Nonprofit Webinars

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2025 Webinars for Nonprofit Teams

From grant writing and fundraising to communication and action planning, our workshops provide relevant guidance, customized for small to mid-sized nonprofits.

Introduction to Plain Language

September 17 or October 28

Join us for a free virtual training designed to enhance how you communicate with both native and nonnative English speakers. This session will cover essential strategies, including:

  • User Testing: Methods to ensure your communication is effective.
  • Font Selection: Choosing fonts that improve readability and engagement.
  • Grammar Use: Tips to ensure your message is understood.

Grant Writing Basics: Webinar

September 22 or September 23

Join this informative, hands-on virtual training on grant writing to learn:

  • The outline of a common grant proposal.
  • Where to look for funding for your organization.
  • The most common grant writing mistakes.

Communicate What Matters: Webinar Series

5-Part Series Launches September 24, 2025

Learn how to create a simple, annual, and focused plan for your organization’s communications. During this 5-week mini-course you will:

  • Create a simple communication action plan.
  • Analyze your organization’s current communications strategies.
  • Identify communication priorities for your organization.
  • Develop key messages that communicate your organization’s key priorities.

Simplified Action Planning: Webinar

October 29, 2025

Participants will learn a simple action planning tool that they can use to think strategically about their organization’s priorities. Using the action planning tool nonprofit leaders can reach consensus on what their organization needs to focus on, explore what will help and could impede their progress, and identify the most important and actionable activities to reach their goal. Once you know how to use the action planning tool you can use it repeatedly to help your organization be nimble during times of uncertainty and change. You can also use it when your organization is stuck and feeling overwhelmed.

Scenario Planning: Webinar

November 12, 2025

Scenario planning is a strategic planning method that is used by organizations to anticipate potential future developments and develop flexible long term plans.  In this class you will explore an easy-to-use tool that can help participants navigate uncertainty and plan for possible futures.

Questions?

For more information or if you have questions, reach out to wncl@extension.wisc.edu

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