May Workshop Round-Up
- Nonprofit Learning Lab
- May 1
- 5 min read
Happy May! 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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Lidia Varesco Racoma | Lidia Varesco Design
Nonprofit communications and marketing professionals often balance multiple responsibilities, including creating Canva designs on the fly. In this fast-paced session, you will learn how to create more effective Canva graphics by utilizing key design principles. We’ll cover layout, color, typography, and imagery, helping you create effective and engaging digital designs. Best practices for staying on-brand will also be discussed. Prior Canva experience is not required, though familiarity is helpful. Resources will be provided.
Meena Das | Namaste Data
Step into the world of AI with this beginner-friendly workshop tailored for nonprofit professionals. We’ll cover the essentials of artificial intelligence, focusing on what AI can (and can’t) do, the ethical considerations critical to responsible usage, and practical applications using tools like ChatGPT. Through discussions and hands-on activities, you’ll gain a foundational understanding of AI, uncover its ethical challenges, and learn to create effective prompts for ChatGPT to support your mission-driven work.
Strengthen Communication Among Gen Z, Millennials & Boomers: How Leaders Can Bridge Communication Gaps - May 12 + 19
Kate Viana | Nontoxic Nonprofits
Strong leadership is the key to bridging generational communication gaps in nonprofit organizations. With Gen Z, Millennials, and Boomers bringing diverse perspectives, work styles, and expectations to the table, leaders must take an active role in fostering clear, effective communication. This webinar will explore how leadership influences workplace dynamics, common friction points between generations, and strategies for building trust and collaboration. Participants will learn how to model adaptive communication, create an inclusive environment where all voices are heard, and strengthen team cohesion. By taking a leadership-driven approach to intergenerational communication, nonprofit leaders can boost engagement, retention, and overall mission impact.
Michelle Drumm | New Why, in partnership with Consultants for Good (C4G)
In uncertain times, big expenditures like full website overhauls often aren’t on the table for nonprofits. That makes it even more important to ensure your current site is working as hard as possible—while staying safe and viable for the long haul. In this 30-minute session, we’ll cover 6+ practical, budget-friendly ways to boost your site’s speed, accessibility, security, and engagement—plus free tools to help you do it.
Fundraising from Corporate Sponsors: Find & Track Prospects, Secure New Gifts and Retain Sponsors - May 13
Leah Weiner | Nonprofit Learning Lab
Corporate sponsors can be key partners in aiding nonprofits to raise more funds. Join us for this webinar to learn strategies on how to not just secure, but maintain these often vital partnerships. Corporate sponsorship support can help your nonprofit enhance its reputation, reach new audiences and communities, raise funds, attract new board members and volunteers, and build your brand and programs. We'll dive into understanding what corporate sponsors want and expect, two key components for ensuring a healthy working relationship with your corporate sponsor. Take an hour out of your day for this webinar to learn the best tips, tricks, and practices to score your next corporate sponsorship.
Josh Garcia | MightyCause
Your donors are more than just supporters - they're the heart of your nonprofit's mission. Keeping them engaged, inspired, and invested in your cause is key to long-term success. But how do you build meaningful relationships that last? Join Mightycause’s Fundraising Development Coordinator, Josh Garcia, to learn the best donor engagement and management strategies to strengthen relationships, boost retention, and maximize impact.
Jessica Neno Cloud, CFRE, MA | Starr King School for the Ministry
MVPPP stands for messaging, vehicles, prospects, partners and plan. These are the elements you need for successful fundraising. This session will walk attendees through multiple ways to develop a case for giving (message), decide which vehicles for communication they want to employ for fundraising, and determine where to find potential prospects and partners. Learners will walk away having learned how to ground the plan in data, building projections of what they can realistically raise with the budget and staff they have. Essential metrics such as participation rate, average gift, and cost to raise a dollar will be covered.
FREE: 2025 Grants Trends and Projections - May 27
Jessica Payne | Mockingbird Analytics
This presentation covers grants projections for 2025 and analyzes trends from the previous year. Our time is primarily focused on regulatory changes to watch, addressing uncertainty for government grants, and the actionable steps organizations can take to protect their work and communities while we navigate the current turmoil. We also include tips for relationship building and strategies for sustainability.
FREE: Manage Your Entire Nonprofit with monday.com for Free - May 28
Alexander Jones | monday.com
Discover how your nonprofit can efficiently manage donors, grants, projects, tasks, volunteers, events, and more using monday.com. Join us to learn about the monday.com for Nonprofits program, which offers free access to over 22,000 nonprofits already optimizing their operations. Transform your organization's workflow and maximize your impact with the right tools and strategies.
Roxanne Rimmer | Hearts 2 Headlines
In this session, we’ll guide you through the essentials of authentic branding, helping you define your brand’s personality, uncover the meaning behind your colors, and craft a voice that truly reflects your mission. Even better? You’ll learn how to assess your brand’s consistency across visuals and messaging, ensuring every touchpoint tells a cohesive, compelling story that resonates with your audience.
FREE: Beyond the Bot: Leveraging AI for Nonprofit Impact - May 29
Cathy Yen | The Nonprofit Planner Company
AI is transforming industries across the globe and nonprofits are non exception. Learn how Cathy and her team integrated AI into a medium-sized nonprofit to build efficiencies while staying mission-focused. We’ll cover issues of organizational culture, use cases, data privacy and policies, staff training and success measurement.
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