Grant Professionals Association

JULY 10, 2025

It offers live and on-demand webinars, recorded sessions from GPA conferences, and exclusive virtual events. And How Can What GPA Offers Us as Members Help Us Meet Our Goals The pause in federal funding and other Executive Orders have brought up uncertainties that may make many of us anxious and unsure. Connections matter.

GPC

Center for Major Gifts

MARCH 7, 2025

Have I expanded my skill set in the past six months, or just expanded my collection of conference lanyards? Do I have mentors who challenge me, or just yes-people who admire my title? Organizations suffering from Founder’s Syndrome usually have no succession plan in place. The Development Department Dictionary Okay, rant over.

Nonprofit

Candid

JANUARY 15, 2025

Take advantage of learning opportunities Feedback from your manager, trusted colleagues, and mentors helps clarify areas for improvement. When work starts to feel mundane or job frustrations arise, it can be tempting to jump ship. January is a great time to look to the year ahead and commit to new goals.

Training

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

Offer mentoring, leadership development workshops, and training tailored to nonprofit careers. Offer access to webinars, conferences, and peer networking events where they can gain industry-specific insights and strengthen their skills. ByJackie Sue Griffin The nonprofit world isnt what it used to be. It takes strategy.

Retainer

Wild Apricot

APRIL 14, 2022

Over the last few years, we lost the organic mentorship conversations that once took place at conferences, coffee shops, and other events. Mentoring opportunities are a great way for association members to grow. That can be a tough pill to swallow.

Mentor

Future Fundraising Now

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Plus webinars, conferences, and books. But there’s a way to go even deeper, and get their faster … Mentoring Working alongside someone with more experience in fundraising can supercharge your progress through knowledge and experience. A mentor helps you understand your knowledge. There are many great blogs about fundraising.

Mentor

Cain Nonprofit Solutions

APRIL 29, 2021

You also get discounts on conferences and outside learning opportunities. Tip #3: Get thyself a mentor Mentors make a world of difference. On the other hand, having a mentor is like having a grants GPS right on your dashboard. Mentors are worth their weight in gold. Mentors are worth their weight in gold.

Grant Writing

The Fundraiser Coach

AUGUST 17, 2023

As we got settled – ordering computers, setting up the database and systems to get going on our first mail campaign – Cliff suggested we look for a conference to attend. The next month we found the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy annual conference and were flying off to Washington, D.C.

Mentor

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2012

The theme of this year's conference is "Making Meaning Matter" with panels and discussions on community building and digital media. The example he used was the hero myth: an underdog starts from nothing, becomes educated or stronger by way of a mentor, and then saves the world. Create Documentaries for Your Cause.

Conference

The NonProfit Times

APRIL 29, 2024

This requires embracing opportunities for skill development, whether through reading books and articles, attending conferences and workshops, or participating in online courses and webinars. Taking On The Role Of Mentor Mentorship and coaching relationships provide guidance to leaders seeking personalized professional development.

Mentor

HSF House

APRIL 17, 2024

I am so beyond excited to begin my project exploring the human rights implications of predive, algorithmic, law enforcement technologies under the guidance of my amazing research mentor, Dr. Trinyan Mariano! Dr. Ralston (3rd from the left) has been an amazing mentor and has been instrumental in my growth as a researcher.

Mentor

Selfish Giving

JUNE 6, 2016

The 2016 Cause Marketing Forum Conference was held in Chicago last week. The conference is that one time of year I get to see everyone in the cause marketing world. If you haven't attended the conference, or if it's been a few years since you attended, please make plans to attend the conference in 2017.

Conference

NextAfter

DECEMBER 14, 2022

At the conference, we’re going to do “Fundraising Feud.” What Makes Chili Chili? First and foremost, our event theme for NIO 2023 is game shows. And we’re asking a bunch of people fundraising feud questions. So, I’m curious, Megan, what do you think is the defining ingredient in chili? I’ll take it. That’s fair.

