Oh my goodness! Can you believe it? I feel like I blinked, and suddenly, Giving Season is here!
November is usually a crazy whirlwind for me, and in the hustle, it’s easy to lose sight of why we celebrate this time of year.
Work is my comfort zone. Oh, I run myself ragged for sure—(Anyone else writing emails at 10 pm?)—but sometimes leaning in is how I lose myself. Getting things done feels incredible, yet unless I’m intentional about being present, the crash is inevitable.
Does that ever happen to you?
Luckily, November is all about THE best method for keeping me grounded: Gratitude.
In those moments where I’m stuck in overwhelm mode, these are my 3 favorite ways to incorporate a little added gratitude…
1) A “Ta-Da” list. If you’ve never heard of this one before, here’s how it works. Instead of writing down tasks you need to complete, write a list of things you’ve accomplished. This one is especially helpful for those of us who feel like we work all day and never get anything done.
2) Be intentional about being present. Take a walk. Get up from your desk. Set a reminder in your calendar to drink some water. If you’re ambitious: meditate. The Calm app is my favorite go-to for guided meditation.
3) Step away from your device! This one is HARD. I don’t like it. I’m waaaay too attached to my phone. Leave your device somewhere where it can’t distract you. Engage in the world around you instead. And yes, this one only counts when you step away from your computer! 😂😂😂
The point is…everyday life happens to all of us. If you are feeling overwhelmed or stressed or tired, don’t beat yourself up about it. I know one of the most common challenges with our work is that it can be so easy to get lost in email, social media, and other digital communication that we lose touch with what matters—the real people on the receiving end of this information.
Know that this November, marvelous nonprofit heroes—like yourself—are on my list of things I’m grateful for.
On to the events! November is jam-packed with amazing opportunities for expanding knowledge.
92 Events! You read that right, 92!
Most of them are concentrated before the holiday break, which means (I’m so sorry) you will have to choose. Don’t be too sad though! Many are available as a replay when you register.
Cheers!
Michelle Chiarelli
Nonprofit CheerleaderCo-Founder & CVO at Among Lionhearts
Nonprofit Tech Training and Community Events for charity leaders, teams, and volunteers in November 2021
92 online events from trusted providers: Techsoup, Network For Good, NTEN, Candid Learning, CharityHowto, Nonprofit Learning Lab, Nonprofit Marketing Guide, Bloomerang, The Chronicle for Philanthropy, Nonprofit Tech For Good, Community IT, TechImpact, and more!
Not all events are free; however, most are low-cost. Times listed are in Eastern US (ET) times.
November 1, 2021
12:00 pm | Organizing 101 with Mira Weinstein of Organizing to Wination
NonProfitWebAdvisor / OnlineNonprofit Learning Lab / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/36ejDxr
7:00 pm | Creating a Tech Stack Built Around QBOtrics Certification
TechSoup / Online Connect Event / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3nva8S6
November 2, 2021
12:30 pm | Nonprofit Metrics Certification
NonProfitWebAdvisor / Online Certification / Fee: $299 https://nptp.us/3GmAfmY
1:00 pm | Future of Good’s 2021 Dismantling Digital Barriers Summit: Day 1
Future of Good / Virtual Conference / Fee: $0 For Members | $95 for Non-Members https://nptp.us/3vMcmQF
1:00 pm | Cryptocurrency Donations: What’s driving this trend and how do I get started?
CharityHowto / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/2ZmrmcB
1:00 pm | The Nonprofit Alliance 2021 Leadership Summit: Life in the Global Reorg | Day 1
The Nonprofit Alliance / In-Person Conference / Fee: $395 for Nonprofit Members | $495 Nonprofit Future-Members https://nptp.us/2Y6wJLW
1:00 pm | 2021 Nonprofit Social Media Summit: Day 1
Neon One / Conference / Fee: $0 Enhanced Access Available $97 | $197 https://nptp.us/310EGDQ
2:00 pm | How To Write A Better Annual Report
NonProfitWebAdvisor / Webinar / Fee: $129 https://nptp.us/3pycNgB
2:00 pm | [2-Part Series] How To Write A Better Annual Report: Fundamentals To Advanced
NonProfitWebAdvisor / Webinar / Fee: $249 https://nptp.us/3pzKLRV
November 3, 2021
8:30 am | The Nonprofit Alliance 2021 Leadership Summit: Life in the Global Reorg | Day 2
The Nonprofit Alliance / In-Person Conference / Fee: $395 for Nonprofit Members | $495 Nonprofit Future-Members https://nptp.us/2Y6wJLW
10:00 am | Future of Good’s 2021 Dismantling Digital Barriers Summit: Day 2
Future of Good / Virtual Conference / Fee: $0 For Members | $95 for Non-Members https://nptp.us/3vMcmQF
11:00 am | Is Starting a Nonprofit Right for You?
