Serving Nonprofits. Strengthening West Virginia

Capital Campaigns: Building Momentum with Grants
2024-03-12 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | 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 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.

(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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Grant Management Training
2024-05-15 09:00 - 2024-05-16 16:00 | 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.
Ready to enroll? Great – it’s easy!

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

Ripple Effects Mapping (REM) Two Day Training Workshop
2024-05-16 09:00 - 2024-05-17 12:00 | Bridgeport Conference Center, 300 Conference Center Way, Bridgeport, WV, United States
This in-person training is offered by Philanthropy WV

Tuesday, May 16th – 17th, 9:00 AM – 15:00 PM ET & 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: $350
Special offer – the first three (3) WVNPA members to register will receive a 50% discount!
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Join Philanthropy WV and West Virginia Prevention Research Center for the Ripple Effects Mapping (REM) Training. REM is a qualitative evaluation tool to assess direct and indirect impact of programs and initiatives. REM includes four crucial components – appreciative inquiry, a participatory approach, interactive group interviewing and reflection, and mind mapping.
This two-day training will provide participants with the necessary information and practice to successfully complete a Ripple Effects Mapping session. Training on facilitation, mind-mapping, the logistics of REM, and doing REM in WV will be provided along with strategic practice sessions for participants to apply their knew found knowledge of REM.
REM celebrates what community-based organizations (CBOs) are able to accomplish by encouraging participants to talk about their successes with each other and the facilitator. Then, the facilitator maps their progress on paper while a mind mapper maps their progress on a computer. This process provides the CBO with a physical manifestation of the “ripple effects” of their hard work and gives them the ability to stand back and recognize the difference they have made.
Furthermore, REM data can be thematically analyzed, just as all other qualitative data, to provide definitive insights into impact for funders. REM provides an alternative way to evaluate programming where the funders get the information that is most important to them in a less obtrusive and time-consuming way for CBOs than traditional evaluation data collection techniques.
Thank you to our sponsors for their support

WHEN: This will be a 2 day training event
Day One- May 16th from 9 am to 5pm
Day Two- May 17th from 9am to 12pm
WHERE: The training will take place at the Bridgeport Conference Center
https://bridgeportconference.com/
Hotel Info: https://bridgeportconference.com/hotels/

COST:
$250 for Philanthropy WV Members $350 for Non-Members
Training spaces are limited, and registration will be closed after all the spots are filled.
We will send you your invoice after registering. Payment must be made by April 15th to secure your registration.
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TRAINER BIOS
KATHRYN BURNHAM, MA
Kathryn (Katie) Burnham is the lead evaluator for state partnerships for the West Virginia Prevention Research Center. Katie has extensive training, education, and experience in both qualitative and quantitative social science research and evaluation, data translation, and data visualization.
She works closely with the West Virginia Department of Health Division of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention to serve as a subject matter expert in health equity, social science research, and evaluation. In this role, she has created, implemented, and led evaluations for several CDC-funded, multiyear grants to address chronic disease in West Virginia. She is a founding member of and serves as the facilitator for the West Virginia Health Equity Action Team (WVHEAT). As a part of this team, she is passionate about ensuring community-based organizations have the necessary resources and support to do public health work while also advocating for large systemic change as it relates to public health and health equity in West Virginia.
Katie received her BA in sociology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, her MA in criminology at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and currently is a doctoral candidate in sociology at West Virginia University.
ERIN HUDNALL, MA
Erin Hudnall is the Lab Manager of the West Virginia Prevention Research Center’s Youth and Community Engagement Lab. In this role, she advocates for young people to be included in public health work in West Virginia. Erin is passionate about youth development and engagement. Her work in this area began at West Virginia Wesleyan College as an undergraduate where she created and led an after-school program for healthy lifestyle education.
Erin is a doctoral candidate of sociology focused on rural community and organizational research at West Virginia University. Her perspective is informed by her Appalachian heritage and growing up in southern West Virginia. She is an applied, community-engaged researcher working to advance public sociology in West Virginia and within the discipline. Her dissertation research focuses on the processes of community development and place-making in rural contexts. Erin has subject matter expertise in qualitative research, youth development, rurality, organizational development, and community engagement.
ROB NICEWARNER, MA
Rob Nicewarner is the data manager at the West Virginia Prevention Research Center (WVPRC). In this role, he provides evaluation data support for various projects for the WVPRC. Currently, he assists with the Department of Health Office of Community Health Systems and Health Promotion’s grant work on its CDC-funded grant to address COVID-19 health disparities. Rob also assists the Division of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease and the Division of Tobacco Prevention with their various evaluation projects.
Rob is excited to apply his knowledge of social science research methods and data analysis in an applied public health setting. He is eager to help improve West Virginia communities by supporting the Center’s goals of addressing health inequities among minority populations in the state.
Rob earned his BA in criminology and a MA in sociology from West Virginia University. Rob has subject matter expertise in quantitative and qualitative social science research and rurality.

