The Community Foundation is providing virtual workshops for local nonprofits to gather online and learn from one another as well as industry experts about ways to maximize their efforts and strengthen their work. These are FREE live virtual workshops where:
- You can sign up for one or all available sessions by yourself or with your team;
- you’ll participate in peer learning exercises with practical application; and
- you’ll gain knowledge in-house from guest expert facilitators.
Look below for our current offerings!
Virtual Workshop Series for Nonprofits
Next Workshop: Thursday, October 24, 9am-10:30am
Title: Fundraising Strategies for Success
Presenter: Kirsten Hernandez, Vice President, Grant Professionals Association (GPA) Upstate Chapter and Founder, GROW Services
Overview: This program is designed to equip nonprofit professionals with the tools and insights needed to boost their fundraising efforts.
During this 90-minute session, you’ll learn how to:
- Diversify your organization’s revenue streams
- Build and strengthen donor relationships
- Utilize digital tools for greater fundraising impact
Join us to discover practical strategies that will help you meet your fundraising goals and ensure your organization’s long-term sustainability. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from real-world examples and network with other nonprofit professionals.
About Our Guest Presenter: We are thrilled to welcome Kirsten Hernandez as our guest presenter. Kirsten is the Vice President of the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) Upstate Chapter and the Founder of GROW Services, established in 2019. With over a decade of experience in fundraising and strategic planning, Kirsten has raised millions in grants and built a distinguished career supporting nonprofits.
In her first year at a Bronx-based tech nonprofit, Kirsten raised over $1M, later managing a $16M+ portfolio and securing $4.1M through 134 grants over four years at a national organization supporting formerly incarcerated individuals. Today, Kirsten works with local nonprofits, offering expert guidance to empower organizations that lack full-time fundraising staff and providing customized solutions to help them succeed.
Past Workshop Recordings & Slides
Videos:
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Slides:
Emily Cote Building a Strong Nonprofit Brand
Lead Your Nonprofit with Vision
Level Up! Communications Planning