GCN Events
Writing the Annual Report
Learn how to write stellar annual reports that tell the story of your yearly successes.
Certificate of Fundraising | Capital Campaigns
This 5-part series walks you through all phases of winning capital campaigns, from planning, building teams, and assessing readiness, to developing case statements, donor prospecting and communications, making asks, cultivating foundation and corporate support, and recognizing all contributors.
Intended Impact: What Is Your Theory of Change?
Intended Impact and Theory of Change provide the “north star” for organizations as they determine their outcomes and impact in the community.
Certificate of Supervision & Management
Prepare for a supervisory role with the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective manager and team leader.
Certificate of Fundraising | Introduction to Fundraising
Prepare for growth in the development role with these six foundation-building courses, through a comprehensive orientation to the crucial area of nonprofit fundraising.
Certificate of Fundraising | Annual Giving Campaigns
In this 4-part series, discover best practices to leverage all of your resources – your people, technology, programs, and data – to capture the most donations from the most people.
Certificate of Nonprofit Human Resource Management
Designed for organizations of all sizes, this four-part series focuses on human resources practices critical to success, delivering a comprehensive, practical foundation for the HR professional.
Certificate of Fundraising | Grant Management
Go beyond the basics to learn how to not only write compelling proposals but create a powerful grant management system.
Member Webinar | 8 Key Trends that Will Transform the Social Sector in the Next Decade
Learn about the top forces influencing nonprofits now and in the future to inform current strategies, feed SWOT efforts, and launch important discussions within your organization.
How to Start a Nonprofit
This evening workshop covers the essentials to get your nonprofit off to a strong start.
Certificate of Nonprofit Social Media
Rapidly advance your understanding of social media practices for nonprofits, building a broad foundation and focused expertise in topics like advertising and analytics.
Certificate of Change Management
NEW! Lead to effectively drive positive change. A two-day series overview of change management theory and strategies for driving a change process, managing resistance to change, and helping others more effectively support your agenda for change.
How to Start a Nonprofit
This evening workshop covers the essentials to get your nonprofit off to a strong start.
Certificate of Nonprofit Accounting
Prepare for growth in the financial management role through this comprehensive 5-part series.
Advanced Nonprofit Board Leadership Clinic
A full-day forum for nonprofit executives and board members: explore the best practices that drive exceptional governance, and receive an individualized assessment of your board.
How to Start a Nonprofit
This evening workshop covers the essentials to get your nonprofit off to a strong start.
All Together Now: Internal Communications at Your Organization
How to Start a Nonprofit
This evening workshop covers the essentials to get your nonprofit off to a strong start.
Certificate of Fundraising | Grant Management
Go beyond the basics to learn how to not only write compelling proposals but create a powerful grant management system.
How to Start a Nonprofit
This evening workshop covers the essentials to get your nonprofit off to a strong start.
How to Start a Nonprofit
This evening workshop covers the essentials to get your nonprofit off to a strong start.
Certificate of Change Management
NEW! Lead to effectively drive positive change. A two-day series overview of change management theory and strategies for driving a change process, managing resistance to change, and helping others more effectively support your agenda for change.
How to Start a Nonprofit
This evening workshop covers the essentials to get your nonprofit off to a strong start.
Certificate of Nonprofit Human Resource Management
Designed for organizations of all sizes, this four-part series focuses on human resources practices critical to success, delivering a comprehensive, practical foundation for the HR professional.
How to Start a Nonprofit
This evening workshop covers the essentials to get your nonprofit off to a strong start.
GCN Resources
First-hand tips for a data-first approach
Two years into a new process for measuring outcomes and making decisions, the CEO of The Gathering Place has ten tips for any organization seeking a data-based solution for better planning, growing, and communicating their impact.
What the watchdogs see
As scrutiny of nonprofits intensifies, it’s critical to understand the agencies keeping tabs on the sector. Two experts from Mauldin & Jenkins detail the priorities of these watchdogs, and how to satisfy them, in this member event recap.
Your all-in-one talent management solution from GCN
Exclusively for member nonprofits, our Nonprofit University + ThinkHR Subscription delivers year-round professional development and training for your team; unlimited on-call support from certified HR pros; and interactive HR and talent compliance tools.