2024 Spring Roundtable Meeting - Fairmont
2024-05-20 09:30 - 15:00 | Pierpont Advanced Technology Center, 500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV, 26554, United States
This session is in partnership with the Tygart Valley United Way

May 20th, 9:30 AM – 3:15 PM ET

Registration Fees: $25 for Members, $35 for Nonmembers
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The WVNPA is partnering with the Tygart Valley United Way for this one day session. Join us for an in-depth conversation with Brett White, CEO of the ALICE data and share how you can incorporate it in your grant writing. After a networking lunch, you will then hear from a panel of funders, AmeriCorps representatives, and more on what to include in a grant application or report. Panelists will be announced soon!
If you can’t make it to this session be sure to check out one of the other 4 across the state.

May 22nd: Lewisburg – Carnegie Hall, 611 Church Street
May 24th: Charleston – Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council, 321 Virginia Street, West
May 29th: Parkersburg – Parkersburg Area Community Foundation, 1620 Park Avenue
May 30th: Wheeling – West Virginia Northern Community College, 1704 Market Street

Program Highlights:

United for ALICE Presentation: Kick off each meeting with a presentation by Brett White and Margaret O’Neal on the United for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) initiative. Learn how nonprofits can best utilize this information in their grant applications to support ALICE households.
Networking Luncheon: Enjoy a networking luncheon to connect with fellow nonprofit leaders and share insights and experiences.
Funders and AmeriCorps Panel Discussion: After lunch, engage with local funders and an AmeriCorps representative in a panel discussion. Gain valuable insights into what funders are looking for in grant applications and reports. Learn about AmeriCorps programs, requirements for hiring a Vista, and how to apply for a Vista employee. Understand how these elements link back to grant applications and funding opportunities.

Draft Agenda

09:30 AM – 10:00 AM Registration
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Welcome and Introductions
10:15 AM – 12:15 PM ALICE Presentation
12:15 PM – 01:00 PM Lunch
01:00 PM – 03:00 PM Funders/Americorps Introductions and Panel discussion.
03:00 PM – 03:15 PM Thank You and Adjournment

Registration Information:

Cost: $25 for WVNPA Members, $35 for non-members (includes lunch)
Registration Deadline: May 16th

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, network with nonprofit peers, and enhance your organization’s grant writing and funding strategies. Register today to secure your spot!

2024 Spring Roundtable Meeting - Lewisburg
2024-05-22 09:30 - 15:00 | Carnegie Hall, 105 Church Street , Lewisburg, WV, 24901
This session is in partnership with Carnegie Hall

May 22nd, 9:30 AM – 3:15 PM ET

Registration Fees: $25 for Members, $35 for Nonmembers
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The WVNPA is partnering with Carnegie Hall for this one day session. Join us for an in-depth conversation with Brett White, CEO of the ALICE data and share how you can incorporate it in your grant writing. After a networking lunch, you will then hear from a panel of funders, AmeriCorps representatives, and more on what to include in a grant application or report. Panelists will be announced soon!
If you can’t make it to this session be sure to check out one of the other 4 across the state.