Candid Learning / Virtual Event / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/2Zp0t76
11:00 am | Fundraising Compliance for In-Person and Virtual Events
Nonprofit Hub / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3nwayrk
1:00 pm | AFP Webinar: Embracing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access in Your Organization and on Your Board
AFP Global / Webinar / Fee: $79 Members | $99 Non-members https://nptp.us/3CfoBYF
1:00 pm | Embracing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access in Your Organization and on Your Board
AFP / Webinar / Fee: $79 For Members | $99 For Non-Members https://nptp.us/3CfoBYF
1:00 pm | How To Connect, Engage And Expand Your Donor Pool With LinkedIn: A Step By Step Guide
CharityHowto / Webinar / Fee: $77 https://nptp.us/2zuhiRS
1:00 pm | 2021 Nonprofit Social Media Summit: Day 2
Neon One / Conference / Fee: $0 [Enhanced Access Available $97 | $197] https://nptp.us/310EGDQ
1:00 pm | Protecting Against the Modern Threat Landscape: Cybersecurity Best Practices for Non-Profit Leaders
Nonprofit Learning Lab / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/36ejDxr
1:00 pm | How to Create and Use Nonprofit Dashboards
CharityHowto / Webinar / Fee: $89 https://nptp.us/2LCvFrM
1:00 pm | Creating & Retaining a Successful Nonprofit Development Team
Network For Good / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3Gwsr27
2:00 pm | Collaboration & Sharing Using Sharepoint
TechImpact / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/2MDr4Vp
2:00 pm | Course: Graphic Design for Non-designers
NTEN / Online Course / Fee: $125 For Members | $250 for Non-Members https://nptp.us/32PTOS0
2:00 pm | How To Take Your Annual Report To The Next Level: Advanced Content And Design
NonProfitWebAdvisor / Webinar / Fee: $129 https://nptp.us/3pReeHh
2:00 pm | Gear Up for Giving Season Funding with your Nonprofit Profile
Candid Learning / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/2Zrq13W
2:00 pm | Sharing & Collaborating Using Sharepoint
TechImpact / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/2MDr4Vp
November 4, 2021
8:30 am | The Nonprofit Alliance 2021 Leadership Summit: Life in the Global Reorg | Day 3
The Nonprofit Alliance / In-Person Conference / Fee: $395 for Nonprofit Members | $495 Nonprofit Future-Members https://nptp.us/2Y6wJLW
9:00 am | Year-End Fundraising Fair
CauseVox / Virtual Conference / Fee: $0 [$75 for VIP Access] https://nptp.us/3pzHAJZ
1:00 pm | Diversity Equity and Inclusion: Why It’s Not Just About Data: How To Measure and Continuously Monitor Your DEI Progress
CharityHowto / Webinar / Fee: $77 https://nptp.us/3nKNZ2z
1:00 pm | Advancing Your Agency through Diversity and Equity
Nonprofit Learning Lab / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/36ejDxr
1:00 pm | How to Say Thank You and Share Your Successes with Your Supporters
Nonprofit Marketing Guide / Webinar / Fee: $20 or FREE with All-Access Pass https://nptp.us/3jCTDCj
2:00 pm | Graceful Exits: How Foundations Can Offer Strong Support As Grants End
The Chronicle for Philanthropy / Webinar / Fee: $69 for Early Bird; $89 regular price https://nptp.us/3GmORm7
2:00 pm | Thank You Thank You Thank You: The How, When, What, Where and Why of Donor Thank You’s!!!
