Organization Training Opportunities
NJ Center for Nonprofits & New Jersey State Library | FREE WEBINAR: Introduction to Finding Grants | Are you new to the field of grantseeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course. You will learn the 10 most important things you need to know about finding grants, including: Who funds nonprofits and what are their motivations, What do funders really want to know about the organizations they are interested in funding, How do you identify potential funders and make the first approach. Those who attend the live webinar will receive log-in credentials to use the Foundation Directory database remotely for 48 hours following the presentation. Ample time will be given for questions. Visit our Funding Information Center webpage to learn more about the Foundation Directory and other funding-related resources available through the New Jersey State Library. Click Here to Register! | Date & Time: July 24, 2025 from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | More information and registration.
Burlington County Parks- Arts, Culture & Heritage | Burlington County LAP Grant Workshop Sign-Up | To qualify for funding in 2026, organizations must either attend the live LAP Grant Workshop or view the recorded workshop. The scheduled date of the 2026 Grant Workshop, to be held virtually on Teams, is Thursday, August 7th at 1 PM. A link for the meeting will be sent to everyone who signed up the Monday before the meeting. | Date & Time: August 7, 2025 at 1 PM | More information and registration.
NJ Center for Nonprofits & Ascend People | FREE WEBINAR: Inclusive Practices in a Changing Legal Landscape | As legal scrutiny of workplace DEI programs intensifies, nonprofit leaders are asking: Can we still prioritize inclusive hiring? Are affinity groups a risk? What language puts us at risk of being flagged? This free, one-hour webinar will break down recent EEOC changes, DOJ enforcement trends, and the legal implications of common DEI practices. You’ll learn how to revise internal policies and communications to stay mission-aligned while reducing legal exposure – before issues arise. | Date & Time: July 24 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | More information and registration.
American Association for State and Local History | WEBINAR: Strengthening Ties between Local History Organizations and News Media | Local journalism serves many functions in a community—among them, it can inform, hold power to account; and connect across lines of difference. In today’s evolving information landscape, what opportunities are there for history organizations to build relationships with journalists and a local news outlet to further shared goals? In this "Ask Me Anything"-style virtual program, Samantha Ragland of the American Press Institute will offer tips for history organizations looking to engage local journalists around potential stories. She will also offer insight on other roles the press can play in community life. After about 15 minutes of presentation, attendees will participate in a facilitated conversation and Q&A centered around how to think about sharing your stories with local journalists, what to expect when engaging a local journalist, and what opportunities there may be beyond news stories, too. | Date & Time: July 30, 2025 from 3 PM to 4:15 PM | More information and registration.
American Association for State and Local History | VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Putting It All Together: Preparing for 2026 at Small History Organizations - August - Virtual Workshop | The U.S. 250th is an opportunity to share history that tells everyone’s story and to strengthen the history field. AASLH has developed key resources to help practitioners both conceptually and concretely plan for this commemoration’s transformative potential. Attend this workshop to learn about the Making History at 250 field guide, our new handbook of low-resource programming ideas, and how to effectively apply these tools to your site or organization. | Date & Time: August 5, 2025 from 12 PM to 4 PM | More information and registration.
NJ Center for Nonprofits & Nonprofit Tech for Good | FREE WEBINAR: Generational Giving: How to Better Connect with Each Generation | Have you ever wondered how your fundraising efforts relate to your constituents from different generations? Odds are your Gen Z and Baby Boomer donors are learning about and engaging with your nonprofit in very different ways. Your outreach should be optimized through a generational lens to ensure you’re reaching the right audience with the right message and inspiring generosity! Last May, Bloomerang interviewed over 1,000 donors of all ages and asked them to tell us how they discover nonprofits to support, how they stay connected to those nonprofits, their fundraising event habits, donor retention preferences, and more! | Date & Time: July 30, 2025 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | More information and registration.
Nonprofit Tech for Good | [Free Mini Webinar] 8 Ways to Grow Your Nonprofit’s Following on Social Media | To grow your nonprofit’s following on social media, you need to make a concerted effort to let your supporters and donors know how to find your nonprofit on social media. This free 20-minute webinar will present eight ways to grow your nonprofit’s following on social media. | Date & Time: September 10, 2025 at 1 PM | More information and registration.
NJ Center for Nonprofits & Nonprofits Insurance Alliance | 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. 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 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | More information and registration.
NJ Treasury | The New Jersey Department of the Treasury’s Grants Management Office is here to help you! | The goal of the Grants Management Office is to make grant opportunities and resources easily accessible for municipalities, counties, nonprofit organizations, and other interested stakeholders. With a mission to increase the amount of federal grant dollars New Jersey receives, GMO works to help build the capacity of its partners to successfully apply for and manage grant programs. | More information.
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.
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.
UCEDC & TD Bank | FREE LIVE WEBINAR: How to Conduct Market Analysis | This workshop will show you how to conduct market analysis to assess the potential target market, competition, and the need for a product or service, as well as providing a realistic and honest assessment of the viability of your business. | Date & Time: July 24, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | More information and registration.
UCEDC & Google | FREE LIVE WEBINAR: Make Better Business Decisions with Analytics | Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions. | Date & Time: August 7, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | More information and registration.
