Consulting and Webinar - Grants & Fundraising Brief

Blue Avocado Presents: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Working with Consultants – Live Q&A

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Nonprofits work with consultants for a variety of reasons, from strategic planning to fundraising, capacity building and grant writing. But understanding how a consultant can benefit your nonprofit, as well as what your nonprofit is responsible for in this collaboration, is critical to success.

Consulting

Consulting Consultant Consulting Strategic Plan

The Peril of Relying on Government Grants

Joe Garecht Fundraising

MARCH 1, 2025

For decades, some fundraising consultants (including me) have warned non-profits not to rely too heavily on government grants. As fundraising consultants, books, and classes have preached for two decades or more, non-profits need to build a robust multi-channel fundraising program, emphasizing major individual donors.

Government

Government Grant Grants Funding

MajorGifts.com Names Joe Garecht as Senior Advisor

Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 23, 2025

Joe will be offering elite major gifts consulting services to our community and sharing his wisdom with our readers through articles, webinars, and other valuable resources. I’m thrilled to share that Joe Garecht has joined the Center for Major Gifts as a Senior Advisor.

Consultant

Consultant Consulting Consulting Training

How to Evaluate a New Revenue Stream

Blackbaud

JANUARY 13, 2025

Set timeframes that allow sufficient evaluation of what’s working, without shutting down initiatives too early, and make sure to consult with your lawyer and CPA to ensure compliance with any relevant guidelines. The post How to Evaluate a New Revenue Stream first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

Finance

Finance Strategic Plan Consulting Consultant

[Webinar] Fundraising for Advocacy and Advocacy Organizations

CauseVox

JANUARY 23, 2023

Larry Kaplan, a nonprofit consultant who has an extensive background in advocacy, political campaigns, nonprofit management and fundraising, is well-versed on the similarities and differences. This webinar talks about how nonprofit leaders can and should fundraise for advocacy. but it’s different.

Lobbying

Lobbying Fundraising Consultant Consulting

[Webinar] How to Drive Donor Engagement with Social Media

CauseVox

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Named as a top thought leader and one to follow by Forbes and BizTech Magazine, Julia Campbell is a nonprofit digital consultant on a mission to make the digital world a better place.

Media

Media Consultant Consulting Consulting

[Webinar] Capital Campaign Readiness: Can You Answer These 6 Questions?

CauseVox

JANUARY 26, 2023

Exploring these questions will give you the confidence to move forward by helping you determine your organization’s readiness, your need for a feasibility study, and whether you need to hire a consultant. In this 1-hour live webinar, you’ll learn: Gain the knowledge to develop a quantifiable benefit to your project.

Readiness

Readiness Consultant Consulting Consulting

[WEBINAR] Empower Your Community With Fundraising Toolkits

CauseVox

MAY 25, 2021

Save your seat today for the free webinar. Kelly is an independent fundraising and strategic planning consultant based in Washington, DC and serving clients worldwide. You’ll come away with the key insights you need to create the best resource to empower your fundraisers to meet their goals. Don’t miss out!

Fundraising

Fundraising Strategic Plan Consultant Consulting

[Webinar] How to Set Up No-Code Integrations on CauseVox

CauseVox

AUGUST 23, 2022

In this 60-minute webinar you will learn: Common automation opportunities for nonprofits How to approach full-system automation Examples of CauseVox automations Why it is important to adopt a continuous improvement model for automation. This session will also feature a live Q&A and be recorded for on-demand viewing. About Your Speaker.

CRM

CRM Consultant Consulting Consulting

Free Webinar on March 19: Working With Consultants

Tech Soup

MARCH 11, 2013

Coley , and GiftWorks for a free webinar, Leveraged Leadership: Working With Consultants on Tuesday, March 19 at 2 p.m. Many nonprofit leaders have limited experience working with a consultant or think they are too expensive for their organization. Eastern time. Register today!

Consulting

Consulting Consultant Consulting Nonprofit

Your Best “No BS” Nonprofit Resources

Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

Only to be interrupted by a notification on your phone for a new *free* webinar promising the latest in fundraising innovation (probably something AI-related). Desiree Adaway Desiree is a consultant, trainer, coach and speaker building resilient, equitable, and inclusive organizations. All day long your goals are hijacked.