Neon One / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3Bh1qvH
2:00 pm | Nine Proven Tips to Raise Unrestricted Money on Facebook
Candid Learning / Webinar / Fee: $30 https://nptp.us/3GlCffm
2:00 pm | Measure of Success: Creating Tools and Process to Report Impact
Bloomerang / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3bcpuFi
4:00 pm | IT Decision Makers Monthly Call
NTEN / Conference Call / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/2ppZYFQ
November 5, 2021
11:00 am | Give to Your Donors First: How to Activate Your Donors on Giving Tuesday By Investing in Them First
Nonprofit Hub / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3ErNxg7
1:00 pm | How Can Accessibility Design Benefit Nonprofits with Firefly Partners
EveryAction / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3nvNgBR
1:00 pm | Stories Of Struggle: How To Show Your Nonprofit’s Impact Respectfully
NonProfitWebAdvisor / Webinar / Fee: $129 https://nptp.us/3ChLzOC
1:00 pm | Virtual Office Hour: Making Sense of Security Features Within Microsoft Cloud Licenses
TechSoup / Webinars / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3jwpZyL
November 9, 2021
10:00 am | How To Host a “Roundtable” or “Show and Tell” event
TechSoup / Online Event / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/2XK7lvv
1:00 pm | How Nonprofits Can Maximize Virtual Fundraising in 2022
Nonprofit Tech For Good / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3CtXkSb
1:00 pm | Tactical Tech Planning
TechImpact / Online Course / Fee: $200 https://nptp.us/3CrVXn3
November 9, 2021
1:00 pm | 5 Social Media Tips for Your Year-End Fundraising
CharityHowto / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3pUgnSx
2:00 pm | Microsoft Program Offerings: Your Questions Answered
Techsoup / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3EmOuWU
2:00 pm | Funding Information Network Informational Session
Candid Learning / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3GBCSRM
2:00 pm | How to Go From Zero to Hero with Your Grant Strategy
Nonprofit Learning Lab / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/36ejDxr
3:00 pm | How To Reach Your #GivingTuesday Goal with Facebook Fundraisers: A Step By Step Guide
CharityHowto / Webinar / Fee: $20 https://nptp.us/3nzRBUO
6:00 pm | How To Accept Cryptocurrency Donations
TechSoup / Online Event / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3mg1Ez3
November 10, 2021
12:00 am | Video Content
TechSoup Australia / Online Event / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3jVmuCj
10:30 am | Legal Considerations for Starting a Nonprofit
Candid Learning / In-Person Training / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3EsVRwd
1:00 pm | How To Create A Social Media Content Strategy That Converts
CharityHowto / Webinar / Fee: $77 https://nptp.us/2WxKDWK
1:00 pm | How Will the Great Shift Change Your Fundraising?
AFP / Webinar / Fee: $0 Members Only https://nptp.us/3BpRWOU
2:00 pm | Racial Equity & Tech Planning
NTEN / Online Course / Fee: $125 For Members | $250 For Non-Members https://nptp.us/2zuiip5
2:00 pm | Ask the Experts: Amazon Web Services
TechSoup / Ask the Expert / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3BhUlLg
2:00 pm | Staying Compliant in Today’s Everchanging Online Fundraising Landscape
Candid Learning / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3nJ3aZM
3:00 pm | Marketing Trends Nonprofits Need to Know and Embrace
Nonprofit Hub / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3GCzZ3w
November 11, 2021
1:00 pm | Canva for Nonprofits: How to Manage Your Brand Using Canva
CharityHowto / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3mnTYe3
1:00 pm | Data for Better Decisions and Better Results
TechImpact / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3mqfdfd
2:00 pm | Breaking Into the Nonprofit Space as an Organization of Color
Candid Learning / Webinar / Fee: $30 https://nptp.us/3mqbpus
2:00 pm | Stories + Numbers: Updating your Nonprofit Profile on GuideStar
Candid Learning / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3vUIv8M
4:00 pm | 5 “Must Do’s” for Year End Fundraising Success
Bloomerang / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3CE99oU
November 12, 2021
11:00 am | Online Fundraising Performance: Does Your Nonprofit Measure Up?