UCEDC | FREE LIVE WEBINAR: Entrepreneurship as a Second Chance Information Session | Interested in growing your business with the support of experienced professionals and a like-minded community? Join us for a free info session on UCEDC’s Entrepreneurship as a Second Chance (ESC) Program. You’ll learn how this hands-on, 10-week program helps early-stage entrepreneurs build strong business foundations through group workshops, one-on-one coaching, and weekly goal setting. Whether you’re still in the early planning phase or looking to get more structure around your existing business, this session will walk you through what to expect and how to apply. | Date & Time: August 8, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | More information and registration.
UCEDC & NJEDA | FREE LIVE WEBINAR: Grow your Small Business with NJEDA Grants and Loans | The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has several products designed to support small businesses in NJ. Michelle Osorio from the Small Business Services Team at NJEDA will share information about these valuable resources: • Small Business Improvement Grant (reimbursement grant), • Small Business Lease Grant, • Small Business E-Commerce Support Program, • Main Street Acquisition Support Grant Program, • NJ Capital Access Fund – working capital loans for small businesses, • Q & A. | Date & Time: August 11, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am | More information and registration.
UCEDC | Video Resources | UCEDC has free videos available on topics such as choosing your business structure, credit reporting, pricing your products, and more. Check out their website for more information.
UCEDC & Holly City Development Corporation | FREE LIVE WEBINAR: Grow Your Business with Google Tools | Learn how to promote your products online using Google tools. We’ll show how local brick-and-mortar businesses can list products on a Google Business Profile. We’ll also cover Google Merchant Center, a no-cost tool that allows both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar businesses to create free Product Listings on Google. | Date & Time: August 18, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | More information and registration.
UCEDC & Holly City Development Corporation | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Entrepreneurship Essentials | Starting a small business is a rewarding but risky proposition. Before you hang the “Open for Business” sign or get too deep in your new venture, you should take an honest look at your preparedness to succeed. This free workshop will guide you through the assessment process and introduce you to the tools you’ll need to start and grow your business. | Date & Time: August 25, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | Location: 14 E Mulberry St, Millville, NJ 08332 | More information and registration.
Holly City Development Corporation | Monthly Millville Resident Chat & Chew | Let Your Voice Be Heard. Come share your thoughts about improving downtown Millville. | Date & Time: Aug 07, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Location: Millville Public Library (Gant Room), 210 Buck Street, Millville, NJ 08332 | More information.
Nonprofit Hub | Nonprofit 101: Understanding “Non-Cash” Gifts | What do you do if someone wants to donate stock to your organization? What if they want to give you a car or crypto currency? These things can benefit an organization greatly, but often nonprofits don’t know what to do or how to handle those kinds of gifts. In this session, we will discuss all the options in non-cash gifts and give you practical tips on how to create a strategy for them. | Date & Time: July 23, 2025 from 1pm-2pm EST | More information and registration.
Nonprofit Hub | Why Staff/Volunteer Training Matters & How to Do It Right | This webinar introduces a simple method for creating effective training. You don’t need fancy tools—just a clear process and intent. We’ll walk through a framework built around backward planning: start by naming the outcomes you want, then decide how to assess learning, and finally, design sessions that help people achieve them. | Date & Time: July 30, 2025 from 1pm-2pm EST | More information and registration.
Nonprofit Hub | On Demand Webinar: How to Drive Donor Engagement with Social Media | For nonprofits to effectively raise money and build community on social media requires thoughtful, strategic, and consistent effort and a boatload of creativity. In this workshop, social media and digital fundraising expert Julia Campbell will walk you through the secrets to successful donor relations with social media. | More information.
Nonprofit Hub | On Demand Webinar: An Intro to Financials for Nonprofits | Are you new to the nonprofit sector? Did you start your own nonprofit organization recently? Need some assistance understanding your organization’s reports? This informative webinar on an introduction to financials for nonprofits is for you. | More information.
Nonprofit Hub | On Demand Webinar: How to Craft Messages Your Donors Will Invest In | What keeps donors engaged with our mission is how we communicate. This is especially true when it comes to new ideas and innovations for our organizations. It starts inside with our ability to craft new donor-centric messages, identify the best ones, and integrate them into our fundraising. In this webinar, Grant and Katie will teach you their method for how to generate new ideas. They’ll even use live and interactive participation from the audience. | More information.
Nonprofit Hub | On Demand Webinar: Next-Level Tactics: Storytelling for Nonprofits | Storytelling, storytelling, storytelling! If you work in the nonprofit sector, you’ve probably seen scores of articles and webinars about why fundraisers should embrace storytelling for nonprofits as they work toward connecting with and engaging their donors. It’s easy to talk about why telling stories is essential. Still, it’s much harder to identify the best stories, tell them effectively, and share them with donors and potential supporters on different channels. | More information.
Nonprofit Hub | Free Resources, Courses, and Webinars | The Nonprofit Hub has a variety of free resources, on demand webinars, and courses to help you level up your organization’s mission and vision. Check them out here.
Nonprofit Learning Lab | FREE NONPROFIT WEBINARS | The Nonprofit Learning Lab has a large list of upcoming webinars on topics such as DEI training, marketing, IT, leadership, fundraising, volunteer strategies, and more. | Webinars.
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.
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.
