Wednesday, November 27, 2019 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM The Grants Cafe has recently hosted excellent panels. On Nov 27th the panel will bring highlights, best grant practices and resources from the GPA Annual Conference in Washington DC. We meet on the LAST WEDNESDAY of the month, except August and December when we take a break. Topics […]
AFP September Program–Diversity & IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access)
Thursday, September 19, 2019 – 11:30am – 1:30pm CoLab 18 at Nova Place on the North Shore Approved for 1.5 CFRE credits AFP Member Registration ($25), Non Member Registration ($40) AFP Webinar: Diversity in Giving: Moving from Awareness to Action Followed by discussion moderated by Ken Elliott, AFPWPA IDEA Chair Understanding and dealing with diversity, inclusion and equity […]
Using Census Data in Grant Writing
Wednesday, June 19, 2019 10:30 AM–12:30 PM Main (Oakland) Join us for this special presentation on how to use census data to strengthen your nonprofit’s grant proposals. Attendees will learn: About the statistical tools available through the American Community Survey using American Fact Finder and other data resources. How to access the most appropriate demographic data in […]
The Logic with Logic Models
Thursday, May 23, 2019 9:30 AM–12:30 PM Squirrel Hill A Logic Model is a tool that nonprofits use to describe a program to either current or prospective funders. It shows the relationships between resources that the nonprofit puts into a program, the activities and outputs that ensue, and what changes or outcomes the program hopes to achieve. […]
Social Enterprise: Profit with a Purpose
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 10:30 AM–12:30 PM As nonprofit leaders look to emerging and innovative ways to fund operations, they may consider developing a social enterprise to generate revenue. In this emerging practice, it is important to understand the advantages and risks of establishing and operating for-profit businesses as a way to raise funds. Recently, there […]
Beginning with Bequests
Tuesday, April 09, 2019 9:30 AM–12:30 PM Not only do bequests and other planned gifts provide donors with the best opportunity to make a significant impact, they are also the lowest cost, highest value gifts nonprofit organizations can generate. With an estimated $9 trillion expected to pass to the next generation by 2027, nonprofits of all […]
Intro to Grant Proposal Writing for Out-of-School Time Programs (Part I)
Fri, April 5, 2019, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM EDT United Way of Southwestern PA 1250 Penn Avenue 1st Fl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Need help applying for grants? Our guest presenter Katherine F.H. Heart has got you covered! This workshop will assist staff in developing a preliminary plan, proposal, and estimated budget to seek grant […]
Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management: Microsoft Summer Bootcamp 2018
Microsoft Summer Bootcamp 2018 Thanks to the generosity of our sponsor, Microsoft Corporation, the Bayer Center is offering a two-day intensive Microsoft product and technology training program FREE of charge to nonprofits in the Pittsburgh region. (A $250 value!) There are a limited number of seats available. Applications will be accepted through June 30, 2018. We will […]
The Logic Behind Logic Models
The Logic Behind Logic Models Tuesday, May 22, 2018 9:30 AM–12:30 PM Main (Oakland) A Logic Model is a tool that nonprofits use to describe a program to either current or prospective funders. It shows the relationships between resources that the nonprofit puts into a program, the activities and outputs that ensue, and what changes or outcomes […]
Tax Reform, Philanthropy, and Your Nonprofit
Tax Reform, Philanthropy, and Your Nonprofit Wednesday, May 16, 2018 – 11:30am – 1:30pm Event Location: Carnegie Mellon University Recent research suggests that the decrease in individuals itemizing their taxes will reduce charitable giving by $13 billion each year. That equates to a 6% reduction in individual gifts. Bring your questions and learn how we can […]