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• ACN AI Workgroup

  • When
    04/03/2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom Webinar

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  ACN AI Workgroup

  Thursday, April 3, 2025

  10:00 am - 11:00 am CST

  ACN Members Only

  Join our AI for Nonprofits Workgroup, designed specifically for ACN member consultants who want to harness AI’s potential and explore AI tools, strengths, and pitfalls. This collaborative group will meet the first Thursday of the month and explore:

  • Overcoming Fear of AI – Demystifying the technology and building confidence
  • Ethical Considerations – Understanding responsible AI use in nonprofit work
  • Efficiency & Productivity – Using AI to streamline tasks
  • AI’s Limits – What AI can’t replace, and why human expertise remains vital
  • Prompt Mastery & Customization – Crafting effective prompts and setting up AI tools tailored for nonprofit needs

  Whether you’re curious, skeptical, or ready to integrate AI into your practice, this workgroup provides a supportive space to learn, share, and experiment-- helping you and the nonprofits you serve thrive in the digital age.

  This group is run by ACN member, Stephanie Sample.  Please email Stephanie if you have any questions.

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• ACN Member Benefit Webinar: Instrumentl

  • When
    04/08/2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Webinar

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  ACN Member Benefit Webinar

  Tuesday, April 8, 2025

  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST

  ACN Members Only

  Do you know that ACN members get a $50 discount on their first month, or two months off any annual plan with Instrumentl?

  Do you want to win more grants for your clients?

  The first step to success is knowing the landscape you’re in.

  This session will break down key trends shaping the funding landscape, drawing from the experiences of over 4,000 grantseekers finding and applying for grants, just like you. We’ll cover the hottest topics of 2025, from federal grants to AI, to ensure you’re equipped with the intel and tools you need to thrive.

  You’ll walk away knowing:

  • Emerging trends influencing grantmaking decisions
  • Common challenges grantseekers are facing - and overcoming
  • Effective, high-impact strategies to improve grant success
  • How to take advantage of your ACN member discount

  Plus, you'll leave with personalized grant recommendations for your nonprofit or clients, courtesy of Instrumentl’s grant database.

  Presented by:
  Nia Gorbunova
  Instrumentl

  Nia helps organizations find & win more grants with Instrumentl. As an Events & Community Manager, she hosts informative and educational webinars every week to explore emerging trends and best practices in grantseeking. With a background in the nonprofit world, Nia previously led events & partnerships at a rainforest conservation organization.

  
  

  Please contact ACN Association Manager, Jennifer Heffernan, at execdirector@acnconsult.org if you have any questions.

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• EMPOWER Group - Working Parents

  • When
    04/08/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Webinar

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  EMPOWER Group Working Parents Meeting

  Tuesday, April 8, 2025

  1:00 pm - 1:45 pm CST

  ACN Members Only

  Parents with kids still living at home, balancing work and life, and sharing experiences and perspectives about the unique challenges from peers who are “in the season with you.” Contact Lidia Varesco-Racoma for more information.

  
  

  ACN EMPOWER Groups are intended to be forums for like or complementary groups of professionals to empower each other with a diversity of thinking, knowledge, shared experience, perspective, support, intentional networking, business development, and inspiration. The groups will be member-driven and self-directed in terms of content, frequency of meetings, duration, number of participants, and general meeting objectives. Participation in EMPOWER Groups is open to all ACN members, including organizational, individual, and associate members.

  
  

  
  

  Meeting links are included in your registration confirmation email. Please contact the ACN office if you need assistance - 312-940-4008
  

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• Marketing for a Mission

  • When
    04/28/2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Virtual Webinar

  
  

  Monday, April 28, 2025 | 10 am - 10:30 am CST

  Free Webinar - Registration Required

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  The digital landscape is as crowded as ever, so how do mission-driven nonprofits stand out to reach new donors, volunteers, and other supporters? In this session, we will explore how nonprofits can develop and improve online communication plans that drive results.

  
  

  Presenter:
  Ben Becker
  Hoan Marketing

  Ben has spent over 15 years in both the nonprofit and marketing worlds. With HubSpot certificates in Social Media and Email Marketing, plus advanced experience in WordPress, he is proud to support projects ranging from activist groups to small businesses to national nonprofits. When the computer turns off, you can find Ben walking his fluffy dog, sprinting across the softball field, or digging in the dirt.
  

  
  

  ACN has partnered Nonprofit Learning Lab (NLL) to help serve the sector by providing quick, 30-minute webinars featuring ACN members. The Nonprofit Learning Lab is a national nonprofit that connects, supports and trains individuals in the nonprofit sector. NLL offers daily online nonprofit trainings. with workshops that focus on fundraising, board development, social media, marketing, volunteer management, and organizational leadership.
  

  
  

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• ACN AI Workgroup

  • When
    05/01/2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom Webinar

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  ACN AI Workgroup

  Thursday, May 1, 2025

  10:00 am - 11:00 am CST

  ACN Members Only

  Join our AI for Nonprofits Workgroup, designed specifically for ACN member consultants who want to harness AI’s potential and explore AI tools, strengths, and pitfalls. This collaborative group will meet the first Thursday of the month and explore:

  • Overcoming Fear of AI – Demystifying the technology and building confidence
  • Ethical Considerations – Understanding responsible AI use in nonprofit work
  • Efficiency & Productivity – Using AI to streamline tasks
  • AI’s Limits – What AI can’t replace, and why human expertise remains vital
  • Prompt Mastery & Customization – Crafting effective prompts and setting up AI tools tailored for nonprofit needs

  Whether you’re curious, skeptical, or ready to integrate AI into your practice, this workgroup provides a supportive space to learn, share, and experiment-- helping you and the nonprofits you serve thrive in the digital age.