Publishing

Publishing Nonprofit Engineering AI

[Webinar] Is Your Organization Ready for Grants? And What To Do If The Answer Is No

CauseVox

MARCH 16, 2023

Join Lynn Arsenault of LMA Grant Consulting to learn how to assess whether or not your organization is ready to dive into the world of grants. In this 60-minute live webinar, you’ll learn: What elements nonprofits need in place to be competitive for grants. But don’t worry if you realize that the answer is no!

Readiness

Readiness Grant Readiness Grant Grants

Wes Trochlil’s Top 5 Tips on Effective Database Management

Wild Apricot

JUNE 19, 2015

Database expert and consultant, Wes Trochlil, gives us a quick run-down of his top 5 database management tips and speaks about his upcoming Wild Apricot Free Expert Webinar.

Management

Management Consultant Consulting Consulting

[Webinar] Major Gifts: Asking in the Age of Zoom

CauseVox

MARCH 24, 2022

Named a top-25 fundraising consultant by Philanthropy Media in 2016, Diane Remin, MBA, is the President of MajorDonors.com. Key takeaways include: Ways to set-up the donor visit on Zoom Two ways to make the ask (which can be applied to any visit format) More confidence. About your Speaker. Diane Remin, President @ MajorDonors.com.

Consultant

Consultant Consulting Consulting Media

Upcoming Webinar on September 27: So, You Want to Be a Consultant

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

He maintains social media presence for GiftWorks via Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn as well as their website and blog, in addition to hosting GiftWorks monthly webinars. Eastern time for a free webinar on how to start your own consulting practice. Learn the basic steps to starting up a consulting practice.

Consulting

Consulting Consultant Consulting Scope Of Work

All the Data for All Your Grants

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 17, 2023

You can sign up for upcoming webinars, as well as view previous webinars, check out the Data Gems (a series of video how-tos), and watch specific 2020 census courses. My cohost, Kimberly Hays de Muga, suggests grant professionals start with this webinar from August 2022: Using Census Bureau Data for Grant Writing.

Grant

Grant Grants Grant Writing Transportation

[WEBINAR] Creating a Top-Notch Communications Plan For Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaigns

CauseVox

MARCH 31, 2021

In this free 60-minute webinar on 4/15 @ 2 pm EST, you’ll learn: Key areas to consider when constructing your communications plan Ideas to help ensure your peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns and events run more smoothly Tips for getting better overall results from your campaigns + more! Speaker : Mark founded Cathexis Partners in 2008.

Fundraising

Fundraising Consultant Consulting Consulting

Joe Garecht Joins MajorGifts.com as Senior Advisor

Planned Giving

JANUARY 27, 2025

Joe will be offering elite major gifts consulting services to our community and sharing his wisdom with our readers through articles, webinars, and other valuable resources. I’m thrilled to share that Joe Garecht has joined the Center for Major Gifts as a Senior Advisor.

Consultant

Consultant Consulting Consulting Training

How to Make Better Fundraising Asks

Joe Garecht Fundraising

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

If so, then I invite you to join me for my brand new webinar: How to Make Successful Fundraising Asks! And I have personally raised over $100 million for non-profits of all sizes… as a Development Director, Executive Director, and fundraising consultant. Learn the Secrets to Asking Your Donors for Money! I hope you'll join me.

Fundraising

Fundraising Conference Consultant Consulting

Upcoming Webinar April 3: Four Nonprofit CRM Strategies

Tech Soup

MARCH 25, 2014

During Four Nonprofit CRM Strategies , a free hour-long webinar on Thursday, April 3 at 11 a.m. can do it yourself or that you need to engage consultants, for example. This webinar is best suited for nonprofits and public library staff in the United States, but is open to participants worldwide. go about achieving your mission?

CRM

CRM Nonprofit Consultant Consulting

Upcoming Webinar on December 8: Training an Invisible Audience

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Have you attended one of TechSoup's webinars and thought, "I want to do that!" " Well, we're holding a webinar to show you how you can! Our webinar, Training an Invisible Audience: Delivering Effective Webinars , will be held on Thursday, December 8 at 11a.m. Pacific time.