May 20th: Fairmont – Pierpont Advanced Technology Center, 500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont
May 24th: Charleston – Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council, 321 Virginia Street, West
May 29th: Parkersburg – Parkersburg Area Community Foundation, 1620 Park Avenue
May 30th: Wheeling – West Virginia Northern Community College, 1704 Market Street

Program Highlights:

United for ALICE Presentation: Kick off each meeting with a presentation by Brett White and Margaret O’Neal on the United for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) initiative. Learn how nonprofits can best utilize this information in their grant applications to support ALICE households.
Networking Luncheon: Enjoy a networking luncheon to connect with fellow nonprofit leaders and share insights and experiences.
Funders and AmeriCorps Panel Discussion: After lunch, engage with local funders and an AmeriCorps representative in a panel discussion. Gain valuable insights into what funders are looking for in grant applications and reports. Learn about AmeriCorps programs, requirements for hiring a Vista, and how to apply for a Vista employee. Understand how these elements link back to grant applications and funding opportunities.

Draft Agenda

09:30 AM – 10:00 AM Registration
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Welcome and Introductions
10:15 AM – 12:15 PM ALICE Presentation
12:15 PM – 01:00 PM Lunch
01:00 PM – 03:00 PM Funders/Americorps Introductions and Panel discussion.
03:00 PM – 03:15 PM Thank You and Adjournment

Registration Information:

Cost: $25 for WVNPA Members, $35 for non-members (includes lunch)
Registration Deadline: May 16th

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, network with nonprofit peers, and enhance your organization’s grant writing and funding strategies. Register today to secure your spot!

WV Surplus Open House
2024-05-22 10:00 - 14:00 | 2700 Charles Ave, Dunbar, WV, 2700 Charles Ave, Dunbar, WV, United States
This session is from WV Purchasing Division

May 22nd, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: FREE
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WV Surplus is pleased to invite you to a special Open House designed specifically for eligible organizations! The Open House will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2700 Charles Ave. in Dunbar.
You and your peers are invited to visit our warehouse, meet the staff and ask any questions you may have. WV Surplus will present an “Orientation to State and Federal Surplus Property Programs” at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
What qualifies as an eligible organization?

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

Whether you are a longtime customer or have just learned about WV Surplus, we hope you and your organization will join us for this event.
While you are not required to RSVP to the Open House, it is encouraged. Registration can be completed online at https://forms.gle/4xbREyQZ4QnqBEzj6. Please contact Jessica L. Chambers with any questions at 304-558-2315 or Jessica.L.Chambers@wv.gov.
We hope to see you there!

2024 Spring Roundtable Meeting - Charleston
2024-05-24 09:30 - 15:30 | Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council, 321 Virginia Street West, Charleston, WV, 25302, United States
This session is in partnership with United Way of Central West Virginia

May 24th, 9:30 AM – 3:15 PM ET

Registration Fees: $25 for Members, $35 for Nonmembers
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The WVNPA is partnering with Carnegie Hall for this one day session. Join us for an in-depth conversation with Brett White, CEO of the ALICE data and share how you can incorporate it in your grant writing. After a networking lunch, you will then hear from a panel of funders, AmeriCorps representatives, and more on what to include in a grant application or report. Panelists will be announced soon!
If you can’t make it to this session be sure to check out one of the other 4 across the state.

May 20th: Fairmont – Pierpont Advanced Technology Center, 500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont
May 22nd: Lewisburg – Carnegie Hall, 611 Church Street
May 29th: Parkersburg – Parkersburg Area Community Foundation, 1620 Park Avenue
May 30th: Wheeling – West Virginia Northern Community College, 1704 Market Street

Program Highlights:

United for ALICE Presentation: Kick off each meeting with a presentation by Brett White and Margaret O’Neal on the United for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) initiative. Learn how nonprofits can best utilize this information in their grant applications to support ALICE households.
Networking Luncheon: Enjoy a networking luncheon to connect with fellow nonprofit leaders and share insights and experiences.
Funders and AmeriCorps Panel Discussion: After lunch, engage with local funders and an AmeriCorps representative in a panel discussion. Gain valuable insights into what funders are looking for in grant applications and reports. Learn about AmeriCorps programs, requirements for hiring a Vista, and how to apply for a Vista employee. Understand how these elements link back to grant applications and funding opportunities.

Draft Agenda

09:30 AM – 10:00 AM Registration
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Welcome and Introductions
10:15 AM – 12:15 PM ALICE Presentation
12:15 PM – 01:00 PM Lunch
01:00 PM – 03:00 PM Funders/Americorps Introductions and Panel discussion.
03:00 PM – 03:15 PM Thank You and Adjournment

Registration Information:

Cost: $25 for WVNPA Members, $35 for non-members (includes lunch)
Registration Deadline: May 16th

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, network with nonprofit peers, and enhance your organization’s grant writing and funding strategies. Register today to secure your spot!

