QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits Fall 2023 Fundamentals Webinar: Desktop
2023-10-31 14:00 - 2023-11-02 16:30 (America/New_York) | Webinar, WV, United States
This three day series focuses on QuickBooks materials – all nonprofit-focused!
Tuesday, October 31st – Thursday, November 2nd, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST
Price: Members – $109 per day or $229 for all three days, Nonmembers – $149 Per Day or $299 for all three days. Log into the WVNPA member portal to find your WVNPA Members ONLY discount code!
Earn 7.5 hours of CPE credit! (2.5 each day)
All Participants will receive log-in information prior to the webinar
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Day 1: Tuesday, October 31st
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST
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® 2023 as well as advanced topics including:

Welcome to QuickBooks – The different choices and which version is right for you.
What’s new in version 2023 that you may need.
Getting used to the screens and navigating around.
A lesson in accounting QuickBooks style!
Setting up the correct Accounts.
Entering Your Programs.
Adding Your Annual Budget.
Cutting and Pasting from Excel into QuickBooks
Entering Your Donors, Members or Students.
*Topics are subject to change.

Day 2: Wednesday, November 1st
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST
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, November 2nd
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST
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.

*This training is for the Desktop version of QuickBooks*
About the Presenter
Since 2000, QuickBooks® Made Easy™ has been teaching QuickBooks® seminars around
the country for various groups, conducting webinars, providing technical support to
hundreds of clients, one-one-one consulting, and offering industry-specific streamable
training. Our leader and primary trainer Gregg S. Bossen, CPA is not only an expert in
the program, but he is the nation’s leading expert when it comes to Nonprofits that
use QuickBooks®. Gregg’s teaching style is funny and entertaining, and his energy and
knowledge of Nonprofits make his classes a unique experience. Gregg has taught new
users as well as other CPAs, who are themselves considered experts in the software.
In total, we have taught over 4,000 seminars to more than 60,000 students.
We currently teach for over 30 Nonprofit State Associations, as well as annually at
Scaling New Heights, QuickBooks Connect, Grant Station, and TechSoup.

Empowering Nonprofits with QuickBooks Online
2023-11-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by Utah Nonprofits Association.

Wednesday, November 1st, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: $50 for Members, $100 for Nonmembers. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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Is the QuickBooks subscription your organization uses the right fit for what you need? How do you make the most out of what you need out of the software? Join representatives from Intuit and FORVIS to learn not only what is new with QuickBooks, but also how to use the tool!

Join us for an enriching four-hour live training tailored specifically for the UNA community! Dive deep into the world of QuickBooks Online with “Back to Basics” focus. Familiarize yourself with the platform’s navigation, customization, and nonprofit-specific configurations. Delve into budgeting best practices, automation innovations, and catch a sneak peek into the newest features in QBO, including GenAI. Also, explore the groundbreaking QB Money Suite and understand how it can revolutionize your nonprofit’s financial management.
We’ll review the fundamentals and dive even deeper. Discover how QuickBooks Online can simplify your program and fund accounting, streamline your human capital management, and open doors to powerful tools like QBCapital. Experience firsthand the advanced features designed to optimize capacity, protection, and integration with tools like Excel. To enhance your nonprofit’s operations further, we’ll introduce you to vital apps tailored for donor, fund tracking, CRM, and reporting needs.
This session isn’t just about knowledge; it’s about community. Engage in Q&A sessions, share experiences during breaks, and leave with comprehensive handouts to guide your nonprofit towards financial excellence. Transform your nonprofit’s financial journey. Come learn, engage, and innovate with us!
This training will be recorded and made available to all registered attendees following the session, along with supporting materials and resources.
Please note, this training will provide a detailed overview of the tools, capabilities, and features of the QuickBooks Online software product; this training is not intended to provide education on financial management, accounting processes, or procedures for nonprofits.
Who Should Attend?
Executive Directors, CFOs, Accounting and Finance staff, Development staff, HR staff, administrative staff, and anyone else who would benefit from learning about QuickBooks Online and how your organization manages its finances.
Dates:
November 1, 2023
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Cost:
UNA Member Rate: $50
Not-Yet-Member Rate: $100
Speakers:
Robbie Randall, Sr. Partner Development Manager, Transformation Expert
Robbie Randall is a member of the Intuit® National Accounts team. He has a decade of professional tax and accounting experience and a great passion for helping businesses thrive. Having owned businesses, he understands the heartaches, triumphs, and attention it takes to operate one. In his current role, he consults with Top 100 U.S. accounting firms and enjoys sharing insights he’s collected from some of the most successful cloud-based firms. Connect with Robbie on Twitter or LinkedIn @smbizpro.
Randy Cassen, Professional Services Consultant
Randy Cassen is a Product Consultant of Intuit’s Partner Channel Professional Services team. Specializing in the QuickBooks Online platform, QuickBooks Online Accountant, Online Payroll, and the Intuit Apps ecosystem, Randy provides education and product training to our partners and their customers. He is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and has over 17 years of experience working for Intuit across multiple products.

Chris Burtschi, Accounting Consultant
Chris Burtschi is a recent college graduate from Adams State University where he received his Bachelors in Accounting with a minor in Economics. He has been with the FORVIS team since May of 2023 and has a passion for helping nonprofits.