Training

Training Consultant Consulting Consulting

Free GiftWorks Webinar: How Nonprofits Can Use Pinterest to Raise Money, Create Awareness, and Do Good

Tech Soup

MAY 10, 2013

Join Julia Campbell and GiftWorks for a free webinar, Pinning for Good - How Nonprofits Can Use Pinterest to Raise Money, Create Awareness, and Do Good on Thursday, May 23 at 3 p.m. In this free webinar you will learn how to use Pinterest to promote your cause, to gain a dedicated following, and to raise more money. Eastern time.

Consultant

Consultant Consulting Consulting Training

Three Tips for Better Grants Through Storytelling AND Data

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 19, 2022

If fractured fairy tales aren’t getting you the storytelling advice you are seeking, try this real-life advice on storytelling from two very wise but very different sources—a nationally renowned fundraising trainer and consultant T. Clay Buck, and Marilyn Stephens from the U.S. Census Bureau. Census Bureau.

Grant

Grant Grants Grant Writing Consultant

How the GPA Code of Ethics Gave Me the Confidence to Specialize as a New Grant Consultant

Grant Professionals Association

DECEMBER 5, 2023

My options were: Should I resign from my full-time job as a nonprofit employee and start consulting full-time? After several months of reflecting on my values and goals, crunching numbers, watching every GPA consulting webinar available, and asking for guidance from trusted peers and family, I decided to take a risk and become a solopreneur.

Ethics

Ethics Consulting Consultant Consulting

[Webinar] Do a SWOT Analysis for Clear Goals and Killer Content

CauseVox

JANUARY 21, 2022

Jessica Scheer, a nonprofit fundraising and management consultant, will share some of the ways that you and your organization can leverage this exercise for stronger management, professional growth, and communications. About your Speaker.

Goals

Goals Consultant Consulting Consulting

Mitigating Fraud at Your Not-For-Profit: Lessons Learned

Blackbaud

APRIL 3, 2025

During the recent webinar, Unmasking Fraud in Not-for-Profits: Five Key Schemes and Five Preventive Steps , we engaged with hundreds of accounting and finance professionals from not-for-profit entities across the country. Consult with your bank to determine which check characteristics they can verify (e.g.,

Policy

Policy Policies Finance Ethics

Free GiftWorks Webinar: Serious SEO Strategies - What Nonprofits Need to Know

Tech Soup

JUNE 7, 2013

Join Evan Bailyn and GiftWorks for a free webinar, Serious SEO Strategies - What Nonprofits Need to Know on Thursday, June 20th at 1 p.m. Community Tech Centers Consultants Donors Fundraising Online Fundraising Training Volunteers nonprofits webinars GiftWorks nonprofit Evan Bailyn' Eastern time. Register today!

Consultant

Consultant Consulting Consulting Training

Free Webinar: Broadband Basics for Public Libraries

Tech Soup

JANUARY 6, 2013

This beginner level webinar will introduce you to terms, tools, and concepts that will help increase your understanding. Register for this free webinar , Broadband Basics for Public Libraries, to be held on Tuesday, January 15 at 11 a.m. We will be joined by special guest, library consultant Kieran Hixon. Central; 2 p.m.

Consultant

Consultant Consulting Consulting Software

Invest in Your Future: Winning a Scholarship for Your Grant Professional Certification

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

We will hold two informational webinars about the applications and are also available for questions. Ensure you have time to read your responses multiple times to ensure they articulate your strengths and answer all questions. Dont wait until the last minute to review the application!

GPCI

GPCI GPC Grant Grants

Free Webinar October 19: How to Use High-Skill Volunteers

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Eastern time our donor partner GiftWorks (which donates its fundraising and donor management software GiftWorks 2011 Standard to eligible nonprofits and libraries) is will host a free webinar on how to effectively utilize high-skill volunteers.

Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan Consultant Consulting Consulting

Upcoming Webinar: FluidSurveys Demo

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Check out the upcoming webinar, FluidSurveys Demo for TechSoup , on Tuesday, September 20, at 10:00 a.m. This webinar will introduce both FluidSurveys as well as ReviewRoom , and will then go on to describe how you can easily use FluidSurveys to create advanced surveys and analyze your results. Pacific time. Just what is FluidSurveys

Consultant

Consultant Consulting Consulting Donation

Webinar Recap: Cultivating Relationships with Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2012

You can now view the archive of the webinar, Cultivating Donor and Client Relationships with Microsoft Dynamics CRM. During the webinar, Shawn Michael, Senior Technical Manager at NPower Northwest , provided an introduction to Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Microsoft Dynamics CRM Resources.

CRM

CRM Applicant Application Consultant

Free Webinar December 8: The Capital Campaign

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Eastern time for a free fundraising webinar. Join GiftWorks and Linda Lysakowski on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at 1 p.m. Linda is one of fewer than one hundred professionals worldwide to hold the Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive (ACFRE) designation.

Training

Training Consultant Consulting Consulting

Four Fundraising Webinars Every Nonprofit Needs to Watch

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Elevate Your Strategy with Insights From Top Experts in These Fundraising Webinars for 2024 Nonprofit professionals, it’s time to gear up for a successful 2024! Before you dive into planning your next big event, make sure to catch these four must-watch fundraising webinars brought to you by Greater Giving. Happy fundraising!

Fundraising

Fundraising Consultant Consulting Consulting

Nevada Grant Lab

RBW Strategy

MAY 13, 2024

The organization does this by increasing the amount of capacity building, grant services, and data/engagement/policy services provided with a curated pool of consultants who support nonprofit organizations throughout Nevada. RBW Strategy has partnered with Nevada GrantLab (NGL) since 2021 on several large-scale federal grant projects.

Grant

Grant Grants Federal Grants Award

[Webinar] Why Should I Give to You? | 4 Keys to Answering Your Donors’ Most Fundamental Question

CauseVox

MARCH 24, 2022

Nathan Hill is the vice president of marketing for NextAfter – a fundraising consultancy, research lab, and institute on a mission to unleash generosity. Basically, we will help you avoid the deer in the headlights look and have a solid response when you get asked “why should I give to you?” ” About your Speaker.

Consultant

Consultant Consulting Consulting Training

Free Beth Kanter Webinar — Is the Time You Spend on Social Media Worth It?

Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2013

Join Beth Kanter and GiftWorks for a free webinar, Is the Time You Spend on Social Media Worth It? During this free webinar, you’ll learn how to: Do more than just count friends and followers. You must attend the webinar to be entered to win. The webinar attendee limit is capped at 1,001. Eastern time.

Media

Media IT Consultant Consulting

Free GiftWorks Webinar: 7 Powerful Ways to Build Your Email List with Facebook on 8/6

Tech Soup

JULY 30, 2013

Join John Haydon and GiftWorks for a free webinar, Seven Powerful Ways to Build Your Email List with Facebook on Tuesday, August 6th at 2 p.m. Here’s what you will learn in this webinar: What’s the value of email marketing anyhow? Eastern time. The #1 thing you need to do before building your list. Register today!

Consultant

Consultant Consulting Consulting Training

Gaining Leadership Approval for Major Technology Investments: A Practical Guide for Nonprofit CFOs

Blackbaud

MARCH 3, 2025

Collaborate with third-party consultants, peer organizations, and industry associations to save time and provide valuable insights at every stage of this significant decision. Check out our webinar, Making the Case for Tech Investments: A Nonprofit CFOs Guide to Winning Board Approval, a part of our Ultimate Nonprofit CFO Series.

Finance

Finance Strategic Plan Proposal Goals

How Nonprofits Can Manage Cash Flow During Financial Challenges

Blackbaud

MARCH 20, 2025

In a Q&A conversation with consultant and nonprofit CFO Andrew Horrow , many people asked about ways to understand cash flow when funding sources were fluctuating. Join the Ultimate Nonprofit CFO webinar series for conversations on navigating the complex and changing landscape of nonprofit finance.

Management

Management Finance Budget Nonprofit

Corporate and Foundation Grantseeking: Free Webinar July 12

Tech Soup

JULY 5, 2012

He maintains social media presence for Giftworks via Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn as well as their website and blog, in addition to hosting GiftWorks monthly webinars. Eastern time for a webinar in which we’ll touch on how best to make your case, cultivate funders, and craft proposals.

