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Network for Good Coaching Events

Designed to provide best-practice advice to maximize fundraising and engagement efforts for nonprofits.

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Welcome to the Coaching Events Hub!

Consider this page your go-to resource for coaching event registration, on-demand viewing, and more.

What to Expect

Let our experts help you maximize your fundraising and engagement efforts! These sessions are crafted to deliver actionable insights, practical tips, and real-world strategies so you can feel more creative and confident as you strengthen your development programs.

  • Tailored to Nonprofits
    Our sessions are designed specifically for nonprofit professionals, addressing your unique challenges and opportunities.

  • Expert-Led Sessions
    Learn from industry leaders, internal product experts, and our specialized training team who will provide you with the latest industry insights and best practices.

  • Real-Life Applications
    Discover how nonprofits like yours can successfully leverage Network for Good software to enhance fundraising and donor management efforts.

  • Interactive Learning
    Engage directly with industry leaders, product experts, and experienced trainers through live Q&A sessions. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to speak with experts and trainers in a live setting!

Upcoming Events

Ready to get started? Join our upcoming live sessions, where you’ll have the chance to interact with top industry coaches and Network for Good’s very own product experts.

Date & Time

Topic

Registration

06/11/2025

1:30-2:30pm CT

Mass Communication Strategies to Amplify Your Fundraising

Coach: Kristi Rinck

Event Description

Calling all nonprofit leaders and fundraisers! In today’s crowded landscape, reaching supporters—whether they’re longtime donors, new volunteers, or curious community members—means meeting them on their preferred channels.

Join us for a practical coaching session where you’ll learn how to implement cohesive, donor-centered communications across email, video, SMS, and even direct mail. We’ll cover:

Email Campaigns that Convert
Learn how to create engaging subject lines and calls-to-action that drive opens and clicks, segment lists for relevance, and use automation to stay top-of-mind with minimal lift.

Engaging Video Messaging
Hear about real-world examples of nonprofits using short videos to share impact stories and appeals, plus tips on scripting, recording, and delivering video messages that foster deeper connections.


SMS Outreach
Understand the dos and don’ts of text messaging donors and volunteers—when to send, how often, and what kind of personalization moves the needle without overwhelming inboxes.

Purposeful Direct Mail
Explore when a postcard or letter can break through digital noise, best practices for design and timing, and how to integrate mail with your broader email and SMS cadences.

You’ll walk away with a framework for planning, executing, and measuring multichannel campaigns that resonate with your community, boost engagement, and grow support. Bring your specific challenges and questions—there’ll be time for interactive discussion and live Q&A!

06/25/2025

1:30-2:30pm CT

Mastering the Art of Grant Management

Coach: Katrina Studvent

Event Description

Securing a grant is just the beginning—what comes next can make or break your funding future.

Join us for an expert-led coaching event focused on the ins and outs of effective grant management. Learn how to stay compliant, track spending, report impact, and build relationships with funders that lead to future opportunities.

Whether you’re new to grants or looking to sharpen your strategy, this session will equip you with the tools and confidence to manage your awards like a pro.

07/09/2025

1:30-2:30pm CT

Topic coming soon but we promise it'll be good!

On-Demand Events

Can’t attend one of our live sessions? No worries! Each session is recorded and available on demand after the live event. Explore our library of recordings - available any time to learn at your convenience.

Date & Time

Topic

Recording

9/18/24

1-2 pm CT

Maximizing Your NFG Software for Year-End Fundraising

Coach: Janet Cobb

Event Description

Gear up for year-end fundraising success! Let Janet Cobb offer strategies and insights into how you can right-size your year-end fundraising calendar and use proven techniques to maximize your impact.

Walk away with a practical approach and best practices for using your Bonterra technology to engage donors and hit your fundraising goals.

9/25/24

1-2 pm CT

This Giving Season, Let Your Board Do the Talking

Coach: Sabrina Walker Hernandez

Event Description

Unlock the full potential of your nonprofit board during the crucial giving season. This session explores practical strategies to engage board members in your fundraising efforts, maximizing their impact and strengthening donor relationships.

Learn how to effectively involve your board in:

  • Making personal thank-you calls to donors

  • Conducting fundraising asks

  • Implementing matched gift programs

  • Sharing your organization's mission and impact

Discover techniques to empower your board members, leverage their networks, and create a culture of active participation in fundraising. Leave with actionable ideas to transform your board into powerful advocates during the most important giving time of the year.

10/9/2024

1-2 pm CT

Using Characters and Ethical Storytelling to Connect with Donors

Coach: Naheemah McMicheaux-McCallop

Event Description

In today’s fundraising landscape, the power of storytelling cannot be overstated. But how do you tell complex, compelling stories that feature multiple characters while staying true to ethical practices? This webinar will equip you with the tools to craft narratives that not only capture the attention of donors but also honor the integrity of those you’re representing.

During this session, we will explore how to balance different characters' perspectives, tell authentic stories that resonate, and ensure that your storytelling remains ethical, transparent, and empowering. Whether you’re a seasoned fundraiser or new to donor communications, you’ll leave with actionable insights on how to create stories that inspire trust and long-term support from your donors.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to weave multiple characters into a single, cohesive narrative.