The nonprofit lifecycle: A model for making smart decisions
“If the organization feels especially chaotic... lifecycle analysis can help by providing order, clarity, and a path forward.” Learn about the 7 stages of the nonprofit lifecycle, and take a short quiz to help you assess where your nonprofit is at.
The work-life balance formula that actually works
Too often, faulty math keeps us from realizing the goal of simultaneously fulfilling work- and home-lives. Correcting the equation is easier than you think: It all comes down to quality over quantity.
Monthly sector news and insight, delivered.
Get complimentary issues of This [email protected], featuring reporting on trending topics and best practices, grant opportunities, and upcoming events; Georgia Nonprofit NEWS, a roundup of accomplishments, impact, and people moves; plus, timely briefings on policy developments, training opportunities, and more.
A benefit that pays back: Financial planning for your people
Nonprofit employers need cost-friendly ways to retain talent, and we could all use help offsetting salaries that continually fall behind those in other sectors. Senior Consultant Mary Bear Hughes explores a compelling solution to both challenges: personal financial planning tools.
Your most powerful tool for fundraising: Relationships and the resource development plan
Getting what you want from donors means giving them what they want, in terms of messaging, asks, and appreciation.
Time (again) to take charge: Four practices for an uncertain era
Though it’s hard to predict exactly what policy changes are on the way from the new White House – and okay to be worried about it! – nonprofits can weather them the same way we have in the past: with resiliency, sustainability, alliances, and advocacy.
Three secrets for kickstarting your board
Want board members to jump in with both feet? According to the experts from our Nonprofit Consulting Group, it’s not just a matter of strategic planning and understanding organizational needs, but practices that encourage clarity, communication, and board member empowerment.
More than compatibility: What makes a merger work
Every merger has its challenges, even among the most aligned of partners – as in the case of newly-established FOCUS + Fragile Kids. Associate Director Joy Trotti shares lessons learned, including funding-friendly resources for marketing and legal issues.
How can your organization become the workplace of choice?
The demand for fulfilling, purpose-driven careers is growing – and yet, mission-driven employers must contend for top talent in a highly competitive hiring environment. This new report from GCN's own Work for Good, based on our recent survey of nonprofit pros, delivers first-hand testimony and sound methods for attracting, engaging, and retaining your greatest assets: talented employees eager to make a difference.
Retention, recruitment, and the nonprofit advantage: Practical ideas from GCN’s Spring CEO Forum
Taken from our latest gathering of member executives, GCN CEO Karen Beavor provides reasons to be optimistic about a tight market for talent, and tactics for becoming a top competitor.
Our annual IDEAS showcase, celebrating sector innovation
Learn about the innovative advances of GCN members and partners: the practices and strategies that are multiplying impact, sharpening talent, leveraging supporters, and demonstrating exactly why we’re needed on the front lines of Georgia’s most pressing challenges.
How “doable” is your job? What the workload means for your legacy
If you’re an overloaded executive, you’re ensuring a rocky transition for anyone who steps into the role after you. With this advice from GCN executive search expert Mary Hughes, you can rethink your position to better serve the organization’s future – and your own.
Making the 2020 Census count: A nonprofit call-to-action
An accurate census is fundamental to the work you do and the people you serve – but it isn’t an equal-opportunity enterprise. Expert Terri Ann Lowenthal gives nonprofits multiple ways (and reasons) to help ensure a successful 2020 Census.
Four steps to a killer skills-based volunteer project
Looking to build a financial model, develop a scheduling app, or create a fundraising video, but don’t have the talent on-hand? Hands On Atlanta shares a step-by-step process for meeting those needs with volunteer expertise.
Latest News & Resources
First-hand tips for a data-first approach
Two years into a new process for measuring outcomes and making decisions, the CEO of The Gathering Place has ten tips for any organization seeking a data-based solution for better planning, growing, and communicating their impact.
What the watchdogs see
As scrutiny of nonprofits intensifies, it’s critical to understand the agencies keeping tabs on the sector. Two experts from Mauldin & Jenkins detail the priorities of these watchdogs, and how to satisfy them, in this member event recap.
