Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance

06/23/2026

Getting a grant decline after putting in all that work? It stings. But our friends at Kennari Consulting remind us: a "no" is information, not a verdict on your work.

Their latest blog breaks down the real reasons proposals get declined, and more importantly, what to do with that feedback to strengthen your next submission.

Worth a read for any nonprofit navigating a competitive funding landscape right now. https://loom.ly/6tb4C9s

06/19/2026

LNA Member Fresh Coast Alliance provides wraparound care for the whole person; creating pathways for engagement, healing, and skill development. Now is your chance to join them!

They have openings for a Recovery Coach, an Accounting Manager/HR Coordinator, and a Clinical Therapist.

These are meaningful opportunities to use your skills in support of a mission that transforms the lives of those affected by incarceration and addiction.

For more info and to apply, visit the LNA Job Post page: https://loom.ly/jJ5buiQ

06/18/2026

Your organization’s strategic plan sets the vision and priorities for the future – a strong development plan provides the pathway to resource that vision.

This session walks development professionals through the process of choosing the right strategies for fundraising growth and aligning staff and resources to support those strategies.

Join us! https://loom.ly/xoEsfVU

06/17/2026

Happy Hump Day! 🐫 It's time for a little summer nonprofit fun! 🎉

Swipe through and tell us your picks in our This or That: Fundraising Edition.

📧 Email Campaigns or 📱 Social Media Fundraising?
🎟️ Event Sponsorships or 💵 Individual Donations?
☕ Coffee Meeting with a Donor or 🎤 Networking Event?
📊 Data & Metrics or ❤️ Donor Stories?
🏢 Corporate Partnerships or 🤝 Community Partnerships?

Drop your answers in the comments using the emojis or tell us which choice was the hardest to make! 👇

06/16/2026

Is your nonprofit using AI? Chances are, yes - but probably without a clear plan for how. A new article from Nonprofit Resource Hub maps out where AI is making the biggest difference for nonprofits right now, and what still needs attention.

This is the kind of resource we love sharing because it speaks directly to the challenges our members are navigating. Take a look:
https://loom.ly/j3Vtcb8

By 2026, artificial intelligence is no longer emerging in the nonprofit sector — it is embedded. Sector research shows that more than 80% of nonprofits are already using some form of AI, yet adoption remains uneven and often informal. The result is a landscape where AI is widely used, but not alwa...

06/12/2026

Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance member The Momentum Center for Social Engagement is hiring a Development Director to help fuel their incredible work creating a stigma-free community for teens and adults living with mental illness, addiction, and developmental disabilities.
This full-time role is a chance to put your fundraising skills - donor development, grant writing, and events - toward a mission that truly matters in West Michigan.

For more info and to apply, visit the LNA Job Post page: https://loom.ly/jJ5buiQ

Know someone who'd be a great fit? Share this post!

06/10/2026

Why attend a Learning Circle?

Because growth happens when people learn together.

A Learning Circle is more than a discussion group, it's a space to share ideas, gain new perspectives, build meaningful connections, and turn learning into action. Whether you're looking for inspiration, support, or practical insights, you'll find a community that helps you grow.

✨ Learn from others' experiences
✨ Connect with like-minded people
✨ Gain fresh perspectives
✨ Stay motivated and accountable
✨ Leave inspired to take action

Come as you are. Leave with new ideas, stronger connections, and renewed purpose.

LNA Members can check out our Learning Circles, and other programs, here: https://loom.ly/cjSGCjU

06/06/2026

Know someone who leads with purpose?

Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates is searching for their next Executive Director - a visionary leader who will champion immigrant rights, drive fundraising, and help shape the future of this vital organization.

This is a role for someone who loves building relationships, inspiring teams, and showing up as a public voice for the communities they serve.

If you or someone you know is passionate about immigrant and refugee inclusion and has nonprofit leadership experience, this could be the opportunity of a lifetime.

For more info and to apply, visit the LNA Job Post page: https://loom.ly/jJ5buiQ

06/03/2026

Looking to grow your organization's sponsorship program? Join us for our next Fund Development Learning Circle as we explore sponsorships, what works, how to build meaningful partnerships, and strategies for creating value for both sponsors and your organization.

📅 June 18
⏰ 9:00–10:30 AM
📍 Bethany Christian Services, 11335 James St., Holland

If you're an LNA Member, come connect with fellow nonprofit professionals, share ideas, and leave with practical insights you can put to work right away. We hope you'll join us!

More Info and to register: https://loom.ly/0tp6UYE