Organization Training Opportunities
ArtPride NJ | Stay Informed: 2025 Resources for New Jersey's Arts & Culture Organizations | This page offers valuable resources for New Jersey's arts and culture organizations, including links, webinars, events, and updates on federal policy changes. It will be regularly updated to keep you informed and prepared for ongoing developments. | Resources.
Mid Atlantic Arts | Accessibility Training | Mid Atlantic Arts’ accessibility convenings and training opportunities support our commitment to greater accessibility in the arts and cultural sector of the mid-Atlantic region. | More information.
NJ Center for Nonprofits & Parker McCay | FREE WEBINAR: Investigations – What You Need to Know | Counsel Amy Guerin discusses everything a non-profit needs to know regarding handling an investigation within your organization! Every employer, including non-profits, will inevitably face the need to conduct a comprehensive investigation at some point, particularly in the wake of discrimination claims that fall under the purview of EEOC regulations. This necessity underscores the critical importance of understanding the intricacies of compliant investigative processes. Our upcoming FREE webinar is designed to equip you with the essential tools and knowledge needed to navigate these challenges effectively. Join us in this opportunity to strengthen your skills and ensure that your organization remains a trusted partner in fostering a fair and equitable workplace environment. While this is the fifth in the series, the webinars are independent, so you do not need to have attended others. Contact Joe Valenti (jvalenti@parkermccay.com) to reserve your spot now! | Date & Time: June 26, 2025 from 12 PM to 1 PM | More information and registration.
NJ Center for Nonprofits & Bloomerang | FREE WEBINAR: Unlocking The Mystery of Donor Retention | Join Barbara O’Reilly, CFRE, principal of Windmill Hill Consulting, for a dynamic session that will help you crack the code on donor retention. Whether you’re looking to stabilize your fundraising program or grow it, this session will give you the clarity and tools to turn more one-time donors into long-term champions. | Date & Time: June 26, 2025 from 2 PM to 3 PM | More information and registration.
NJ Center for Nonprofits & Candid | FREE WEBINAR: Fearless Leadership for This Moment | When everything feels like it’s on fire— budgets are tight, policies are shifting, and burnout is real— how do nonprofit leaders stay grounded and move forward with purpose? This panel brings together nonprofit leaders for an honest discussion about navigating the responsibilities of being a leader during a crisis. They’ll share their hard-won insights and strategies for leading with both grit and grace. You’ll leave with a framework for how to foster trust within your organization and stabilize operations during turbulent times. | Date & Time: June 26, 2025 from 2 PM to 3 PM | More information and registration.
Nonprofit Learning Lab | FREE WEBINAR: Get Your Voice Heard Where Decisions are Made: Grow your Advocacy Skills | Nonprofits are facing growing challenges—shrinking resources, increased demand for services, and shifting public attitudes. At the same time, public policy decisions are reshaping everything from charitable giving to the future of critical social programs. Now more than ever, advocacy isn’t optional—it’s essential. In this interactive session, you’ll explore how smart, strategic advocacy communications can elevate your cause, activate your network, and ensure your organization’s voice is heard where decisions are made. | Facilitator: Bethany Snyder from Snyder Strategies, LLC | Date & Time: July 1, 2025 at 12 PM ET | Registration.
NJ Center for Nonprofits & Bloomerang | FREE WEBINAR: Reel Change: Nonprofit Video Storytelling for Social Impact | Learn to create impactful video stories that amplify your nonprofit’s mission, engage donors, and inspire action. This training provides actionable strategies to craft emotional, audience-driven narratives, empowering you to deepen connections and drive meaningful support for your organization. | Date & Time: July 3, 2025 from 2 PM to 3 PM | More information and registration.
NJ Center for Nonprofits & Bloomerang | FREE WEBINAR: How to Raise More Online | What if your nonprofit could retain just 10% more than the industry average of recurring givers? Learn how to enhance your nonprofit’s fundraising with insights from our online giving study. Discover tips to improve donation pages, thank-you processes, and follow-ups, helping you create a better donor experience and focus more on your mission. | Date & Time: July 8, 2025 from 12 PM to 1 PM | More information and registration.
NJ Center for Nonprofits & Iowa Nonprofit Alliance | WEBINAR: Financing Capital Projects—Show me the Money! | Fee: $25 for INA members/ $50 for all others. You have a capital project—purchasing a new building or renovating/expanding an existing building—and you have the architect and contractor all lined up, but how are you going to pay for it all? Your fundraising campaign will only go so far and often trickles in over a 3 to 5-year period.Does your Board want to get started and is asking you to “Show me the Money!!” Where do you start? What are your options? | Date & Time: July 16, 2025 from 1 PM to 2:15 PM | More information and registration.
