This list, below, of no-cost professional development opportunities has been compiled by ACAAA staff for use by CAA managers and staff.
The list can also be downloaded as an Excel spreadsheet here. This spreadsheet includes links, as well as workshop descriptions, the names of the organizations presenting the workshops, plus as any special instructions (for example, some webinars require setting up free accounts in order to view them, or filling out registration forms).
Please note: Many of these resources are in the form of archived recordings. Please send an email noting any inaccessible links to John Moran at jmoran (at) acaaa (dot) org. Also, feel free to send any webinars or other online training sessions of which you might be aware to John.
Thanks and happy learning!
Alphabetized by workshop title
10 Tips and Tricks for a Successful Grant Seeking Strategy
10 Ways to Improve Relationships with Your Grantmakers
12 Questions You Can Ask Donors AFTER They Say Yes
5 Weirdly Easy “Life Hacks” That Will Make Your Fundraising Work MUCH Better
7 Keys to Successful & Enthusiastic Volunteer Involvement at Your Nonprofit
7 Steps for Getting Started in Major Gifts (Even in Small Shops)
7 Things Your Nonprofit Can Do to Get the Most out of Your Website in 2020
All-a-Board! The Purpose, People, and Process of CAA Boards
Asking Styles: A Revolutionary Concept in Fundraising
Best Practices on Engaging and Keeping Your Monthly Donors
Building Intergenerational Success, Measuring Whole Family Outcomes
Canceling or Postponing Nonprofit Events during a Crisis
Coronavirus and Nonprofit Grants: Tactics and Strategies to Help You Adapt
Coronavirus and What You Need to Know About Postponing and Cancelling Events
Crafting Your Community Action Elevator Speech
Cultural Humility: People, Principles, and Practices
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Commemoration
Engaging Community Partners in Summer Meals Planning for the New Year
A Funder’s Perspective on Collaboration and Strategic Alliances
Fundraising in the Time of Coronavirus: How to Manage and Modify Your Fundraising
Getting Ahead of the Curve with Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity
Google Ad Grants 101 – Grow Your Nonprofit’s Online Presence With $10K/Month In Free Ads
Google Ad Grants 201 – Top 10 Tips On How To Use Google Grants Free Advertising
Healing is the Revolution: Why Trauma Work is Equity Work
How to Add More Revenue Streams to Your Event
How to Create an Effective Event Budget
How to Create an Engaging Donor Journey in 2020
How to Double Your Nonprofit’s Facebook Fundraising
How to Lead Event Committees to Success
How to Make Event Volunteers Love You
How To Manage And Modify Your Nonprofit Fundraising Efforts
How to Master Your Event Tribute Book Layout
How to Promote Your Online Fundraising Campaign
How to Recruit and Manage Amazing Event Committees
How to Script an Event Stage Program to Warm Hearts and Open Wallets
How to Set Your Nonprofit Up for Social Media Fundraising Success
How to Stand Out From the Crowd in Online Grant Applications
How to Streamline Your Nonprofit Online Marketing & Communications Workflow
How to Supercharge Your Grant Research
How to Take The Fear Out Of Public Speaking, Presenting and Asking
How to Turn Event Guests Into Donors
How to Use Facebook’s Free Fundraising Tools to Drive Donations
The Intentional Fundraiser in Times of Crisis
Introduction to Collective Impact
An Introduction to Online Fundraising for Small and Medium-Sized Nonprofits
Last Minute Strategies to Boost Year End Giving
Laying the Groundwork for Service Integration and a Whole Family Approach
Mobile Marketing Tips for Every Generation (Live webinar • April 15, 12:30 p.m.)
Nine Competencies Today’s Nonprofit Leaders Need for Success
Nonprofits and Elections in 2020
Overview of Community Economic Development
Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences
Putting a System Together: Examining Core Homeless Service Interventions
Racial Equity in Financial Empowerment Program Design
Re-entry Programs: Three Successful Approaches
Resources and Strategies for Assessing the Needs of Your Organization
ROMA Next Generation Curriculum – Community Level Work Example
ROMA Next Generation Curriculum – Creating a Local Theory of Change
Social Media 101 for Nonprofits (Live webinar • April 16, 12:30 p.m.)
Start a Monthly Donor Program NOW. 7 Reasons Why You Can’t Afford to Wait!
Start Your 2020 Grant Strategy Off Right!
Steps You Can Take Immediately to Diversify Your Board and Major Donor Base