2024 Spring Roundtable Meeting - Parkersburg
2024-05-29 09:30 - 15:00 | Parkersburg Area Community Foundation, 1620 Park Avenue, Parkersburg, WV, United States
This session is in partnership with United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley

May 29th, 9:30 AM – 3:15 PM ET

Registration Fees: $25 for Members, $35 for Nonmembers
REGISTER NOW
The WVNPA is partnering with Carnegie Hall for this one day session. Join us for an in-depth conversation with Brett White, CEO of the ALICE data and share how you can incorporate it in your grant writing. After a networking lunch, you will then hear from a panel of funders, AmeriCorps representatives, and more on what to include in a grant application or report. Panelists will be announced soon!
If you can’t make it to this session be sure to check out one of the other 4 across the state.

May 20th: Fairmont – Pierpont Advanced Technology Center, 500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont
May 22nd: Lewisburg – Carnegie Hall, 611 Church Street
May 24th: Charleston – Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council, 321 Virginia Street, West
May 30th: Wheeling – West Virginia Northern Community College, 1704 Market Street

Program Highlights:

United for ALICE Presentation: Kick off each meeting with a presentation by Brett White and Margaret O’Neal on the United for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) initiative. Learn how nonprofits can best utilize this information in their grant applications to support ALICE households.
Networking Luncheon: Enjoy a networking luncheon to connect with fellow nonprofit leaders and share insights and experiences.
Funders and AmeriCorps Panel Discussion: After lunch, engage with local funders and an AmeriCorps representative in a panel discussion. Gain valuable insights into what funders are looking for in grant applications and reports. Learn about AmeriCorps programs, requirements for hiring a Vista, and how to apply for a Vista employee. Understand how these elements link back to grant applications and funding opportunities.

Draft Agenda

09:30 AM – 10:00 AM Registration
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Welcome and Introductions
10:15 AM – 12:15 PM ALICE Presentation
12:15 PM – 01:00 PM Lunch
01:00 PM – 03:00 PM Funders/Americorps Introductions and Panel discussion.
03:00 PM – 03:15 PM Thank You and Adjournment

Registration Information:

Cost: $25 for WVNPA Members, $35 for non-members (includes lunch)
Registration Deadline: May 16th

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, network with nonprofit peers, and enhance your organization’s grant writing and funding strategies. Register today to secure your spot!

2024 Spring Roundtable Meeting - Wheeling
2024-05-30 09:30 - 15:00 | WV Northern Community College, 1704 Market Street, Wheeling, WV, 26003, United States
This session is in partnership with United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley

May 30th, 9:30 AM – 3:15 PM ET

Registration Fees: $25 for Members, $35 for Nonmembers
REGISTER NOW
The WVNPA is partnering with Carnegie Hall for this one day session. Join us for an in-depth conversation with Brett White, CEO of the ALICE data and share how you can incorporate it in your grant writing. After a networking lunch, you will then hear from a panel of funders, AmeriCorps representatives, and more on what to include in a grant application or report. Panelists will be announced soon!
If you can’t make it to this session be sure to check out one of the other 4 across the state.

May 20th: Fairmont – Pierpont Advanced Technology Center, 500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont
May 22nd: Lewisburg – Carnegie Hall, 611 Church Street
May 24th: Charleston – Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council, 321 Virginia Street, West
May 29th: Parkersburg – Parkersburg Area Community Foundation, 1620 Park Avenue

Program Highlights:

United for ALICE Presentation: Kick off each meeting with a presentation by Brett White and Margaret O’Neal on the United for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) initiative. Learn how nonprofits can best utilize this information in their grant applications to support ALICE households.
Networking Luncheon: Enjoy a networking luncheon to connect with fellow nonprofit leaders and share insights and experiences.
Funders and AmeriCorps Panel Discussion: After lunch, engage with local funders and an AmeriCorps representative in a panel discussion. Gain valuable insights into what funders are looking for in grant applications and reports. Learn about AmeriCorps programs, requirements for hiring a Vista, and how to apply for a Vista employee. Understand how these elements link back to grant applications and funding opportunities.

