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Monday August 18 10:00am - 10:30am CDT

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How To Increase Money for Programs and Services Without Relying on a Grant, Event or Campaign

Monday, August 18, 2025 | 10 am - 10:30 am CSTFree Webinar - Registration RequiredREGISTER HEREWe will provide actionable steps that nonprofits can take to reduce their costs, freeing up resources for programs and services. Money that they already have but are likely overpaying for essential services like telecom, waste, credit card processing, supplies, software, utilities etc. Participants will leave with specific and simple things that they and their teams can do to free up resources immediately. As well as longer term action items.Presentation Takeaways:1. How to reduce costs with simple actions across multiple expense categories.2. What is performance based cost reduction.3. The difference between buying groups and cost optimization consultants.4. How to get help longer term if they lack the internal capacity to take on cost reduction.Presenter:David DowSchooley MitchellI am called to the service of others. I'm obsessed – in a good way – with helping nonprofits, faith-based organizations, ministries, churches, schools, and colleges to have more money for people, programs and services. Money that you already have but may be overspending on essential operating costs like telecom, waste, merchant card processing, supplies, SaaS and more, rather than investing in your mission.Presenter:Adam BakerSchooley MitchellI grew up in a family that relied on non-profits and government support, I learned firsthand how critical these organizations are to the fabric of our communities. From those experiences, I gained a deep appreciation for their mission-driven work and the challenges they face balancing limited resources with immense need. ACN has partnered Nonprofit Learning Lab (NLL) to help serve the sector by providing quick, 30-minute webinars featuring ACN members. The Nonprofit Learning Lab is a national nonprofit that connects, supports and trains individuals in the nonprofit sector. NLL offers daily online nonprofit trainings. with workshops that focus on fundraising, board development, social media, marketing, volunteer management, and organizational leadership.

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Thursday September 4 10:00am - 11:00am CDT

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ACN Monthly AI Workgroup

ACN AI WorkgroupThursday, September 4, 202510:00 am - 11:00 am CSTACN Members OnlyJoin our AI for Nonprofits Workgroup, designed specifically for ACN member consultants who want to harness AI’s potential and explore AI tools, strengths, and pitfalls. This collaborative ......More

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Monday September 8 10:00am - 10:30am CDT

Virtual Webinar

Getting Ahead of the Curve, How to Develop a Practical AI Policy for Your Nonprofit

Monday, September 8, 2025 | 10 am - 10:30 am CSTFree Webinar - Registration RequiredREGISTER HEREArtificial intelligence (AI) tools are becoming more accessible and widely used across the nonprofit sector. AI tools can boost efficiency and creativity., but they also int......More

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Wednesday September 10 10:30am - 11:30am CDT

Virtual Zoom Meeting

ACN Resilience In Practice Series: Fundraising Through The Storm

ACN Resilience In Practice SeriesFundraising Through the Storm:A Consultant's Toolkit for Guiding Clients to SuccessWednesday, September 10, 202510:30 am - 11:30 am CSTMEMBERS ONLYSeptember marks the critical preparation phase for year-end campaigns, making this the perfect time for us to connect as fundraising consultants and share what we're seeing in the field during these extraordinary times. As we enter the sector's most demanding season, we need each other's insights on what's working and what's falling flat so that we can be at the ready with proactive information for our clients.Together, we'll examine the current fundraising climate as it unfolds this fall, comparing notes on donor engagement, emerging tactics, and approaches that are delivering results for our clients. We'll discuss the challenges we're facing, strategies we're testing, and practical ways to guide organizations through the year-end push.This is our opportunity for honest conversation about resource constraints, client expectations, and real-world solutions. Come ready to share your experiences and learn from fellow consultants navigating the same complexities. We'll leave with fresh perspectives and actionable insights for supporting our clients through the season ahead.FACILITATOR:Michele Walls, CFRE, SHRM-CPPrincipal Consultant | mw-strategies.comMichele has raised more than $30 million for small and mid-sized organizations through her fractional fundraising, advancement, and management/HR practice. As a fractional chief development officer (fCDO), chief advancement officer (fCAO), and chief operating officer (fCOO), she brings over two decades of leadership experience to nonprofits across arts, education, cultural, and social justice sectors.Michele specializes in the unique intersection of fundraising and human resources, recognizing how these areas influence every facet of an organization. Through her boutique agency, MW Strategies, she provides strategic support to U.S.-based organizations with annual budgets of $ 250,000-$5 million and small teams. She works with leadership to develop data-driven strategies and stories that build lasting donor relationships, optimize operations, and drive organizational success.Her integrated approach spans major gifts, annual campaigns, capital projects, and grant writing, combined with organizational development and team building. Michele creates leadership structures, streamlines operations, and guides organizations through scaling and leadership transitions, emphasizing cross-departmental collaboration and revenue maximization for long-term sustainability.Michele serves on the boards of CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia, a fiscal sponsor and management commons for the arts, heritage, and creative communities, and the Association of Consultants to Nonprofits. A New York City native, Michele has called Philadelphia home since 1999. She holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Delaware and a Master of Science in Arts Administration from Drexel University. Michele enjoys running, cooking, reading, and exploring Philadelphia's vibrant cultural scene, from its music venues and museums to its restaurant offerings and sports venues.Please send an email to [email protected] with questions.

