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The Power of Narrative: Storytelling for Impact | GiveCon 2026
May
17
to May 20

The Power of Narrative: Storytelling for Impact | GiveCon 2026

  • Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

I’ll be presenting The Power of Narrative: Storytelling for Impact at GiveCon 2026 in St. Louis. This session explores how strengths-based storytelling supports donor connection, long-term engagement, and clear communication of impact, without relying on deficit framing or overstatement.

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Beyond the Narrative: Advanced Strategies for Navigating the Modern Grant Landscape | Hosted by Wayne County Foundation
May
28

Beyond the Narrative: Advanced Strategies for Navigating the Modern Grant Landscape | Hosted by Wayne County Foundation

Join me in Richmond for a full-day training hosted by the Wayne County Foundation. Beyond the Narrative: Advanced Strategies for Navigating the Modern Grant Landscape is designed for organizations ready to move beyond reactive grant seeking and develop a more intentional, capacity-informed approach. We’ll examine how funders assess risk, how decisions are shaped under constraint, and how to position your organization more effectively in a competitive funding environment.

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Nonprofit Expert Office Hours with Boardable
Apr
30

Nonprofit Expert Office Hours with Boardable

Join me for a live office hours session in partnership with Boardable, designed for nonprofit leaders navigating real-time questions around grants, governance, and organizational readiness. Bring your questions or submit them in advance. We’ll focus on practical insight and clear next steps grounded in real nonprofit conditions.

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2026 Indiana Summit on Out-of-School Learning
Apr
14
to Apr 15

2026 Indiana Summit on Out-of-School Learning

I’ll be presenting two sessions as part of the 2026 Indiana Summit on Out-of-School Learning, hosted by the Indiana Afterschool Network. Join me for Five Essential Tools for Grant Writing Success and The Power of Narrative: Storytelling for Impact on April 14th, both focused on strengthening clarity, strategy, and communication in grant work.

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Five Essential Tools for Grant Writing Success
Mar
20

Five Essential Tools for Grant Writing Success

Have you been stuck in a cycle of applying for grants and receiving declination letters – without an explanation? Are you curious about pursuing grant funding for your nonprofit but aren’t sure where to start?

Navigating the world of grant funding can feel like walking around with a blindfold, but the secrets to success are simple (even if they aren’t always easy). In this session, you’ll learn about the key elements required to build a foundation for grant-seeking success – and how implementing these principles can amplify the impact of your programs and make your work easier and more fulfilling.

Key Topics:

· Building a grant-seeking infrastructure

· Common reasons proposals fail—and how to avoid them

· Practical steps to enhance your organization’s grant readiness

Who Should Attend:

Nonprofit professionals new to grants, individuals seeking a structured approach to grant-seeking, and organizations looking to strengthen their funding strategy.

Don’t miss this opportunity to take the guesswork out of grants—join us and start winning more funding!

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Enhancing Impact in Nonprofit Programs: Developing Measurable Outcomes That Matter
Feb
15

Enhancing Impact in Nonprofit Programs: Developing Measurable Outcomes That Matter

This engaging webinar is designed for nonprofit leaders and program managers grappling with the challenge of creating meaningful, measurable outcomes, especially in program areas where impact may seem self-evident or challenging to measure because of the short-term nature of services.

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A Practical Guide to Grant Readiness Assessments
May
3

A Practical Guide to Grant Readiness Assessments

Large or small, new or established… almost every nonprofit has room for improvement when it comes to grant readiness. In this session, you'll learn how to create a simple, easy-to-understand assessment for any client to help them identify the strengths and weaknesses of their organization and programs which may be affecting their ability to secure funding – and provide a clear action plan to ensure you and your client are engaged in a successful grant-seeking partnership.

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Webinar: Five Essential Tools for Grant Writing Success
Apr
19

Webinar: Five Essential Tools for Grant Writing Success

Have you been stuck in a cycle of applying for grants and receiving declination letters – without an explanation? Are you curious about pursuing grant funding for your nonprofit, but aren’t sure where to start?

Navigating the world of grant funding can feel like walking around with a blindfold, but the secrets to success are simple (even if they aren’t always easy). In this session, you’ll learn about the key elements required to build a foundation for grant-seeking success – and how implementing these principles can amplify the impact of your programs and make your work easier and more fulfilling.

Register now at ColoradoNonprofits.org

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Grant Writing 101
Apr
18

Grant Writing 101

Time to learn some grant readiness FUNDamentals! Find out how to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your programs, identify areas for improvement, find potential sources of grant funding, and understand how to answer the most common grant application questions so you can feel confident in your grant-seeking efforts.

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Webinar: Practical Tools for Successful Strategic Planning
Mar
15

Webinar: Practical Tools for Successful Strategic Planning

If the strategic planning process has you feeling lost, confused, or anxious, you’re not alone!

In this session, participants will learn how to use three simple tools to facilitate a (mostly) painless strategic planning process. You’ll leave feeling prepared to lead your staff and board through a series of exercises that will help you clarify your priorities and understand the key metrics that will help you evaluate your programs for short- and long-term success.

Register now at ColoradoNonprofits.org

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Junior League of Fort Collins Women’s Conference
Mar
4

Junior League of Fort Collins Women’s Conference

Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, burned out, or anxious? You're not alone! In this session, you'll learn more about what creativity *really* is, how being creative trains your brain and body to manage stress and anxiety, and engage in a creative exercise that will show you in real time exactly what it feels like to stretch your creative muscles.

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