Upcoming Webinars & Workshops
We are dedicated to connecting grantees with relevant, affordable, and diverse resources to help their organization's growth and development. Check out the upcoming webinar and workshop opportunities below. This page is updated weekly, so check back regularly for added opportunities. Click the accordion menu to expand additional information for each session.
May 2026
5/28 | Turn Your Contact List Into Your Most Valuable Asset
For small businesses and nonprofits, your contact list could be your most valuable asset—but only if your contacts are active and engaged. If your marketing feels like you’re shouting into the void, the problem may not be your content, but the health of your list.
Join us as we break down the elements of a successful email list. From the moment a subscriber joins to the long-term maintenance of your database, we’ll show you how to turn your contact list into a powerful engine for growth.
In this webinar, you will learn how to:
- Capture quality leads: Use high-converting forms and "must-have" incentives to attract subscribers who actually care.
- Stop blasting and start connecting: Leverage data and segmentation to deliver personalized content that drives clicks.
- Master the inbox: Proactively maintain your list to reach your most active subscribers.
Host Provider: Constant Contact
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
June 2026
6/2 | From overwhelmed to growth-focused: Build your strategic plan in 6 months
Here’s the reality for small nonprofit leaders: Strategic planning feels impossible when you’re already stretched thin managing programs, operations, AND fundraising. Without a clear roadmap, your best intentions stall, your board disengages, and growth feels out of reach.
But here’s what we learned: It doesn’t have to be that way. StudentsCare, a lean nonprofit based in Pennsylvania, proved it. In just 6 months, they went from “we need a plan” to having a board-approved strategic roadmap that’s now actively guiding their fundraising, board engagement, and program growth.
Join us to:
- Discover the exact 6-step framework any small nonprofit can follow
- Learn how to engage your board and stakeholders in planning so everyone’s aligned on your vision
- See how StudentsCare connected their strategic plan directly to fundraising results (already happening)
- Understand how strategic planning + the right platform (like Network for Good) = sustainable growth for lean organizations
Save your seat today and walk away with a clear blueprint for your nonprofit’s next chapter of growth.
Host Provider: Bonterra
Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
6/8 | Excel for Nonprofit Leaders: Turning Everyday Data into Clear, Actionable Insights
This practical webinar will walk through foundational Excel strategies that help managers structure their data for clarity, reduce common mistakes, and quickly surface key insights. Participants will learn essential formulas and tools that make reporting faster, cleaner, and more decision-ready — without requiring advanced technical expertise.
Host Provider: Nonprofit Learning Lab
Date: Monday, June 8, 2026
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
6/17 | Intro to Nonprofit Board Service
This free virtual roundtable will explore how nonprofit board service can propel skill development, leadership opportunities, and community impact for professionals of color.
Host Provider: Business Volunteers Unlimited (BVU)
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Time: 12:00-1:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
6/17 | Quarterly Creative Summit
Join ArtsNow for our Quarterly Creative Summits, lunchtime conversations for the people and organizations who contribute to the cultural vitality of Summit County.
These gatherings bring together artists, arts and culture organizations, community partners, and supporters to share updates, build relationships, and explore how arts, culture, and creativity strengthen the quality of life across our region. Each session offers a balance of learning, conversation, and dedicated time to connect with peers and collaborators.
Host Provider: ArtsNow
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Time: 12:00-1:30 pm
Location: Summit Artspace (140 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44308)
Cost: $0-$17.85
6/23 | Nonprofit Seminar Series - People, Policy, and Performance: 10 HR Topics Nonprofit Leaders Can't Ignore
BVU's nonprofit seminars invite our region's nonprofit leaders to come together for educational and insightful discussions.
Host Provider: Business Volunteers Unlimited (BVU)
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Time: 8:30-10:00 am
Location: MAGNET (1800 E 63rd St, Cleveland, OH 44103)
Cost: $50-$100
6/25 | Linking New Leaders
Linking New Leaders is a fun, fast paced "speed dating" style event that brings together community-minded young professionals with local nonprofit organizations.
Host Provider: Business Volunteers Unlimited (BVU)
Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Time: 6:00-8:30 pm
Location: Bop Stop (2920 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113)
Cost: TBA
6/29 | From Passion to Protection: 10 HR Essentials Every Nonprofit Leader Can’t Ignore
onprofit leaders are driven by mission - but without strong HR practices, risk can quickly follow. This session covers the top 10 HR essentials to help you stay compliant, strengthen hiring and documentation, and lead your team with confidence. Walk away with practical tools to protect your organization, support your people, and focus on what matters most: your mission.
Host Provider: Nonprofit Learning Lab
Date: Monday, June 29, 2026
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
July 2026
7/13 | Know Your Donors: Designing and Leveraging Insights from the Perfect Donor Interview
Make a plan for how to engage your donors in interviews, get the most out of your donor meetings, and leverage key insights from existing donors to grow your donor base.
Host Provider: Nonprofit Learning Lab
Date: Monday, July 13, 2026
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
7/16 | Savvy Year-End Digital Fundraising
Online giving grew by an average of 15 percent last year compared to the year before, and about 40 percent of those gifts arrived in December. That means a lot is riding on the final month of the year when nearly all groups reach out to supporters through social media, email, and other digital platforms. But it is hard to break through during such a busy time.