NJ Center for Nonprofits & Auctria | FREE WEBINAR: From Good to Great: Rework Your Nonprofit Marketing Plan for Year-End Growth | Discover fresh, actionable ways to make smartest mid-year moves so your nonprofit can capture attention, increase donor engagement, and grow results heading into the giving season. In this high-impact webinar, we’ll break down the smartest mid-year moves you can make—so your nonprofit can capture attention, increase donor engagement, and grow results heading into the giving season. This session will guide you through an actionable mid-year audit of your marketing plan, helping you realign your goals, pivot where needed, and maximize momentum ahead of year-end. | Date & Time: July 16, 2025 from 2 PM to 3 PM | More information and registration.
NJ Center for Nonprofits & NJEDA | WEBINAR: Business Banking for Nonprofits | The NJEDA Business Banking Products for Nonprofits informational webinar will explore the range of funding programs available to nonprofits. These offerings include a variety of flexible financing and grant opportunities, such as the Premier Lender Program, Small Business Fund, Direct Loan, Bond Financing, NJ Capital Access Fund, and the Main Street Acquisition Support Grant Program. Join us to learn more about the eligibility requirements and the benefits each program can offer your organization. | Date & Time: July 17, 2025 from 1 PM to 2:30 PM | More information and registration.
NJ Center for Nonprofits & Propel Nonprofits | FREE WEBINAR: Reserves – What, Why, When, and How (Much?) | Having a cash reserve fund is a goal for every nonprofit organization as a buffer for unexpected disruptions, emergencies, or delays in revenue. But there’s much more to consider, especially at a time when nonprofits need more flexibility than ever before. Whether you find yourself with more funds in the bank than expected, or holding your breath until the next payroll, understanding and planning reserve funds is timely. In this webinar, we’ll dig into why reserves are valuable and for what purpose, the perennial question of how much, and some practical tools for managing and communications. This webinar will have closed captioning available through the online service Otter.ai. Propel webinars are recorded. | Date & Time: July 30, 2025 from 1 PM to 2 PM | More information and registration.
NJ Center for Nonprofits, National Council of Nonprofits & Nonprofits Insurance Alliance | FREE WEBINAR: Legislative & Executive Threats to Your Nonprofit – Live Q&A | Dozens of executive orders signed by the new administration have the potential to impact the services and operations of the nonprofit sector. It is essential for nonprofits to stay informed about these executive orders and their associated actions to navigate upcoming challenges to their work.
Presented by the National Council of Nonprofits (NCN), this webinar will provide a timely overview of both legislative and executive branch threats to nonprofits including: Update on executive orders, Tax bill overview, Available resources. Led by panelists: Sarah Saadian, Senior Vice President, Public Policy and Campaigns at NCN and Tiffany Gourley Carter, Public Policy Director and Counsel at NCN. When you register, please submit questions you’d like addressed about legislative and executive changes that could impact your nonprofit. | Date & Time: July 31, 2025 from 2 PM to 3 PM | More information and registration.
GrantStation | FREE WEBINAR: Decode the Funder’s Playbook: How to Read Between the Lines of an RFP | The demand for funding is increasing. The Request for Proposals (RFP) is your map to crafting a competitive proposal. But it’s more than just a checklist—it communicates priorities, tone, and strategy. During this session, you’ll learn how to dig deeper into funder guidelines to fully align your proposal, even if the language is vague or inconsistent. | Date & Time: July 14, 2025 at 2 PM | More information and registration.
Grunin Foundation | FREE WEBINAR: Diverse Voices, Shared Visions: Engaging Millennial & Gen Z Donors | In this session, we will explore the unique philanthropic mindsets and motivations of Millennial and Gen Z donors. These dynamic generations are reshaping the charitable landscape, emphasizing transparency, social justice, and community impact. These donors prioritize ethical leadership, environmental sustainability, and authentic storytelling, all of which influence their giving patterns and decision-making processes. Organizations can better connect with these donors personally by understanding the core values that drive their engagement. Participants will gain actionable insights on crafting tailored strategies that resonate with the priorities of Millennial and Gen Z donors. The discussion will highlight innovative engagement tactics that build trust and foster long-term donor loyalty. By aligning organizational missions with the values of these donors, organizations can harness their collective energy to drive meaningful change and ensure sustained philanthropic impact. | Date & Time: July 30, 2025 from 12PM to 1:30PM | RSVP and information.
