We love learning through live events and webinars are a perfect way to do it. Whole Whale has regular, free nonprofit webinars but we also know of tons of other groups dedicated to teaching best practices in the sector. The list below will lead you to live and pre-recorded lists of top nonprofit-focused webinars so you can find topics that interest you.
1. BoardSource
Who they are
BoardSource aims to inspire, train, and support nonprofit leaders to build better boards and organizational structures. Their webinars reflect their mission: to encourage excellent leadership in the nonprofit sector.
Topics
- Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Consulting
Cost: 75$+
2. Nonprofit Hub
Who they are
Nonprofit Hub curates resources for nonprofits from across the web—bringing everything together into a single hub. They want you to use their resources to increase your fundraising dollars.
Topics
- Fundraising
- Influencer Campaigns
- Leadership
- Recruiting
Cost: Free
3. VolunteerMatch
Who they are
You might know VolunteerMatch as a job board for volunteer opportunities, but they also host a robust online Learning Center jam-packed with resources on effectively finding, training, and managing volunteers.
Topics
- Volunteer Management
- Hiring, screening, engagement, and more
Cost: Free
4. 4Good
Who they are
Started by corporate social responsibility wonks over at DonateWell, 4Good works to connect social good organizations with professionals and community members to maximize resources behind shared goals.
Topics
- Fundraising
- Marketing
- Video
- Social Media
Cost: Free and paid
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5. Wild Apricot
Who they are
Wild Apricot is a membership management software that works with organizations ranging from nonprofits to athletic clubs and Greek Life. On their blog, they share a monthly roundup of free nonprofit webinars; now, they’ve successfully sorted those webinars into categories for easy access.
Topics
- Marketing
- Finance
- Fundraising
- Events
Cost: Ranges/Email capture access log in
6. CharityHowTo
Who they are
CharityHowTo exists to help nonprofits learn, so nonprofit webinars are pretty much their raison d’etre.
Topics
- Analytics
- Annual Reports
- Donor Relationships and Acquisition
- Infographics
- Storytelling
- Thank You Letters
- Recruitment
Cost: Free – $100
7. CauseVox
Who they are
CauseVox is an online fundraising platform working to build stronger relationships between organizations and their donors, in addition to bringing in new donors and raising more money online.
Topics
- Campaign Success
- Fundraising
Cost: Free
8. GrantSpace – Foundation Center
Who they are
GrantSpace, a product of the Foundation Center, provides tools and resources on grant writing and how nonprofits can become better grant applicants.
Topics
- Grantwriting
- Proposal Writing
- Crowdfunding
Cost: Free
9. Nonprofit Tech For Good
Who they are
Nonprofit Tech for Good provides news and resources related to nonprofit technology and online fundraising. Their webinars are not recorded, so you have to watch live—or register in advance to receive detailed notes.
Topics
- Communications
- Cause Awareness and Giving Days
- Choosing a Domain Name
Cost: Free until the end of 2017
10. NTEN Webinars
Who they are
The Nonprofit Technology Network provides online trainings and resources to help nonprofits use technology more effectively—and, therefore, increase their social impact.
Topics
- Community Engagement
- Facebook Advertising
- Digital-First
Cost: Free and Paid
11. Network for Good
Who they are
Network for Good offers fundraising software and services for nonprofits to help them reach more donors.
Topics
- Storytelling
- Sustainable Fundraising
- Inspiring and Engaging Donors
- Building a Board
- Major Gift Asks
Cost: Free
12. EveryAction
Who they are
EveryAction is a CRM software designed specifically for nonprofits and social good organizations. The software allows nonprofits to field online donations, send targeted emails, manage donors, create advocacy forms, and encourage donors to take other online actions.
Topics:
- Video
- Donor Engagement and Retention
- Grant Writing
- Finding Your Audience
Cost: Free
13. MobileCause
Who they are
MobileCause provides mobile and digital fundraising software built exclusively for nonprofits.
