September Workshop Round-Up
- Nonprofit Learning Lab
- Sep 1
- 5 min read
Happy September! 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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Charlyn Moss | Working Within
To secure funding, nonprofits must clearly communicate their impact and competitive advantage. This interactive workshop will guide participants through developing a compelling Theory of Change, refining their value proposition, and differentiating their organization in the funding landscape. By the end, participants will have a stronger positioning strategy to attract funders who align with their mission.
Eric Molho | Bon Partners
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are becoming more accessible and widely used across the nonprofit sector. But they also introduce risks, especially for organizations handling sensitive data or working in communities already vulnerable to bias and exclusion.
Most nonprofits still lack clear policies to guide their use. This session addresses that gap head-on by offering a framework nonprofits can use to build a practical, AI policy.
Michele Levy | Caravan Brand Partners
Word of mouth can be a powerful marketing tool. It can also wreak havoc with your brand if not used in a strategic, intentional way. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to create a user-friendly message map that helps brand champions tell a consistent story about your organization while bringing your brand to life with their own passion for your mission.
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.
Natalie Winslow | New Why, in partnership with Consultants for Good (C4G)
Google offers up to $10,000 per month in free advertising to qualifying nonprofit organizations, but most nonprofits don't come close to reaching that spend. And if they do, they're often not sure they're reaching the right people. This workshop will present some of the issues that nonprofits usually encounter with their Google Ad Grants, along with solutions for fixing them.
Roxanne Novo 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: Sustaining Revenue and Navigating Tariff Impacts in the U.S. - A Practical Guide for Nonprofits - Sep 24
Daryl Hatton & Shannon Belliveau | Connection Point
As tariffs continue to weigh on the American economy, many households are tightening their budgets—reducing discretionary spending and ultimately affecting donor capacity and giving behavior. With the financial pressure expected to escalate in the latter half of the year, it's critical for nonprofits to adapt swiftly. Join us for an exclusive webinar designed to equip nonprofit leaders with pragmatic, step-by-step strategies to maintain donor engagement and stabilize revenue despite economic headwinds.
Katie Clark | Katie Clark Consulting
This session will focus on how nonprofits can harness digital tools, social media, and other technologies to raise awareness, advocate for public health causes, and engage their communities in health-related issues. The focus will be on using cost-effective and scalable technologies to create widespread impact.
Adrienne Wise | Wise Choice Counseling
This training is designed to deepen understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and their critical interplay with trauma-informed care principles. Participants will engage in heartfelt storytelling and interactive scenarios that challenge automatic biases and stereotypes, fostering meaningful discussions on inclusivity. Through various role-playing activities, attendees will practice using inclusive language and explore the impact of trauma on individuals and communities. The training will equip participants with strategies to integrate trauma-informed approaches into DE&I initiatives, ultimately promoting safe, supportive environments that empower all individuals.
Understand Trust on Teams: Psychology, Behaviors, and Building Sustainable Action Plans - Sep 29 + Oct 6
Betsy Block | B3 Coach
How do you build trust in a team in a way that lasts? Trust is built over time with intention and trust is a choice that individuals and teams make every day. In fact, teams with high trust don’t focus on building trust itself. Rather, they work on behaviors and systems that sustain trust over time. This interactive workshop explores how to create the shared understanding of trust within a team, and develop those behaviors. Using research-backed insights, we will examine the stages of trust development, the difference between interpersonal trust and team trust, and some stages that teams go through as trust grows. Participants will gain practical strategies to strengthen team dynamics, navigate trust challenges, and foster a culture where trust becomes a shared commitment rather than a one-time initiative. Expect to leave with a deeper understanding of how trust functions within organizations and the tools to influence trust-based behaviors in your own team.
Robin Cabral | Development Consulting Solutions
With federal funding freezes and shifting donor behaviors, nonprofits must diversify their revenue streams to maintain financial stability. This session provides actionable strategies for identifying, cultivating, and securing major gifts—even in small shops with limited resources. Participants will leave with a customized roadmap to grow their major gifts portfolio and a deeper understanding of how to engage major donors in uncertain times.