Proposal

Proposal Consulting Consultant Consulting

Getting nonprofit boards on board: Recruiting, governance, and fundraising

Candid

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This Candid webinar led by Diverse Force CEO Sulaiman W. Check out Candids upcoming webinars, including Get your board fundraising and Build the board you need. Building an inclusive, innovative, and impactful board. Ready to learn more?

Government

Government Fundraising Nonprofit Contracts

70+ Free Nonprofit Resources to Help You Raise More

Qgiv

MARCH 26, 2024

These resources come in various forms, ranging from educational webinars and podcasts to newsletters and fundraising software. Free webinars and other educational materials can keep you up-to-date with fundraising trends and best practices in the digital era. Webinars Engagement is key in the world of fundraising. Moz Webinars.

Nonprofit

Nonprofit Template Software Management

Telling the Story of Your Impact

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Check out our Grant Writing Basics on-demand webinar today. The post Telling the Story of Your Impact appeared first on DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services. Is the Grant Life Cycle way of thinking about best practices in grant seeking new to you or your organization?

Grant Writing

Grant Writing Proposal Award Grant

Blue Avocado Presents: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Working with Consultants – Live Q&A

The Peril of Relying on Government Grants

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MajorGifts.com Names Joe Garecht as Senior Advisor

How to Evaluate a New Revenue Stream

[Webinar] Fundraising for Advocacy and Advocacy Organizations

[Webinar] How to Drive Donor Engagement with Social Media

[Webinar] Capital Campaign Readiness: Can You Answer These 6 Questions?

[WEBINAR] Empower Your Community With Fundraising Toolkits

[Webinar] How to Set Up No-Code Integrations on CauseVox

Free Webinar on March 19: Working With Consultants

Your Best “No BS” Nonprofit Resources

[Webinar] Is Your Organization Ready for Grants? And What To Do If The Answer Is No

Wes Trochlil’s Top 5 Tips on Effective Database Management

[Webinar] Major Gifts: Asking in the Age of Zoom

Upcoming Webinar on September 27: So, You Want to Be a Consultant

All the Data for All Your Grants

[WEBINAR] Creating a Top-Notch Communications Plan For Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaigns

Joe Garecht Joins MajorGifts.com as Senior Advisor

How to Make Better Fundraising Asks

Upcoming Webinar April 3: Four Nonprofit CRM Strategies

Upcoming Webinar on December 8: Training an Invisible Audience

Free GiftWorks Webinar: How Nonprofits Can Use Pinterest to Raise Money, Create Awareness, and Do Good

Three Tips for Better Grants Through Storytelling AND Data

How the GPA Code of Ethics Gave Me the Confidence to Specialize as a New Grant Consultant

[Webinar] Do a SWOT Analysis for Clear Goals and Killer Content

Mitigating Fraud at Your Not-For-Profit: Lessons Learned

Free GiftWorks Webinar: Serious SEO Strategies - What Nonprofits Need to Know

Free Webinar: Broadband Basics for Public Libraries

Invest in Your Future: Winning a Scholarship for Your Grant Professional Certification

Free Webinar October 19: How to Use High-Skill Volunteers

Upcoming Webinar: FluidSurveys Demo

Webinar Recap: Cultivating Relationships with Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Free Webinar December 8: The Capital Campaign

Four Fundraising Webinars Every Nonprofit Needs to Watch

Nevada Grant Lab

[Webinar] Why Should I Give to You? | 4 Keys to Answering Your Donors’ Most Fundamental Question

Free Beth Kanter Webinar — Is the Time You Spend on Social Media Worth It?

Free GiftWorks Webinar: 7 Powerful Ways to Build Your Email List with Facebook on 8/6

Gaining Leadership Approval for Major Technology Investments: A Practical Guide for Nonprofit CFOs

How Nonprofits Can Manage Cash Flow During Financial Challenges

Corporate and Foundation Grantseeking: Free Webinar July 12

Getting nonprofit boards on board: Recruiting, governance, and fundraising

70+ Free Nonprofit Resources to Help You Raise More

Telling the Story of Your Impact

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