Organization Training Opportunities
Volunteer Center of South Jersey | Nonprofit Training | The Volunteer Center of South Jersey has training programs for nonprofits. Get On Board offers specialized training for individuals, who currently serve or who are interested in serving as a member of a nonprofit board. The Volunteer Engagement Training Program is designed to deliver best practice training to individuals, who are new to or currently managing and engaging volunteers at nonprofits, schools, government, faith-based or healthcare service organizations. | More information.
NJ Center for Nonprofits | Ongoing Nonprofit Education | Nonprofit educational opportunities of all types are available from a wide array of entities. Be sure to check our events calendar regularly as well as the resources in the two columns below. | More information.
NJ Center for Nonprofits | 2025 NJ Nonprofits Conference – Save the Date | Save the date for our biggest event of the year, the NJ Nonprofits Conference! This day-long event will be held at The Palace at Somerset Park and will include the things you’ve come to know and love: -Great learning sessions, -Supercharged networking, -Good food, -Fun! Members of the New Jersey Center for Nonprofits will receive our best prices on conference registration (about 30% off) and will have a priority registration period that starts in October. Is your organization a member? If not, join today! | Date & Time: December 3 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Location: The Palace at Somerset Park, 333 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 | More information.
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 & Grunin Foundation | Creative Organizational Redesign – How to Know When It’s Time | Join us for Virtual Lunch Hour – a time for you to connect and talk with your peers on topics that are important to you! How this will work: The Virtual Lunch Hour will begin with a brief overview of the day’s topic. Attendees will then go into breakout rooms to 1) introduce themselves and 2) have a guided discussion with their peers. Finally, we will re-convene for a group debrief before signing off. | Date & Time: September 16 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | More information and registration.
NJ Center for Nonprofits & Support Center | WEBINAR: Meetings that Work: How to Prepare, Run, and Deliver Effective Meetings | You know that feeling when you sat through a meeting that should have been an email? This hands-on workshop is designed to help you turn every meeting into a productive, impactful experience. We’ll show you how to prepare like a pro, lead with confidence, and follow up with purpose so your meetings drive action and leave everyone feeling energized. From crafting agendas that matter to managing time effectively and ensuring clear next steps, you’ll walk away with tools you can implement immediately. | Date & Time: November 5 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 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.
GrantStation | WEBINAR: Donor Development for Social Change: Turning Generosity Into Lasting Impact | Successful nonprofits don’t just raise funds—they cultivate lasting relationships with donors who believe in their mission, invest wholeheartedly, and remain engaged for years. But if you're like many nonprofit professionals, you may find donor cultivation challenging. Maybe your fundraising relies too heavily on one-time gifts. Or perhaps you’re sitting on lots of donor data that you’re not quite sure how to use. During this webinar, Shama Shams will help you deepen donor relationships while amplifying your mission. You'll explore powerful strategies that center community voices and build lasting trust with supporters who share your values. | Deadline: August 7, 2025, 2:00 PM Eastern Time | More information and application.
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 & 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 | 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.
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.
New Jersey Theatre Alliance | ArtsPay New Jersey 2025 Surveys are Now Open!- ORGANIZATIONAL SURVEY | The Organizational Survey is completed by a designated person on behalf of an arts organization. They give compensation information for all job titles at the organization. All non-profit organizations in NJ for which the arts are the primary focus of their mission should complete this survey. Please complete your survey by August 28, 2025. | More information and survey.
New Jersey Arts & Culture Renewal Fund | 5th Anniversary Convening | The New Jersey Arts & Culture Renewal Fund is having a convening celebration to celebrate 5 years! | Date & Time: October 30 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Location: 13 Front Street, Frenchtown, NJ 08825 | More information.
University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine & the New Jersey Performing Arts Center | Creating Healthy Communities: Arts in Public Health Convening | Presented by the University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Creating Healthy Communities will bring together more than 500 people from across the United States who are thinking, working, and innovating at the intersections of arts and culture, public health and community development. To apply for a low- or no-fee registration, made possible by support from the NJ State Council on the Arts and the Pabst Steinmetz Foundation, click here.
| Dates: October 14 - 16, 2025 | More information and registration.
New Jersey Creative Communities Conference | 2025 New Jersey Creative Communities Conference: The Art of Community Well-being | A gathering of leaders, doers, thinkers, and artists throughout New Jersey exploring innovative ways to make places better for everyone through art and creative placemaking. | Date: November 6, 2025 | More information and registration.
