Training & Resources for Organizations | Vol. 88

New Jersey State Council on the Arts | RECORDED WEBINAR: The Transformative Power of Art | We hope this webinar served as a helpful tool to dive deeper into The Transformative Power of Art: A Guide to Arts Learning for Systems-Impacted Youth in New Jersey and shed a spotlight on organizations and artists in New Jersey who are serving youth through the arts. If you were not able to attend, you can access the webinar and speaker information here. | Webinar and information. 

Nonprofit Learning Lab | FREE WEBINAR: Active-Allyship in the Modern World | Today’s social climate can feel overwhelming, to say the least. As we navigate ongoing societal shifts, economic uncertainty, and the very real impact these dynamics have on marginalized communities, many of us are left balancing a desire to make a difference with the everyday responsibilities of work and life. During this session, we will explore what it means to be an Active Ally in today’s environment. Whether you're leading a nonprofit through funding uncertainty, managing diverse teams in fast-paced settings, or working in corporate spaces while striving to create positive change, this session will offer practical tools to help you show up with intention and integrity for the communities you care about. | Date & Time: May 19, 2026 at 12:00PM | More information and registration.

Grunin Foundation | FREE WEBINAR: Grant Proposal Writing – Fireside Chat | Join us for a one hour kick-off Proposal Writing “Fireside Chat” on May 20th from 11 am to 12 Noon, facilitated by our Executive in Residence, Don Crocker. Don has written hundreds (maybe thousands?) of successful grant proposals but learned the hard way with many missteps at the start. We will explore many of the challenges of writing a successful proposal and identify some strategies for reducing wasted time and increasing your grant proposal writing success. | Date & Time: May 20, 2026 from 11AM to 12PM | More information and registration.

Firespring | FREE WEBINAR: Marketing That Moves: Building the Bridge Between Mission and Audience | Discover how to elevate your nonprofit’s impact through effective marketing strategies. From storytelling to digital outreach, this session will explore key tactics to enhance fundraising, volunteer engagement, and community support. Whether you’re stabilizing or scaling, learn how marketing can guide nonprofits of all sizes and services to build bridges between your programs and development efforts, fostering growth and sustainability. Join us to gain actionable insights and best practices that will help you seamlessly move your marketing from mission to impact. | Date & Time: May 21, 2026 at 2:00 pm | More information and registration.

National Trust for Historic Preservation | FREE WEBINAR: Building Performance Standards and Historic Buildings | Get up to speed on an emerging climate policy that is impacting older and historic buildings across the country. More than a dozen cities and states have enacted Building Performance Standards (BPS), which require building owners to meet increasingly rigorous energy efficiency and carbon emissions performance targets. Learn how preservationists can ensure that historic buildings are not left behind as these important policies are adopted in additional jurisdictions across the country. | Date & Time: May 29, 2026 from 1PM to 2:30PM | More information and registration. 

NJ Center for Nonprofits | Policy World Wednesdays | Hosted by the New Jersey Center for Nonprofits and the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers, Policy World Wednesdays are FREE monthly Zoom sessions focused on key policy issues affecting the nonprofit and philanthropic communities. Join us 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. Whether you’re new to advocacy or an experienced veteran, we hope we’ll see you there! We will meet the second Wednesday of each month from 12:30pm-1:30pm via Zoom. You must be a staff or board member of a nonprofit or philanthropic organization to participate. | Date & Time: June 3, 2026 from 12:30PM to 1:30PM | More information and registration. 

Nonprofit Hub | ON DEMAND WEBINAR: Grant Writing Quick Start Workshop | As a nonprofit leader or a grant writer, you may hear things like, “Why don’t you just write a grant for that?” Easier said than done! Some days it may seem that everyone is winning grants except you. In this webinar, you will learn how to evaluate potential grant opportunities quickly and efficiently, and use strategic writing techniques to strengthen your grant proposals, and more! | Webinar. 

New Jersey Association of Museums | Artifact Assessment Program | The New Jersey Association of Museums is pleased to offer the Artifact Assessment Program (AAP).