Mentor

Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 11, 2024

Our Chapter is holding its annual conference in a couple of months. From that initial recruitment conversation, a beautiful friendship developed with one of the most convincing and welcoming people I had the privilege to know, and who would become one of my mentors. Why are you here? What do you do? What entity do you represent?

GPCI

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 4, 2011

I caught up with Bob recently as he was in route to a conference in Berlin. He’s been a leader and mentor in the cause marketing field for many years. Today, A Day Made Better is celebrating its fifth anniversary by surprising 1,000 teachers across the country with $1,000 in school supplies. That’s what makes it special.

Readiness

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

Please help us open the door for a teen to attend our personal development conference, benefit from having a mentor, and get on a path to college and a career.” . Email is a powerful marketing tool, but to get results you need to learn how to write fundraising emails that connect emotionally and inspire people to give. Time to Write!

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 17, 2010

Personally, I have several coaches and mentors. There will be LOTS of cool stuff in this program, including retreats, attending the AFP conference in Chicago (I’m paying for you to go!) For the Nonprofit Professional, knee-deep in work and starved for resources, hiring a Coach can be a tremendous investment.

Mentor

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 17, 2010

Personally, I have several coaches and mentors. There will be LOTS of cool stuff in this program, including retreats, attending the AFP conference in Chicago (I’m paying for you to go!) For the Nonprofit Professional, knee-deep in work and starved for resources, hiring a Coach can be a tremendous investment.

Mentor

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Helpful recording features such as the option to save recordings of video conferences on your laptop, without requiring the expense of cloud storage fees. TechSoup's staff also uses it to facilitate philanthropic support to tens of thousands of nonprofits, from the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma to the Tax Busters in Serbia.

Mentor

HSF House

APRIL 18, 2024

This would also allow me to work with esteemed faculty, as well as my research mentor, to complete this process. Already I have participated in the Florida State’s Undergraduate Research Symposium and plan on participating in a conference to present my summer research. Oliver of the Department of Chemistry for the past year.

AI

Just Write Grants

AUGUST 30, 2024

Attend relevant conferences, workshops, and events to build relationships and credibility. Seek Mentorship and Guidance Engage with mentors or advisors who have experience in the nonprofit sector. In this post, we’ll explore the common challenges and provide strategies to navigate them effectively.

Funding

Tony Martignetti

MAY 28, 2023

Rubin Singh: Equitable Project Management An automated soap dispenser. One of the most innocuous objects imaginable. Unless it doesn’t dispense soap to people with dark skin. How does bias find its way into technology projects and hurt outcomes? How can we implement technology through an equity lens? One of the most innocuous objects imaginable.

Management

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Helpful recording features such as the option to save recordings of video conferences on your laptop, without requiring the expense of cloud storage fees. TechSoup's staff also uses it to facilitate philanthropic support to tens of thousands of nonprofits, from the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma to the Tax Busters in Serbia.

Mentor

Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

In addition, we hope you’ll share in the comment section any tips you have for finding research funding. This post is lengthy. To make it easier to navigate the content, we've outlined the post below, hyperlinking each section heading to the relevant part of the article. Isn't Project Evaluation Research? Isn't Project Evaluation Research?

Funding

Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

My friend and mentor David Hessekiel has SOLD Engage for Good , which includes the annual conference we all attend, to Muneer Panjwani , an expert in corporate-nonprofit partnerships. (You can see which article was #1 at the bottom of my newsletter.?I I include this EVERY WEEK, btw.) Don't include links in your social media posts.

Media

Tom Ahern

AUGUST 7, 2023

Simone was my partner, wife, mentor, best friend, tease and moral compass for 37 years. Katonah is a hamlet located in the town of Bedford, NY. Three hamlets make up the town, altogether; each has its own library. She's the library's development manager (i.e., fundraiser) and now its newsletter editor. CAA is not uncommon over a certain age.

Pass-Through