FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Professional Development and Training

I prefer in-person training, do you offer that option?

All of our trainings are virtual. If you are interested in setting up a custom in-person training at your organization, we would be happy to assist with planning. For more information, click here.

What topics does your organization offer for training?
Topics vary. Browse our online trainings here. Select “Learn More” to see training details, including the training description and presenter information.

What are the different types of training you offer?

We offer one-hour and series trainings. One-hour trainings meet over one 60-minute session and provide a high-level overview of a topic. They feature a presentation with audience engagement opportunities.

Series trainings meet over two or three sessions. They are content rich, deep-dive learning experiences designed for you to engage with the content and other nonprofit professionals. View upcoming trainings here.

How far in advance do you schedule your trainings?
We typically schedule trainings three to four months in advance. If you aren’t able to attend a date or cohort, keep an eye on our upcoming trainings page for the next sessions!

Our nonprofit does not have the budget to travel.
All of our trainings are held virtually. View upcoming trainings here.

Our nonprofit would like customized training for our organization. Do you offer that?
We provide custom training for nonprofits on a variety of topics. Learn more here.

I signed up for a training and I need assistance. What do I do?

Check your spam folder for the registration confirmation email. If you still can’t find it, email us and we will resend it.

How do I receive updates on Nonprofit Learning Lab’s upcoming trainings?
Sign up for our e-newsletter! We will keep you updated on upcoming trainings and nonprofit resources.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Do you offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs)?

Yes! We offer CEUs through the following organizations:

CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive)
ASAE (American Society of Association Executives)
SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)
CCVA (Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration)

We are an approved CAE and CFRE provider. Please apply directly to CAE to request credit for any of our workshops. For details on each organization's CEU guidelines, please visit their websites: CFRE | ASAE | SHRM

CVA Certification:
Our trainings and webinars also count toward Professional Development Units (PDUs) for initial CVA Certification or renewal. CVA is the only internationally recognized credential in Volunteer Administration. All of Nonprofit Learning Lab's trainings are approved by the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA). Note: CCVA does not track attendance for events they did not organize.

Learn more at www.cvacert.org.

Please remember:

Each accrediting body sets its own rules for CEUs (e.g., online, in-person, live, or recorded).
These policies can change, so check directly with the accrediting organization.
You are responsible for tracking your own CEUs.
If you have questions about CEU eligibility, please contact the appropriate accrediting organization.
If you need proof of participation, please contact us at program@nonprofitlearninglab.org.

Train with the Nonprofit Learning Lab

I want to train with the Nonprofit Learning Lab.
We are always looking for qualified and engaging trainers to collaborate with. Click here for more information. Some of our trainers are paid and some volunteer their time. The length of the training determines if the trainer is paid. We support those volunteering by providing plenty of free marketing. We are looking for trainers on a variety of topics.

Training Methodology

How are your workshops developed?

Our trainings are developed and created with adults in mind. Our Director Leah Weiner, Ed.D. has a doctorate in education with a background in adult education, curriculum design, and facilitation. Our workshops are also led by 100+ trainers from across the country who are nonprofit professionals, experts, practitioners, and more. View our list of trainers here. Questions? Email us.

Cancellation Policy

Help! Life happened and I can no longer attend the event I registered for!

Our cancellation policy is detailed in our training registration forms. You can transfer your registration to a colleague or a future training, just email us. For example: if you registered for a one-hour training, you can transfer your registration to any other one-hour training. If you registered for a series training, you can transfer your registration to another series training of equal or lesser value.

Membership

How can I become a Nonprofit Learning Lab member and what are the benefits?

We offer a variety of member benefits including discounts to trainings, access to our resource library, job board and mentor program, discounted Grant Station membership, and more. Learn more and join today!

Program Partnerships and Advertising

How can we partner with the Nonprofit Learning Lab for programming?

We partner with many different organizations across the country including vendors, consulting firms, universities, nonprofit organizations, professional associations, and more. Check out all of our current partners and sponsors in our Partner Directory. Do you have an idea for a partnership? Contact us via email at info@nonprofitlearninglab.org and let us know what you are interested in doing.

How can an organization advertise, exhibit, or serve as a sponsor of the Nonprofit Learning Lab?

Organizations, universities, consultants, and vendors can advertise with us online through email, social media, our website, and hosted webinars. Learn more!

Current Members

Log into your membership portal to view our member FAQ sheet.

The FAQ sheet is located in the Help section at the bottom of your portal. Regular | Premier | All-Access