Your all-in-one talent management solution from GCN
Exclusively for member nonprofits, our Nonprofit University + ThinkHR Subscription delivers year-round professional development and training for your team; unlimited on-call support from certified HR pros; and interactive HR and talent compliance tools.
The nonprofit lifecycle: A model for making smart decisions
“If the organization feels especially chaotic... lifecycle analysis can help by providing order, clarity, and a path forward.” Learn about the 7 stages of the nonprofit lifecycle, and take a short quiz to help you assess where your nonprofit is at.
The work-life balance formula that actually works
Too often, faulty math keeps us from realizing the goal of simultaneously fulfilling work- and home-lives. Correcting the equation is easier than you think: It all comes down to quality over quantity.
Monthly sector news and insight, delivered.
Get complimentary issues of This [email protected], featuring reporting on trending topics and best practices, grant opportunities, and upcoming events; Georgia Nonprofit NEWS, a roundup of accomplishments, impact, and people moves; plus, timely briefings on policy developments, training opportunities, and more.
A benefit that pays back: Financial planning for your people
Nonprofit employers need cost-friendly ways to retain talent, and we could all use help offsetting salaries that continually fall behind those in other sectors. Senior Consultant Mary Bear Hughes explores a compelling solution to both challenges: personal financial planning tools.
Your most powerful tool for fundraising: Relationships and the resource development plan
Getting what you want from donors means giving them what they want, in terms of messaging, asks, and appreciation.
Time (again) to take charge: Four practices for an uncertain era
Though it’s hard to predict exactly what policy changes are on the way from the new White House – and okay to be worried about it! – nonprofits can weather them the same way we have in the past: with resiliency, sustainability, alliances, and advocacy.
Three secrets for kickstarting your board
Want board members to jump in with both feet? According to the experts from our Nonprofit Consulting Group, it’s not just a matter of strategic planning and understanding organizational needs, but practices that encourage clarity, communication, and board member empowerment.
More than compatibility: What makes a merger work
Every merger has its challenges, even among the most aligned of partners – as in the case of newly-established FOCUS + Fragile Kids. Associate Director Joy Trotti shares lessons learned, including funding-friendly resources for marketing and legal issues.
How can your organization become the workplace of choice?
The demand for fulfilling, purpose-driven careers is growing – and yet, mission-driven employers must contend for top talent in a highly competitive hiring environment. This new report from GCN's own Work for Good, based on our recent survey of nonprofit pros, delivers first-hand testimony and sound methods for attracting, engaging, and retaining your greatest assets: talented employees eager to make a difference.
Retention, recruitment, and the nonprofit advantage: Practical ideas from GCN’s Spring CEO Forum
Taken from our latest gathering of member executives, GCN CEO Karen Beavor provides reasons to be optimistic about a tight market for talent, and tactics for becoming a top competitor.
Our annual IDEAS showcase, celebrating sector innovation
Learn about the innovative advances of GCN members and partners: the practices and strategies that are multiplying impact, sharpening talent, leveraging supporters, and demonstrating exactly why we’re needed on the front lines of Georgia’s most pressing challenges.
How “doable” is your job? What the workload means for your legacy
If you’re an overloaded executive, you’re ensuring a rocky transition for anyone who steps into the role after you. With this advice from GCN executive search expert Mary Hughes, you can rethink your position to better serve the organization’s future – and your own.
Making the 2020 Census count: A nonprofit call-to-action
An accurate census is fundamental to the work you do and the people you serve – but it isn’t an equal-opportunity enterprise. Expert Terri Ann Lowenthal gives nonprofits multiple ways (and reasons) to help ensure a successful 2020 Census.
Four steps to a killer skills-based volunteer project
Looking to build a financial model, develop a scheduling app, or create a fundraising video, but don’t have the talent on-hand? Hands On Atlanta shares a step-by-step process for meeting those needs with volunteer expertise.
Upcoming Events
1.23.19 | Atlanta
Writing the Annual Report
Learn how to write stellar annual reports that tell the story of your yearly successes. Learn more.
1.29.19 | Atlanta
Certificate of Fundraising | Capital Campaigns
This 5-part series walks you through all phases of winning capital campaigns, from planning, building teams, and assessing readiness, to developing case statements, donor prospecting and communications, making asks, cultivating foundation and corporate support, and recognizing all contributors. Learn more.
