Every month, we compile the internet’s biggest list of free nonprofit webinars.
Organizations are always looking for innovative ways to adapt to the challenges of working remotely, all while trying to find volunteers and lead successful teams.
It’s more important than ever for us to come together and share our knowledge and resources.
The webinars below cover everything your nonprofit needs to know about fundraising, events and all the tips and tricks for using GoogleAds.
Topics include donor acquisition, artificial intelligence, strategic planning, board building, sustainability and much more.
Now onto this month’s webinars. Please note, all times are indicated in ET (unless otherwise noted).
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Simplify Your Ask: Get More Major Gifts
October 1, 2:00 PM
Growing your major gifts program doesn’t need to feel overwhelming. This webinar will walk you step-by-step through how to identify your most promising prospects, build stronger donor relationships, and confidently ask for transformational gifts. You’ll learn to mix virtual and in-person outreach, spark authentic conversations that resonate with donors’ passions, and create a simple but repeatable system to scale your fundraising efforts.
Unlock the Future of Financial Aid for K-12 Schools
October 1, 2:00 PM
Financial aid can be one of the most stressful processes for families and staff alike. This webinar introduces tools and workflows that make it easier for schools to manage aid applications, from IRS integration to simplified reporting. Attendees will see how to create a smoother process for both administrators and families, reducing errors and ensuring equitable, timely support during the busy application season.
Introduction to Individual Giving
October 2, 2:00 PM
Individual donors are the foundation of most nonprofit fundraising programs. This training explores the basics of cultivating one-time and recurring givers, creating donor-centered messaging, and building stewardship plans that grow lifetime value. Perfect for organizations just starting individual fundraising or looking to refresh their approach with best practices.
Guide to Becoming a Data-Powered Organization: Unlocking Your Organization’s Greatest Assets
October 6, 12:00 PM
In a rapidly changing technology environment, nonprofits must leverage their greatest assets to strengthen, grow, and sustain their missions. This session focuses on building a data-driven culture with a clear return on investment (ROI). Learn how to assess resources, invest wisely, and align technology with organizational goals to maximize impact and outcomes.
Trust, Trickery and the Click: Defending Against Human Hacks
October 8, 1:00 PM
Cyberattacks often exploit people, not just systems. This session breaks down how hackers use psychological tricks—like urgency, authority, or fear—to get staff to click, share, or reveal sensitive information. Using plain language and real-world examples, you’ll learn how to recognize red flags, ask the right questions before clicking, and train your team to serve as a “human firewall” against phishing and social engineering threats.
It’s Not Too Early to Strategize for Giving Tuesday 2025
October 8, 2:00 PM
GivingTuesday might feel far off, but the time to plan is now. This webinar guides you through designing a donor-centered campaign rooted in authentic connection rather than urgency. Learn how to use match challenges effectively, engage major donors and board members early, and create a stewardship-forward campaign that excites supporters long after GivingTuesday ends. You’ll also get a demonstration of how to build your GivingTuesday donation page in just three clicks on Auctria.
Quick Tactics for GivingTuesday
October 8, 3:00 PM
GivingTuesday is the biggest giving day of the year—are you ready? This practical session shares quick, high-impact tactics you can still implement before November. Learn how to build a dedicated GivingTuesday page, engage your supporters with social content, and integrate your communications for maximum reach. You’ll also get checklists and campaign templates to stay organized and keep momentum rolling past the one-day event.
Appreciation & Recognition Workshop Series Kick Off
October 9, 2:00 PM
Volunteers and staff want to feel valued in meaningful ways. This kick-off workshop introduces a series focused on appreciation and recognition strategies for nonprofits. You’ll learn about different appreciation styles, identify gaps in your current practices, and explore inclusive ways to recognize everyone on your team. Even if you can’t attend all sessions, registration provides recordings and slides to help you build a sustainable recognition plan.
Recurring Revenue, Real Impact: A Strategic Blueprint for Monthly Giving Success
October 13, 11:00 AM
Monthly giving is one of the most powerful ways to ensure predictable revenue and long-term donor loyalty. This webinar walks you through practical strategies to recruit and retain monthly donors, craft compelling messaging, and use technology to streamline the program. Real-world examples and actionable tips will help you launch or grow a sustainable recurring giving program that delivers consistent impact.
The Art of the Possible in Action: Turning Data into Decisions
October 14, 1:00 PM
Nonprofits thrive when they can turn vision into actionable strategies. This session explores how to build a unified data ecosystem with Microsoft Fabric and Synapse Analytics, empowering informed decision-making. Learn about data governance, protection, and accessibility while walking through a donor retention case study that illustrates how to move from ideas to implementation.
