A to Z Human Resources: Talent Management
2022-06-22 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!
Click HERE to learn about our guest speakers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
Click here to read more about our speakers!

New Accounting for Leases in 2022: The Change is Here!
2022-08-25 14:00 - 15:30 | 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

Beginner Grantseeking
2022-09-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is offered by Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Tuesday September 13th, 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.
This session focuses on the nonprofit funding landscape and the process of seeking grants. The second session in this series is Beginning Grantwriting, which centers around writing grants. There is also an Intermediate Grantwriting session that serves as a writing workshop.
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.
Speaker Information

Crystal Nutt is a grants consultant with a passion for serving organizations that empower people and build community. Her services enable nonprofits to focus on existing responsibilities while streamlining revenue-producing grants and engaging communications. Crystal has 15+ years of advancement experience and is most often recognized for her ability to lead strategically, write and communicate effectively and manage details thoroughly. With expertise in health and human services, education and workforce development, she has secured millions in funding throughout her career. Crystal has a marketing communications degree from the University of Wisconsin – River Falls and serves on the board of directors for the Grant Professionals Association Northstar Chapter.

5 Ways Fundraisers can Beat the Effects of Inflation
2022-09-14 14:00 - 15:15 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is hosted by The NonProfit Times

Wednesday, September 14th, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM ET

Registration Fees: FREE
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The demand for nonprofit services is steadily increasing, widening the gap between societal needs and the resources available from government and business. This increase in demand exists against the backdrop of spiraling inflation, a looming recession, and their negative effect on giving levels and donor participation rates.
Meanwhile, even though fundraisers understand the value of omnichannel fundraising, their core direct mail channel is being subjected to labor and materials cost increases of 15%-20% this year.
Learning outcomes and takeaways:
• Understanding today’s giving environment.
• Focusing on Improving Net Proceeds​
• Optimizing Donor Lifetime Value​
• Personalizing Relationship Investment Decisions at Scale​
• Finding New Value in Lapsed Donor Campaigns​
• Measuring Fundraising Performance
Speaker:
• Michael Gorriarán, President (Arjuna Solutions)
Moderator:
• John McIlquham, President and CEO (The NonProfit Times)

Sustaining the Mission: Nonprofit Combinations and Other Strategic Partnerships Webinar
2022-09-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is hosted by Pro-Bono Partnership of Ohio

Thursday, September 15th, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: FREE
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Given current challenges facing community-based nonprofits, it is increasingly important for leadership to assess how more formal partnerships, including strategic combinations with other organizations, might help preserve and enhance their missions.
Please join PBPO for this overview of key topics to consider, including:

Key indicators of organizational health and readiness to collaborate, including cultural components, that boards should consider
An overview of the exploratory process to determine the desirability of a partnership
The legal options for structuring a partnership or more formal combination and the benefits and drawbacks of each

This webinar will help leaders assess how their own organization is positioned to face the future, and what they need to do to get ready for the next step. This webinar is intended for CEOs/Executive Directors, CFOs/Finance execs, COOs, and Board Members.
Speakers:

Marta Brockmeyer, Ph.D, Nonprofit Partnership Consultant
Matthew Loftus, Esq., P&G Senior Director & Associate General Counsel – Global Transactions
Aaron Shepherd, Esq., P&G Director & Assistant General Counsel – Corporate & Securities

Presented by: Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio in partnership with Business Volunteers Unlimited (BVU), The Center for Nonprofit Resources, Leadership Council for Nonprofits, Miami Valley Nonprofit Collaborative, Nonprofits LEAD, OneSource Center for Nonprofit Excellence, and Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations (OANO).

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

Time Management
2022-09-29 14:00 - 17:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits.

Thursday September 29th, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET
Registration Fees: Members: $75, Nonmembers: $150 (The member discount code can be found in the Members Only portal, or you can email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the code.)
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Join this three-hour training session to build skills for time management, to assist yourself in building personal organizational strategies and in implementing a time management program for your organization.

Mental Wellness Workshop
2022-09-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Highlands Event Center, 355 Wharton Circle, Suite 235, Triadelphia, WV, 26509, United States
This session is offered by the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley.

