This session explores these relationships and offers strategies for managing them effectively. We begin with external relationships, including donors' families, advisors, and personal networks. Recognizing the influence of spouses, children, professional advisors, and other key figures helps shape meaningful gift discussions. Internally, gift officers must navigate organizational relationships, collaborating with leadership, finance, legal, and program teams to align priorities and ensure gift success. Strengthening interdepartmental communication and demonstrating the value of planned giving are essential. At the core of all relationships is the one we have with ourselves. Self-awareness, authenticity, and ethical decision-making foster trust and enhance our ability to engage meaningfully with donors and colleagues.

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Presented by GrantStation

The budget is a critical component of any grant application—it should tell a story that complements your proposal narrative and builds your organization’s credibility as a responsible steward of grant funds. Understanding how to build a budget and present your financials in a grant proposal will strengthen your proposals and take the stress out of the drafting process.

You’ll learn:

• the basic components of a budget;
• the three main types of budgets;
• how to build a grant budget that supports your grant proposal; and,
• the challenges nonprofits face in developing their budgets.

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Presented by the National Council of Notprofits

Our third Research & Evaluation Community of Practice meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 17 from 3-4pm EST where we will plan out remaining 2026 meetings. You are welcome to join regardless of whether you attended previous meetings. 

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