How The Delores Project Scales Communication with Bloomerang’s Journey Automation
October 14, 12:00 PM
The Delores Project in Denver works to end homelessness for women, trans, and non-binary individuals. Using Bloomerang’s Journey Automation, they’ve transformed their donor communications—creating targeted drip campaigns that welcome new supporters, deepen engagement, and boost giving. This session provides a case study in how automation tools can build stronger donor relationships and scale outreach without hiring additional staff.
Build the Board You Need
October 14, 2:00 PM
A strong board is essential to nonprofit success, but recruitment and engagement can be challenging. This webinar offers practical guidance on building the board your organization truly needs—aligning skills with strategic goals, clarifying roles and responsibilities, and ensuring diverse perspectives are represented. Learn how to attract, onboard, and empower trustees who contribute effectively and sustainably.
Inspire Board Members to Facilitate Philanthropy featuring Claire Axelrad
October 15, 2:00 PM
Board members can be some of your most powerful fundraising advocates—if they are empowered with the right mindset and tools. Fundraising expert Claire Axelrad shares proven strategies for creating a “culture of philanthropy” across your organization. Discover the five most common fears around fundraising, four subtle cultural barriers that hold boards back, and four practical steps to help trustees evolve into champions of giving. The session includes a live Q&A where you can ask Claire your toughest board challenges.
Powered by Purpose: When, How and What to Outsource
October 15, 3:00 PM
Outsourcing can unlock efficiency, but only if done strategically. This webinar covers how nonprofits can evaluate which tasks are best handled in-house and which can be successfully outsourced. You’ll learn how to set expectations with partners, avoid common pitfalls, and prioritize outsourcing in areas that free up staff for mission-critical work—while still protecting your organization’s culture and values.
Compensation in the Nonprofit Sector: Highlights from the 2025 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Report
October 16, 1:00 PM
CharityVillage presents highlights from their 2025 Salary & Benefits Report, the most comprehensive study of its kind in Canada. Attendees will gain insight into compensation trends across six staff levels, learn how to interpret the findings, and apply the data to strengthen HR practices. Whether you’re a nonprofit leader setting policies or a job seeker preparing to negotiate, this session provides actionable takeaways.
Connecting QuickBooks Online to Your Bank and Effectively Using the Bank Feed Feature
October 16, 2:00 PM
Managing nonprofit finances can be time-consuming, but QuickBooks’ bank feed feature changes the game. This webinar shows how to connect your accounts, automatically download transactions, and assign them efficiently. Learn to set up rules, match entries, and save hours of manual data entry while keeping your books accurate and up to date.
Leading to Retain: Servant Leadership Strategies for K–12 School Leaders
October 16, 1:00 PM
Teacher retention is a major challenge in K–12 education. This session, featuring Dr. Dennis Chapman of The Village School of Naples, explores servant leadership as a tool for building trust, empowerment, and long-term commitment among teachers. Learn practical ways to foster a supportive culture where educators feel valued and supported.
Future-Proof Your Fundraising with Scenario Thinking
October 16, 2:00 PM
Nonprofits face constant uncertainty, from economic shifts to changing donor behavior. This webinar introduces scenario thinking as a tool for preparing multiple “what if” plans. You’ll learn frameworks to test your fundraising strategy, engage your board in resilience planning, and identify “no regrets” moves to keep your development program strong under any circumstances.
Getting Started with AI in Teams: 3 Things Every Nonprofit Needs to Know
October 20, 12:00 PM
Artificial intelligence is changing the nonprofit landscape, but where do you start? This session covers three essentials: the foundations of what AI can and cannot do, the ethics of responsible use, and practical prompts that save time and boost mission-driven work. Insights from the AI Equity Project will showcase how nonprofits across North America are approaching AI responsibly and effectively, giving you concrete ideas to bring back to your team.
From Data to Donations: Craft Personalized Year-End Appeals
October 21, 12:00 PM
Year-end fundraising success depends on reaching donors with the right message at the right time. This session teaches you how to segment active, lapsed, and prospective donors, tailor messages to match their giving history, and confidently suggest capacity-informed gift amounts. Gain practical tools to automate workflows, inspire stronger engagement, and maximize your year-end revenue.
HubSpot Unleashed: Elevating Nonprofit Marketing with Smarter Automation
October 21, 1:00 PM
Automation is no longer a luxury—it’s essential for engaging today’s donors. This webinar demonstrates how nonprofits can use HubSpot to personalize marketing, nurture supporters, and save staff time. Learn how to set up automated workflows, segment your audiences, and track engagement so your communications are more strategic and impactful. Real-life nonprofit examples will show you how to transform data into stronger relationships and fundraising results.
