Fundraising & Grants

October 1 marked the effective date of major updates to 2 CFR 200. The changes address critical areas such as federal compliance, internal control policies, procurement standards, and emerging risks related to the expansion of federal funding in fiscal year...

Don’t Let Subrecipients’ Errors Hurt Your Organization. Learn About Your Complex Monitoring and Management Duties. You may have spent years trusting the organizations you support to maintain compliance when managing the grant funds you share. With heightened government scrutiny, now...

Allowable Costs: Hands-On Insights Into Applying Cost Rules and Using Indirect Cost Rates Federal grant cost expert Rex Porter will provide hands-on insights into applying cost rules and using indirect cost rates. You will learn detailed indirect cost information and...

ChatGPT can dramatically change how you work. From fundraising to policies and even employee relations, this easily accessible AI tool will make you a sought-after non-profit expert. ChatGPT does not require you to be a techie, but you must understand...

Your Nonprofit can have an Amazing Success Story. Thanks to ChatGPT! Discover how to increase donations, impact, and efficiency. For nonprofits, innovation is not just a buzzword—it's a necessity. Embrace the power of ChatGPT to elevate your mission. This advanced...

Fundraising accounts for a significant portion of nonprofit budgets. Unfortunately, it is not a predictable source of nonprofit revenue. As a result, it might be the right time for you to update your development skills to improve your organization's fundraising...

Today’s Blueprint for Optimizing Project Performance. Budgeting Made Easy With Earned Value Management!  Concerned about budget overruns or project delays? Worried about your project being at risk until this time? Earned Value Management (EVM) is a powerful tool that can...

You know better than anyone how many hats an executive director must wear. It takes a wide range of knowledge and experience to succeed. The Executive Director is the person everyone looks to for guidance. Members of your board, donors,...

Did Your Organization Spend $750,000 or More of Federal Grant Funds Last Year? Learn How to Comply With 2 CFR 200 The Federal Grant Single Audit process is important and complex. All nonprofits that annually spend $750,000 or more of...

The fundraising landscape has changed considerably over the last year. Development professionals are struggling to keep up and garner sufficient donations before the end of the year. Nonprofits that invest time and effort to improve their fundraising strategies fare better...

Leading the Change for 2024 Volunteer’s Week! Secure Your Spot for Volunteer Mastery. 2024 National Volunteer Week is coming up April 21-27. This is the perfect time to recruit, support, and recognize volunteers. You can assemble a powerful team to...

Federal grant cost expert Rex Porter will distill the complex rules into actionable insights. You will learn how to allocate, track, and report time and effort accurately to maintain compliance. Sessions Include: Allowable Costs Indirect Cost Rates and Cost Allocation...

Stay Ahead of Critical Compliance Changes! This three-session webinar is designed to help nonprofits navigate the complexities of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and prepare for audits. Under these federal grant rules, you must comply with the complex requirements for...

Nonprofit financial specialist Sean Hale will build the confidence and knowledge necessary to participate effectively in mission-critical financial decisions. You will learn how to decipher all your organization’s financial reports. What You'll Learn How do you read a balance sheet?...

Your Strategic Plan Needs Action! Learn How to Use It to Accomplish More. Now is the time to act on your nonprofit’s strategic plan to set up 2024 for success. Your strategic plan’s impact shouldn’t end with a final draft!...

Expand Your Resources and Impact With a Merger: Discover How to Unite With a Mission-Similar Nonprofit. As your nonprofit emerges from the pandemic, your resources are stretched, and demands are growing. Employees across nonprofits are quitting in record numbers, recruiting...

Elevate Your Grant Writing With AI - Save Time, Sharpen Your Proposals, and Increase Your Success Rate! The grant writer's responsibility is to explain the purpose for which the potential grantee is seeking funding, explain the grant's objectives, provide evidence...

Master the Art of Grant Writing and Secure Funding for Your Nonprofit Writing  Writing a successful grant proposal requires more than strong writing skills. It takes research, strategy, and a clear understanding of what funders are looking for. To increase...

Unlock the Secrets to Winning Grants – Stand Out, Get Funded! Writing a grant proposal takes more than good writing—it requires strategy, research, and the ability to stand out in a competitive field. With only 10% of grant proposals getting...

The Essential Elements Your Nonprofit’s ChatGPT Policy Must Include. Leverage Generative AI While Limiting Risk. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications such as ChatGPT can reinforce your nonprofit’s stretched staff and skimpy budget in ways previously unimaginable. At the same time,...

Are You an Imposter? Build New Confidence to Feel Comfortable as a Leader. Does a closed session put you into a panic because you convince yourself you are being fired instead of getting a raise? Do you ever worry that...

Get Your New Board Members Certified Now: Maximize Board Impact and Collaboration With many nonprofits beginning their fiscal year and board members taking new positions, now is an ideal time for your entire board to complete an informative and insightful...

Budget Time? Set a Plan for Your July 2022–June 2023 Fiscal Year For nonprofits with a July–June fiscal year, now is the time to start the budget process. The lingering pandemic, fluctuating donations, changing government requirements, and increasing demand for...

Lead with Confidence: Strengthen Nonprofit Compliance and Strategic Management Nonprofit organizations are held to high standards of transparency, accountability, and performance. In a landscape shaped by increased regulatory scrutiny and tight budgets, nonprofit managers must go beyond good intentions—they must...