Evan Sheehan, Senior Consultant II / Nonprofit Advisory Services
Evan is a member of FORVIS’ Nonprofit Advisory Services team. For over 7 years, Evan has provided a range of accounting services working both within and on behalf of nonprofit and public sector organizations. He, now, passionately serves each client in response to individual and dynamic accountancy needs or goals of the organization.
His accumulated experiences and expertise exist within outsourced accounting and oversight roles, audit and budget preparation, system utilization and implementation, operational and compliance assessment, policy and procedure development, grants management, and complex external reporting. He maintains an opportunistic eye for identifying areas for improvement, introducing best practices, and developing the technical skills of organizational staff.

Kristel Price, Senior Managing Consultant
Kristel is a Senior Managing Consultant with FORVIS in Salt Lake City. She has 20+ years of outsourced accounting services helping small and large businesses to develop, oversee, and manage their accounting. She enjoys learning about each business while teaching business owners and their teams to organize, understand, and learn accounting procedures and processes while providing the best services possible. She is a Certified QBO ProAdvisor with Advanced and Payroll certifications.

Intuit is the global technology platform that helps consumers and small businesses overcome their most important financial challenges. Intuit believes everyone should have the opportunity to prosper and we never stop working to find new innovative ways to make that possible.
This event is brought to you by Forvis. FORVIS is built upon the strong legacies of BKD and DHG, which are reflected in a name that represents our unique focus on preparing our clients for what is next. With more than 5,400 dedicated professionals who serve clients in all 50 states, as well as across the globe, FORVIS will offer comprehensive assurance, tax, advisory, and wealth management services. Learn more about FORVIS.

Collective Healing: Breaking the Cycle of White Supremacy
2023-11-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This series is offered by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Wednesday, November 1st, 8th, & 15th, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: $129for 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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During this highly interactive multi-part training, participants will collectively look at how to break the cycle of white supremacy and take practical and sustained action towards equity. Participants will dig deep into how white supremacy shows up in people, organizations, systems, and self. In between sessions, participants will put into practice what they are learning and connect action to personal experience, including their work environment and relationships.
In this series registrants will:

Identify what white supremacy culture is and how it shows up personally and professionally
Reframe harmful narrative around equity
Learn about habit change and why it is important in this work
Understand your power and influence in a system
Cultivate practical action
Build community with other nonprofit leaders
Get energized to reduce burnout and fatigue on your equity journey

Past participants of this training have shared:
“I have never been so impressed with online training in my life. The entire experience was amazing.”
“The interactive and welcoming nature of the training and the presenter were so important for this workshop focused on challenging material. The presenter was a connector and encouraged us all to connect with each other. There was homework and a focus on intentionality and practice -not just being a back of the room observer, which was crucial.”
Event Details
This event is a series with three dates: November 1, 8, and 15. The registration price includes all three 2-hour sessions.
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 available to registrants for 14 days 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
Donte Curtis is the CEO of Catch Your Dream Consulting where he keynotes, consults, and trains individuals, teams, and organizations nationwide on leadership development and racial equity, and supports them to create practical change. Donte currently serves on the board of directors at Social Enterprise Alliance Twin Cities and Youthprise, where he is a co-chair of the program investment committee. With over 12 years of facilitation and speaking experience, Donte is adept at fostering the collective wisdom in the room and engaging audiences in multiple ways. Probably one of the most energetic people you will ever meet, Donte lives a life that is dedicated to leadership, social justice and liberation.

QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits November 2023 Fundamentals: Online
2023-11-07 14:00 - 2023-11-09 16:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This three day series focuses on QuickBooks materials – all nonprofit-focused!
November 7th – 9th, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST
Price: Members – $109 per day or $229 for all three days, Nonmembers – $149 Per Day or $299 for all three days. Log into the WVNPA member portal to find your WVNPA Members ONLY discount code!
Earn 7.5 hours of CPE credit! (2.5 each day)
All Participants will receive log-in information prior to the webinar
REGISTER NOW
Day 1: Tuesday, November 7th
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST
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® 2023 as well as advanced topics including:

Welcome to QuickBooks – The different choices and which version is right for you.
What’s new in version 2023 that you may need.
Getting used to the screens and navigating around.
A lesson in accounting QuickBooks style!
Setting up the correct Accounts.
Entering Your Programs.
Adding Your Annual Budget.
Cutting and Pasting from Excel into QuickBooks
Entering Your Donors, Members or Students.
*Topics are subject to change.

Day 2: Wednesday, November 8th
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST
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, November 9th
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST
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.

*This training is for the Online version of QuickBooks*
About the Presenter
Since 2000, QuickBooks® Made Easy™ has been teaching QuickBooks® seminars around
the country for various groups, conducting webinars, providing technical support to
hundreds of clients, one-one-one consulting, and offering industry-specific streamable
training. Our leader and primary trainer Gregg S. Bossen, CPA is not only an expert in
the program, but he is the nation’s leading expert when it comes to Nonprofits that
use QuickBooks®. Gregg’s teaching style is funny and entertaining, and his energy and
knowledge of Nonprofits make his classes a unique experience. Gregg has taught new
users as well as other CPAs, who are themselves considered experts in the software.
In total, we have taught over 4,000 seminars to more than 60,000 students.
We currently teach for over 30 Nonprofit State Associations, as well as annually at
Scaling New Heights, QuickBooks Connect, Grant Station, and TechSoup.

Overcoming the Overhead Myth: Budgeting for an Effective Website, Marketing & Growth
2023-11-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is being offered by Firespring.

November 7th, 3:00 PM

Registration Fees: Free
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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.
Join us in this webinar and 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.

Register now for Overcoming the Overhead Myth: Budgeting for an Effective Website, Marketing & Growth to save your spot for this informative webinar brought to you by Firespring.

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.