Unlock Event Success: Master the Art of Sponsorship Synergy
October 22, 1:00 PM
Sponsorships should be more than logo placements—they should be true partnerships. Sponsorship strategist Alex Durant reveals how to elevate your events by building mutually beneficial sponsor relationships. Learn how to uncover hidden sponsorship “real estate,” craft compelling proposals, and communicate effectively throughout the sponsorship lifecycle. Discover strategies to create long-term, repeatable partnerships and leave with practical tools to make sponsors feel valued and eager to return. A live Q&A will follow.
Ask Me Anything: Individual Giving
October 22, 2:00 PM
This interactive session gives you a chance to ask experts about all aspects of individual giving—from donor acquisition and annual campaigns to creative year-end appeals. Bring your questions and leave with tailored insights on diversifying your revenue, deepening relationships with supporters, and growing your individual giving program.
Appreciation & Recognition Series: Designing New Events
October 23, 2:00 PM
In this follow-up to the Kick Off session, you’ll explore new recognition activities and events designed around different appreciation styles. Learn how to adapt the Recognition Pyramid for your organization, involve diverse stakeholders, and handle challenges such as shifting away from traditional milestone awards.
Maximizing Your GivingTuesday Impact
October 23, 2:00 PM
GivingTuesday campaigns are about more than a single day of fundraising—they’re about growth. This TechSoup webinar focuses on campaign planning, storytelling, and donor acquisition strategies to maximize your GivingTuesday success. Attendees will learn how to craft narratives that inspire, use multi-channel outreach to reach new donors, and build campaigns that drive both immediate and long-term results.
Get Your Board Fundraising
October 23, 2:00 PM
Boards are often underutilized in fundraising. This training focuses on equipping trustees with the tools and confidence to participate. You’ll discover ways to set clear expectations, break fundraising tasks into manageable steps, and provide scripts and resources that allow every board member to contribute to your development goals.
Beyond GivingTuesday: Turn One Day Into Year-Round Support
October 23, 1:00 PM
GivingTuesday is a great launchpad—but how do you keep the energy going afterward? This webinar, featuring Keela and Raisely, explores strategies for turning new donors into long-term supporters. Learn re-engagement tactics, automated follow-ups, and storytelling methods that extend GivingTuesday’s impact well into the new year.
Strategy-Culture Connection: How Culture Powers Strategic Change
October 27, 11:00 AM
Successful strategy isn’t just logic—it’s culture in action. This session highlights how aligning culture with strategy powers meaningful change. Learn how shared beliefs and values can guide leadership behavior, shape team norms, and create the conditions needed for strategic success. Walk away with tools to ensure your culture drives the right habits and rituals to sustain organizational transformation.
The Predictive Edge: AI Strategies for High-Impact Year-End Giving
October 28, 12:00 PM
AI and predictive analytics are transforming major gift fundraising. This session shows how to identify high-capacity donors, time outreach effectively, and design personalized engagement strategies. Attendees will leave with a clear roadmap to apply AI insights ethically and strategically for stronger year-end results.
Global Diversity Awareness Month
October 28, 1:00 PM
Diversity and equity are critical to nonprofit impact. This webinar highlights the leadership of Black nonprofit professionals and organizations across the U.S., sharing stories of how they are creating meaningful change in their communities. Participants will explore best practices for advancing equity, learn how to strengthen their own organizational commitments, and leave with inspiration to embed diversity into mission-driven work year-round.
Transforming Business Models
October 29, 1:00 PM
Presented by Propel Nonprofits, this session introduces the four core components of a nonprofit business model and how they connect to mission and financial sustainability. Learn to analyze and refine your model so it strengthens both impact and organizational health, preparing your nonprofit for long-term resilience.
New Age Fundraising: Maximize Your Reach and Fundraise on Today’s Top Platforms with PayPal Giving Fund Canada
October 30, 1:00 PM
Digital platforms like PayPal, Facebook, Instagram, GoFundMe, and Twitch can be powerful fundraising channels—but many nonprofits aren’t using them to their full potential. This webinar introduces the PayPal Giving Fund Canada and shows how to activate your organization across multiple platforms. Hear case studies from charities, learn how to optimize donor engagement online, and get tips to maximize your GivingTuesday and holiday campaigns.
Introduction to Corporate Giving
October 30, 2:00 PM
Corporate giving can provide critical funding and visibility for nonprofits. This introductory course explains how to identify potential partners, design sponsorship or employee-giving programs, and structure win-win collaborations. Learn how to align your mission with corporate goals and build lasting partnerships.
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