  This group is run by ACN member, Stephanie Sample.  Please email Stephanie if you have any questions.

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• EMPOWER Group - Working Parents

  • When
    05/13/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Webinar

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  EMPOWER Group Working Parents Meeting

  Tuesday, May 13, 2025

  1:00 pm - 1:45 pm CST

  ACN Members Only

  Parents with kids still living at home, balancing work and life, and sharing experiences and perspectives about the unique challenges from peers who are “in the season with you.” Contact Lidia Varesco-Racoma for more information.

  
  

  ACN EMPOWER Groups are intended to be forums for like or complementary groups of professionals to empower each other with a diversity of thinking, knowledge, shared experience, perspective, support, intentional networking, business development, and inspiration. The groups will be member-driven and self-directed in terms of content, frequency of meetings, duration, number of participants, and general meeting objectives. Participation in EMPOWER Groups is open to all ACN members, including organizational, individual, and associate members.

  
  

  
  

  Meeting links are included in your registration confirmation email. Please contact the ACN office if you need assistance - 312-940-4008
  

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• May ACN New Member Orientation and Engagement Session

  • When
    05/22/2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual Zoom Meeting

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  ACN New Member Orientation
  and Engagement Session

  Thursday, May 22, 2025
  12:00 - 1:00 pm CST

  
  

  For most people, we know that key reasons to join ACN are to build business and make connections. This session will begin with with introductions, allowing everyone a moment to tell others who you are and what you offer. We'll go over member benefits and give suggestions about how to best engage with ACN to meet your goals.

  
  

  Please send an email to execdirector@acnconsult.org with questions.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Beyond the BOT: Leveraging AI for Nonprofit Impact

  • When
    05/29/2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Virtual Webinar

  
  

  Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 10 am - 10:30 am CST

  Free Webinar - Registration Required

  REGISTER HERE

  AI is transforming industries across the globe and nonprofits are no exception. Learn how Cathy and her team integrated AI into a medium-sized nonprofit to build efficiencies while staying mission-focused and values-based. We'll cover issues of organizational culture, use cases, data privacy and policies, staff training, and success measurement.
  

  
  

  Presenter:
  Cathy Yen
  The Nonprofit Planner Company
  

  Cathy Yen is a seasoned nonprofit executive, consultant, and sought-after speaker. Drawing on decades of experience in leadership, marketing, and strategy, Cathy specializes in helping boards and executive teams align values, vision and mission with actionable plans. Cathy’s results-oriented approach and captivating presentation style make her a trusted voice at industry events. She has delivered engaging presentations at conferences, workshops, and events, including a popular TEDx Talk. She also serves as founder and co-facilitator at Community Connections Fund, a leadership development program serving western Cook County, IL, where she regularly presents to aspiring superheroes. As a former nonprofit executive director, board member, team leader and volunteer, Cathy deeply understands nonprofit challenges, from governance and fundraising to stakeholder engagement. She delights in sharing insights from her experience, weaving in stories and trending topics, to shed light on the critical ways nonprofits are changing the world. 

  
  

  ACN has partnered Nonprofit Learning Lab (NLL) to help serve the sector by providing quick, 30-minute webinars featuring ACN members. The Nonprofit Learning Lab is a national nonprofit that connects, supports and trains individuals in the nonprofit sector. NLL offers daily online nonprofit trainings. with workshops that focus on fundraising, board development, social media, marketing, volunteer management, and organizational leadership.
  

  
  

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• ACN AI Workgroup

  • When
    06/05/2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom Webinar

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  ACN AI Workgroup

  Thursday, June 5, 2025

  10:00 am - 11:00 am CST

  ACN Members Only

  Join our AI for Nonprofits Workgroup, designed specifically for ACN member consultants who want to harness AI’s potential and explore AI tools, strengths, and pitfalls. This collaborative group will meet the first Thursday of the month and explore:

  • Overcoming Fear of AI – Demystifying the technology and building confidence
  • Ethical Considerations – Understanding responsible AI use in nonprofit work
  • Efficiency & Productivity – Using AI to streamline tasks
  • AI’s Limits – What AI can’t replace, and why human expertise remains vital
  • Prompt Mastery & Customization – Crafting effective prompts and setting up AI tools tailored for nonprofit needs

  Whether you’re curious, skeptical, or ready to integrate AI into your practice, this workgroup provides a supportive space to learn, share, and experiment-- helping you and the nonprofits you serve thrive in the digital age.

  This group is run by ACN member, Stephanie Sample.  Please email Stephanie if you have any questions.

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• ACN 36th Annual Business Meeting

  • When
    06/23/2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual Zoom Meeting

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  ACN Annual Business Meeting

  Monday, June 23, 2025
  12:00 - 1:00 pm CST

  
  

  MEMBERS ONLY

  
  

  Please join us for ACN's 36th Annual Business Meeting.  We will introduce the FY26 Board of Directors and say good-bye and thank you to those who are leaving.  We will also present the new budget and discuss other business related topics.

  
  

  Please send an email to execdirector@acnconsult.org with questions.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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