Small Communities, Big Solutions Conference
2023-11-08 12:00 - 2023-11-09 16:00 | WV School of Osteopathic Medicine, 400 Lee Street, Lewisburg, WV, 24901, United States
This conference is offered by the Alliance for Economic Development of Southern West Virginia, the West Virginia Community Development Hub, and Coalfield Development.

November 8th, 12:00 PM – November 9th, 4:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: Free – $55
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Each year, the Alliance for Economic Development of Southern West Virginia, the West Virginia Community Development Hub and Coalfield Development team up to shine a spotlight on West Virginia, by hosting the Small Communities, BIG Solutions Conference. This event showcases all the successes and highlights what is working across the state. Each year a mix of community leaders, educators, businesses and public officials come together to network, share ideas and learn what is working well in our state. With a sold-out crowd each year and overwhelmingly positive feedback from our attendees.

FREE - Grant Writing Training
2023-11-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is being offered by Volunteer West Virginia.

November 8th, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Registration Fees: Free
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Join us for our most requested topic: Grant Writing Training! This is a mini version of our two day training. During this webinar you will learn expert tips and tricks for writing grants. This webinar will be hosted by special guest Nicki Bentley-Colthart from The Grant Advantage​. ​ Please note, this special webinar will be two hours.

Securing Grants From Top-Tier Foundations
2023-11-08 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is being offered by GrantStation.

November 8th, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Registration Fees: $69 per person or $159 per group of 2-10
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When you dedicate your career to seeking grants, you’re bound to consider approaching the most well-known foundations. You may wonder what it takes, if your organization will be competitive, and when is the right time to apply.
These opportunities have the potential to make a substantial impact on your mission and programs, yet the process can feel uncertain. Top-tier foundations are intimidating and often opaque. They can be hard to reach. And increasingly, they do not accept unsolicited proposals.
Still, there are opportunities for you to partner with them. If you—or your boss—seek the biggest foundation fish in your industry’s pond but haven’t yet found the right hook, it’s vital you understand how to spend your time.
During this webinar, Susan Schaefer of Resource Partners will lay out a roadmap that creates momentum toward those most elusive foundations. With a career dedicated to securing major grants and helping many others do the same, Susan will provide you with insights built on years of observing what works best in making it to your industry’s most sought-after prospects.
You’ll learn:

the surprising factors that make the most difference as you consider top-tier foundations;
patterns and habits that build meaningful relationships; and,
case studies of organizations that succeeded in securing major grants.

You will walk away with tangible steps to move your organization closer to your most sought-after foundation partnerships. Bring your questions and challenges for an engaging and provocative session.
This webinar is ideal for ambitious grant and nonprofit professionals seeking a roadmap that leads them to their most sought-after funders.

Date
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 – 2 PM EST

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.

About the Presenter:
Susan Schaefer helps nonprofit leaders fund their priorities through major private grants. She is an author, speaker, and consultant whose firm, Resource Partners, guides clients to secure their largest, most impactful foundation and corporate grants.
She has written and contributed to multiple books for the sector and has taught fund development at Johns Hopkins University.
Susan writes a monthly series of articles called Major Grants.

Identifying Matching Funds
2023-11-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is being offered by the West Virginia Grant Resource Centers.

November 9th, 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 Identifying Matching Funds on November 9, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. The session will be led by Jessica Shaw who is a Technical/Grant Writer with the West Virginia Grant Resource Centers.
This session will focus on understanding matching funds, identifying potential sources of matching funds, and how to document matching funds in your grant application. We do hope you can join us.

Heart-Led Leadership: Cultivating a Give Back Culture
2023-11-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by Utah Nonprofits Association.

Thursday, November 9th, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: $45 for Members, $90 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 our “Heart-Led Leadership: Cultivating a Give-Back Culture” training, participants will learn real life lessons and examples on leadership driven by empathy, compassion, and genuine concern for others.

This session explores the pivotal role heart-led leaders play in creating a culture that not only prioritizes the well-being and growth of its members but also actively seeks opportunities to contribute positively to the wider community. By infusing the essence of ‘giving back’ into organizational culture, businesses can achieve greater synergy, motivation, and purpose among its team members.
When
Thursday, November 9, 2023, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (online)
Who Should Attend
Executive Directors, lead managers, or anyone else interested in learning how to effectivey cultivate healthy work culture.
Cost
UNA Members $45 | Not Yet Members $90
About our speaker: Jenn Kikel-Lynn
Jenn Kikel-Lynn has embedded philanthropy in nearly every facet of her life. She has been in the philanthropy space for over a decade, and before establishing her philanthropy-based real estate brokerage, K Real Estate, she worked as Executive Director for three different nonprofit organizations in Executive Director roles. Jenn has a unique understanding of both the business and nonprofit sectors. Alongside her boutique real estate firm, known as “The Give Back Brokerage,” Kikel-Lynn has personally founded two active nonprofits of her own, as well as, a successful nonprofit consulting & networking business called Give Back & Connect

Succession Planning: Strategies That Work
2023-11-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is being offered by GrantStation.

November 9th, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Registration Fees: $69 per person or $159 per group of 2-10
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If the most active member of your team were to walk away tomorrow, would your organization come to a screeching halt or begin a chaotic scramble to figure out the next steps? Are you prepared to guide your organization through expected and unexpected team member transitions?
If the thought of losing and replacing essential team members makes you nervous, this session is for you. While every organization faces leadership transitions, very few proactively plan for all the scenarios you might face. Succession planning is the best way to avoid leadership gaps and ensure the long-term success and sustainability of your mission.
During this webinar, Marie Palacios of Funding for Good will show you strategies to ensure that your mission can move forward productively, even during transitions. You’ll discover the four focus areas your organization must consider when planning for sustainable leadership.
You’ll learn:

the different threats that can arise from both friendly and hostile transitions;
how to protect your organization’s physical and intellectual property;
the essential information that should be included in transition files to prepare for both
unexpected and expected turnover; and,
ways a proactive communication plan can ensure your team and the community know what to expect.

