Nonprofits LEAD

Nonprofits LEAD Supporting nonprofit organizations in the Mid-Ohio Valley. Nonprofits LEAD is housed in the McDonough Center for Leadership and Business at Marietta College.

Funding for our program is provided by:
The Sisters Health Foundation
The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
The Bernard P. McDonough Foundation
The Ross Foundation

Calling All Nonprofits & Community Organizations! 🤝Looking to connect with engaged, talented college students? Join us a...
08/07/2026

Calling All Nonprofits & Community Organizations! 🤝

Looking to connect with engaged, talented college students? Join us at the 2026 Marietta College Involvement Fair and showcase the volunteer, internship, service, and leadership opportunities your organization has to offer.

This free event brings together students eager to get involved both on campus and in the local community. It's a great opportunity to build relationships, recruit volunteers, share your mission, and inspire the next generation of community leaders.

👉Register today: https://givepul.se/t4ccgk

📅 Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026; 3-5pm
📍Dyson-Baudo Recreation Center
⏰Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 26th

08/04/2026

Mingle, meet, and celebrate! You're invited to the Grand Opening of Marietta College's Milone Center for Academic and Career Success - Sept 18, 2026 from 3-5pm on the first floor of the Legacy Library. Meet your future workforce!

07/31/2026

Got a big idea? Marietta College's PioBiz Business Plan Competition is giving one winner $10,000 - and if you're within 100 miles of Marietta, OH you're eligible! Info sessions on Sept 8th & Oct 15th! Be there!

07/31/2026

Join us Aug. 28 in Charleston for a nonprofit grant writing training in partnership with Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon WV. To register, or for more information, visit https://PFHB.eventbrite.com.

📣 SAVE THE DATE: Nonprofit Roundtable 📣Sarah Barton from Nonprofit411 will lead us in a round of the Generosity Roundtab...
07/28/2026

📣 SAVE THE DATE: Nonprofit Roundtable 📣

Sarah Barton from Nonprofit411 will lead us in a round of the Generosity Roundtable, a new roleplaying game that encourages nonprofit leaders to step out of their comfort zones and discuss difficult challenges facing our sector and organizations. Join us to have a conversation about how we should use AI in our sector.

📅 Tuesday, August 11th, 2026
⏰ 9am
📍 Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
🍩 Free coffee and donuts provided!

We look forward to seeing you there! ✨

Thank you to The Betsey Mills Club for inviting us today to your luncheon! We were honored to be there 💙
07/23/2026

Thank you to The Betsey Mills Club for inviting us today to your luncheon! We were honored to be there 💙

Executive Directors- this survey closes TOMORROW! Please share your thoughts so we can better support you! We’ve created...
07/23/2026

Executive Directors- this survey closes TOMORROW! Please share your thoughts so we can better support you!

We’ve created a short, anonymous survey to better understand:
✔️ How you’re doing in your role
✔️ The challenges you’re navigating
✔️ What support would be most helpful
✔️ Ideas you have for programs, workshops, or resources

Your feedback will directly shape how we support leaders like you.

🕒 Takes just 5–10 minutes
🔒 Completely anonymous

Survey Link: https://marietta.givepulse.com/survey/take/9Xf513zgATAbFqZeVuUU

Thank you for the incredible work you do every day. 💙

07/21/2026

✏️📚 Back to School Giveaway! 📚✏️

We are hosting a Back to School Giveaway of school supplies and essential items to ensure students are set up for success and ready to learn!

📅 Wednesday, July 29th
⏰ 12:00pm-6:00pm
📍 United Way Office - 414 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101

This event is by appointment only. You MUST pre-register. Walk-ins will not be accepted. Child must be present to receive the giveaway.

Register here: igfn.us/form/R8Rg5w

Executive Directors: We Need Your Voice.Our anonymous Executive Director Survey closes soon, and we want to hear from yo...
07/16/2026

Executive Directors: We Need Your Voice.

Our anonymous Executive Director Survey closes soon, and we want to hear from you before it does.

Nonprofit leaders are navigating increasing demands, changing funding landscapes, staffing challenges, and growing community needs. Your insights will help us better understand what leaders in our region are experiencing and how we can provide meaningful support moving forward.

Through this short survey, you'll have the opportunity to share:
✔️ How you're doing in your leadership role
✔️ The biggest challenges your organization is facing
✔️ What resources and support would be most valuable
✔️ Ideas for future programs, workshops, and networking opportunities

🕒 Takes just 5–10 minutes
🔒 Completely anonymous
📅 Survey closes in just over one week

Take the survey here: https://marietta.givepulse.com/survey/take/9Xf513zgATAbFqZeVuUU

Thank you for the work you do every day to strengthen our communities. We are committed to supporting you, and that starts with listening. 💙

📢 Don't forget about this FREE Grants 101 workshop 👇Looking to secure funding for your next project? The Grants 101 Work...
07/13/2026

📢 Don't forget about this FREE Grants 101 workshop 👇

Looking to secure funding for your next project? The Grants 101 Workshop, developed and presented by the WV Grant Resource Centers offers a comprehensive, step-by-step training that walks participants through the entire pre-award process—from identifying funding opportunities to drafting and preparing a competitive proposal for submission.

This free workshop is designed to help West Virginia nonprofits turn ideas into successful projects. No prior grant writing experience needed!

Registration deadline is Monday, July 20th.

Scan the QR code and register today ❗

Address

215 5th Street
Marietta, OH
45750

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(740) 376-4559

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