Draft Agenda

09:30 AM – 10:00 AM Registration
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Welcome and Introductions
10:15 AM – 12:15 PM ALICE Presentation
12:15 PM – 01:00 PM Lunch
01:00 PM – 03:00 PM Funders/Americorps Introductions and Panel discussion.
03:00 PM – 03:15 PM Thank You and Adjournment

Registration Information:

Cost: $25 for WVNPA Members, $35 for non-members (includes lunch)
Registration Deadline: May 16th

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, network with nonprofit peers, and enhance your organization’s grant writing and funding strategies. Register today to secure your spot!

OMB Uniform Guidance: What the Updates Mean for Nonprofits
2024-05-30 15:30 - 16:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is offered by the National Council of Nonprofits.

Thursday, May 30th; 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM ET

Registration Fees: FREE

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Learn how to take advantage of newly announced improvements to federal grantmaking processes
The federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently announced significant revisions to the Uniform Guidance that promise big, long-sought changes in how organizations access grant funding at the federal, state, and local levels. For many nonprofits, this will mean easier application and reporting processes, better funding for indirect costs/overhead, and much more.
The networks of the National Council of Nonprofits are hosting a free webinar with OMB officials Deidre Harrison and Steven P. Mackey and additional experts to discuss these historic revisions, implementation timelines, and real-life implications for charitable nonprofits.
Why the changes matter
The newly released rewrite addresses longstanding problems in government grants not fully covering nonprofits’ actual costs, advances equity by making grants accessible to more organizations and communities, and makes other significant reforms that will reduce bureaucratic barriers and burdens. They also reduce costs of seeking, performing, and reporting on grants using federal funds.
Who should attend this webinar
Regardless of the size of your nonprofit and whether your organization manages scores of grants or has never received grants from governments, every nonprofit will benefit from attending this webinar. As for who, any and everyone in your organization dedicated to the impact and sustainability of your mission, especially people serving in any of the following roles:

Executive Director/CEO
CFO
Development/Fundraising Directors
Grant Managers
Program Leads

QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits Spring 2024 Fundamentals Webinar: Desktop
2024-06-04 14:00 - 2024-06-06 16:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This workshop is offered by QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits

June 4th – 6th, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET

Registration Fees: $149 per day or $299 for all three days! WVNPA members save $40 off single day ticket or $70 off all three days – be sure to log into the member portal or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for your discount code.
REGISTER NOW

EVENT INFO

This three day series focuses on QuickBooks materials – all nonprofit-focused!
When: 3 Part Training Webinar Series for QuickBooks Desktop:
Day 1: Tuesday, June 4th
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. PT)
Day 1: The material will cover the basics of setting up and entering transactions specifically for Nonprofits, an overview of the software updates included in the QuickBooks® 2024 as well as advanced topics including:

Welcome to QuickBooks – The different choices and which version is right for you.
What’s new in version 2022 that you may need.
Getting used to the screens and navigating around.
A lesson in accounting QuickBooks style!
Setting up the correct Accounts.
Entering Your Programs.
Adding Your Annual Budget.
Cutting and Pasting from Excel into QuickBooks
Entering Your Donors, Members or Students.
*Topics are subject to change.

Day 2: Wednesday, June 5th
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. PT)
Day 2: This section will cover advanced material to really help you do some helpful and amazing things:

Entering Your Income – Two Methods.
Entering Donations and Grants.
Entering Membership Dues and Tuition.
Entering Program Service Revenue.
How to get the most out of Items.
Entering and Paying Bills.
Spreading Costs to Programs/Grants.
Essential Reports for the Board/Auditor.
Attaching Scan Documents for free.
*Topics are subject to change.

Day 3: Thursday, June 6th
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. PT)
Day 3: This section will cover advanced material to really help you do some helpful and amazing things:

Entering Credit Card activity.
Tracking Pledges.
Tracking Restricted Grants.
Tracking Special Fundraising Events.
Printing personalized Donor Thank-You Letters directly from QuickBooks®.
Two Ways to get year-end donor-Acknowledgements.
Recording In-Kind Contributions.
Advanced method of Auto-Allocating Expenses to Programs/Grants.
And More!
Topics are subject to change.