You’ll leave with a better understanding of the realities of succession planning, a wealth of planning resources, and focused strategy session prompts to help get conversations started with your team.
This session is perfect for nonprofit founders, board members, staff, and volunteers who want to keep positions filled and ensure quality leadership in their organization.

Date
Thursday, November 9, 2023 – 2 PM EST

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

Marie Palacios, Lead Consultant for Funding for Good, is a native of Morganton, NC. She began her nonprofit experience as a volunteer while completing a community service project in college. During her freshman year at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC, Marie walked into a local nonprofit to volunteer with children and never left the field!
Over the past two decades, she has worn every hat imaginable in the nonprofit world: volunteer, board member, program director, executive director, and development consultant. Marie combines her experiences and expertise to help organizations grow for good. She is bilingual and uses her language skills to advocate for the Latino community, teach Spanish for Professionals courses, and offer consulting services in Spanish.
Her passions include program design, strategic planning, support for beginner nonprofits, board development, and fundraising.

Building Capacity Through in-Kind Contributions
2023-11-13 14:00 - 14:45 | Webinar, WV, United States
This TargetED Webinar is being offered by GrantStation.

November 13th, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

Registration Fees: $39 per person or $99 per group of 2-10
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Want to give your nonprofit a competitive edge when submitting grant proposals?
Grantmakers are always interested in understanding the additional support your organization has secured for your projects. If your nonprofit struggles to have a cash match on hand, an in-kind contributions program can make a significant impact on your ability to secure grants.
While it may seem like a daunting task, there are concrete steps you can take to systematically build an in-kind contributions program.
During this TargetED session, Alice Ruhnke will discuss the steps you need to take to increase your organization’s capacity to use in-kind contributions in your grant applications.
You’ll learn:

how to identify the different types of in-kind contributions;
how to create systematic processes and procedures to document your donations; and,
ways to leverage in-kind donations to secure more grant awards.

Using in-kind contributions requires having systems in place that can be scrutinized. You will leave this session with examples of policies and procedures to modify and apply to your organization.
This session is perfect for executive directors, financial and development staff, and grant professionals who want to build the capacity of their organization.

Date
Monday, November 13, 2023 – 2 PM EST

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.

How to Strategically Communicate Your Impact Data
2023-11-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is being offered by GrantStation.

November 14th, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Registration Fees: $69 per person or $159 per group of 2-10
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Aligning Your Nonprofit’s Outcomes With Your Donors’ Journey
High-performing, purpose-driven leaders invest in collecting and analyzing data on their organization’s impact. Impact data can help your organization make informed decisions, improve the quality of your services, and tell powerful success stories. This is what makes it so critical to fundraising success.
In order to maximize your fundraising, you must align the impact data you communicate to your donor with where your donor is on their journey—whether they’ve just become aware of your organization, have donated once, are a recurring donor, or have included your organization in their planned giving. You need to communicate the incredible outcomes you’ve achieved, without overwhelming potential donors. It can be challenging to know exactly what donors need to know and when.
During this webinar, Sheri Chaney Jones of Measurement Resources Company will help you find the right cadence and level of detail for communicating your impact to various stakeholders. You’ll see how you can strike the perfect balance between sharing your passion and delivering a clear, concise message.
You’ll learn:

the five stages of your donors’ journey that you should consider;
why you need to communicate differently to donors at different stages; and,
how to use a variety of impact data and success stories to drive home your message so you can engage your audience.

You’ll leave with a clear idea of what to communicate, when to communicate it, and to whom it should be directed.
This webinar is perfect for all levels of nonprofit teams, including executive directors, fundraisers and development staff, grantwriters, or those working in marketing.

Date
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 – 2 PM EST

Duration
90 Minutes

Questions? Call
1-877-784-7268.

Presenter:

Sheri Chaney Jones is a social entrepreneur who has helped government, nonprofit organizations, and social enterprises gather and use data to change actions, outcomes, and lives. Sheri is the founder of Measurement Resources Company, a national organizational development and research firm, and co-founder and CEO of Sure Impact, a cloud-based
solution that helps social sector organizations and collective impact initiatives measure and communicate their unique social impact.
An author, professor, and internationally recognized expert, she regularly keynotes conferences and events, where she speaks about high-performance measurement cultures, data-driven strategy and decision-making, and using data to attract more funding.
Sheri is also the author of the award-winning book, Impact & Excellence: Data-driven Strategies for Aligning Mission, Culture, and Performance in Nonprofit and Government Organizations, published by Jossey-Bass in 2014.