Nonprofit Hub / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/2ZE3HnO
1:00 pm | Outcomes Thinking and Management: Shifting Focus from Activities to Impact
Candid Learning / Workshop / Fee: $49 https://nptp.us/3nJjgT8
1:00 pm | Leading Equitably and Inclusively – What it Takes with Minal Bopaiah
EveryAction / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3nvNgBR
7:00 pm | ONLINE – TechFun Fundraising
TechSoup / Online Event / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3b6yFHw
November 16, 2021
11:00 am | Customizing Strategic Planning for Where You Are Now
Candid Learning / In-Person Training / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3GsZJPH
11:00 am | Strategic Planning Day
Candid Learning / In-Person Training / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3pUFzs5
1:00 pm | Building a Donation Funnel
TechSoup / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3jBREOK
1:00 pm | Practical Strategies for Finding New Donors
Candid Learning / Workshop / Fee: $49 https://nptp.us/2ZBzIgy
1:00 pm | How to Implement a Strategic Plan with Incremental Progress While Being Adaptive
Candid Learning / In-Person Training / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/31e68hv
1:00 pm | The Power of 24 Hours
AFP / Webinar / Fee: $0 Members Only https://nptp.us/3CtPrfM
1:00 pm | Launch Your Virtual Event or Campaign using Givebutter’s Platform
CharityHowto / Webinar / Fee: $59 https://nptp.us/2ZAEhHy
2:00 pm | Data for Digital Inclusion
NTEN / Online Course / Fee: $125 For Members | $250 For Non-Members https://nptp.us/3xLW3mU
3:00 pm | Inclusive and Equitable Strategic Planning
Candid Learning / In-Person Training / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/2ZvWfuD
4:00 pm | Demystifying Cryptocurrency Donations 123: Accept-Convert-Transfer
TechSoup / Online Event / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3vJjqO1
November 17, 2021
1:00 pm | Executive Directors Chat (ED Chat): Looking Forward to 2022
Techsoup / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3jPfzu3
1:00 pm | Using Survey Feedback to Raise Thousands for Your Cause
Nonprofit Learning Lab / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/36ejDxr
1:00 pm | The Donor Decision Lab: Using Behavioral Science to Engage Supporters
AFP / Webinar / Fee: $79 For Members | $99 For Non-Members https://nptp.us/3Ev1GZU
2:00 pm | Orientation to Candid’s Resources for Nonprofits
Candid Learning / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3GwRdit
2:00 pm | Digital Storytelling in Fundraising
NTEN / Online Course / Fee: $125 For Members | $250 For Non-Members https://nptp.us/2tyc8k9
3:00 pm | Mac Support for Nonprofits
Community IT / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3mqpZlL
November 18, 2021
1:00 pm | Giving Apps — Fundraising, In-Kind Gifts, and Volunteering
Techsoup / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3mpE96A
1:00 pm | Why You Should Ditch the Way You’ve Been Doing Strategic Planning
Bloomerang / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3nGeVjN
1:00 pm | Jump Start Your Simple Rules for Communications Workflows
Nonprofit Marketing Guide / Workshop / Fee: $0 Pass Holder Exclusive; MUST have All-Access Pass https://nptp.us/3pR8cGq
2:00 pm | Resilience and Creativity in the Age of Uncertainty with Pierre Khawand
TechSoup / Online Event / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3nq0gZP
November 19, 2021
1:00 pm | Virtual Office Hour: Get the Most out of Microsoft Outlook
TechSoup / Webinar / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3mdeHRN
November 20, 2021
5:15 am | How To Make a Free Website for Your NGO
TechSoup / Online Event / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3GvXxXI
11:00 am | Social Media Tools and Techniques for NGOs
TechSoup / Online Event / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3pxHd2x
November 23, 2021
10:00 am | Building a Schedule of Events for 2022
TechSoup / Online Event / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3jwKhbi
November 25, 2021
11:00 am | #Tecday2021 Presencial de #Noviembre via #comercializadoragt
TechSoup / Online Event / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3Bf7hll
November 26, 2021
5:00 am | Canva for Nonprofits
TechSoup / Online Event / Fee: $0 https://nptp.us/3jDIwZV
November 30, 2021
2:00 pm | Building Digital Inclusion With Community Engagement
NTEN / Online Course / Fee: $125 For Members | $250 For Non-Members https://nptp.us/3cV1gji