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Accessed at your computer or mobile device these sessions are ideal for in-service training, skills polishing and orienting staff, managers and board members to various aspects of effective management of nonprofit organizations.

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Spring & Fall 2022 Trainings
Spring & Fall 2021 Trainings
Spring & Fall 2020 Trainings
Spring & Fall 2019 Trainings
Spring & Fall 2017 Trainings
Spring & Fall 2016 Trainings
Spring & Fall 2015 Trainings
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Spring & Fall 2022 Trainings

To Be or Not To Be A 501(C)(3)
March 08, 2022

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Introduction to Finding Funders
March 10, 2022

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4 Myths About Facebook Advertising
March 17, 2022

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Fundraising at a New Nonprofit
March 22, 2022

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5 Steps to Make a Stranger into an Advocate
March 24, 2022

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Grant Writing Power Hour
March 29, 2022

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Basic Grant Writing
April 05, 2022

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Creating Grant Budgets
April 19, 2022

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From Scratch: Building Fundraising
April 26, 2022

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Ask A Grant Writer Anything: Session 1
April 28, 2022

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Financial Management for Nonprofit Directors
May 03, 2022

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Ask A Grant Writer Anything: Session 2
May 05, 2022

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Demystifying Federal Grant Writing
May 10, 2022

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Forget the Pecking Order

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Refueling the Fire: Overcoming Burnout

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Crafting Cause Marketing Partnerships

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Using Conversion Psychology to Get Better....

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Spring & Fall 2021 Trainings

Built to Change
October 19, 2021

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Grant Writing Bloopers that Deny You Money
October 14, 2021

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Basics of Federal Grant Writing
October 12, 2021

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Selecting and Orienting New Board Members
October 07, 2021

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The Board's Six Main Jobs
October 05, 2021

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Building Program and Grant Budgets
September 30, 2021

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Introduction to Finding Funders
September 28, 2021

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Basic Grant Writing
September 21, 2021

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Tips & Tricks for Grant Writers
September 16, 2021

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To Be or Not To Be A 501(c)(3)
September 14, 2021

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To Be or Not to Be a 501(C)(3)
March 09, 2021

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Getting Started with Outcome Evaluation
May 11, 2021

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Adapting Programs & Services in Uncertain....
May 06, 2021

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How to Adapt Your Digital Strategy to Thrive
May 04, 2021

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Using QuickBooks to Manage Your Finances P-2
April 29, 2021

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Using QuickBooks to Manage Your Finances P-1
April 27, 2021

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Taking the Fear Out of Asking
April 22, 2021

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Crash Course in Federal Grant Writing
April 20, 2021

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Basic Grant Writing Part 3: Building A Case
April 13, 2021

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Leader as Coach
April 01, 2021

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Building an Empowered Team
March 30, 2021

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Conducting a Needs Assessment
March 25, 2021

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Basic Grant Writing Part 2: Getting Organized
March 23, 2021

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Basic Grant Writing Part 1: Getting Ready
March 18, 2021

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Introduction to Finding Funders
March 16, 2021

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Mission Heart, Business Mindset
March 11, 2021

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Spring & Fall 2020 Trainings

Through a Funder's Eyes: What Makes....
November 19, 2020

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Effective Strategic Planning for the Future
November 17, 2020

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Crash Course in Federal Grant Writing
November 12, 2020

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Year-End Giving: From Strategy to Stewardship
November 10, 2020

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Individual Donor Development 101
November 05, 2020

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Crash Course in Grant Writing Getting Ready
October 22, 2020

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Understanding (and Using) Form 990
October 20, 2020

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Working with the Board on Fundraising
October 01, 2020

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How to Get Organized in Grant Writing
September 24, 2020

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Introduction to Finding Funders
September 17, 2020

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To Be or Not to Be a 501(C)(3)
September 15, 2020

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Advanced Grant Writing
May 12, 2020

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Basic Grant Writing
May 05, 2020

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Creating a Powerful Fundraising Plan
April 21, 2020

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Basics of Developing Bylaws
April 02, 2020

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Legal & Fiduciary Responsibilities of Boards
March 31, 2020

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Recruiting & Retaining Quality Board Members
March 24, 2020

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Grant Writing Terms & Techniques
March 17, 2020

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Spring & Fall 2019 Trainings

5 FREE Technology Tools
October 22, 2019

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Spring & Fall 2017 Trainings

Promoting Your Volunteer Program
March 16, 2017

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How to Build a Successful Budget
March 07, 2017

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Steps to Building an Effective Budget
March 14, 2017

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Cash Flow Management
March 21, 2017

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Spring & Fall 2016 Trainings

Engage Volunteers in Your Cause
March 24, 2016

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Spring & Fall 2015 Trainings

Ensuring Job Satisfaction
October 13, 2015

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Capital Campaigns
September 17, 2015

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Researching Evidence-based Programs
March 10, 2015

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Setting Performance Indicators
March 25, 2015

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Older Trainings

Orientating New Board Members
November 06, 2014

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Strategic Planning
October 14, 2014

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Facebook 3: Promoting Events
September 25, 2014

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Facebook 2: Nonprofit Engagement
September 18, 2014

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Facebook 1: Setup a Nonprofit Page
September 11, 2014

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Board Recruitment and Retention
August 22, 2014

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Understanding Nonprofits for New Staff
March 27, 2014

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Promoting Your Volunteer Program
April 15, 2014

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Understanding Form 990
June 05, 2014

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