or call 1-877-784-7268.
GrantStation does not refund registration fees. Fees may be applied to any webinar scheduled within 30 days.
Can’t attend live? Want to review the materials after the session?
You’ll receive an email with the full recording and any handouts within 10 business days after the webinar.

Presenter
Gregg S. Bossen

Gregg is a practicing CPA with a full-service accounting firm located in Atlanta, Georgia. His firm specializes in tax and accounting for nonprofits and small businesses. Most of his clients are nonprofits/small business owners who use QuickBooks. Gregg has been teaching QuickBooks seminars around the country for various groups, both new users and other CPAs, and is considered to be an expert in the program. Gregg has taught for Intuit, the makers of QuickBooks, teaching CPAs around the country the new features in updated versions of the software. Gregg also teaches annually at the Scaling New Heights Conference, presently the largest gathering of QuickBooks Pro advisors in the world. In total, Gregg has taught over 1500 seminars to more than 35,000 students.

EXCEL-lence Spreadsheet Bootcamp
2024-02-07 12:00 - 2024-02-28 13:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is being offered by Montana Nonprofit Association.

February 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Registration Fees: $95 for individual members/$175 for entire member orgs, or $190 for individual nonmembers/$350 for nonmember whole orgs. WVNPA members only need to select the member rate when registering – be sure to provide your state when asked for registration to verify.
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Join MNA for a four week exploration of Microsoft Excel. If you work with any type of data, from grant reporting to program tracking, improving your skills in Excel is one of the easiest ways to level up your efficiency and productivity at work! This fast paced course will start at the very beginning in introducing Excel as an essential tool for any nonprofit professional and will build on that foundation to teach participants how to effectively organize, analyze, and visualize data in ways that make work easier, smarter, more productive, and more efficient.
This course will be broken into three sections: Excel 101 (Beginner), Excel 201 (Intermediate), and Excel 202 (Upper Intermediate). The only prerequisite for this course is that participants are encouraged to have an active subscription for Microsoft Excel.
Course Schedule
Wednesdays in February, 10:00am – 11:00am

Session #1: Excel 101 – Beginner February 7

What is Microsoft Excel
Understanding the structure of Excel workbooks
Entering, formatting, and organizing Excel Data
Working with Cell References
Sorting and Filtering Data

Sessions #2 & 3: Excel 201 – Intermediate February 14 & February 22

Excel Functions
The structure of an Excel Function
Understanding Order of Operations
Numeric Functions: SUM(), COUNT(), MIN(), MAX()
Logic Functions: IF(), VLOOKUP(), INDEX(), MATCH()
Text Functions: LEFT(), RIGHT(), PROPER(), CONCATENATE()

Session #4: Excel 202 – Upper Intermediate February 28

Excel Visualizations
Creating Charts and Graphs
Formatting Charts and Graphs
Conditional Formatting
Intro to PivotTables

Presented by Adam Jespersen, MNA Associate Director
Adam joined the Montana Nonprofit Association in 2019 as its first Director of Innovation after more than a decade of progressive experience in nonprofit management, leadership, fundraising, and grant writing. Raised in rural Montana, Adam received his bachelor’s degree from Carroll College and his master’s in business administration from the University of Montana. Trained and experienced in Lean management and person-centered design, Adam is passionate about helping people, teams, and organizations across Montana find their stride in being more effective and impactful and has been recognized for his ability to dive headlong into finding solutions and for his cooperative and thoughtful leadership approach. Adam lives in Helena with his wife and two daughters and enjoys hiking, skiing, and all that Montana has to offer.

Invisible Yellow Line (2 Part Training)
2024-02-07 12:00 - 2024-02-14 14:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This 2 part session is offered by the Colorado Nonprofit Association.

February 7th & 14th, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: $30 for one session, $75 for Nonmembers. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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Course Description:
Question: Board and Staff – Who does what in a well-run nonprofit organization?
Answer: It’s a partnership!
OK, but Who does What? Attend this two-part series to discover the answers. Using a football analogy and based upon the popular manual The Invisible Yellow Line™ these sessions will explain the basic roles of board and staff in five key nonprofit management areas: governance, planning, finance, human resources and resource development!
Session 1: Wednesday, February 7th From 10-12PM. We’ll dig into the primary roles of the board and staff leader in governance and planning. We’ll start with some definitions, explore the duties of Care, Loyalty and Honesty, discuss conflict of interest, mission and vision, disclosures and reporting, bylaws and policies, the basics of planning for a vertically-aligned organization, and more.
Session 2: Wednesday, February 14th from 10 AM- 12 PM. This session will cover key roles of board and staff in finance, human resources and resource development. At this session, we’ll answer questions about who is responsible for what financially, how well-meaning board members could cross the yellow line into HR management and why this is a no-no, and the importance of the board’s fundraising responsibilities.
Presented By:
Jean Block
The workshops are led by Jean Block, a nonprofit consultant and trainer in nonprofit management, board development and fundraising, and author of the Invisible Yellow Line™ and several other nonprofit books and manuals. You can learn more about Jean at www.jblockinc.com.