NJ Historical Commission | 250th Initiative for the New Jersey State Historical Marker Program | In preparation for America’s 250th in 2026 the New Jersey Historical Commission will be reinstating the State Historical Marker Program. The NJHC invites counties, municipalities, non-profit organizations, and individuals to submit nominations for the creation and replacement of fifty historical markers across the state. The priority deadline to submit a nomination is Tuesday, August 12th at 2:00 p.m. The final deadline to submit a nomination is Tuesday, October 7th at 2:00p.m. | Submission details and more information.
Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce | Lunch + Learn + Link with GTRCC | Join the GTRCC and guest speakers Wendy Price & Dan Latini for a discussion about smart marketing for growing your business. | Date & Time: August 12, 2025 (11:45 AM - 1:30 PM) (EDT) | Location: B2 Bistro + Bar, 1250 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753 | More information and registration.
New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission | Film Ready New Jersey | An initiative of the NJMPTVC, Film Ready New Jersey is a 5-step certification and marketing program that educates municipalities on the basics of motion picture and television production and enables cities and towns to effectively accommodate on location filming and market their communities as filming destinations. The program sets basic standards for attracting filmmaking and positions the state as a top production destination. The “film-ready” designation provides an elevated platform for certified communities to promote themselves as filming destinations and connects film and TV professionals with skilled and knowledgeable liaisons across the state, who can provide local expertise and support to create easier, faster and better access to nearby resources and location information. | More information.
Horizon Foundation for New Jersey | 2025 Arts & Community Health Request for Proposals | The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey (The Foundation) will open the 2025 Arts & Community Health RFP to continue promoting the powerful role the arts can play in improving health. The arts are an effective tool for conveying health messaging and encouraging healthy behaviors within a community. Our goal is to support new and innovative arts programs to help empower our members and the communities we serve to achieve their best health. The Foundation supports programs that provide opportunities to engage the communities we serve in prevention, education, and awareness. | Deadline: September 9, 2025 | More information and application.
New Jersey Association of Museums | SAVE THE DATE: Mold: Prevention, Detection, and Response | Save the date - Wednesday, September 17, for Mold: Prevention, Detection, and Response presented by the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts in-person at Bayshore Center at Bivalve. The New Jersey Association of Museums received a project grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State. More details coming soon! | Date & Time: September 17, 2025 | Location: Bayshore Center at Bivalve | More information.
NJ Center for Nonprofits & Council of New Jersey Grantmakers | Policy World Wednesdays | The New Jersey Center for Nonprofits and the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers are excited to launch Policy World Wednesdays, FREE monthly Zoom sessions focused on key policy issues affecting the nonprofit and philanthropic communities. Join every month to discuss all things policy, including the latest developments at the federal, state and local levels; legislative insights and advocacy opportunities; and to share any other policy or advocacy issues currently on your organization’s radar. Network with, and learn from, other changemakers to help stay abreast of current trends, build partnerships and strengthen advocacy skills for increased influence in public policy matters. Meetings are every second Wednesday of each month from 12:30pm-1:30pm via Zoom. | More information and registration.
RevNJ | History Pinned 2025 | Back by popular demand, History Pinned for 2025 will encourage everyone to explore New Jersey, discover the past, and win a prize. Starting this Civic Season, five featured museums will distribute unique pins designed by local artists. Collect all five pins by October 31st and you'll receive a RevolutionNJ foldable flying disc. 2025 Sites: Cape May MAC, Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, Morven Museum and Garden, Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum. Learn more and get ready at RevNJ.org/history-pinned. | More information.
RevNJ | 4th annual Women’s Equality Day Festival | Our 4th annual Women’s Equality Day Festival will be held on Saturday, August 23rd from 12-4PM at historic Paulsdale, childhood home of suffragist Alice Paul. This free public event welcomes over 500 visitors annually and features 50+ women owned businesses and organizations from across NJ and PA. This year’s event will feature free tours of Paulsdale, kids’ activities, including a bounce house and craft making, a beer garden, local food trucks, live music, and 50/50 raffle opportunities. | Date & Time: Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM | Location: Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice, 128 Hooton RoadMount Laurel Township, NJ, 08054 | More information.
Appel Farm Arts & Music Center | SAVE THE DATE: 65th Anniversary Weekend | Make history with us as we celebrate the legacy and future of Appel Farm! Live Music • Art Sale • Alumni Gatherings • Welcome Walk and more! | Dates: November 7–9, 2025 | More information.
