CAPACITY BUILDING EVENTS:
Please join us for any of the following events. Be sure to check back regularly to see what's new! Have questions? Contact our Director of Capacity Building, Dr. Alee Moore.
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday June 14 , 2023 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
East Las Vegas |
Nonprofit Audits: Is Your Financial House in Order? |
It's best-practice for nonprofits to regularly undergo audits of their financial records, whether their organization is required to have an audit or not. Audited financial statements increase transparency, signal trustworthiness, and attract and retain worthy funders. Hiring a nonprofit accountant will ensure your organization's financial records and internal controls are within required standards and reduce the likelihood of financial fraud and errors. This workshop aims to help nonprofits determine if an audit is required and offers guidance on the nonprofit auditing process. Learn how independent audits are useful tools to identify opportunities for improvement.
Taught by expert: Stephen Matthew of HRC |
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Thursday June 22 , 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Betty's Village |
A Beginner's Guide to Preparing a Grant Application Budget |
A budget is central to any grant proposal because funders want to know what their funding will be used for. Knowing what and how much to ask for requires careful consideration in compliance with the CFR regulations that describe direct/indirect costs and allowable/unallowable expenses. Get a handle on the basic principles of creating a budget. Learn to estimate project costs and create a detailed, line-item budget for your proposal, matching expenses with program activities and outcomes.
Taught by expert: Andy Schuricht of Valor CSR |
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Tuesday May 23 , 2023 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
East Las Vegas |
The Link Between Organizational Strength and Federal Grant Readiness |
You found funders that support your cause! Is your organization ready to put forward a competitive, federal grant proposal? Competitive proposals spring from strong organizations with good governance, sound program plans, and thorough administrative and financial management practices. Where does your organization stand? Let's explore the connection between solid organizations and competitive proposals. Move your organization forward to achieve federal grant readiness.
Taught by expert: Brian Rice of Nevada GrantLab |
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Monday May 15 , 2023 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
RTC of Southern |
Cash Flow Management |
Nearly all federal grants are reimbursement grants. How do you spend money you don’t yet have? Topics include budgeting, cash flow forecasting and options for making sure your nonprofit remains liquid.
Taught by expert: Andy Schuricht of Valor CSR |
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Thursday April 20 , 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
RTC of Southern |
SEFA: Everything You Need to Know for Preparing and Reporting |
The total expenditures reported on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) governs whether a nonprofit organization is subject to a Single Audit. The SEFA is one of the first pieces of information an accountant will request when designing and planning a single audit. Can your organization accurately and confidently report its total expenditures? Check the SEFA off your audit request list early by implementing proven internal controls and following a thorough preparation process. This workshop offers an overview of the purpose and statutory requirements of the SEFA, guidance to avoid pitfalls in SEFA preparation, and instructions for submitting a single audit reporting package.
Taught by expert: Stephen Matthew of HRC |
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Thursday April 06 , 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Virtual |
The Responsibility of Cultural Responsiveness |
Nevada’s nonprofit community reports ‘diversity, equity, and inclusion’ (DEI) among its top 3 staff management challenges, yet many organizations haven’t done anything new to strengthen their DEI approach. Move the needle forward by exploring your more curious and creative, professional self to examine your organization’s current vision for and execution of culturally responsive programming. You’ll leave this workshop with greater clarity about your responsibility to be culturally responsive to your nonprofit team and the people you serve.
Taught by expert Rachel Wyley of Culture Kinesis |
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Monday March 27 - 28 , 2023 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Betty's Village |
Grant Management Essentials |
March 27 - 28, 2023
So you won a grant....Now the grant management begins! In this two-day grant management workshop, you'll get the skills and know-how to keep your project on track, comply with grant regulations, and protect your organization from the administrative and legal chaos that results from poor grants management.
Taught by expert: Jerry Bertrand of The Grantsmanship Center |
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Tuesday March 21 , 2023 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM The Center |
Nonprofit Financial Reporting: Tips and Tricks for Tracking Grant Funds |
Now that your organization has a federal grant, you’ll need to develop a plan for tracking the revenue and expenses related to it. This workshop offers an overview of financial reporting that examines nonprofit bookkeeping, tracking grant restrictions, and preparing financial data for grant reports. Learn what you can do to prevent bookkeeping headaches and make sure you're well-positioned for future grant funding.
Taught by expert: Andy Schuricht of Valor CSR |
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Monday March 06 , 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM The Center |
Federal Grant Research Lab |
You’ve got all the necessary registrations, internal controls, and regulatory requirements in place to begin applying for federal grants. Now what? Join us if you’re ready to find funders that support your organization’s cause. In this hands-on, interactive workshop, you will learn to methodically search databases for federal funding opportunities and evaluate if a specific grant is a good fit for your organization.
