October Workshop Round-Up
Happy October! Below is a list of nonprofit training workshops offered this month by Nonprofit Learning Lab. Our live online nonprofit trainings and webinars help nonprofit professionals build practical skills in fundraising, leadership, communications, volunteer management, technology, and organizational development.
These nonprofit professional development workshops are designed for executive directors, program managers, fundraisers, board members, volunteer managers, and other mission-driven professionals seeking actionable strategies they can apply immediately. Click any workshop title below to learn more and register.
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Molly Terbovich-Ridenhour | AMR, in partnership with Consultants For Good (C4G)
Nonprofits are being encouraged to adopt AI, but readiness is about more than choosing tools. Before implementation, organizations need to consider leadership, capacity, governance, and organizational priorities. This session explores a practical approach to thinking about AI readiness and offers a roadmap for beginning mission-aligned conversations that support responsible adoption.
Pam Georgiana | Pam Georgiana, in partnership with The Association of Consultants to Nonprofits (ACN)
Every nonprofit depends on people working toward the same goals. When knowledge is scattered across programs or only in the minds of a few people, it's challenging to make good decisions, communicate consistently, and adapt to change. This interactive workshop explores shared organizational understanding as a practical capacity-building strategy that helps organizations preserve knowledge, improve impact, and build long-term resilience.
Ani Manavyan | Catalina Impact Consulting
Strong foundation pipelines are built by intentionally identifying and prioritizing funding opportunities that align with your organization’s goals. In this two-part series, learn how to identify foundation prospects, assess fit with funder priorities and guidelines, and prioritize opportunities based on real potential. Rather than building long prospect lists, you’ll develop clear criteria for determining which funders are worth pursuing and how they fit into your fundraising strategy. Leave with a structured approach to researching and prioritizing foundation prospects, along with concrete next steps to strengthen your pipeline.
Effective Communications on a Shoestring Budget: Generating Maximum Impact with Minimal Resources - Oct 19 + 26
Michele Levy | Caravan Brand Partners
Clear, compelling communications are more important than ever. But communications budgets, never large to begin with, are shrinking. So how can you do more with less? This practical, hands-on workshop will show you how to build a comprehensive, cost-effective communications plan that advances your mission and supports your strategic goals. Through real-world examples, you’ll learn how to focus your efforts, maximize limited resources, and implement strategies that deliver measurable results. Participants will leave with a clear framework and actionable tools to help their organizations build awareness, generate interest, and drive meaningful engagement—without increasing their budget.
Develop Powerful Organizational Messages That Inspire Conversations, Build Understanding, and Increase Community Support - Oct 21 + 28
Cassandra O'Neill | Leadership Alchemy LLC
In the first session, identify your team’s biggest communication challenges and develop practical solutions, along with simple ways to communicate your organization’s impact. Learn how to create compelling stories that can be used across conversations, messaging, and communications, then choose one new approach to try before Session 2. In the second session, reflect on what you learned and tested while developing stronger answers to the questions your organization is asked most often. Leave with clearer messaging, strategies for engaging in meaningful two-way conversations, and an Action Plan to help your team communicate consistently.
Budgeting Best Practices: Using Your Budget as a Tool for Strategic Growth and Decision-Making - Oct 27
Chyla Graham | CNRG Accounting Advisory
A strong budget helps nonprofits make informed decisions, align resources with their mission, and prepare for growth. In this workshop, participants will explore best practices for developing and implementing a realistic, collaborative nonprofit budget. Learn how to engage staff and leadership, strengthen board conversations around financial priorities, and align budgeting decisions with strategic goals and funding realities. Participants will leave with practical strategies for creating a mission-focused and sustainable budgeting process.
Use our code friend10 for $10 off all of our trainings!
Continuing Education Units Available: We offer continuing education units for our trainings through CCVA, CFRE, ASAE, and SHRM.
