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The Power of Narrative: Storytelling for Impact | GiveCon 2026
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.
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.
Grant-Ready Governance: How Nonprofit Boards Build Funder Confidence with Boardable
I’m partnering with Boardable for this webinar focused on a topic that often gets overlooked in grant strategy: governance. Strong programs and thoughtful proposals matter. But funders are also paying close attention to how organizations are led, governed, and positioned for accountability.
Grant-Ready Budgets: Telling Your Financial Story
Join me for Grant-Ready Budgets: Telling Your Financial Story, hosted by the Johnson County Community Foundation as part of their Elevate Impact Series. This session focuses on how funders interpret budgets, what raises concern early in review, and how to present financials with clarity and credibility.
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.
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.
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!
Uncovering Grant Opportunities: The Art and Science of Prospect Research
Dive into the dynamic world of prospect research in this illuminating session designed for grant writers and nonprofit professionals.
From Vision to Action: Practical Tools for 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.
Effective Governance: Bonus Q&A
This exclusive, free Q&A session is a special opportunity for nonprofit staff and board members who have participated in both parts of the Effective Governance series.
Effective Governance Part II: Board Best Practices
Building on the foundational knowledge from the first session in the Effective Governance series, this webinar offers advanced insights for current board members and nonprofit leaders aiming to optimize their board's performance.
Effective Governance Part I: Board Basics
This is the first installment of a comprehensive two-part series aimed at enhancing the understanding and effectiveness of nonprofit board governance.
Crafting Compelling Narratives: Advanced Strategies for Answering Complex Questions
Every seasoned grant writer knows there are certain parts of the application that demand extra insight and skill. In this webinar, we’ll dive into four of the most challenging grant application questions and identify response strategies that will resonate with funders.
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.
The Art and Science of Prospect Research
Step into the fascinating arena of prospect research, where you’ll learn to blend creativity with critical analysis to unearth potential funding opportunities and position your organization for grant success.
A Practical Guide to Grant Readiness Assessments
Large or small, new or established... almost every nonprofit has room for improvement! Learn to create a simple, effective grant readiness assessment to boost your client's chances of grant success!
Inclusive Language and Messaging for Grant Writers featuring By the Brujas
Looking for ways to be a more inclusive grant professional? This transformative workshop will help you learn to reframe the way you think and write about your programs and the people you serve.
Interpreting RFPs and Creating Proposal Strategies
In this training, participants will learn to thoroughly and strategically read grant Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to determine whether there is a good fit between the grant opportunity and your organization or program.
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.
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
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.
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
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.