Taught by experts: Nicole Bomer and Martin Suman of Nevada GrantLab
*Attendees must bring their own device for searching grants, either a computer, smart phone, or tablet with internet browsing capabilities. |
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Monday February 27 , 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Virtual |
Federal Grant Readiness |
Applying for a federal grant can be frightening but this overview will prepare you for a seamless application process. Sort out the registrations, policies and procedures, internal controls, and regulatory requirements that your organization must have in place before applying.
Taught by experts: Suzanne Alewine and Catherine Hooper of Encore |
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Thursday February 16 , 2023 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Nevada Partners |
An Exploration of Evidence-Based Practices for Grant Writing |
Grantmakers want to know that your interventions are known to lead to desired results and long-term outcomes. When writing a grant proposal, it’s a good idea to base your program interventions on evidence-based practices that have been proven, through research and evaluation, to be effective. Learn to locate and integrate evidence-based practices into your grant proposal.
Taught by expert: Mallory Waters of Hanover Research |
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Monday February 06 , 2023 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
North Las Vegas City |
Federal Procurement Standards* |
Government grant-supported programs are required to comply with federal procurement rules when acquiring commercially available goods and services. Get equipped with the information you need to ensure compliance with procurement planning, the competitive process, sole source procurement, and conflicts of interest.
*Exclusively for NLVCares Community Grant Recipients receiving federal funding through the City of North Las Vegas American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) sub-award
Taught by expert: Scott Sheffler of Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP |
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Wednesday November 30 , 2022 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Virtual |
Designing Programs for Sustainability |
Strong nonprofits build sustainability into their program plans and can maintain outcomes beyond grant funding. Write a winning proposal that thoroughly explains how your organization can produce positive outcomes without perpetual cash investments.
Taught by expert: Rebecca Fox Jascoviak of RBW |
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Tuesday November 15 , 2022 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Virtual |
Census Data for Grant Writing |
Are you looking for data for your grant application? Learn how to access demographic, socioeconomic and housing data from the Census Bureau that can be used for your grant proposal.
Taught by expert: Armando Mendoza of U.S. Census Bureau |
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Wednesday November 02 , 2022 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Betty's Village |
Single Audit Readiness |
What is a single audit and who needs one? What things need to be considered and completed when preparing for a single audit? Includes a preview of the workpapers required for a single audit.
Taught by expert: Stephen Matthew of HRC |
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Thursday October 27 , 2022 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Betty's Village |
Grant Closeout Preparedness |
What are the accounting and grant related considerations at the end of the fiscal year and what can be done on the front-end to make the close-out process run smoothly? This workshop provides grantees with tools to plan for year-end and gives an understanding of what to expect before grantors and other external parties ask.
Taught by expert: Stephen Matthew of HRC |
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Wednesday October 12 , 2022 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM The Center |
Cash Flow Management |
Nearly all federal grants are reimbursement grants. How do you spend money you don’t yet have? Topics include budgeting, cash flow forecasting and options for making sure your nonprofit remains liquid.
Taught by expert: Andy Schuricht of Valor CSR |
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Tuesday October 04 , 2022 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Virtual |
Federal Grants 101 |
Federal funding overview including information on how to research federal grant opportunities and evaluate if a specific grant is a good fit for your organization. Sort out the organizational documents, federal registrations, financial management, internal controls, and monitoring activities that need to be in place before applying.
Taught by experts: Suzanne Alewine and Catherine Hooper of Encore |
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Tuesday September 27 , 2022 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Virtual |
Keys to Forming a Comprehensive Evaluation Plan |
An evaluation plan explains how the project will be evaluated and at what frequency. Learn how to link your evaluation plan to your data management plan to create an ongoing evaluation process. Assess the implications of using an external evaluator.
Taught by experts: Suzanne Alewine and Catherine Hooper of Encore |
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Wednesday September 21 , 2022 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Virtual |
The Answer is No: Strategies to Improve a Proposal for Resubmission |
Grant seeking is highly competitive, and proposals are sometimes rejected but there are strategies to increase your chances for funding. Discover ways to move forward with your proposal if you receive a rejection letter.
Taught by expert: Judy Riffle of RBW |
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Monday September 12 , 2022 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Virtual |
Data Analysis: Turn Your Data into Meaningful Findings |
Successful organizations analyze their program data in a way that tells a compelling story about their impact. Learn data management and analysis strategies to enhance your case for continued financial support.
Taught by experts: Shelley Loethen and Catherine Hooper of Encore |
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Monday August 29 , 2022 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Nevada Partners |
QuickBooks Tips and Tricks for Grant Reporting |
Many organizations use QuickBooks for their accounting needs. Learn the top five tips for grant tracking to get the most out of this valuable software.