Topics
- Video
- Digital Fundraising
- Mobile Communications to Engage Millennial Donors
Cost: Free
14. Firespring
Who they are
Firespring creates websites for nonprofits, in addition to providing other technical support and educational resources.
Topics
- SEO for Nonprofits
- Web Design
- Storytelling
Cost: Free
15. Peer to Peer from Blackbaud
Who they are
Straight Up P2P is a webinar series featuring knowledge and advice from peer-to-peer experts.
Topics
- Storytelling
- Gamification
- Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
Cost: Free
16. #NoFilter Nonprofit from Blackbaud
Who they are
#NoFilter Nonprofit seeks to deliver honest, useful knowledge on nonprofit marketing without the fluff or hype.
Topics
- Design and Storytelling
- Online Fundraising
- Marketing Tips from the For-Profit Sector
Cost: Free
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17. WWULive by Whole Whale
Who they are
Whole Whale aims to bridge the gap between nonprofits and technology in order to increase impact. We want to help our clients use the whole whale.
Topics
- A/B Testing
- Technical SEO
- Technology Wellness in the Workplace
- Find all our past webinars here
Cost: Free
18. Emma Email Marketing
Who they are
Emma is an email marketing software that provides robust tools for segmentation, A/B testing, integrations, and analytics.
Topics
- Email Marketing
- Video in Email Marketing
- Live Q&As
Cost: Free
19. Classy
Who they are
Classy is an online fundraising platform for social impact organizations. Since 2011, hundreds of millions of dollars have been raised through the Classy platform.
Topics
- Online Fundraising
- Pitching Investors
- Google Ad Grants for Nonprofits
Cost: Free
20. Nonprofit Learning Lab
Who they are
Nonprofit Learning Lab aims to arm nonprofits with the tools, strategies, resources, and community they need to succeed, including nonprofit webinars.
Topics
- SEO
- Donor Engagement
- Storytelling
Cost: Free
21. Unbounce
Who they are
Unbounce allows users to quickly build landing pages with overlays to create conversions.
Topics
- Conversion
- Marketing (email and content)
Cost: Free
21. Moz
Who they are
Moz offers a variety of SEO tools and resources to help boost businesses’ search engine rankings.
Topics
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Storytelling with Data
Cost: Free (join to watch)
22. TechSoup
Who they are
TechSoup provides resources to help nonprofits make the right decisions about their technology.
Topics
- Staffing
- Charitable Giving
- Copywriting for Web
Cost: Free
23. GreatNonprofits
Who they are
GreatNonprofits is a platform for clients, donors, and volunteers to share stories about nonprofits.
Topics
- Storytelling
- Brand Awareness
Cost: Free
24. Nonprofit Marketing Guide
Who they are
Nonprofit Marketing Guide provide a daily blog and weekly newsletter, as well as extensive coaching programs, to educate users on nonprofit marketing and communications.
Topics
- Google Analytics
- Donor-Centered Copywriting
Cost: Free
26. TechImpact
Who they are
TechImpact helps nonprofits reach their technological potential through both large-scale projects and tech support.
Topics
- Office 365
Cost: Free
27. Nonprofit Toolkit
Who they are
Nonprofit Toolkit is a hub of resources to help nonprofit connect with your community. Think branding, marketing, fundraising, and all things communication. They have webinars in addition to project plans, ebooks, and toolkits of course.
Topics
- Media pitches
- Website re-designs
- #GivingTuesday
- Infographics
Cost: Resources range from $0-$75
28. Givebutter
Who they are
Givebutter is the #1 rated fundraising platform on G2, powering $300M+ in donations for more than a million changemakers worldwide. Nonprofits use Givebutter to replace multiple tools so they can launch fundraisers and events, use donation forms and donor management (CRM), send emails and text blasts—all in one place. Instead of charging a traditional SaaS subscription fee, Givebutter is completely free to use with a 100% transparent tip-or-fee model.
Topics
- Fundraising
- Events
- Marketing
- CRM Management
- Campaign Succss
- See more on their events page, which you can find here
Cost: Free
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