To lay a strong foundation for success, savvy nonprofits engage donors all year long, so they’ll feel inspired to give at year’s end.
Join us to learn from fundraising executives at:
- National Park Foundation, whose annual fund revenue has grown by nearly 75 percent since ramping up its digital efforts in 2024
- S. Soccer Foundation, a smaller nonprofit that is finding creative ways to make its online outreach work harder and hit revenue goals despite a lean team
Our guests will explain what’s driving their results, share real-world examples of successful tactics, and offer tips to help you adapt their approaches. They’ll also explain how to stay in touch with donors year-round in meaningful ways, create appeals that are sensitive to the current economic climate, and build up to a successful year-end digital campaign.
Plus, you’ll get guidance on planning and coordinating content across many online channels, including a sample editorial calendar to help you get started right away.
You’ll learn:
- Digital messages and tactics that are resonating now — and what to avoid
- Tips for testing appeals and refining what works to maximize year-end results
- How to create a strong year-end strategy while staying flexible to adapt if needed
Can’t attend live? Register now and access the full recording on demand after the webinar. An email with a link to the recording will be sent to you the day after the event.
Host Provider: The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time: 2:00-3:15 pm
Location: Virtual
Cost: $69-$89
7/20 | Beyond the Report: Turning Your Evaluation Data Into a Fundraising Asset
Organizations invest in evaluation — then the report sits on a shelf. But that data is exactly what strengthens grant proposals and sharpens donor conversations. This workshop gives professionals a structured process for identifying what their data is saying and translating findings into language that resonates with funders, donors, and boards.
Host Provider: Nonprofit Learning Lab
Date: Monday, July 20, 2026
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
7/23 | Role of the Board
As nonprofits face growing complexities and challenges, getting the governance right has never been more important. This highly acclaimed seminar features an expert panel that will share their experience, discuss the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit board members, and consider challenges and opportunities facing nonprofits. The session includes presentations, a panel discussion, dialogue with the audience, and case study analysis.
Learning Objectives:
After attending, you will have guidelines for effective and meaningful nonprofit board service and a clear understanding of your role and the expectations of a nonprofit board member.
Host Provider: Business Volunteers Unlimited (BVU)
Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 11:45 am
Location: Tucker Ellis LLP (950 Main Ave, Cleveland OH 44113)
Cost: $75-$150
August 2026
8/6 | Turn Board Members Into Fundraisers
As nonprofit leaders navigate financial uncertainty and federal funding cuts, it’s more vital than ever to have a board that is committed to your mission — and actively involved in fundraising. But even when trustees understand that their role includes helping secure support, they don’t always know how to do it or feel comfortable asking others for money. This 75-minute webinar will lay out concrete steps leaders can take to build a strong fundraising board, including setting goals, holding trustees accountable, and providing training and tools to help them succeed.
Can’t attend live? Register now and access the full recording on demand after the webinar. An email with a link to the recording will be sent to you the day after the event.
Host Provider: The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time: 2:00-3:15 pm
Location: Virtual
Cost: $69-$89
8/10-13 | Ask the Expert
Hosted four times per year, Ask the Expert connects nonprofits with BVU’s network of skills-based volunteers to help you make a bigger difference! Choose from over 20 hour-long virtual sessions where you will connect one-on-one with a subject matter expert in marketing, fundraising, HR, technology, or another specialty. Get advice, answers and recommendations that you can implement right away. Ask the Expert is FREE to attend for all nonprofit organizations. Once live, sessions can be found at the registration link below.
Host Provider: Business Volunteers Unlimited (BVU)
Date: August 10-13, 2026
Time: Various
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
September 2026
9/10 | Small-Shop Fundraising: Punch Above Your Weight
America’s nonprofits are overwhelmingly small: Nearly 60 percent of charities raise less than $50,000 annually, and 97 percent have budgets under $5 million. Yet supporters often focus only on the largest organizations, which have more visibility and resources to invest in outreach. Join us to learn ideas and tactics that smaller shops can adapt from the giants to capture donors’ attention and supercharge fundraising.
Can’t attend live? Register now and access the full recording on demand after the webinar. An email with a link to the recording will be sent to you the day after the event.
Host Provider: The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: 2:00-3:15 pm
Location: Virtual
Cost: $69-$89
9/16 | Quarterly Creative Summit, Presented with Collide: Cuyahoga Falls!
Join ArtsNow and Collide: Cuyahoga Falls for a special Quarterly Creative Summit!
These gatherings bring together artists, arts and culture organizations, community partners, and supporters to share updates, build relationships, and explore how arts, culture, and creativity strengthen the quality of life across our region. Each session offers a balance of learning, conversation, and dedicated time to connect with peers and collaborators.
Learn more about Collide: Cuyahoga Falls and join us on the 16th!
Host Provider: ArtsNow
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: 12:00-1:30 pm
Location: The Business Commons of Cuyahoga Falls (111 Stow Ave. Suite 200)
Cost: $0-$17.85
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