Taught by expert: Jessica Sayles of HRC |
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Thursday August 18 , 2022 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual |
Constructing a Sound Implementation (Work) Plan |
Part 2 of 2 (Register for Both) A strong work plan is the heart of a proposal. It’s important to articulate a sound implementation plan capable of producing meaningful outcomes. This workshop accompanies "Demystifying Logic Models".
Taught by experts: Shelley Loethen and Suzanne Alewine of Encore |
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Wednesday August 17 - 19 , 2022 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
UNLV Incubator at |
Federal Grants Management Training |
August 17-19, 2022
Nevada GrantLab is pleased to host a Virtual Classroom for professionals managing federal grants in local governments and nonprofit organizations. This three-day interactive training, led by experienced Federal Grants Practice Group attorneys and independent grants consultants, covers everything from subrecipient relationships and procurement standards to cost allocation and internal control standards. Impacts of COVID-19 pandemic-related declarations, funding, and flexibilities will be addressed.
Taught by experts at Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP |
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Tuesday August 16 , 2022 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual |
Demystifying Logic Models |
Part 1 of 2 (Register for Both) Learn to use this at-a-glance tool to develop winning grant proposals and communicate the nature and scope of the project to your stakeholders. This workshop accompanies "Constructing a Sound Implementation (Work) Plan".
Taught by experts: Shelley Loethen and Suzanne Alewine of Encore |
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Thursday August 04 , 2022 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Nevada Partners |
Preparing a Federal Grant Application Budget, 201 |
Part 2 of 2 (Register for Both) Learn how to create a detailed, line-item budget for your grant proposal, matching expenses with program activities and outcomes. This workshop accompanies "Preparing a Federal Grant Application Budget, 101".
Taught by expert: Andy Schuricht of Valor CSR |
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Tuesday August 02 , 2022 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Nevada Partners |
Preparing a Federal Grant Application Budget, 101 |
Part 1 of 2 (Register for Both) An introduction to the basic principles of creating a budget for your grant proposal. Get a handle on the CFR regulations that describe direct/indirect costs and allowable/unallowable expenses. This workshop accompanies "Preparing a Federal Grant Application Budget, 201".
Taught by expert: Andy Schuricht of Valor CSR |
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Wednesday July 20 , 2022 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Virtual |
Designing Programs for Sustainability |
Strong nonprofits build sustainability into their program plans and can maintain outcomes beyond grant funding. Write a winning proposal that thoroughly explains how your organization can produce positive outcomes without perpetual cash investments.
Taught by expert: Rebecca Fox Jascoviak of RBW |
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Tuesday July 12 , 2022 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Virtual |
Building a Data Management Plan |
Grant funded organizations are required to track their program activities. Learn to build a comprehensive data management plan detailing data collection, data organization, data quality (QA process), data storage, data policies/security, data dissemination, etc.
Taught by experts: Suzanne Alewine and Catherine Hooper of Encore Institute for Social Impact |
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Wednesday July 06 , 2022 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Virtual |
Federal Grants 101 |
Federal funding overview including information on how to research federal grant opportunities and evaluate if a specific grant is a good fit for your organization. Sort out the organizational documents, federal registrations, financial management, internal controls, and monitoring activities that need to be in place before applying.
Taught by expert: Alex Rudolph of RBW |
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Thursday June 23 , 2022 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
The Public Education |
Advanced Advocacy and Public Policy for Nonprofits |
The 2022 Nevada Primary Election has ended, and the General Election is coming. How can your organization use this opportunity to move your mission forward? Learn the steps you can take to educate elected officials about the needs of the community you serve and create an advocacy plan for the upcoming legislative session. |
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Wednesday June 15 , 2022 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Virtual |
Great Schools for Nevada Charter School Program Grant: Technical Assistance |
One-on-One Consultations June 15-22, 2022
Nevada GrantLab wants to build your capacity for writing a winning Charter School Program (CSP) grant. We’ve partnered with Opportunity 180° to offer customized, one-on-one technical assistance for CSP grant applicants.