A Model for Healing: Internal Family Systems and Your Nonprofit
2023-11-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Tuesday, November 14th, 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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Everything that happens in your nonprofit happens in the context of communities: the communities you serve directly, the communities who have a stake in your work, and the community of staff and volunteers and donors who make up your nonprofit. Your success depends on harmonious communication among all those communities — and the more diverse your communities are, the trickier it can be to keep everyone talking kindly together. That’s where the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model can help.
IFS is a simple and powerful way to understand how human systems work. Originally developed by mental health clinicians, IFS helps individual human beings heal from trauma by understanding the many perspectives within their own minds. But IFS principles can also bring deeper understanding, more compassionate communication, and greater harmony to bigger human systems — like your nonprofit and the communities you serve.
In this quick, accessible introduction from a trained IFS practitioner, you’ll learn practical ways the principles of IFS can help your nonprofit communicate more skillfully in communities at every scale — out in the world, inside your organization, and within yourself.
Learning objectives:

Learn how IFS developed out of family therapy and systems theory
Recognize common structures of human communities at three scales: social systems, organizations, and individuals
Describe common protective roles for community members, and explain how they work together (and come into conflict) at all three scales
Learn and practice simple IFS techniques for responding compassionately to challenging moments in nonprofit work — also at all three scales

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 for 14 days 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
As a consultant and coach, Neil Ashvin Chudgar helps people communicate more skillfully in their communities — out in the world, in groups and teams, and within themselves. Before founding Chudgar Consulting in 2014, Ash spent over a decade helping students think about language and meaning at the University of Chicago and Macalester College, where he taught poetry, fiction, and philosophy. His coaching and consulting practice draws on the tools and techniques of fiction and poetry, the relational ecology of Internal Family Systems theory, and the wisdom of liberation movements. Learn more about his work at chudgar.com.

Effective Boards: Understanding Board Purposes and Planning
2023-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

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

Registration Fees: $45 for Members, $65 for Nonmembers. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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In this workshop we go beyond the fiduciary duties to explore a common lifecycle that every board of directors travels through and the different purposes that boards fulfill at each stage. Participants will reflect on their board’s current stage and how it matches their organization’s needs. A stage-based perspective helps boards and organizations normalize their board experience and consider what it will take, at this particular point in time, to be effective.
We will dig into how board effectiveness at any stage is bolstered by proactive board planning. We will review strategies and templates for board annual planning and meeting planning. This workshop is valuable for individuals holding leadership positions on or with the board, such as board chairs, officers, committee chairs, executive directors, and leadership staff.
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 for 14 days 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
With his practical, lighthearted, outcome-based approach, Al Onkka helps his clients imagine and realize a different future – big or small, short or long. Using focused questions, purposeful engagement, and transparent process, Al helps nonprofit teams collaborate to crystalize their vision and define practical steps to make progress together toward ambitious, yet achievable goals. He is inquisitive, analytical, good at connecting ideas, encouraging, and affable.

(FREE) Streamlining and Outsourcing Financial Operations
2023-11-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is being offered by GrantStation.

November 15th, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Registration Fees: FREE
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How to Boost Your Nonprofit’s Efficiency
Are you so busy doing the day-to-day tasks within your nonprofit that you can’t even think about anything long term? Do you struggle with creating a new process for systems within your organization because “it is the way it has always been done”?
During this webinar, Doug Gerdts will help you to rethink your day-to-day financial operations to become more efficient and effective in order to take your nonprofit to the next level. By focusing on streamlining systems and properly delegating tasks, you can advance your mission and grow your impact.
Throughout this webinar, we’ll explore the following questions:

In your day-to-day workflow, what percentage of time do you spend on certain tasks?
Which tasks could be delegated and which need your attention?
How much time do you spend on the short term vs. the long term?
What is your hourly value to your organization? Are you doing tasks that someone else could handle for a lower hourly rate?
What would outsourcing certain aspects of your organization look like?

You’ll leave with ideas and tools you can use to free up time in order to focus on higher level issues and long-term growth development for your organization.
This webinar is perfect for organizations of any budget size. Whether you have no staff or 500, the takeaways from this presentation will benefit everyone.

Date
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 – 2 PM EST

Duration
60 Minutes

Questions? Call
1-877-784-7268.

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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:

Doug Gerdts, Account Specialist, joined Breakwater in January of 2018. During college and after graduation, Doug enjoyed a career with a start-up hotel management and development
company based in Santa Barbara, CA, first as a hotel controller and later as the person in charge of corporate responsibility for renovation or construction of a dozen hotels ranging from exclusive coastal resorts to large convention hotels in Arizona and Colorado.
Throughout his career, he has served as Treasurer for New Castle Presbytery and the ACLU of Delaware as well as on the board of directors of various organizations. Doug received a B.A. in Business Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and now resides in Wilmington, DE.

How to Defeat Fundraising's Silent Enemy: Donor Attrition
2023-11-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is being offered by Firespring.

November 15th, 3:00 PM

Registration Fees: Free
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In this session, Jay will help us learn how to step off of the donor acquisition treadmill and start revving up donor retention. Seven out of 10 donors give only once, but this doesn’t have to be your reality.
Jay will help us understand how a 10% increase in donor retention will more than double the lifetime value of a donor and minimize our reliance on producing constant appeals for new donors.
Jay is ready to teach you:

How to establish a powerful and engaging web presence that retains donors
What we can learn from the annual Fundraising Effectiveness
Survey Report from AFP
Why donors leave and what to do about it
6 key drivers that can double the lifetime value of your donors
Methods for creating repeat donors

Meet your presenter

Jay Wilkinson is the founder and CEO of Firespring—a Nebraska-based Certified B Corporation®. In 2016, Firespring was featured in Inc. Magazine as one of the Top 50 Places to Work in America and has been listed on the Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies 7 of the last 9 years. As a philanthropist, Jay has raised millions of dollars for nonprofits. He spends the majority of his time helping nonprofit organizations leverage their mission and deepen their impact.

Mastering the Ask
2023-11-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is being offered by GrantStation.