Price: $149 Per Day or $299 for all three days!
Earn 7.5 hours of CPE credit! (2.5 each day)
All Participants will receive log-in information prior to the webinar!
*This training is for the Desktop version of QuickBooks*
CPE Credits
Earn CPE Credits! 7.5 Credits for all 3 days! (2.5 each day)
Day 1

CPE Hours: 2.5
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Program Level: Basic

Day 2

CPE Hours: 2.5
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate

Day 3

CPE Hours: 2.5
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate

CPE Field: Specialized Knowledge and Applications

About the Presenter:

Gregg S. Bossen, CPA created QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits in 2000, and has
since been teaching QuickBooks seminars around the country for various groups,
conducting webinars, providing technical support to hundreds of clients, one-one-one
consulting, and offering industry-specific streamable training. Gregg’s teaching style
is funny and entertaining, and his energy and knowledge of Nonprofits make his
classes a unique experience. Gregg has taught new users as well as other CPAs, who
are themselves considered experts in the software. In total, he has taught over 4,500
seminars to more than 65,000 students. He currently teaches for over 30 Nonprofit
State Associations, as well as annually at Scaling New Heights and QuickBooks
Connect.

WV Grant Resource Centers - Registering with SAM + Grants.gov
2024-06-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is being offered by the West Virginia Grant Resource Centers.

June 6th, 12:00 PM

Registration Fees: Free
REGISTER NOW
he West Virginia Grant Resource Centers invite you to attend a virtual Live Grant Assistance Session on Registering with SAM + Grants.gov on June 6, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. The session will be led by the Grant Centers’ Co-Director, Morgan Saunders, and Brittany Chaber, Technical/Grant Writer.
In this session, you will learn how to register with SAM and Grants.gov. We hope you can join us!

QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits Spring Fundamentals 2024 Webinar Series: Online
2024-06-11 14:00 - 2024-06-13 16:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This workshop is offered by QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits

June 11th – June 13th, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET

Registration Fees: $149 per day or $299 for all three days! WVNPA members save $40 off single day ticket or $70 off all three days – be sure to log into the member portal or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for your discount code.
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EVENT INFO

This three day series focuses on QuickBooks materials – all nonprofit-focused!
When: 3 Part Training Webinar Series for QuickBooks Online:
Day 1: Tuesday, June 11th
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. PT)
Day 1: The material will cover the basics of setting up and entering transactions specifically for Nonprofits, an overview of the software updates included in the QuickBooks® 2022 as well as advanced topics including:

Welcome to QuickBooks – The different choices and which version is right for you.
What’s new in version 2022 that you may need.
Getting used to the screens and navigating around.
A lesson in accounting QuickBooks style!
Setting up the correct Accounts.
Entering Your Programs.
Adding Your Annual Budget.
Cutting and Pasting from Excel into QuickBooks
Entering Your Donors, Members or Students.
*Topics are subject to change.

Day 2: Wednesday, June 12th
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. PT)
Day 2: This section will cover advanced material to really help you do some helpful and amazing things:

Entering Your Income – Two Methods.
Entering Donations and Grants.
Entering Membership Dues and Tuition.
Entering Program Service Revenue.
How to get the most out of Items.
Entering and Paying Bills.
Spreading Costs to Programs/Grants.
Essential Reports for the Board/Auditor.
Attaching Scan Documents for free.
*Topics are subject to change.

Day 3: Thursday, June 13th
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. PT)
Day 3: This section will cover advanced material to really help you do some helpful and amazing things:

Entering Credit Card activity.
Tracking Pledges.
Tracking Restricted Grants.
Tracking Special Fundraising Events.
Printing personalized Donor Thank-You Letters directly from QuickBooks®.
Two Ways to get year-end donor-Acknowledgements.
Recording In-Kind Contributions.
Advanced method of Auto-Allocating Expenses to Programs/Grants.
And More!
Topics are subject to change.