Teachnical Assistance provided by expert Marilyn Zlotnik of Metis Associates |
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Saturday June 04 , 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Historic Westside |
THE BIG IDEA CHALLENGE: Lunch & Learn Event |
Nevada GrantLab is pleased to host a Lunch & Learn event uniquely designed for semi- finalists of THE BIG IDEA CHALLENGE. Join us for an interactive panel discussion with inspiring education entrepreneurs whose innovative ideas have transformed Nevada’s educational landscape. Meet the experts, ask questions, and hear insights from others who’ve launched their education ideas. |
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Thursday June 02 , 2022 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Virtual |
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA): Guidelines for Developing Responsive Programming |
Effective nonprofits recognize the unique cultural elements of their target population and incorporate that knowledge into the goals, activities and deliverables outlined in their implementation plans. Strengthen your grant proposal by building IDEA initiatives into your implementation plan. |
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Wednesday May 25 , 2022 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Virtual |
Constructing a Sound Implementation Plan |
A strong work plan is the heart of a proposal. Learn how work plans can be used to enhance your project’s SMART goals and bring the logic model to life. |
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Wednesday May 18 , 2022 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The Public Education |
Cash Flow Management |
Nearly all federal grants are reimbursement grants. How do you spend money you don’t yet have? Topics include budgeting, cash flow forecasting and options for making sure your nonprofit remains liquid. |
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Tuesday May 10 , 2022 11:00 PM - 12:15 PM Virtual |
The Answer is No: Strategies to Improve a Proposal for Resubmission |
Grant seeking is highly competitive and proposals are sometimes rejected but there are strategies to increase your chances for funding. Discover ways to move forward with your proposal if you receive a rejection letter. |
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Monday May 02 , 2022 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM The Center |
Single Audit Readiness |
What is a single audit and who needs one? What things need to be considered and completed when preparing for a single audit? Includes a preview of the workpapers required for a single audit. |
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Thursday April 21 , 2022 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM The Center |
Grant Closeout Preparedness |
What are the accounting and grant related considerations at the end of the fiscal year and what can be done on the front-end to make the closeout process run smoothly? This workshop provides grantees with tools to plan for year-end and gives an understanding of what to expect before grantors and other external parties ask. Taught by expert: Stephen Matthew of HRC |
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Wednesday April 13 , 2022 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Virtual |
Keys to Forming a Comprehensive Evaluation Plan |
An evaluation plan explains how the project will be evaluated and at what frequency. Learn how to link your evaluation plan to your data management plan to create an ongoing evaluation process. Assess the implications of using an external evaluator. Taught be expert: Michelle Dykes-Anderson of AGS |
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Monday April 04 , 2022 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Virtual |
Federal Grants 101 |
Federal funding overview including information on how to research federal grant opportunities and evaluate if a specific grant is a good fit for your organization. Sort out the organizational documents, federal registrations, financial management, internal controls, and monitoring activities that need to be in place before applying. Taught by expert: Julie Assel of AGS |
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Thursday March 31 , 2022 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Virtual |
Census Data for Grant Writing |
Are you looking for data for your grant application? Learn how to access demographic, socioeconomic and housing data from the Census Bureau that can be used for your grant proposal. Taught by expert: Lia Bolden of U.S. Census Bureau |
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Monday March 28 , 2022 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM Virtual |
Demystifying Logic Models |
Learn to use this at-a-glance tool to develop winning grant proposals and communicate the nature and scope of the project to your stakeholders. Taught by expert: Julie Assel of AGS |
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Wednesday March 23 , 2022 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Virtual |
Preparing a Federal Grant Application Budget, 201 |
Part 2 of 2 (Register for both courses) Learn how to create a detailed, line-item budget for your grant proposal, matching expenses with program activities and outcomes. Objectives: -Create a detailed, line-item budget for a standard grant proposal. -Learn to estimate the realistic costs of program activities. Taught by expert: Andy Schuricht of Valor CSR |
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Tuesday March 15 , 2022 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual |
Preparing a Federal Grant Application Budget, 101 |
Part 1 of 2 (register for both!): An introduction to the basic principles of creating a budget for your grant proposal. Get a handle on the CFR regulations that describe direct/indirect costs and allowable/unallowable expenses. Taught by expert: Andy Schuricht of Valor CSR |
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Thursday March 10 , 2022 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Virtual |
Building a Data Management Plan |
Learn to build a comprehensive data management plan detailing data collection, data quality (QA process), data storage, data policies/security, data dissemination, and more. Taught by expert: Julie Assel of AGS |
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Monday February 28 , 2022 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Virtual |
HR Management: Retaining Talent |
The labor turnover rate for nonprofits far outpaces other sectors. Learn how to develop a Stay Interview program to retain top performing talent.
Taught by expert: Greg Wilken of Endunamo Consulting |
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Thursday February 24 , 2022 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual |
Advocacy Public Policy for Nonprofits |
Learn key strategies for impacting public policy decisions that can affect your organization and the communities you serve. Taught by expert: April Mastroluca of Synergy Nonprofit Consulting |
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Wednesday February 16 , 2022 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Virtual |
Quickbooks for Grant Reporting |
Learn the top 5 tips for effectively tracking grants by leveraging some unique features of QuickBooks. Taught by expert: Jessica Sayles of HRC |
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