Events

America’s biggest donors gave away $22.4 billion last year, according to the Chronicle’s latest “Philanthropy 50” list of the nation’s top donors. That’s 35 percent more than in 2024, and the largest sum since 2021. Yet even as more dollars are raised, the number of donors continues to fall — and the competition for big gifts is fiercer than ever.   How can your organization keep major donors close, attract new wealthy supporters, and land large […]

Learn how to proactively plan for leadership transitions to ensure continuity, stability, and long-term success for your nonprofit. Join us on May 12 for a focused session on Succession Planning, where we’ll explore why succession planning is a core governance responsibility—not a contingency plan. This session, led by Katha Kissman, will cover key roles boards […]

What should you do if you have a volunteer who simply won't follow your policies and procedures? In this workshop you'll have the opportunity to explore when and how you might have to ask a volunteer to leave your organization. It's not something we should take lightly, but sometimes dismissal is the best option and […]

The Fundamentals of Fundraising will explore how organizations can move beyond donor fatigue and build a more sustainable path for giving. Participants will learn strategies for identifying and engaging new donors in smaller communities, telling compelling stories that inspire support, and building relationships that lead to larger gifts over time. About the speaker The session […]

This training helps nonprofit organizations understand how to implement effective background check policies to reduce risk and protect the communities they serve. Participants will learn key compliance considerations, risk mitigation strategies, and practical steps for strengthening internal processes. The session is designed as an instructional training with applied guidance that can be implemented immediately. It […]

As a leader of volunteers you can have a lot on your desk - especially if you're a department of one. How can you manage your time, your workload, and your emotional health? We'll discuss strategies, ideas for engaging others, and ways you can advocate for yourself. Join the Coffee Chat on May 21st to […]

Cost: Free This session focuses on developing robust grant policies and procedures for federal funding, helping participants identify core compliance requirements, evaluate existing processes against best practices, and learn how to develop or refine grant management policies that align with both federal requirements and organizational capacity. This is a virtual event. Zoom links will be […]

April 8th: Crafting a Compelling Needs Statement Speaker - Colton Strawser, Colton Strawser Consulting April 22nd: Creating Successful Events Speakers - Tovi Snapstailer-Liebovitz, QTEGO; Claire Murad, Murad Auctions; Barbara Clark-Galupi, Creative !mpact; Hillary Bessinger, ACH May 6th: Nonprofit Planned Giving Basics May 20th: Insights from Funders Panel Discussion

Quarterly; virtual Lunch & Learn. A series of expert-led discussions bringing together nonprofit professionals to share ideas, explore challenges, and build connections. Each roundtable focuses on a specific theme to spark collaboration and peer learning. Ideal for fundraisers, development staff, executive directors, and board members involved in fundraising and donor engagement. Link will be provided two days before […]