Strategically Rise Above the Noise
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Nonprofit Austin is developing a Certificate in Strategic Communications for Nonprofits, scheduled to premiere in fall 2026. To ensure the program reflects and pragmatically addresses the real needs of our colleagues in the sector, we invite you to complete a brief survey on strategic communications. Your feedback will directly influence the curriculum and resources we ultimately provide.
Organizations that communicate strategically cut through the noise, demonstrate their value, and sustain long-term support which ultimately amplifies the impact of their work. Strategic communications ensures that a nonprofit’s mission, programs, and results are clearly understood by the audiences that matter most: donors, beneficiaries, partners, policymakers, and the public. When communications are planned and aligned with organizational goals, messaging becomes consistent and focused, making it easier to build trust and credibility over time. This clarity helps attract funding, recruit volunteers, and form partnerships, all of which are critical resources for advancing the mission.
Strategic communications also strengthens a nonprofit’s ability to influence behavior and drive measurable outcomes. By identifying target audiences, selecting the right channels, and tailoring messages to motivate action, nonprofits can increase participation in programs, raise awareness about issues, and advocate effectively for policy or social change.
Please complete our survey by clicking the link here. As a thank you for completing the survey, two respondents will be selected at random to receive free tuition, valued at a minimum of $700. The winners will need to follow all program requirements.
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Barry Silverberg, Executive Director
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A Practical Guidebook for Immigrants Entering the Nonprofit Sector
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I arrived in the U.S. carrying more than just a suitcase. I brought dreams, experience in business and tech, a strong education, and a deep desire to contribute…But I had no idea where to begin… If that sounds familiar, this guidebook is for you.
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The High Cost of “DILLY”: Why Financial Transparency is the Engine of Mission Success
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In the world of nonprofit management, a quiet, pervasive habit kills innovation and paralyzes boards: DILLY (Do It Like Last Year).
We see it everywhere. You can find it in the budget that is just last year’s numbers with a little cost-of-living adjustment tacked on.
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Certificate in Effective Fundraising
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The Certificate in Effective Fundraising is a competency-based program designed to help you grow into a confident, ethical, and effective fundraising professional. Through practical, experience-driven learning, you’ll strengthen your skills, deepen your understanding of donor engagement, and increase your impact. Ideal for fundraising professionals, volunteers, career changers, recent graduates, and those working toward their CFRE, this certificate provides a structured and meaningful path to professional growth.
Secure your spot early and take advantage of $500 in savings while early bird registration is available.
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Certificate in Grant Writing
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Over the course of 40 hours, dedicated nonprofit practitioners sharpened their grant writing skills, built supportive peer networks, and walked away ready to write with purpose and strategy. We can’t wait to see how their hard work translates into new resources for the communities they serve.
Now offering evening sessions!
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Upcoming Learning Opportunities
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Nonprofit Austin organizes its offerings around the national standard competencies established by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. You can explore these using the filter on our Learning Opportunities page. For instance, selecting Communication, Marketing, and Public Relations will display sessions related to stakeholder engagement, marketing and public relations practices, organizational communication, and the use of technology to build awareness and strengthen community relationships.
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Grants in a Day: From Prospecting to Proposal
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Stacy Ehrlich & Amy Nunn
Seeds for Change Consulting
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February 25
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
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Celebrate World NGO Day with Nonprofit Austin. Join us for a special 90-minute presentation on How to Create a Nonprofit.
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Back to Basics: How to Create a New Nonprofit
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Barry Silverberg, Executive Director
Nonprofit Austin at ACC
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February 26
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
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Beyond the Band-aid: Building HR Infrastructure Without Big Budgets
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Candyce Hunt, Co-Founder
5 Minute Career Hack
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March 10
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
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Sean Hale, Founder
Nonprofit CFOs
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March 24
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
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Jonathan Alba
Jonathan Alba Consulting
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April 15
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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The Content Strategy Playbook: A Practical Guide for Building, Promoting, and Scaling Content That Drives Business Growth
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Shelley Seale
WordCraft Strategy
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April 29
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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**Learning opportunities will be offered at no cost, with a pay-what-you-can option for those who are able.**
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Austin Community College’s Adulting 101 offers practical skills to support success inside and outside the classroom. This event is free and open to the community.
Explore workshops through different tracks, like financial, career, and self-care at ACC’s Hays Campus beginning at 9 a.m., Friday, March 6, 2026.
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Morning An Afternoon at the Mall
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Hosted at Eatery ’73, the ACC restaurant operated by Culinary Arts students, “Stories and Strudels” will feature a kitchen tour, fresh strudel, and a conversation about the importance of storytelling.
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