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.

Participants will learn how to enhance how they communicate including choosing fonts that improve readability and engagement, tips to ensure your message is understood, and methods to ensure your communication is effective. 

Participants will learn a simple scenario planning tool that they can use to think strategically about how their organization can move forward when multiple external or internal factors are affecting the organization’s success. Using the scenario planning tool nonprofit leaders can help their teams identify what has the greatest impact on the organization, the scenarios they should be prepared for, and strategies for pivoting from one scenario to another. 

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.

Join this series to learn how to develop strong relationships with potential donors and cultivate effective fundraising strategies that align with your organization’s mission and goals. You will learn the principles of donor stewardship, including communicating effectively with donors, recognizing their contributions, and building long-term relationships with them. Through this course, participants will:

• Develop a roadmap to guide building your donor network and transform those connections into resources that support your organization’s work.
• Develop relationships with other nonprofit professionals to support your organization’s growth.
• Evaluate your fund development strategies and funding sources.
• Identify individuals and organizations that share a passion for your organization’s cause.

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.