Nonprofits LEAD

06/10/2026

Grant success isn’t just about great writing — it’s about alignment.
Last month at Marietta College 's Nonprofits LEAD Annual Capacity Building Conference, Jennifer spoke about the importance of matching your grant strategy to your organization’s true lifecycle stage — not the stage you wish you were in. Funders aren’t just evaluating proposals; they’re assessing readiness, clarity, and capacity.

Every nonprofit moves through predictable lifecycle stages, and your grant strategy should move with you. When you write from capacity rather than aspiration, funders can feel the integrity behind your work.

Explore how each stage — from Idea to Terminal — shapes the story you should tell:
🔗 Nonprofitlifecycles.com/grant-strategy-by-lifecycle-stage

06/05/2026

💻 Mark your calendars: The Grant Centers will be hosting a free virtual Grants 101 Workshop this December! This virtual event will take place December 4, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

This comprehensive virtual workshop will guide participants through each critical step of the pre-award process, including:
• Seeking & Finding Grants
• Building Community Partnerships
• Developing Budgets & Budget Justifications
• Understanding Matching Funds
• Common Grant Attachments
• Grant Readiness
• Developing a Project Narrative
• Thinking Like a Reviewer

This Training is Recommended For: West Virginia communities, nonprofits, businesses, and other grant-eligible entities who are interested in engaging with the grant writing process. No prior grant writing experience is required.

What to Expect: Participants can expect to gain a thorough understanding of the grant writing process and elevate their application assembly skills.

Register for this free virtual workshop by Wednesday, December 2, 2026: https://forms.gle/CkJZMPgtb89jht1q7

06/03/2026

https://www.marietta.edu/article/record-attendance-highlights-growth-nonprofits-lead-annual-capacity-building-conference

On Wednesday, May 13, a record number of nonprofit leaders, staff members, board members, community partners, and volunteers gathered at Marietta College for the 15th annual Nonprofits LEAD Capacity Building Conference. The day was dedicated to professional development, collaboration, and strengthen...

05/28/2026

Don't forget to join us tomorrow, Friday, May 29th 👇

Join us for our next Coffee & Collaboration featuring a Washington County Foundations Funders Panel!

This is a great opportunity to hear directly from local funders, learn more about funding priorities, and continue building relationships with fellow nonprofit professionals across the region.

🍩 Donuts provided
☕ Free to attend
📍 No RSVP required — just come as you are!

📅 Friday, May 29th
⏰ 9am
📍The Betsey Mills Club

Have coffee, donuts, and bring a friend! ✨

05/26/2026

Are you or someone you know looking for a new position? Check out this job posted by Memorial Health System: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/D9A1F2007E6D793704B1C60B560F717C/jobs/596271

Please remember Nonprofits LEAD is not involved in the hiring process. If you have questions about the role, please reach out directly to the employer.

05/22/2026

We’re still energized from the incredible momentum of this year’s conference! Record-breaking attendance, meaningful connections, and so many great conversations about strengthening our nonprofit community happened. And we’re excited to keep that momentum going! ☕✨

Join us for our next Coffee & Collaboration on Friday, May 29th featuring a Washington County Foundations Funders Panel!

This is a great opportunity to hear directly from local funders, learn more about funding priorities, and continue building relationships with fellow nonprofit professionals across the region.

🍩 Donuts provided
☕ Free to attend
📍 No RSVP required — just come as you are!

📅 Friday, May 29th
⏰ 9am
📍The Betsey Mills Club

Bring a colleague and join the conversation. We’d love to see you there!

05/20/2026

What an incredible day 💙

One week ago, over 220 nonprofit professionals stepped away from their day to day to join us for our annual capacity building conference. From meaningful conversations and new connections to inspiring learning opportunities, the energy throughout the day was truly amazing.

We are so grateful to be part of a community that is so committed to strengthening nonprofits and strengthening our region. Thank you for showing up, sharing your experiences, and investing in the important work you do every day.

Ready for more? Save the date for next year’s conference: May 12th, 2027! We can’t wait to do it again. ✨

If you have any fun photos, please share them and tag your friends 🙂

05/20/2026

05/11/2026

Two days out, and we are getting ready for you! ✨

The Nonprofits LEAD Annual Capacity Building Conference 2026 is this Wednesday, May 13th, at Marietta College, and we are so looking forward to bringing this community together.

Here's a sneak peak into the layout of the Dyson-Baudo Recreation Center before we started setting up 🩵

05/08/2026

We couldn't have done this without you! Thank you so much to our friends at WASCO!