Virtual Zoom Meeting

Wednesday September 24 10:30am - 11:30am CDT

Virtual Zoom Meeting

ACN Resilience In Practice Series: Cutting Through The Noise

ACN Resilience In Practice SeriesCutting Through The Noise:How Consultant's Can Maximize LinkedInWednesday, September 24, 202510:30 am - 11:30 am CSTMEMBERS ONLYIn today’s crowded and ever-changing digital landscape, showing up on LinkedIn can feel overwhelming—but it’s......More

Virtual Zoom Meeting

Thursday October 16 1:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

Impact House | 200 W. Madison Street | Chicago, IL

Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze. Strengthening the Nonprofit Ecosystem

Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze. Strengthening the Nonprofit Ecosystem Thursday, October 16, 2025 1:30 - 4:30pm CT Impact House 200 W. Madison Street Chicago, IL *ACN Members - $25 ($40 after 9/1/25) Nonprofits - $25 Join colleagues in the nonprofit sector ......More

Impact House | 200 W. Madison Street | Chicago, IL

Wednesday November 12 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST

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ACN Resilience In Practice Series: Nurturing Resilience in Complex Times

ACN Resilience In Practice SeriesNurturing Resilience in Complex Times -How Consultants Can Engage Constructively and CatalyzeLeadership Growth in Our Work with Clients and CommunitiesWednesday, November 12, 20252:00 pm - 3:00 pm CSTMEMBERS ONLYJoin us in conversation as we explore how to foster resilience during these complicated times. Many of the organizations we serve are feeling the real consequences of increased polarization. We'll explore strategies for engaging diverse opinions and building effective leadership when working towards positive community engagement. As consultants with varied expertise, we all bring a different lens to the work. This conversation will facilitate exchange of ideas and perspectives, with the goal of strengthening our collective practice.FACILITATOR:Sarah Long HollandLong Holland StrategiesLong Holland Strategies helps organizations and leaders unlock opportunities, power creativity, and catalyze social change. As principal of Long Holland Strategies, Sarah Long Holland helps her clients distill clarity from complexity, tell compelling stories, and generate transformative funding. Based in Chicago, Sarah serves clients nationwide.Initially established to help Boston-based arts organizations tap into emergency funding and stabilize their resources amidst major pandemic disruptions, Long Holland Strategies has grown since then to encompass fundraising strategy, change management, and a variety of writing projects. Drawing on Sarah’s cross-sector experience in the arts, public health, higher education, corporate finance, and foundation philanthropy, Long Holland Strategies offers scalable services tailored to each client’s needs.Sarah is equally dedicated to practical planning and thinking outside the box. She delights in turning problems on their heads and finding the opportunities amidst the challenges. With insight, vision, and pragmatism, Sarah supports powerful transformation that generates new capacity for growth.Please send an email to [email protected] with questions.

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