Every month, we compile the internet's biggest list of free nonprofit webinars.
Organizations are always looking for innovative ways to adapt to the challenges of working remotely, all while trying to find volunteers and lead successful teams.
It’s more important than ever for us to come together and share our knowledge and resources.
The webinars below cover everything your nonprofit needs to know about fundraising, events and all the tips and tricks for using GoogleAds.
Topics include online fundraising, virtual events, social media, membership engagement, budgeting, volunteer management, donor retention, volunteer management and much more
Now onto this month’s webinars. Please note, all times are indicated in EST (unless otherwise noted).
December 2, 2:00 PM
New to volunteer management? Looking for a refresher on the basics? This webinar will walk you through the three primary Rs - recruitment, retention and recognition. It’ll discuss the most popular program components such as interviews, orientations, volunteer handbooks, and more.
December 3, 11:00 AM
This session includes practical tips and tools for extending your cause and mission via social media. It will cover the basics of using social media for your nonprofit organization and give you handy tips for the “big 3:” Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. You may be surprised to learn that Facebook is less important than you’ve been told and LinkedIn may be more important.
December 7, 1:00 PM
This webinar will show you how to create space for yourself this Holiday Season so you can avoid the exhausting hustle and recharge your batteries. Part of the steps will include a guided meditation. No experience with meditation is needed. At the end of this webinar, you will have the knowledge and the tools to recover and rest so you can reconnect with your passionate work.
December 7, 1:00 PM
Effective donor retention strategies require you to determine your baseline, define success, and measure your progress toward your goals through reporting. So at their most basic, how do your donor retention strategies work? Think in terms of the simple Ask, Thank, Report, and Repeat model. This webinar will cover how to do just that.
December 7, 1:00 PM
In this webinar, you’ll learn why data is important in branding and how you can use data to make improvements. It’ll discuss how to assess your brand value, ways to collect and track brand-related data, how to use the data to improve your branding, and finally, how to set (and measure) brand goals.
December 7, 2:00 PM
Join Tricia Marsherall, from Marsherall Partners, LLC to discuss tips on donor data management, data integrity improvements, and ways to improve efficiency and optimize workflow.
December 8, 11:00 AM
This webinar breaks the negative connotation that the budget has within the ranks and the culture of collaboration in financial management. Practical methods of engagement will be discussed as well as the subtle changes in the language used. It will cover simple tools and methods that can be used in the budget creation process and why this should be an ongoing effort instead of a once-a-year slog. Finally, it will cover how the budget is utilized to provide concise and targeted reporting to your team and Board.
December 8, 1:00 PM
Volunteers fill a key role in running organizations, handling day-to-day tasks, and raising funds. Without them, some organizations might not exist. During your year-end campaign, include a strategy to build your volunteer database, train, recruit new volunteers, and then learn some of the best ways to utilize volunteers. Executive directors will share their experiences in training and recruiting and give tips on appreciating volunteers.
December 8, 3:00 PM
This webinar will teach you about who your audience is, how you plan to reach them, and what you expect out of each individual who either shows interest in or attends one of your events, virtually or in-person. It’ll cover fundraising software features, benefits and products to help you increase event ROI.
December 9, 11:00 AM
This webinar will cover common questions on how to use storytelling in your marketing plan including how to discover your organization’s story, how to start using storytelling, how to create a story that resonates with your audience, and more.
December 9, 1:00 PM
Join Sandra Jensen, founder and CEO, and Sean Conner, Lead Technical Architect, at KELL Partners, a Premium Certified Salesforce Nonprofit and Education Partner, to hear their experiences working with over a thousand nonprofits across the U.S. and Canada to help them advance in their digital maturity path.
December 9, 2:00 PM
This webinar will start with a review of some of the things that we know about what volunteers are looking for in an opportunity. It will then help you use this information to start designing volunteer opportunities and determining who is the “right” volunteer for your program. You’ll also learn how “word of mouth” plays such a large role in attracting volunteers to your organization and how social media makes this even more important.
December 9, 2:00 PM
The upcoming Microsoft program changes will have a unique impact on libraries. This webinar will update you on these changes and what you can expect going forward. It’ll also discuss the various Microsoft-related products, services, and courses that are available to you.
December 9, 3:00 PM
This webinar will cover a step-by-step method to converting promises into donations in the bank in a relationally intelligent way and a messaging toolkit for donor communications without the ick factor. It will also walk you through a simple 10-minute a day system you can implement right away to start closing gifts this week.
December 10, 11:00 AM
Marketing trends come and go, but the top marketing trends are the ones worth adopting. Digital marketing, content marketing, social media marketing—each plays a role in a nonprofit’s strategy. This webinar will discuss the 2021 marketing trends that’ll shape your nonprofit’s future and grow your impact.
December 14, 10:00 AM
With so many organizations seeking opportunities to significantly grow their impact and expand their reach, nonprofits need to embrace ways to solidify their infrastructure so that they are poised to embrace the opportunities of the coming weeks, months, and years. In this webinar, you’ll learn how the Standards for Excellence best practices can help you to grow and achieve your goals.
December 14, 11:00 AM
This session will share real-world landing page examples that increase conversions and learned lessons from hundreds of nonprofits and their landing page designs.
December 14, 1:00 PM
Join TAPP Network’s director of digital growth, Janelle Levesque, and director of strategic marketing, Witt Godden, as they walk you through planning a comprehensive and effective project and budgeting plan that aligns with your organization’s goals and objectives.
December 15, 2:00 PM
This webinar will offer an introduction to including social media in your volunteer recruitment and retention plans. You'll see examples of Twitter, Facebook and YouTube pages, as well as blogs that other nonprofits have successfully used to draw attention to their organizations and volunteer opportunities.
December 15, 3:00 PM
In this session, learn from nonprofits who are experts at search engine optimization and driving traffic to their websites, plus review the SEO tools and techniques that maximize your findability. This webinar will cover what SEO is and how it works, why search engines like Google matter and outline six steps to mastering SEO.
December 15, 3:00 PM
Everyone uses passwords but how they are stored and where and how they are used is especially critical. This webinar will show you step-by-step how to manage your passwords. You will also be provided with guidance on the practical implementation of what you have learned during the webinar.
December 16, 12:00 PM
Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, CFRE, for a discussion on the importance of donor retention and learn simple, actionable steps that you can take to boost donor retention in your organization. Participants will leave the session with a greater understanding of what they can do to improve donor retention and the start of an improvement plan for their organization. Templates and resources will be provided to help attendees implement the recommendations.
December 16, 3:00 PM
Whether you’re just starting out or you are a veteran fundraiser, this webinar will show you how to build a passionate personal brand that elevates your presence authentically, and what you need to emphasize about your skills and achievements to get noticed. You will walk away from this webinar with all of the tools and step-by-step instructions needed to create a successful fundraising brand no matter your position or length of time in the field.
December 17, 4:00 PM
One of the biggest trends in 2020 will continue to be automated multi-channel marketing. Marketers have become accustomed to integrating their online efforts, but integrating with offline tactics like print will become the norm. This webinar will cover the art of taking creative marketing ideas, building them into data-driven, multi-channel marketing campaigns and launching them in one integrated platform.
December 20, 11:00 AM
Have you pondered "what does our audience think about our organization?" Your mission is the top priority, but if you don't know how your audience perceives it you may struggle with gaining their support for it. In this session, Emily Taylor from teenyBIG will share why it is so important to listen to your audience and use that information to build momentum for your work.