A FREE service for non-profit history, museum, and science organizations in New Jersey

that collect and care for the artifacts that help tell our unique history. AAP is funded by the New Jersey Historical Commission and managed by NJAM. The program is designed to guide organizations on how to best provide optimal care for the objects entrusted to them, so that current and future generations can continue to benefit from a close connection to history. AAP is here to help! | More information.

Center for Art Law | Art Law Conference 2026 | What do you think about Rogers v. Koons, 960 F.2d 301 (2d Cir. 1992)? Dogs? Balloon? Fair use? Parody? Piracy? Copyright Law 101! Join us on May 27 for the highly anticipated Art Law Conference 2026, held at Brooklyn Law School and Online (Hybrid). Entitled “What is Copy, Right? Visual Art, AI, and the Law in the 21st Century,” this year’s conference explores the evolving relationship between visual art, copyright law, and artificial intelligence. This is a HYBRID event, so there are “online only” options available! | Date & Time: May 27, 2026 from 12PM to 5:30PM | Tickets and information. 

Grunin Foundation | FREE WEBINAR: Pragmatic Activism - Timing of Influence | Pragmatic Activism is a strategic approach for creating social change that is sustainable for the long term. The Grunin Foundation is hosting a Pragmatic Activism Virtual Event Series with Orville Morales, open to nonprofit leaders. This program is designed to strengthen advocacy capacity while helping organizations interpret and respond to New Jersey’s evolving legislative and policy landscape. Together, these sessions help nonprofit organizations strengthen their advocacy skills while staying informed about policy developments that may affect their work. | Date & Time: June 10, 2026 from 11AM to 12:30PM | More information and registration. 

NJ Grants Management Office | FREE WEBINAR: Grants Management Office Lunch and Learn "When to Say No to a Grant" | The New Jersey Department of the Treasury’s Grants Management Office invites you to a free Lunch & Learn webinar, When to Say No to a Grant: Not every grant is worth pursuing. This session helps participants evaluate opportunities for true fit, capacity, and risk, while identifying warning signs of misaligned funding. Attendees will gain decision making frameworks to confidently say no and protect long term organizational health.  We are pleased to partner with the Rutgers University Office of Continuing Professional Education and instructor Elaine Griffin for this informative session. Grab your lunch, log in, and join us to sharpen your grants management skills—one webinar at a time. | Date & Time: June 9, 2026 at 12PM | More information and registration.

NJ Grants Management Office | FREE WEBINAR: Grants Management Office Lunch and Learn "Grant Amendments, Extensions, and Budget Revisions" | The New Jersey Department of the Treasury’s Grants Management Office invites you to a free Lunch & Learn webinar Grant Amendments, Extensions, and Budget Revisions:  Change happens even after an award is made. This session explains when funder approval is required, how to distinguish minor adjustments from formal amendments, and best practices for requesting extensions or budget revisions. Participants will learn how to communicate changes clearly while maintaining funder confidence. We are pleased to partner with the Rutgers University Office of Continuing Professional Education and instructor Elaine Griffin for this informative session. Grab your lunch, log in, and join us to sharpen your grants management skills—one webinar at a time. | Date & Time: July 7, 2026 at 12PM | More information and registration. 

NJ Center for Nonprofits | Resources to Navigate Uncertainty | This resource list, building on one from our friends at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, is designed to connect you with information and tools to help navigate the uncertainty.  It will be updated regularly. | Resources

GrantStation | FREE WEBINAR: Smarter Grant Prospecting: Using GrantStation + AI Tools to Streamline Your Grant Strategy | An effective grant strategy isn’t just about identifying potential funders—it’s about doing so efficiently, strategically, and with the right tools to support your decision-making. In this webinar, Alice Ruhnke and David Gates will demonstrate how to harness the combined power of GrantStation’s funder database with AI tools like ChatGPT to streamline your prospect research and outreach efforts. You’ll be guided through the essential steps of an effective grant strategy and learn how pairing AI tools with funder databases can make the process faster, smarter, and more targeted. | Date & Time: May 26, 2026 at 2 PM | More information and registration.