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Am I the Problem… or Is It AI? How Nonprofits Work Smarter, Not Harder with AI
(November 6, 2025 webinar) This session introduces a problem-first framework that shows nonprofits how to work smarter, not harder with AI.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and You: A Nonprofits Guide to Understanding and Getting Started with AI
This guides explains the evolution of artificial intelligence and how nonprofits can adopt it ethically and effectively to support many aspects of their operations, communications, and fundraising.
The Nonprofit's Guide to Sustainable Success: Mastering Governance & Fiduciary Duty
(October 2, 2025 webinar) This training will provide board members, executive directors, and team members with the knowledge to navigate complex issues involving budgets, financial statements, and interactions with external parties, such as auditors, donors, and regulators.
Sample Bylaws for Nonprofit with Members
Use these sample bylaws as a model for organizations with members.
Sample Bylaws for Nonprofit without Members
Use these sample bylaws as a model for organizations without members.
Nonprofit Accounting Basics (For Non-Accountants)
(September 25, 2025 Webinar) Learn how to confidently read nonprofit financials, spot key trends, and use budget insights to support your organization’s mission - no finance background needed.
Building a Resilient Revenue Model for Sustainable Growth
(July, 16 2025 webinar) This webinar will help you understand your current funding mix, offer easy strategies to diversify it, and give you a simple plan for long-term financial stability.
Nurturing a Sustainable Mission-Driven Culture: Balancing Passion and Well-being in Nonprofits
(June 26, 2025 webinar) Participants will explore the "passion-burnout cycle" common in mission-driven organizations and learn concrete strategies to create a culture that sustains both impactful work and team well-being.
Preparing for and Managing Change in an Evolving World
(April 30, 2025 webinar) This session will explore change management theories, help you identify critical focus areas, and guide you in creating a Change Management Toolbox to plan for, manage, evaluate, and communicate change with confidence.
Capture the Next Generation of Big Donors: Building Relationships with Companies that Pay Off
(March 11, 2025 webinar) With smaller donations on the decline and the baby boomers aging - where will you find the next generation of big donors? Spend an hour with Holly Ivel of The Blackbaud Giving Fund to find out why Workplace Giving and Volunteer Programs are the key.
Executive Transition Communications Plan Template
Adapt this communications plan for your organization's own executive transition messaging and timeline.
AI for Social Good Playbook
This playbook provides a comprehensive framework to understand and tap into the benefits of AI.
Let's Talk Pronouns! Supporting Transgender and Nonbinary Employees and Clients
(November 15, 2023 webinar)
Crafting Compelling Messages to Attract Donors
(April 25, 2024 webinar) Participants will learn how to create effective fundraising messages that resonate with your target audience, and will develop an understanding of commonly used fundraising documents like 2-pagers, pitch presentations, and cases for support.