Price: $149 Per Day or $299 for all three days!
Earn 7.5 hours of CPE credit! (2.5 each day)
All Participants will receive log-in information prior to the webinar!
*This training is for the Online version of QuickBooks*
CPE Credits
Earn CPE Credits! 7.5 Credits for all 3 days! (2.5 each day)
Day 1

CPE Hours: 2.5
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Program Level: Basic

Day 2

CPE Hours: 2.5
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate

Day 3

CPE Hours: 2.5
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate

CPE Field: Specialized Knowledge and Applications

About the Presenter:

Gregg S. Bossen, CPA created QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits in 2000, and has
since been teaching QuickBooks seminars around the country for various groups,
conducting webinars, providing technical support to hundreds of clients, one-one-one
consulting, and offering industry-specific streamable training. Gregg’s teaching style
is funny and entertaining, and his energy and knowledge of Nonprofits make his
classes a unique experience. Gregg has taught new users as well as other CPAs, who
are themselves considered experts in the software. In total, he has taught over 4,500
seminars to more than 65,000 students. He currently teaches for over 30 Nonprofit
State Associations, as well as annually at Scaling New Heights and QuickBooks
Connect.

Meet the Corporate Grantmakers
2024-06-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is being offered in partnership between Philanthropy WV and the West Virginia Nonprofit Association
Tuesday, June 18th 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Registration Fees: FREE for Everyone
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(scroll down the page to the white RSVP box)
The Program
Join Philanthropy WV and West Virginia Nonprofit Association for the energy edition of Meet the Corporate Grantmakers. Meet with First Energy and Hope Gas Grantmakers to learn about funding opportunities and processes, how to build relationships with corporate grant makers, and ways to engage with corporate volunteer programs.
How To Attend
This is a virtual event, open to all WVNPA and Philanthropy WV members, and hosted on Zoom on Tuesday, June 18 from 11 AM – 12 PM. Attendees will receive a Zoom link via email after they RSVP.
Questions? – contact Director of Programs & Engagement, Hilaria Swisher at hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org or call 304-667-2248 ext.2 , or Philanthropy WV’s Director of Membership Engagement Nina Riivald at nina@philanthropywv.org or call 304-517-1450
About the Presenters

Tammy Linn is a dedicated and passionate Community Involvement Consultant for FirstEnergy. She has been with the Company for 28 years. She has a solid background in developing innovative solutions for complex business decisions. She is a highly skilled professional with a proven track record in analytics and project management tools, allowing her to effectively plan, execute, and monitor projects from initiation to closure.

Champions for Change Community Leader Fellowship Info Session
2024-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by the West Virginia Community Development Hub

Tuesday, June 18th, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: Free
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Kickstart Communities Fellowships support West Virginians to gain the skills needed to find their voices as leaders and step up to make positive change in their communities.
Applications for the Champions for Change Fellowship will open the day of the info session (June 18th). This program will be a combination of in-person and virtual sessions over the course of 10 weeks beginning in late August. Join us at this virtual event to learn more.
*This session will be recorded, and the recording will be emailed to all people registered for the event. If you cannot attend the event, please register to receive the recording.*
In the Champions for Change Fellowship, participants learn how to build community teams, lead effective meetings, create and facilitate events, resolve conflict, tackle projects, and build positive relationships both with internal teams and external partners.
Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Connect with like-minded West Virginians and gain the foundational skills needed to make a difference with the Champions for Change Fellowship.
Meet our speakers:
Considering joining the fellowship cohort? Join us as we hear from Hub Community Coach Olivia McConnell about what to expect from the program, how it can advance your leadership and elevate your work, and who should apply.
We will also be joined by former graduates Bastion Bain, Office Assistant with Mon County Public Defender Corporation; Laura Anderson, AmeriCorps Program Director with City of Weston; and Ricci LaRoue, Community Coaching Programs Coordinator VISTA at The Hub.
During this informational webinar session we will:

Hear from The Hub staff about what you can expect to achieve through the fellowship, timeline, and how to apply for the 2024 cohort
Hear from past fellows about their experience with the fellowship and what skills/tools they took away from the program
Learn how the fellowship can combine with other Kickstart Communities program services to create a community leadership journey
Allow time for questions from the audience

Who should register:
This program is for new and emerging leaders in West Virginia who want to improve their skills and expand their networks. Not sure if you’re a leader? You are! We welcome folks of all backgrounds to join us for this info session.