November 16th, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Registration Fees: $69 per person or $159 for 2-10 people
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If you’re like many nonprofit professionals, you face a common challenge: the fear and uncertainty that surrounds asking for donations. Many people dread asking for money. This apprehension can hinder your mission and limit the financial support your cause desperately needs.
While understanding fundraising strategy and how to approach a donor is critical, mastering the moment where you ask for an investment can be the difference between getting the donation or not.
During this webinar, Mindy Muller will explore concrete strategies you can use when asking for donations. You’ll see how to relate to different personality types when seeking donations from individuals, businesses, and grantors.
You’ll learn:

key motivations of donors and investors;
the social structures and dynamics that play a crucial role in donor engagement and investment; and,
specific verbiage and strategies for closing the sale (i.e., asking for a donation).

You’ll leave with the realization that the “ask” is not begging for money, rather it’s an invitation to participate in your mission.
This session is perfect for board members, executive staff, development practitioners, and anyone who is in the position of asking for financial support.

Date
Thursday, November 16, 2023 – 2 PM EST

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

Mindy Muller is a social entrepreneur, 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.

Take Up Space: The Roots and Implications of Sizeism
2023-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Thursday, November 16th, 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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In a culture trained by centuries of sexism and racism to objectify women’s bodies, to privilege thinness, and to condemn fatness, the importance of celebrating and respecting fat bodies can be difficult for some to grasp. Social systems of sizeism and ableism deny fat bodies equal worth, access, and value.
Outdated practices in the healthcare industry invalidate personal autonomy, pathologize, and endanger big bodies. Anti-fat bias in hiring and recruiting can mean missing out on talented candidates who we assume to lack individual willpower or discipline simply because of their size.
In this workshop, we explore sizeism and ableism through the intersectional lens of sexism, racism, and classism. We discuss the implications of anti-fat bias in the workplace and learn to create inclusive spaces for bodies of all sizes.
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 for 14 days 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
Kaitlin Desselle, M.S., brings over 10 years of inclusive leadership experience and business innovation to her role as director of client support & development with Strategic Diversity Initiatives. With a strong corporate background in crisis and change management, she is passionate about building empowered teams and organizational cultures that interrupt systems of oppression and marginalization. Kaitlin serves as a Diversity Educator and on the Chancellor’s Commission for LGBTQ People at the University of Tennessee, where she earned a Masters degree in Educational Psychology with a research focus in Critical HROD and Queer Empowerment. As a queer woman and fat liberation activist, Kaitlin is passionate about creating safer spaces where all bodies are celebrated and have agency. Her approach to social justice work balances reformist activism with mindfulness and emotional intelligence.

So You Want Your Board to Do Something (or) Is Osmosis Overrated?
2023-11-20 12:30 - 14:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by Utah Nonprofits Association.

Monday, November 20th, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM ET

Registration Fees: $45 for Members, $90 for Nonmembers. Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org.
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Nobody joins a board because they want to “mess things up.” People join because they believe in and want to help advance the mission of the organization. Unfortunately, not all organizations know how to effectively marshal the resources of the board. Join UNA and Fund Raising Counsel to learn about best practices for partnering with your board on your organization’s fundraising efforts.

This session, intended for chief staff officers (CEOs/Executive Directors) of nonprofit organizations, will lead participants through a ten-question organizational self-assessment to identify strengths and opportunities for improving board effectiveness. The session will also provide specific strategies that can be utilized to improve board operations to better support the organization.
Join us for this engaging session and learn how to effectively work with your board and leverage their strengths to best support your organization.
When
Monday, November 20 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM (online)
Who Should Attend
CEOs, Executive Directors, or anyone else interested in learning how to effectively engage board members and identity their strengths
About our speaker:
M. Scott Mietchen, CFRE
President & Managing Partner, Fund Raising Counsel

Scott has more than twenty years of comprehensive experience in institutional advancement including fund raising, foundation management, public relations and marketing, alumni relations, and volunteer and staff management.
Prior to joining FRCI, Scott served as Vice President for University Advancement at Utah State University and President of the Utah State University Foundation, where he oversaw planning for the university’s first comprehensive campaign. During his tenure, private gifts increased 49%, reaching the highest levels in university history. Before joining USU, Scott served the University of Utah as Executive Director of Development and Campaign Director during the planning stages for the university’s third comprehensive campaign, and as Director of Major Gifts.
Prior to his work in higher education, Scott was Associate Director of Development for the Utah Symphony and Director of Development and Chapter Services for the Utah Affiliate of the American Diabetes Association. He is a Certified Fund Raising Executive by the National Society of Fund Raising Executives.
In addition to working on the professional side of non profits, Scott has significant commitment to the volunteer side. He served as president of the Utah Society of Fund Raisers and as president of the Friends of Tracy Aviary. He currently serves on the international board of directors of Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity. He is a regular conference presenter and has spoken at CASE, Association of Fund Raising Professionals (AFP), Utah Society of Fund Raisers (USFR), Utah Nonprofits Association (UNA), North American Interfraternity Conference Foundation (NIC Foundation), Fraternity Executives Association (FEA) and Professional Fraternity Association (PFA) conferences.
Scott received a master of public administration and a bachelor of science in political science from the University of Utah. He was recognized as Fund Raiser of the Year in 2006 by the Utah Society of Fund Raisers.

The Urgency of Government Grants Reform for Your Nonprofit
2023-11-20 15:30 - 16:15 | Webinar, WV, United States
This webinar is offered by the National Council of Nonprofits.