Friday September 30th, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM ET
This session consists of a one-day in-person workshop and a virtual check-in in on November 9th.
Registration Fees: $60
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Beginning Grantwriting
2022-10-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This series is offered by Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Tuesday October 4th, 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. Beginning Grantwriting was developed exactly for you!
This interactive virtual workshop will introduce grantwriting to nonprofit professionals who have less than one year of experience with the skill, providing a balance of applicable content and resources to deepen participants’ knowledge of and skills in grantwriting.
By joining this session (also available on December 8), you will:

Deepen your understanding about the Minnesota funding landscape.
Learn about the types of foundations providing grants to Minnesota’s nonprofits.
Develop an understanding of the sections of a grant proposal including budgeting and evaluation.

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.

Volunteer Management Training
2022-10-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This series is offered by Volunteer West Virginia.

This is a three part virtual series held on Wednesday, October 5th, October 19th, and November 2nd, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET

Registration Fees: FREE
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Volunteer West Virginia will be hosting a three-part virtual Volunteer Management Training this fall. This interactive training focuses on the basics of volunteer management with short lessons and virtual breakout rooms where you can share best practices with peers from across the state.
Please contact Hawley Carlson, hawley.r.carlson@wv.gov with any questions.

Build Your Toolkit: GrantStation Resources to Help Grant Professionals
2022-10-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is offered by GrantStation.

Monday, October 10th, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM ET
Registration Fee: FREE
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This is part of GrantStation’s TargetED series. Buy two and get one free!
If you’re a consultant working in the nonprofit sector, you face several unique challenges.
Working on your own can be isolating. And the overall industry? It’s competitive.
You know that one-size-fits-all strategies will not meet the diverse needs of your clients. In order to succeed, you must fill your toolkit with a wide range of knowledge, skills, and resources that will allow you to work at your highest level. That way you can help a variety of nonprofit organizations grow and thrive.
During this TargetED event, Alice Ruhnke will give you an overview of the free and Membership-based tools GrantStation has available to help you build the capacity of the nonprofit sector. These tools can help you:

find perfect funding opportunities for your clients;
build a grantseeking strategy that generates results; and,
write proposals that get funded.

GrantStation has a number of “win-win” resources and partnership programs to help you advance your services. You will walk away with a menu of tools, resources, and partnership ideas you can use to increase your impact across the nonprofit sector.
This webinar is perfect for you if you’re a consultant or nonprofit professional and you work to advance the capacity of the nonprofit sector.
Partnerships always provide the most value, so come and learn how we can work together to advance the important missions of nonprofit organizations!

Date
Monday, October 10, 2022 – 2 PM EDT

Duration
45 Minutes

Questions? Call
1-877-784-7268.

Policies

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
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.

Cut Costs and Get Creative with Nonprofit Appeals
2022-10-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is offered by Firespring.

Tuesday, October 11th, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Registration Fee: FREE
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Free Educational Webinar

Fundraising, as we know it, has shifted in these uncertain times. But that doesn’t mean we should stop asking for support. As nonprofits, we’re no stranger to cutting costs and finding ways to be creative.
If you’re in crisis mode, join us for this informative session with Firespring’s director of nonprofit solutions, Kiersten Hill, followed by an interactive Q&A.
You’ll discover:

10 secrets to cutting costs with printing and mailing.
5 surefire ways to invigorate your direct mail.
4 strategies to maximize your impact.

About the presenter

Kiersten Hill
Director of Nonprofit Solutions

Kiersten Hill, is a Nebraska-native born and raised in North Platte. She graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. With almost two decades in nonprofit management and fundraising, she has raised over $20 million for Nebraska nonprofit organizations and worked to better train and equip nonprofit leaders and boards of directors.

Grant Writing Training
2022-10-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is offered by Volunteer WV.

Wednesday, October 12th, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Registration Fee: FREE
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Creating a strong grant application starts long before the funder releases their announcement that they are accepting applications. Successful proposals need careful and deliberate planning. Join us for this 2 hour webinar, with special guest Nicki Bentley-Colthart of The Grant Advantage, to learn how to use a Program Planning Framework to develop the common sections of a grant application and connect the pieces to tell a consistent and compelling story. We will cover grant writing basics and discuss confusing grant writing terminology to identify what funders are looking for and how to develop winning proposals.

