August Workshop Round-Up
- Nonprofit Learning Lab
- Aug 1
- 5 min read
Updated: Aug 28
Happy August! Below we have provided a list of workshops we’re offering this month at the Nonprofit Learning Lab! To register and find out more about each workshop, click the workshop titles of your choice to head to the workshop page.
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Rex Wilde | Rex Wilde Consulting
The political landscape for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive (TGX+) communities is changing rapidly, with shifting laws and policies at federal, state, and local levels. TGX+ rights, access, legal recognition, and safety are increasingly at risk. This workshop offers a clear overview of current political developments and actionable steps for advocacy. Participants will examine the real-life impact of executive orders, court cases, and legislation, and learn where and how to advocate effectively. The session covers the latest political changes, how they affect TGX+ individuals in daily life, and ways to engage in advocacy locally and nationally. It also provides strategies to build internal allyship in the workplace and support TGX+ communities externally. Attendees will leave with tools to take immediate action and create long-term impact.
Maria Bryan | Maria Bryan Creative
The landscape of nonprofit storytelling is undergoing a profound transformation, with organizations recognizing that how we tell stories is just as important as the stories themselves. This timely workshop addresses the need to move away from outdated practices that can inadvertently harm or exploit vulnerable communities while embracing emerging approaches that center dignity, agency, and well-being for storytellers, story owners, and audiences. As nonprofits navigate an increasingly complex communications environment, understanding and implementing trauma-informed storytelling practices isn't just about ethics—it's about creating more effective, authentic narratives that resonate with audiences while honoring the communities we serve.
Julianne Buck | Community Foundation of Grundy County
Wealth is not in cash - it is in appreciated non-cash assets. We'll review some easy steps that a nonprofit can take to begin planned giving to get those appreciated assets. We'll then move into a breakdown of the variety of non-cash assets, whether a nonprofit wants to include them in their Gift Acceptance Policy, and how to talk with professional advisors and donors about those appreciated assets that can become major income for nonprofits.
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Meena Das | Namaste Data
As the year-end planning starts, donor surveys become an invaluable tool for understanding your supporters and crafting campaigns that resonate. This session will guide you through the best practices for designing surveys that reveal what motivates your donors, allowing you to tailor your outreach and meet year-end goals. Learn the art of asking the right questions, uncover insights that lead to personalized appeals, and make the most of donor feedback to boost engagement. With actionable tips and examples, this workshop is perfect for fundraisers looking to elevate their year-end strategy using data directly from their supporters.
Chyla Graham | CNRG Accounting Advisory
Has figuring out your cash flow been on your to-do list but always getting pushed aside by more urgent matters? If so, you're not alone. It’s easy to deprioritize financial clarity when other fires keep popping up. If you're finally ready to bring this conversation to the forefront, this workshop is for you. I’m here to help you navigate the process with clarity and support.
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Amber Kirkman & Cameron Sigurdson | Martus Solutions
We all grew up hearing the classics: “A penny saved is a penny earned,” “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch,” and “Save for a rainy day.” While these adages offer timeless wisdom, they fall short in the complex world of nonprofit budgeting and financial planning. Join us to debunk outdated financial myths and replace them with actionable strategies that actually work in today’s business landscape. Whether you're managing a nonprofit, overseeing a financial department, or simply looking to better understand how to prepare your organization for fiscal unpredictability, this session will give you the tools you need.
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How to Increase Money for Programs and Services Without Relying on a Grant, Event, or Campaign - August 18
Adam Baker and David Dow | Schooley Mitchell
We will provide actionable steps that nonprofits can take to reduce their costs, freeing up resources for programs and services. Money that they already have but are likely overpaying for essential services like telecom, waste, credit card processing, supplies, software, utilities etc. Participants will leave with specific and simple things that they and their teams can do to free up resources immediately. As well as longer term action items.
Lead with Strategy, Confidence, and Collaboration: Skills for Today's Nonprofit Leaders - August 18 & 25
Julie Ha Truong | Leadership Savvy
Leaders can make or break an organization. We need leaders with agility, tenacity, and an open heart and mind. Join us to learn top skills and approaches for successfully leading nonprofits and teams today. Through interactive discussions, we'll help you move from management to strategy for lasting impact. Explore new frameworks you can immediately apply to better motivate your team to meet shared goals. You'll walk away with a better sense of your leadership style as well as what works best for your team. Finally, gain a better understanding of building meaningful and strategic relationships vital to being a more impactful and influential leader.
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William Clark | Eli Patrick & Co., in partnership with Consultants for Good (C4G)
In this presentation, nonprofit leaders will learn to identify and overcome key fundraising bottlenecks. Based on Bottleneck Breakers: The Eight Degrees of Fundraising, this session explores challenges at each stage, offering strategies to diversify revenue, strengthen donor relationships, and optimize performance.
Build Your Public Speaking Toolbox: Connect with Confidence & Authenticity - August 26 + September 4 & 9
Leah Weiner | Nonprofit Learning Lab
Public speaking is a powerful tool—whether facilitating community conversations, promoting programs and services, delivering training, advocating for policy change, or building support through outreach, stakeholder engagement, and fundraising efforts. In this 3-part series workshop, participants will learn how to craft a message that resonates with an intended audience and inspires action. We will explore your challenges and opportunities as it relates to public speaking. Together, we’ll explore the key elements that strengthen your public speaking skills. We’ll examine how verbal and nonverbal communication, mindset, and preparation all play a role in your effectiveness. We’ll explore essential public speaking skills that apply to both in-person and live online presentations. In this workshop, we will help you build your personal public speaking to increase your confidence.
