We will be making changes to in-person programming as necessary. Please check our calendar for updates, and note that we offer online programming.
Training
Learning opportunities designed to develop skills, practices, and behaviors which best prepare people working in the social sector for success.
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Our training focus
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Fundraising
Strengthen your fundraising ability by gaining the hard and soft skills required to succeed at cultivating donors for your organization.
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Organizational sustainability
Find the path to long-term success. Strengthen your approach to planning, collaboration, and securing your organization’s future.
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Leadership and management
Learning opportunities designed to grow the "networked leader," effectively engage your board, market your mission, and communicate your impact.
Types of training we offer
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Live training
At any stage of your career, you'll be inspired by transformative training that builds your skill set, introduces you to cutting edge ideas and practitioners, and takes you to the next level. Learn from our team of experts through hands-on exercises, connect with peers, and develop the leadership skills needed to amplify your career.
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On-demand
Master the process of seeking grants from foundations and corporations, on your own schedule. We offer interactive eLearning courses and access to webinar recordings. Access the training you need, anywhere in the world.
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For organizations
From big-picture overviews to hands-on activities that let you practice what you just learned, we can deliver training in the format and at the skill level that works best for your team. In-person workshops provide the opportunity to receive immediate feedback from experts and peers while self-paced eLearning and webinars allow your team to learn on their own schedules.
Popular training
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Proposal writing
Build the essential knowledge and skills to craft effective grant proposals.
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Fundraising
Nonprofits thrive when they have strong, diverse sources of funding.
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Governance
Get the skills to strategize, build infrastructure, and scale so that your organization can make social change.
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Management
Your organization’s success depends on the growth of the individuals working for it–including you. Start maximizing your human resources.
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Starting a nonprofit
Learn the characteristics of effective nonprofits and assess your readiness.
Upcoming events
Live training and special events
In-person or online, learn from our training experts and your peers in the field.
On-demand training
Access the training you need, on your own time.