Strengthening Nonprofits in Greater Washington through Education, Networking, Advocacy and Buying Power.
The strongest communities are bolstered by strong nonprofits. Since 1979, we've helped tens of thousands of nonprofit employees, board of directors, and volunteers achieve greater impact by focusing on first improving their organizational effectiveness.
05/29/2026
Congratulations to this week’s This or That Thursdays Prom Ticket Giveaway!
If you didn’t win you can still join us. Find out how:
https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/competition-events/prom-night/
05/28/2026
As a nonprofit finance leader, have you asked or heard these questions?
Are we sitting on too much cash?
When should we start thinking about investing?
How much should we actually hold in reserve?
Is our Finance Committee focused on the right things?
How much risk should we take with our investments?
How do we compare to our peers?
The team from Raffa Investment Advisers has answers. Join us for a practical conversation on how nonprofits can make better informed investment decisions. And don't worry, expert level investment knowledge isn't needed.
WEBINAR: What’s Normal for Nonprofit Reserves?
June 3 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/event/webinar-whats-normal-for-nonprofit-reserves/
05/27/2026
WEBINAR: MY COWORKERS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS (UNCONSCIOUS BIAS AND MICRO-AGGRESSIONS)***
May 28 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Faculty: LaJuana Warren, CEO, Founder of Tapestry Solutions for Inclusion
This workshop explores unconscious bias and how it shows up in individuals and in organizations through micro-aggressions. Participants will explore how their worldview and life experience impact and cultivate their biases and how these biases unintentionally have a harmful effect on co-workers.
Register Now! https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/event/webinar-my-coworkers-say-the-darndest-things-unconscious-bias-and-micro-aggressions-2/
***This class is free for members as part of the Center’s commitment to support their efforts to embed DEIJ into operations, staffing, and boards. Learn more here: https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/race-equity-justice-inclusion/
Major donors aren’t just about bigger checks—they’re about building relationships that drive sustainable revenue. But most nonprofits struggle to create a strategy that’s evidence-based, capacity-aligned, and actually effective. This session pulls back the curtain on what funders really want, how they make decisions, and how you can position your organization to stand out.
WEBINAR: Major Donor Strategy Deep Dive
Thursday, June 4 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Faculty: Adriana Cosgriff, Founder, CEO, and Olivia Taylor, Account Manager, Capacita
Join us: https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/event/webinar-major-donor-strategy-deep-dive/
05/22/2026
Congratulations to this week’s This or That Thursdays Prom Ticket Giveaway!
Next Thursday a new This or That drops and you will have your final chance to win Prom tickets.
Learn why you don’t want to miss this year’s Prom:
https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/competition-events/prom-night/
05/21/2026
WEBINAR: Using QuickBooks Online and Useful Third Party Applications
MAY 21 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Whether you’re brand‑new to QuickBooks Online or a seasoned user, this practical, fast‑paced session will help you get more out of the platform you use every day. With most small and mid‑sized nonprofits relying on QBO for financial management, now is the perfect time to sharpen your skills, boost efficiency, and strengthen your organization’s financial operations.
WEBINAR: Using QuickBooks Online and Useful Third Party Applications - Center for Nonprofit Advancement Join to discover how to use QBO for stronger reporting, smoother audits, better accountability, and streamlined day‑to‑day workflows.
For many nonprofit CFOs and finance leaders, investment reserve conversations can be complex. Join Raffa Investment Advisers for a practical webinar designed specifically for nonprofit finance leaders navigating these challenges every day.
This session will explore:
• What “healthy” reserves can look like across nonprofits of all shapes and sizes
• How organizations are thinking about saving for emergencies vs. long-term strategic growth
• Common governance and Finance Committee blind spots
• How peer benchmarking can support stronger financial decision-making
More importantly, this is an opportunity to connect with a team that works exclusively with nonprofits and understands the realities behind the numbers — unpredictable funding cycles, mission pressure, board dynamics, and the need to balance stability with impact.
Whether your organization is building reserves, reassessing investment strategy, or simply trying to figure out what's "normal", this conversation is designed to provide practical insights you can bring back to your leadership team and board.
WEBINAR: What’s Normal for Nonprofit Reserves?
June 3 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Register here: https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/event/webinar-whats-normal-for-nonprofit-reserves/
05/19/2026
WEBINAR: MAKE GRANT WRITING EASIER WITH GENERATIVE AI
May 20 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Faculty: Shereese Floyd, Founder, AI Consultants for Nonprofits
Nonprofits often face the challenge of writing countless grant proposals to keep their programs running. It’s one of their greatest challenges. It’s time-consuming, and it can drain the energy of even the most dedicated teams. This class will show you how to use AI to make grant writing faster and less overwhelming. With the right tools, you can spend less time writing and more time focusing on your mission.
Register Now! https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/event/webinar-make-grant-writing-easier-with-generative-ai-2/
05/18/2026
Dr. Erica N. Johnson, chief financial officer of the Center for Nonprofit Advancement, authored a Forbes piece on how nonprofits must fund the full cost of their work, including infrastructure and administrative expenses, to ensure sustainable impact rather than focusing solely on minimizing overhead.
Why Nonprofits Must Fund The Full Cost Of Their Work A narrow focus on minimizing overhead has become one of the most persistent barriers to sustainable impact.
05/15/2026
We have a winner 🎉✨
Congratulations to this week’s This or That Thursdays Prom Ticket Giveaway!
Thank you to everyone who participated, shared, tagged, and joined the conversation this week.
Didn’t win this time? Don’t worry 👀
A new This or That drops next Thursday and another chance to win is coming with it.
And if you’re to reserve your Prom tickets now learn how here:
https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/competition-events/prom-night/
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