November 20th 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM ET

Registration Fees: FREE
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No, it’s not just you; the government grant system is truly broken and needs fixing. And ready reforms are at hand, but only if charitable organizations take action now.
The networks of the National Council of Nonprofits are hosting this webinar to (1) highlight frequent challenges charitable nonprofits suffer when seeking and performing government grants and (2) identify promising opportunities for reforming broken grants laws and practices at the federal and state levels.
Participants will hear from experts on the results of bad grantmaking policies, such as nonprofit workforce shortages and organizations getting shut out of grants, and learn about legislative and regulatory solutions that you can help influence to ensure reduced burdens, greater access to funding, and better outcomes.
Date/Time: Monday, November 20 from 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm Eastern
Speakers:

Blair Abelle-Kiser, PhD
Senior Director of Government Affairs
Social Current

Phillip Kennedy-Wong
Director of Public Policy
Nonprofit Association of Oregon

Jessica Mendieta
Policy Associate
National Council of Nonprofits

Nonoko Sato
Executive Director
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits

David L. Thompson
Vice President of Public Policy
National Council of Nonprofits

A to Z of Human Resources: HR Compliance
2023-11-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is offered by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Tuesday, November 28th, 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 1 – Compliance

Discrimination laws
Employment At Will
New hire forms
FLSA guidance
Independent contractors
MN compliance
Leaves of absence
Unemployment

Event Details
This workshop is one session of a three-part HR training series. The other sessions are HR Administration on December 5 and HR: Talent Management on December 12, from 9 – 11 a.m. Central each day. Use the registration button at the top of this page to register only for the Compliance workshop. Use the following link to register for the full series for $129 for members and $169 for nonmembers: Register for the full series.
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.
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
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.

Social Media 102
2023-11-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is being offered by Firespring.

November 28th, 3:00 PM

Registration Fees: Free
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So you’ve finally adopted social media as a legit way to connect with your target audiences, but now you want to use it to stand out from the crowd. In our Social Media 101 webinar, we covered the Big 3 (Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn) and walked through social media tools. Now it’s time to learn a few advanced social media tips and tricks, elevate your social media presence through micro strategies and activate your advocates.
Join us to learn how to:

Use social media to connect with constituents.
Monitor conversations to stay ahead of the curve.
Get people to advocate on your behalf.
Navigate social media advertising and understand when to use it.

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.

A Consultant's Best Friend: Why You Need a Business Plan
2023-11-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar
This session is being offered by GrantStation.

November 29th, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Registration Fees: $69 per person or $159 for 2-10 people
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Many talented consultants know how to effectively provide niche services such as grantwriting, strategic planning, or marketing but struggle when it comes to running their actual consulting business.
Skills like calculating your profit margin and determining what to charge per project can feel daunting, but they will make or break your small business. Too many consultants commit to overworking in underpaid projects, and they don’t realize they’re actually losing money until it’s too late.
A business plan provides a blueprint for successfully running your consulting business. It is a safeguard against burnout that can help you serve the nonprofit sector, stay solvent, and meet your individual financial goals.
During this interactive webinar, Stephanie Sample will demystify the process of business planning. You’ll see how setting goals can help you achieve them.
This webinar will help you:

understand how having a financial plan impacts your probability for success;
learn strategies for pricing your services beyond hourly rate setting;
analyze your staffing needs for the year;
gain insight into estimating staff and subcontractor costs;
make a plan to ensure funds for profit, taxes, and appropriate owner compensation; and,
analyze your subcontractor needs at various revenue levels.

You’ll leave feeling empowered to write a first draft of your business plan. By holistically thinking about your upcoming year of revenue and expenses, you’ll be able to build a consulting business that is sustainable in the long run.
This webinar is perfect for individuals in their first year of consulting and those thinking about branching out into consulting as well as established consultants, nonprofit service providers, and nonprofits who run small businesses or social enterprises that don’t have a business plan in place.

Date
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 – 2 PM EST

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

Founder and CEO of Fundraising for the Future (FFTF), Stephanie Sample, supports organizations in leaning into the expansive nature of grant proposal writing and grant-making. Fundraising for the Future is a consulting firm based in New Mexico that has raised over $15 million writing federal, state, and corporate grants for the last 5 years. FFTF provides philanthropic consultation to a variety of local and regional funders. Our belief is that both traditional best practices and multidisciplinary tools such as futures thinking will be needed to usher organizations and funders into this new era of philanthropy. Our website is here: Fundraisingforthefuture.com

Power Struggles: Radical Leadership Practices for Advancing Equity
2023-11-29 14:30 - 16:00 | Webinar
This session is offered by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Wednesday, November 29th, 2:30 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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As the rightful demands of the workforce are increasing, most leaders do not feel equipped to navigate critical dialogue, let alone take the lead progressing an equity centered culture. Ironically, data illustrates that leaders who can find their way to inclusive leadership foster teams that are more relevant, competitive, and resilient.
Studies show employees are more likely to leave a supervisor, than a job. This is crucial because 46% of new hires leave a company within their first year. As expectations rise for inclusive leadership and equitable workplaces, how can we create spaces where employees want to stay?
This session will go beyond conversation about leadership styles, and explore emotional intelligence, cultural humility, and equity centered imperatives. Come to disrupt harmful white supremacy culture norms, overcome executive leadership tropes, and learn how to lean into your positional power as a tool to advance your workplace culture into the future.
Learning Outcomes

Discover barriers to inclusive leadership: white supremacy culture, leadership tropes & conflict.
Reflect on own leadership using critical lenses to adjust intentions, approaches and behavior.
Understand what workplace safety is, and the ways leaders need to be accountable to advancing it.