Does My Nonprofit Need to Worry About Ransomware?
2022-10-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is offered by TechImpact.

Tuesday, October 18th, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
Registration Fee: FREE
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Ransomware is an ever-evolving form of malicious software designed to encrypt files, rendering any files and the systems that rely on them unusable. Ransom is then demanded in exchange for decryption of the data. In this webinar we’ll learn:

Common ransomware tactics to watch out for
Ways to prevent and protect your organization
The importance of data and cybersecurity policies
What to do in case of an attack

About Our Instructor
Joel Barker
Tech Impact Expert
Joel Barker is President of Brave North Technology, a Minnesota-based technology firm partnering with over 250 businesses and nonprofits to develop and manage technology systems that support their missions. Joel serves on the board for Missions Inc., the Shooting Star Foundation, and Shavlik Family Foundation, and is a frequent speaker at nonprofit events and conferences.

Power Writing for Grants and More
2022-10-18 14:00 - 15:30 | WV, United States
This webinar is offered by GrantStation.

Tuesday, October 18th, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET
Registration Fee: $69 per person – One person can view the webinar on one computer or $159 per group – Between 2-10 people, all on different devices in different locations, can view the webinar
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Fast and Easy Tools for Writing that Gets the Results You Want!
Clear, compelling writing is vital to all your on-the-job writing projects—not just grant proposals.
During this hands-on webinar, writing coach and grant professional Maryn Boess will fill your toolkit with a host of simple, powerful techniques that can help you write more clearly, quickly, and confidently, right away. You’ll focus on shaping your message in a way that makes it as easy as possible for your reader to understand so you get the results you want!
Everyone is told to “write more clearly.” This session will show you step-by-step how to do exactly that.
Here’s what you’ll learn:

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

You’ll also get BONUS advice from top writing pros on editing, proofreading, and revising for professional polish.
This session is perfect for you if you desire to improve your writing and get your messages across clearly. And even if you’re a skilled writer, this session is an excellent “tune-up” which can ensure you never slip into bad writing habits.
Come prepared for surprises, “ahas”, and a whole lot of powerful take-aways you can put to work in your own writing projects.

Date
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 – 2 PM EDT

Duration
90 Minutes

Questions? Call
1-877-784-7268.

Policies

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

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).

Quick Tactics for #GivingTuesday
2022-10-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is offered by Firespring.

Tuesday, October 18th, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Registration Fee: FREE
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Free Educational Webinar

#GivingTuesday, the biggest giving day of the year, is just months away. We’re kicking off the countdown with a session to teach you how to maximize the time you have left and lay the foundation for a successful day of giving.
We’ll explore the important role your website plays, powerful tactics you still have time to implement and the essentials for an integrated communications plan. Let us help you create a successful #GivingTuesday strategy that lasts well beyond a one-day event.
Key takeaways:
• Why your website needs a #GivingTuesday page and how to build one.
• How to get your community excited.
• 4 critical strategies for Giving Day success.
• Top 10 tricks to becoming a #GivingTuesday pro.
• Checklists to keep you organized and prepared.

About the presenter

Kiersten Hill
Director of Nonprofit Solutions

Kiersten Hill, is a Nebraska-native born and raised in North Platte. She graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. With almost two decades in nonprofit management and fundraising, she has raised over $20 million for Nebraska nonprofit organizations and worked to better train and equip nonprofit leaders and boards of directors.

Everything Nonprofit Employees Need to Know About Public Service Loan Forgiveness
2022-10-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is offered by National Council of Nonprofits.

Tuesday, October 18th, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Registration Fee: FREE
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Time is running out for nonprofit employees to take advantage of the limited Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver. If you work for a nonprofit and have federal student loans, you only have until October 31 to apply for this temporary expansion of the program. Even payments that previously didn’t count toward forgiveness of your student loans could be eligible under this limited-time program. Join us to hear from experts – and have your questions answered – about Public Service Loan Forgiveness to learn how you could be much closer to loan forgiveness than you think!
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 18 at 3pm Eastern
Moderated by:

Jessica Mendieta
Policy Associate, National Council of Nonprofits
Jessica Mendieta researches and develops educational content about policies that affect the nationwide network. Her experience in the nonprofit and government sectors, as well has her background in data analysis & visualization, led her to find opportunities to show trends, indicators, and policies that impact organizations and communities.

