Grant Professionals Association

JULY 10, 2025

It offers live and on-demand webinars, recorded sessions from GPA conferences, and exclusive virtual events. GPA Mentor/Mentee Program – as a mentee, you can discover what others have done when they experienced similar situations or as a mentor. GrantSummit Scholarships – offers scholarships for conference registration only.

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? .” Am I improving my career each month, or simply accumulating time in the field like a statue accumulates pigeon droppings?

Nonprofit

Candid

JANUARY 15, 2025

Take advantage of learning opportunities Feedback from your manager, trusted colleagues, and mentors helps clarify areas for improvement. Once youre clear on what skills to develop, set specific goals and seek out learning opportunities to achieve them.

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. Create individual growth plans that help employees reach personal and professional milestones.

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

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.

Conference

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

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

Library Grants

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Public, school, special, and academic libraries from the United States and Canada are encouraged to apply to the third annual pitch competition of the Entrepreneurship & Libraries Conference (ELC). For 2023, the ELC is particularly interested in pitches that focus on local equity issues or marginalized populations and communities.

Conference

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.” I also lean really heavily on mentors, and I also mentor people myself. You get an hour with your mentor per month, and get to understand what they’re doing in their organization. How did you get connected with a mentor? What Makes Chili Chili?

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. You are invited to join us there - I will send you the information.”

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. The nonprofit has raised $16 million since 1998. How did he view the move and the challenges ahead for Adopt-A-Classroom? That’s where social media can be helpful.”

Readiness

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!) If you’re going to invest in yourself in this very personal way, make sure that your coach is also investing in themselves.

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!) If you’re going to invest in yourself in this very personal way, make sure that your coach is also investing in themselves.

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. An on-screen tile view to enhance the group experience. Easy screen sharing of presentations. The ability to share YouTube videos in real time. However, the magic isn't in the wand.

Mentor

iGrantWriters

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Proposals that fail to meet the above eligibility requirements will be returned without review.

Mentor

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.” . Then send it to a knowledgeable colleague, mentor, or coach for feedback. Do you take advantage of the P.S. to reiterate the ask? Don’t miss this opportunity!

Fundraising

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.

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. Funders often look for organizations with a strong reputation and established networks.

Funding

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. An on-screen tile view to enhance the group experience. Easy screen sharing of presentations. The ability to share YouTube videos in real time. However, the magic isn't in the wand.

Mentor

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?

Management

Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

You may also come across information about funders interested in your area through conferences, professional associations, and industry-related events and publications. To help answer these questions, it’s a good idea to run your ideas by one or more of your mentors.

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. Interestingly, email is where marketers are putting their money right now. ✍️ Partnership Notes 1. Big news in the corporate partnership world!

Media

Tom Ahern

AUGUST 7, 2023

Simone was my partner, wife, mentor, best friend, tease and moral compass for 37 years. Write this on the whiteboard in your conference room: Without need, new and next-time donors have nothing to do. On May 2nd, 2021, Simone Joyaux died; her brain exploded, thanks to CAA. CAA is not uncommon over a certain age. Get a scan?)

Pass-Through