ProjectDASH Overview
2024-01-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
January 31st, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Price: FREE
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Please join us to learn about Project DASH, DoorDash’s delivery service for nonprofits. We’ll give you an overview of the program, answer your questions, and talk through the simple steps to get started.
This webinar is FREE for members and not yet members!
Wondering how you can incorporate Project DASH in your organization? See how Mountaineer Food Bank has implemented their partnership with DoorDASH.

LIVE Workshop: Mastering QuickBooks (DESKTOP Version)
2024-01-30 14:00 - 2024-01-31 16:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This series is being offered by GrantStation.

January 30th & 31st, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Registration Fees: $159 per person or $349 per group of 2-10
REGISTER NOW

A How-To Clinic for Nonprofit Bookkeepers
Do you want to help your nonprofit use QuickBooks to its fullest potential?
If so, QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits and GrantStation are presenting an event just for you: nonprofits and the accounting firms that serve them.
Join Gregg Bossen, CPA PC, for this two-day workshop (120 minutes each day) as he addresses special topics, including:

advanced budgeting;
tracking restricted grants; and,
reports/board reporting.

You’ll see a live QuickBooks demo and have the opportunity to get your questions answered on the fly—so you walk away with tools needed to take your QuickBooks knowledge to the next level.
For users of QuickBooks DESKTOP:

Tuesday, January 30th (Part 1)
Wednesday, January 31st (Part 2)

CPAs earn four hours of CPE credit for the live workshops (both days).

Date
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 – 2 PM EST

Duration
Two 120-Minute Workshops

Questions? Call
1-877-784-7268.

You will receive two GrantStation emails:
1. A copy of your paid invoice
2. A confirmation email from Zoom for the webinar with the login credentials
If you do not receive the confirmation email within 48 hours of registering, please email or call 1-877-784-7268.
GrantStation does not refund registration fees. Fees may be applied to any webinar scheduled within 30 days.
Can’t attend live? Want to review the materials after the session?
You’ll receive an email with the full recording and any handouts within 10 business days after the webinar.

Presenter

Gregg S. Bossen

Gregg is a practicing CPA with a full-service accounting firm located in Atlanta, Georgia. His firm specializes in tax and accounting for nonprofits and small businesses. Most of his clients are nonprofits/small business owners who use QuickBooks. Gregg has been teaching QuickBooks seminars around the country for various groups, both new users and other CPAs, and is considered to be an expert in the program. Gregg has taught for Intuit, the makers of QuickBooks, teaching CPAs around the country the new features in updated versions of the software. Gregg also teaches annually at the Scaling New Heights Conference, presently the largest gathering of QuickBooks Pro advisors in the world. In total, Gregg has taught over 1500 seminars to more than 35,000 students.

Southern WV RPN Community Network Partners Meeting
2024-01-30 10:00 - 12:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This virtual live session is being offered by The WV Community Development Hub.
January 30th – 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST
Price: FREE
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Register today and join us at our next Southern West Virginia Community Network (SWVCN) Rural Partners Network (RPN) partner meeting happening on January 30th, 2024! It’s a great time to hear how being an RPN partner can benefit your community. Learn more about what RPN activities happened during the first year and hear where we are going in 2024. Participants will also get introduced to the inaugural RPN West Virginia Steering Committee. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with your peers and gain an increased understanding of projects throughout our region.
The SWVCN brings together partners and collaborators from throughout one of West Virginia’s most distressed regions to capitalize on the exciting momentum that’s been established over recent years.
This federal program is focused on helping rural communities and rural people by connecting them with federal partners and agencies. These strategic connections and partnerships help bridge the gap that often leaves rural communities out of federal technical assistance.
The West Virginia Community Development Hub is the host of the SWVCN, which serves as an extension of their place-based and “on-the-ground” approach to rural community development. While the network is new, members of the network have already begun to capitalize on existing collaborative efforts to address four priority areas: Economic Development, Workforce Development, Infrastructure, and Housing.
The SWVCN is focused on helping communities across 12 counties including Boone, Fayette, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Raleigh, Summers, Wayne, and Wyoming counties.
You can register for the SWVCN RPN partners meeting happening on January 30th here!