Speakers:

Ashley Harrington
Senior Advisor, U.S. Department of Education Office of Federal Student Aid
Ashley Harrington is the senior advisor to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA). Ashley advises the COO on policy implementation, operations, and external communications related to the $1.6 trillion federal student loan portfolio. She is the author of articles and reports on student debt, particularly as it affects Black borrowers; a frequent media contributor; and she has provided testimony before several congressional committees.

Rich Leimsider
Founder and CEO, PSLF.nyc and PSLF.us
Rich Leimsider is the Founder and Director of the PSLF.nyc and PSLF.us Campaigns – sprints to help 5 million Americans, including 250,000 New Yorkers, access $200 billion in student loan relief through a temporary fix to the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Previously, Rich was Executive Director of Safe Passage Project, a nonprofit organization that provides free lawyers to child refugees in New York who are being deported by the US government. He is a graduate of NYC public schools, several expensive institutions of higher ed, and lives in Brooklyn with his family.

Betsy Mayotte
President and Founder, The Institute of Student Loan Advisors (TISLA)
Betsy is the President and Founder of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors (TISLA). She has been working in the student loan industry doing compliance and advocacy work for over 20 years and has helped thousands of borrowers with their student loans.

Advance Your Mission Through Fiscal Sponsorship
2022-10-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is offered by GrantStation.

Monday, October 24th, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM ET
Registration Fee: $39 per person, $99 per group – Between 2-10 people, on all different devices in different locations, can view the webinar
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This is part of our TargetED series. Buy two and get one free!
Do you want to focus on your cause instead of administration and regulatory tasks?
You may be ready to look for funding for your projects, but if you don’t have the financial capacity to manage the grant, the 501(c)(3) status to be eligible, or the audit requirements set forth by the funder, then you can quickly hit a dead end.
Fortunately, you can overcome these challenges through fiscal sponsorship. Many organizations have discovered that this structure is a perfect fit for the administrative needs of their programs. In fact, many projects that start with a fiscal sponsor do not end up establishing their own 501(c)(3) organization.
But finding a fiscal sponsor is not a quick or easy task. You have to select the right model for your organization. And you must do your due diligence to find the right sponsor.
During this TargetED, Alice Ruhnke will help you understand the guidelines and best practices for using or being a fiscal sponsor.
You will learn more about:

the common pitfalls you must avoid;
the essential questions to ask as you get started;
different models of fiscal sponsorship; and,
the resources to help you take additional action.

You’ll have the opportunity to ask Alice questions so you walk away empowered to seek out a fiscal sponsor.
This session is perfect for you if you’re looking to advance a social project, start a new nonprofit, or advance a new nonprofit and you want to know whether a fiscal sponsor structure would benefit you.

Full participation in Advance Your Mission Through Fiscal Sponsorship is applicable for 1 point in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

Date
Monday, October 24, 2022 – 2 PM EDT

Duration
45 Minutes

Questions? Call
1-877-784-7268.

Policies

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
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.

Convert Supporters with Powerful Landing Pages
2022-10-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is offered by Firespring.

Tuesday, October 25th, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Registration Fee: FREE
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Free Educational Webinar sponsored by:

With great landing pages, your donors, volunteers and supporters are 10 times more likely to donate, sign up, register or engage with your nonprofit.
In this session, we’ll share real-world landing page examples that increase conversions and what we’ve learned from studying hundreds of nonprofits and their landing page designs, including:

What a landing page is and why we should care.
The biggest landing page mistakes and how to avoid them.
How to build the best landing pages and landing page templates.
13 ideas for landing pages every nonprofit should have.

About the presenter

Jay Wilkinson

Jay Wilkinson is the founder and CEO of Firespring—a Nebraska-based Certified B Corporation. In 2016, Firespring was featured as one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 50 Places to Work in America and has been listed on the Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies 7 times. Last year he was a finalist for the PR Week’s Most Purposeful CEO Award. After decades, Jay remains passionate about crafting his own company’s culture, and spends the majority of his time helping organizations find their why and deepen their impact.