1.30.19 | Atlanta
Intended Impact: What Is Your Theory of Change?
Intended Impact and Theory of Change provide the “north star” for organizations as they determine their outcomes and impact in the community. Learn more.
1.31.19 | Atlanta
Certificate of Supervision & Management
Prepare for a supervisory role with the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective manager and team leader. Learn more.
2.06.19 | Atlanta
Certificate of Fundraising | Introduction to Fundraising
Prepare for growth in the development role with these six foundation-building courses, through a comprehensive orientation to the crucial area of nonprofit fundraising. Learn more.
2.07.19 | Atlanta
Certificate of Nonprofit Human Resource Management
Designed for organizations of all sizes, this four-part series focuses on human resources practices critical to success, delivering a comprehensive, practical foundation for the HR professional. Learn more.
2.07.19 | Atlanta
Certificate of Fundraising | Annual Giving Campaigns
In this 4-part series, discover best practices to leverage all of your resources – your people, technology, programs, and data – to capture the most donations from the most people. Learn more.
2.08.19 | Atlanta
Certificate of Fundraising | Grant Management
Go beyond the basics to learn how to not only write compelling proposals but create a powerful grant management system. Learn more.
2.21.19 | Atlanta
Member Webinar | 8 Key Trends that Will Transform the Social Sector in the Next Decade
Learn about the top forces influencing nonprofits now and in the future to inform current strategies, feed SWOT efforts, and launch important discussions within your organization. Learn more.
2.28.19 | Atlanta
How to Start a Nonprofit
This evening workshop covers the essentials to get your nonprofit off to a strong start. Learn more.
3.19.19 | Atlanta
Certificate of Nonprofit Social Media
Rapidly advance your understanding of social media practices for nonprofits, building a broad foundation and focused expertise in topics like advertising and analytics. Learn more.
3.26.19 | Atlanta
Certificate of Change Management
NEW! Lead to effectively drive positive change. A two-day series overview of change management theory and strategies for driving a change process, managing resistance to change, and helping others more effectively support your agenda for change. Learn more.
3.28.19 | Atlanta
How to Start a Nonprofit
This evening workshop covers the essentials to get your nonprofit off to a strong start. Learn more.
4.10.19 | Atlanta
Certificate of Nonprofit Accounting
Prepare for growth in the financial management role through this comprehensive 5-part series. Learn more.
4.17.19 | Atlanta
Advanced Nonprofit Board Leadership Clinic
A full-day forum for nonprofit executives and board members: explore the best practices that drive exceptional governance, and receive an individualized assessment of your board. Learn more.
4.25.19 | Atlanta
How to Start a Nonprofit
This evening workshop covers the essentials to get your nonprofit off to a strong start. Learn more.
6.20.19 | Atlanta
How to Start a Nonprofit
This evening workshop covers the essentials to get your nonprofit off to a strong start. Learn more.
8.14.19 | Atlanta
Certificate of Fundraising | Grant Management
Go beyond the basics to learn how to not only write compelling proposals but create a powerful grant management system. Learn more.
8.29.19 | Atlanta
How to Start a Nonprofit
This evening workshop covers the essentials to get your nonprofit off to a strong start. Learn more.
9.19.19 | Atlanta
How to Start a Nonprofit
This evening workshop covers the essentials to get your nonprofit off to a strong start. Learn more.
9.24.19 | Atlanta
Certificate of Change Management
NEW! Lead to effectively drive positive change. A two-day series overview of change management theory and strategies for driving a change process, managing resistance to change, and helping others more effectively support your agenda for change. Learn more.
10.07.19 | Atlanta
How to Start a Nonprofit
This evening workshop covers the essentials to get your nonprofit off to a strong start. Learn more.
10.29.19 | Atlanta
Certificate of Nonprofit Human Resource Management
Designed for organizations of all sizes, this four-part series focuses on human resources practices critical to success, delivering a comprehensive, practical foundation for the HR professional. Learn more.
12.05.19 | Atlanta
How to Start a Nonprofit
This evening workshop covers the essentials to get your nonprofit off to a strong start. Learn more.