Nonprofit Learning Lab | Online Trainings Available | The Nonprofit Learning Lab has many online trainings available to help you level up your leadership skills, community engagement, organizational impact, and more. | Trainings.
GrantStation | ARTICLE: Nonprofits Under Fire: How the IRS Can—and Cannot—Revoke Federal Tax-Exempt Status | Recent calls to revoke Harvard University’s 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status have set many in the nonprofit community on edge. However, the law outlines specific procedures that must be followed in order to strip an organization of this status. “Nonprofits Under Fire: How the IRS Can—and Cannot—Revoke Federal Tax-Exempt Status” demystifies this process. Written by Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Esq., Managing Partner at Tenenbaum Law Group PLLC, this article outlines the well-established procedures for revoking federal tax exemption in the United States. | Article.
GrantStation | RECORDED WEBINAR: Maximize Growth by Partnering With Businesses | Business and corporate support for philanthropic activities can be an integral part of your overall funding strategy. During this TargetED, Alice Ruhnke will share strategies you can use to add corporate donations to your organization’s funding portfolio. | Pricing and information.
GrantStation | FREE ONLINE COURSE: Creating Time | Why is it such a challenge to keep the grantseeking pipeline full? Why is it so difficult to find the time to write and submit strong grant requests? In this training Cynthia Adams, CEO of GrantStation and 40+ year fundraiser, talks about common barriers to grantwriting and how to overcome them. She will also share some tools and resources you can use to be more efficient in your work. This training includes lots of little tidbits of information that you can modify for use in your own work. | Course module.
GrantStation | OnDemand Course: The Art of Raising Funds From Local Businesses | In this four-part series we cover the steps to take to build a sustainable Corporate Solicitations Program (CSP): The first module focuses on corporate giving trends, and how to leverage those trends when asking for support. The second module is a step-by-step tutorial on how to build or enhance your CSP. The third module is all about how to identify the best businesses to approach for support, as well as how to build a custom recognition package. And the final module focuses on how to develop the request for support, be it through a formal written application, email, phone, or face-to-face meeting. | Pricing and information.
Artwork Archive | RECORDED WEBINAR: Creating Accessible Arts Institutions to Welcome Visitors with Disabilities | Improving accessibility doesn’t have to be costly or complicated. In this recorded webinar, Heather shares 10 easy, budget-friendly strategies that arts organizations can implement right away to create more welcoming, inclusive experiences for all visitors. | Webinar.
Council of New Jersey Grantmakers | REPORT: Challenging Times: How U.S. Nonprofit Leaders are Experiencing the Political Context | CEP surveyed a nationally representative sample of nonprofit leaders to understand how nonprofits are experiencing the rapid shifts in policy from the new presidential administration and the current political climate. | Find report here.
Council of New Jersey Grantmakers | REPORT: New Jersey Nonprofits: Trends and Outlook 2025 | NJ Center for Nonprofits annual survey of the nonprofit community, shows that economic uncertainty, staffing shortages, tightening funding streams are among the top concerns nonprofits are navigating. New Jersey’s 41,000 charitable nonprofits are a major part of the economy, employing nearly 10% of the state’s private workforce. | Find report here.
Save the Arts | Contact Your Representatives | Use these pages to find contact information for your representative or for your senator. If you would like scripts for phone calls and additional information to contact your representatives, follow these links: Action Alert: Take Action to Protect Humanities Council| Save the NEH | Speak up for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) | American Association for State and Local History: Defend the IMLS | American Library Association
Americans for the Arts: Arts Action Fund | Why the Arts Matter State Fact Sheets | Every year, the Arts Action Fund creates detailed data and narrative driven state factsheets that help tell the story of "Why the Arts Matter" in each state. These factsheets can be used as both an educational and advocacy tool, empowering arts advocates with a stronger case for the arts that they can bring to their political representatives at the state and local level. | Find your state fact sheet here.
Americans for the Arts | A Comprehensive Guide: Executive Orders & Their Impact on the Arts | Americans for the Arts remains committed to the fundamental principle that the arts and artists from all backgrounds enrich every community and should be accessible to all. As cultural leaders across the country have noted, excellence in the arts is enhanced when we embrace the full spectrum of American creativity and experience. Regardless of political changes, our mission remains steadfast: to support artists, arts organizations, and advocates in protecting and expanding access to the arts for all. | Download Guide Here.