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
Ashley Oolman, founder & inclusion consultant of Allied Folk, guides partners through evidence-based best practices, product development, and progressive thought leadership. From large corporations to individual allies, she transforms strategic business initiatives and advances equitable community spaces. With more than a decade of leadership experience in advocacy, employment, and workplace culture, she understands how to navigate complex environments and provide actionable insights for growth.
Ashley strives to advance community equity through her contributions on African American Leadership Forum’s (AALF) collective impact task force, and serves on a coalition of providers supporting transracially adopted youth to reinforce their development of positive black identity. In her free time, she enjoys creating space to coach local parents on inclusive parenting, including children in critical conversations.
Her work has been featured on podcasts, and she has presented at state and national conferences. Ashley earned an MBA with a concentration on human resource management, a BA in psychology with a minor in human development and family studies, and a certification in organizational diversity & inclusion. She is committed to inclusion as a means to advance human rights for all people, in all walks of life.

Federal Programs and Applying for Federal Funds Training (WV)
2023-11-30 08:30 - 16:30 | Doubletree by Hilton, 1001 3rd Ave, Huntington, WV, 25701, United States
This session is offered by the West Virginia Community Development Hub and the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation

November 30th, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET

Registration Fees: Free (limited tickets!)
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Do you have a community development project you need assistance with? Are you curious about how to find the right federal program or funding to push your project forward? Did you receive federal funding recently and want to make sure you’re following legal and financial federal requirements for your project?
Join us on November 30th for a special training from the West Virginia Community Development Hub, the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, and federal partners as we share our knowledge about how to best secure and find federal funds and programs to match your needs. There are so many federal programs available for community development work and there are dollars on the table for those projects. Through this training, we’ll help prepare you for a successful Spring 2024 federal funding cycle, and for successful management of your current federal grants.
This one-day conference will dive into locating federal grants, applying for federal grants, and how to secure and manage federal grants. Funding partners will discuss USDA, ARC, and federal appropriations (earmark) funding opportunities for community development projects. The training is ideal for organizations that are completely new to federal grants or who have recently hired new staff who are writing federal grants.
The full agenda is here.
The ‘Federal Programs and Applying for Federal Funds Training’ is happening on Thursday, November 30th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can register for the event here.

Intermediate Grantwriting
2023-11-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
This session is offered by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Thursday, November 30th, 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 tools, practice of skills and significant writing opportunities to deepen participants’ knowledge of and skills in grantwriting.
This intermediate-level training is also a hands-on writing clinic, in which registrants will receive feedback from other participants about specific sections of one of their grant proposals as well as have an opportunity to create and/or improve some usable grant content for their organizations.
Learning Objectives:

Develop grant content for your organization
Analyze actual grant applications, and recognize successful and unsuccessful strategies
Receive peer feedback on submitted grant applications and on the content written in the workshop

This session is focused on writing. For a session on the grantseeking process, you may wish to instead register for the Beginning Grantseeking session. This session focuses on the nonprofit funding landscape and the process of seeking grants. MCN also offers Beginning Grantwriting sessions. Visit MCN’s Event Calendar to register for one.

As this session is part writing clinic, please plan to bring a current grant proposal (or a previous one from your organization) to 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
Jan Castillo’s career spans over 20 years in the corporate communications and investor relations industry. For ten years she was partner and minority-owner of The Carideo Group, Inc., an integrated communications consulting firm. In 2015, Jan began volunteering for a small dental clinic, where she donated her time providing grant research and proposal writing services to support the growing nonprofit. Here, she found her passion for grantwriting and in early 2017, Jan left the corporate world and formally launched The Dotted Line Collaborative, a grants development firm with the mission of connecting ideas and outcomes through grants. Jan is an active member of the Minnesota NorthStar Chapter of the Grants Professional Association where she currently serves as secretary, and is a member of the Association for Fundraising Professionals.

Building the Total Value Budget
2023-11-30 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar, WV, United States
This session is being offered by GrantStation.

November 30th, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Registration Fees: $69 per person or $159 for 2-10 people
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A Step-By-Step Framework for Crafting an Unbeatable Project Budget
An A+ proposal budget provides an honest, complete, and clear picture of the total value of everything it takes to do your work successfully.
It also stands as an invaluable management and evaluation tool when it comes to running your grant-funded program.
So, how can you craft this type of budget? That’s the question you’ll explore with Maryn Boess in this down-to-earth, myth-busting session.
In this webinar, you will:

learn and practice how to take a “total value” approach to budget-building, so you can clearly and compellingly show the value of everything it takes to do your work successfully;
learn why you should (almost) never plan your proposal budget using the form the grantmaker gives you, and what you can use instead;
work with a real-life scenario to go through each of the six major budget categories, looking at the key issues and challenges you can expect to run into in each one;
have the chance to whip out your calculator and try your own hand at thinking through some of the situations in a real-life scenario;
get a behind-the-scenes view of how grantmakers evaluate your proposal budget and what your budget tells them about your organization;
clear away the confusion around the value of volunteer time, accounting for “match,” handling administrative/indirect costs, and other perennially perplexing budget issues; and,
be introduced to a powerful planning tool to help you craft a budget that is comprehensive, realistic, and bullet-proof—and that will work for you, your organization, and your grantmaking partners.

Most importantly, you’ll walk away understanding how to break the “starvation cycle” that plagues many nonprofit organizations so you no longer understate the cost and value of your mission-critical work.
This session is perfect for any project or leadership team member who wants to transform a budget into a rock-solid resource plan that will support your project’s successful implementation.

Date
Thursday, November 30, 2023 – 2 PM EST

Duration
90 Minutes

Questions? Call
1-877-784-7268.

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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).
