Beyond the Grant: Building a Stronger Fundraising Strategy in Today’s Economy
Date: October 22, 2026
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm EST Many nonprofits view grants as the primary solution to their funding needs. Grants can be valuable, but they are most effective when they are part of a broader, more balanced fundraising strategy. This practical, interactive webinar will explore the role grants should play in a nonprofit funding plan, what organizations need to be grant-ready, and the risks of overreliance on a single revenue source. Participants will also examine additional opportunities, including individual giving, corporate partnerships, sponsorships, board engagement, earned income, and reengaging past supporters. The session will help nonprofit leaders move beyond a grant-only mindset and identify practical fundraising strategies that align with their mission, relationships, and organizational capacity. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of their current funding mix and practical steps to build a stronger, more sustainable fundraising strategy. Facilitators: Monique Jones, Squire Jehagen Outreach Center
Tangie Newborn, Immense Business Solutions Cost: $79 (Members) $97 (Non-members) | What's On Your Plate? A Conversation With Nonprofit Leaders
Date: November 4, 2026
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST Strategic planning sounds great in theory—but for nonprofit leaders juggling funding challenges, staffing needs, board expectations, program demands, and an ever-changing environment, finding the time and space to think strategically can feel like one more thing added to an already full plate. Join the Society for Nonprofits for another candid What’s on Your Plate? conversation—this time focused on strategic planning. This interactive session will bring nonprofit leaders together to talk openly about what strategic planning looks like in today’s nonprofit environment. We’ll explore questions such as: How do you plan when so much is changing? How do you move beyond a strategic plan that simply sits on a shelf? Who should be involved in the process? And how can smaller nonprofits create a meaningful plan without extensive time, staff, or financial resources? Participants will have an opportunity to share experiences, challenges, questions, and practical approaches with fellow nonprofit professionals. Whether your organization is preparing to develop a new strategic plan, update an existing one, or simply needs greater clarity about where you are headed next, this conversation will provide ideas and perspectives to help you move forward. Come prepared to talk, listen, learn—and take a closer look at what’s on your strategic planning plate. Facilitator: Tangie Newborn, Immense Business Solutions Cost: $79 (Members) $97 (Non-members) |