Americans for the Arts: Arts Action Fund | Breaking News Updates on Arts & Culture | Stay up to date with breaking news updates at the federal level affecting the arts and culture scene. | Breaking News.
The Entertainment Community Fund | Social Service Groups and Workshops | The Entertainment Community Fund understands that a life in the arts has its own unique set of challenges. Their free, online groups and workshops - facilitated by social workers - offer a safe and confidential setting where performing arts and entertainment professionals can share and learn, as well as provide and receive support. | More information.
GrantStation | The State of Grantseeking Survey 2025 | From GrantStation: This survey, conducted by GrantStation, gathers insights from nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, grant professionals, managers, writers, and government entities. This survey aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of grantseeking across the United States and globally. All survey responses are anonymous. | More information and survey.
GrantStation | Article: Your 2025 Budget Is Already Wrong | This article looks at the effects of executive orders on the financial health of the nonprofit sector in the U.S. It examines how these executive orders will lead to budget shortfalls and provides links to various articles examining recent events. | Article.
NJ Center for Nonprofits | Article: Navigating uncertainty in 2025 | Linda Czipo’s article provides strategies and reflections to stay determined and level-headed in a fast paced and changing world. | Article.
NJ Center for Nonprofits | Resources to Navigate Uncertainty | NJ Center for Nonprofits has compiled a very thorough and extensive list of resources to help your organization navigate the rapidly changing legal landscape surrounding your mission, vision, and organizational goals. | Resources.
ArtPrideNJ | Stay Informed: 2025 Resources for New Jersey's Arts & Culture Organizations | This page offers valuable resources for New Jersey's arts and culture organizations, including links, webinars, events, and updates on federal policy changes. It will be regularly updated to keep you informed and prepared for ongoing developments. | Resources.
GrantStation | Tracking Federal Actions Impacting the Nonprofit Sector | This article tracks ongoing developments of the federal actions impacting the nonprofit sector. GrantStation will update the article at least once a week, and in case of significant developments, they will provide updates as quickly as possible. | Article here.
Compass Pro Bono | Get Free Support for Your Organization | Compass Pro Bono provides free resources and consultations on topics such as strategic planning, nonprofit management, and more. | More information and registration.
Springboard for the Arts | Art-Train: Professional Development Opportunities for Artists and Organizations | Art-Train is a virtual technical assistance program for artists, municipal agencies, and community-focused organizations in all sectors, in communities of all sizes across the nation. Trainings are free for artists and for Native, Black, Indigenous and People of Color-led and focused community-based organizations. We have a sliding scale fee for other organizations and agencies. | More information here.
GrantStation | Awareness to Action: A Guide for Boards and Chief Executives on a Racial Equity Journey | Are you looking to center racial equity in your boardroom? If so, you might want to read Awareness to Action: A Guide for Boards and Chief Executives on a Racial Equity Journey. Published by BoardSource, this guide is designed to meet boards where they are in their racial equity journey and provide action steps that boards can take to enhance their efforts. | Find guide here.
Arts Reach | Join Arts Reach and Get Your First Month Free | Arts Reach is the association that supports leading arts professionals who are committed to “Advancing Arts Revenue Growth Together.” To see membership benefits, visit their website.
dPlan | ArtsReady | Arts organizations, sign up for a free year of dPlan|ArtsReady!!
With support from the Mellon Foundation, we are able to provide a limited number of free one year subscriptions to dPlan|ArtsReady so performing arts organizations can develop readiness plans. | Read more about dPlan|ArtsReady here. | Apply here.
Performing Arts Readiness | Free Webinars | The Performing Arts Readiness project offers free webinars, on-site training, and presentations at professional conferences on various topics related to emergency preparedness. | Visit website for more webinars and information.
GrantStation | Free Recorded Webinars | GrantStation has a variety of free and informative recorded webinars pertaining to a variety of topics such as writing project proposals, writing successful grants, AI in the workplace, partnering with businesses to maximize growth and opportunities, and much more. Visit the website.
South Arts | FREE Professional Development Resources for Artists and Arts Organizations | South Arts has a variety of recorded webinars, workshops, and presentation slides covering a wide array of topics such as art pricing, taxes, wages, labor laws, accessibility, and more. Each virtual workshop is presented free-of-charge. | Find them here.
