Event & Class Calendar

Find Nonprofit University courses, as well as GCN, GAgives & Member events that help nonprofit professionals learn, network and increase capacity.

Highlights

GCN Program Updates

Nonprofit University (NU) courses will be offered online until further notice due to Covid-19. For the latest updates, go to gcn.org/COVID19.

Current Trends in Fundraising: Preparing Your End-of-Year Appeal

Get insight into expected trends, when and how to pivot, the fundamentals that still hold true, and more. Learn more.

Certificate of Digital Fundraising

With this new three-part series, nonprofit fundraisers and digital marketers will learn how to raise more money, build community, and inspire people to action online. Learn more.

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Calendar by Month

July 2020

7.07.20 | Online

Certificate of Digital Fundraising

Through this three-part series – brand new for 2020 – fundraisers will develop a strategy and get practical, hands-on assistance for cultivating supporters virtually. Learn more.
7.07.20 | Online

FND 250 | Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Building an Engaged Online Community
7.09.20 | Online (Coast Member)

Coastal Leadership Circle

Introducing our new Coastal Leadership Circle, a complimentary monthly meeting bringing together top executives from our members on the Coast to discuss challenges, share information, and support. Learn more.
7.14.20 | Online

FND 251 | Digital Storytelling and Content Creation
7.16.20 | Online

Certificate of Digital Fundraising

Through this three-part series – brand new for 2020 – fundraisers will develop a strategy and get practical, hands-on assistance for cultivating supporters virtually. Learn more.
7.16.20 | Online

FND 250 | Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Building an Engaged Online Community
7.16.20 | Online (Member)

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: How to Prepare for Fall Fundraising

Learn best practices for online fundraising, and how to activate your supporters online, from our panel of experts. Learn more.
7.21.20 | Online

FND 252 | Planning and Designing Digital Campaigns
7.23.20 | Online

FND 251 | Digital Storytelling and Content Creation
7.29.20 | Online

Strategies for Eliminating Bias in Nonprofit Organizations

Discover the tools for making meaningful change inside your organization and in your work with community partners and members. Learn more.
7.30.20 | Online

FND 252 | Planning and Designing Digital Campaigns

August 2020

8.12.20 | Atlanta

FND 240 | Constructing a Powerful Case for Support
8.12.20 | Atlanta

Certificate of Grant Fundraising

Go beyond the basics to learn how to not only write compelling proposals but create a powerful grant management system. Learn more.
8.13.20 | Atlanta

FND 110 | Ethics in Fundraising
8.13.20 | Atlanta

Certificate of Fundraising Essentials

Prepare for growth in the development role with these six foundation-building courses, through a comprehensive orientation to the crucial area of nonprofit fundraising. Learn more.
8.18.20 | Atlanta

Emotional Intelligence

Learn about the 26 competencies of EQ; how emotions influence thoughts, behavior, goals, decision-making, and relationships; and techniques for increasing self-awareness and leadership effectiveness. Learn more.
8.19.20 | Atlanta

Certificate of Supervision and Management

Prepare for a supervisory role with the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective manager and team leader. Learn more.
8.19.20 | Atlanta

MGT 110 | Understanding the Role of a Supervisor
8.21.20 | Atlanta

FND 220 | Understanding Donors
8.21.20 | Atlanta

Certificate of Annual Giving Campaigns

In this 4-part series, discover best practices to leverage all of your resources – your people, technology, programs, and data – to capture the most donations from the most people. Learn more.
8.25.20 | Atlanta

Certificate of Workplace Communication and Leadership

In this new four-part series, gain the skills and tools to succeed in your relationships, develop in your role, and lead in your organization and beyond. Learn more.
8.25.20 | Atlanta

LDR 250 | Conflict Resolution: Dealing With Difficult People
8.26.20 | Atlanta

FND 241 | Writing Winning Grants for Foundation and Corporate Giving
8.27.20 | Atlanta

FND 120 | Intro to Corporate and Foundation Relations

September 2020

9.01.20 | Atlanta

NPO 210 | The Nonprofit Organization
9.01.20 | Atlanta

Certificate of Nonprofit Organization Management

This 360-degree orientation to NPO program management will help you learn the sector inside and out. Learn more.
9.02.20 | Atlanta

MGT 120 | Transitioning from Tactical Manager to Strategic Leader
9.04.20 | Atlanta

FND 221 | Stories That Stick: Marketing and Communications for Fundraising
9.08.20 | Atlanta

LDR 251 | Managing Difficult Conversations
9.09.20 | Atlanta

FND 242 | Begin with the End in Mind: Grant Budgeting
9.10.20 | Atlanta

FND 130 | Intro to Individual Donor Development
9.15.20 | Atlanta

NPO 220 | Nonprofit Marketing and Communications
9.16.20 | Atlanta

MGT 130 | Hiring and Evaluating Performance
9.17.20 | Atlanta

Managing Pressure and Maintaining Balance

Learn about the causes and costs of workplace pressure, the benefits of creating balance, and how to identify pressure points. Learn more.
9.18.20 | Atlanta

FND 222 | Annual Appeals
9.22.20 | Atlanta

LDR 252 | Conflict Resolution: Getting Along in the Workplace
9.23.20 | Atlanta

FND 243 | Grant Reporting for Impact
9.24.20 | Atlanta

FND 140 | Intro to Government Funding
9.25.20 | Atlanta

MKT 210 | Planning for Marketing Success
9.25.20 | Atlanta

Certificate of Nonprofit Marketing Essentials

Learn the tools for building a strong marketing and communications program from the ground up. Learn more.
9.29.20 | Atlanta

NPO 230 | Nonprofit Fundraising and Resource Development
9.30.20 | Atlanta

MGT 140 | Employee Performance Challenges

Calendar by Month

July 2020

7.07.20 | Online

Certificate of Digital Fundraising

Through this three-part series – brand new for 2020 – fundraisers will develop a strategy and get practical, hands-on assistance for cultivating supporters virtually. Learn more.
7.07.20 | Online

FND 250 | Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Building an Engaged Online Community
7.09.20 | Online (Coast Member)

Coastal Leadership Circle

Introducing our new Coastal Leadership Circle, a complimentary monthly meeting bringing together top executives from our members on the Coast to discuss challenges, share information, and support. Learn more.
7.14.20 | Online

FND 251 | Digital Storytelling and Content Creation
7.16.20 | Online

Certificate of Digital Fundraising

Through this three-part series – brand new for 2020 – fundraisers will develop a strategy and get practical, hands-on assistance for cultivating supporters virtually. Learn more.
7.16.20 | Online

FND 250 | Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Building an Engaged Online Community
7.16.20 | Online (Member)

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: How to Prepare for Fall Fundraising

Learn best practices for online fundraising, and how to activate your supporters online, from our panel of experts. Learn more.
7.21.20 | Online

FND 252 | Planning and Designing Digital Campaigns
7.23.20 | Online

FND 251 | Digital Storytelling and Content Creation
7.29.20 | Online

Strategies for Eliminating Bias in Nonprofit Organizations

Discover the tools for making meaningful change inside your organization and in your work with community partners and members. Learn more.
7.30.20 | Online

FND 252 | Planning and Designing Digital Campaigns