  • Strategies for ensuring stories are ethically told, with dignity and respect for those involved.

  • Practical examples of storytelling that fosters emotional connection and drives donor engagement.

Join us for this engaging and informative session to enhance your storytelling approach and build stronger, more meaningful connections with your donors.

10/16/2024

1-2 pm CT

Last-Minute Success: Essential Tips for Year-End Auctions and Special Events

Coach: Lucas Metropulos

Event Description

Ready to turn last-minute planning into a remarkable success? Let our experts empower you to elevate your year-end auctions and special events—even when time is of the essence. This session delivers actionable insights, creative strategies, and practical solutions to boost your confidence and creativity as you maximize your fundraising efforts.

Time might be tight, but your impact can still be immense! Join us for ""Last-Minute Success: Essential Tips for Year-End Auctions and Special Events"", where we'll unveil proven tactics to execute successful events on a condensed timeline. This engaging session is perfect for nonprofit professionals eager to enhance donor engagement and exceed fundraising goals before the year ends.

In this session, you'll learn how to:

  • Quickly identify and secure high-impact auction items

  • Streamline event logistics without compromising quality

  • Implement powerful, last-minute marketing campaigns to drive attendance

  • Create engaging experiences that inspire generosity and donor loyalty

  • Leverage matching gifts and sponsorships to amplify fundraising results

  • Mobilize your team effectively for seamless execution under pressure

Don't let the ticking clock hold you back. Walk away with the confidence and practical know-how to host memorable events that delight your donors and make a significant impact. Turn your last-minute planning into a triumph!

10/23/2024

1-2 pm CT

There is Still Time: Quick Wins for This Giving Season

Coach: Janet Cobb

Event Description

Generosity abounds in November and December. As we draw nearer to the 2024 giving season, join Janet Cobb to explore tips and tactics for engaging with prospects and donors to reach your year-end fundraising goals.

10/30/2024

1-2 pm CT

No More Guessing Games: Fundraising Planning for 2025

Coach: Tracy Vanderneck

Event Description

Your organization has a compelling mission. You are passionate about sharing the mission with supporters and potential supporters. But passion and mission are just a part of successful fund development. A strong fundraising program requires solid planning, strategic choices, targeted messaging, and well-timed asks.

Participants in this session will learn:

  • The benefits of creating a board-approved development plan, including allocation of human resources to engage in fundraising actions.

  • How to use past performance to make strategic fundraising decisions and project potential outcomes

  • How to draft their own fundraising development plan

Attendees will receive a free Development Plan Creation Worksheet and a Development Plan Template from the presenter's company, Phil-Com.

11/13/2024

1-2 pm CT

There is Still Time: More Quick Wins for This Giving Season

Coach: Janet Cobb

Event Description

With the U.S. election over and Giving Tuesday fast approaching, now’s the time to discover additional ways to reach your year-end fundraising goals. You still have plenty of time!

11/20/2024

1-2 pm CT

Planning Ahead: Essential Strategies for Hosting Successful Events in 2025

Coach: Lucas Metropulos

Event Description

Planning a successful event in 2025 requires thoughtful strategy, engaging experiences, and effective partnerships. Join us for "Essential Strategies for Hosting Successful Events in 2025" to explore the critical elements needed to make your events impactful and memorable.

During this webinar, you’ll learn how to:

  • Build a robust event timeline and planning checklist to stay on track.

  • Develop a smart, flexible budget that maximizes resources and attracts sponsor support.

  • Design compelling sponsorship packages to boost partner engagement.

  • Integrate technology to streamline planning, enhance attendee experience, and broaden your reach with hybrid options.

Packed with real-world examples, this session will equip you with the tools and insights needed to plan events that leave a lasting impression.

12/11/2024

1-2 pm CT

Giving Tuesday is Over, Now What?

Coach: Janet Cobb

Event Description

How do we keep donors engaged from Giving Tuesday to year-end without causing donor fatigue – and still hit our fundraising goals? Join Janet Cobb to explore even more tips and tactics for year-end fundraising. It is not too late!

12/18/2024

1-2 pm CT

How to Develop a Monthly Giving Program

Coach: Chany Ockert

Event Description

Join us to learn how subscription giving can grow your contribution revenue and increase donor retention in your monthly giving program. To increase your donor retention, we'll discuss how to use our software to develop your monthly giving program; communicate with and retain your donors; as well as grow your revenue.

In this Webinar, you will learn:

  • How to segment your list to encourage monthly giving

  • How to use curated content to keep those donors engaged

  • How to avoid common mistakes in typical monthly giving programs

We look forward to seeing you there!

01/15/2025

1-2 pm CT

Creating a Culture of Innovation for your Organization

Coach: Kimberly O'Donnell

Event Description

It’s 2025, we have a new Administration and are witnessing major workforce and lifestyle change through new technology. In the nonprofit sector, innovation is often perceived as expensive, time-consuming, and aspirational. Many organizations feel they lack the resources to fully leverage technology and talent in ways that could be transformative. However, trailblazers like you understand that there are ways to overcome these challenges and elevate your organization.

Join us to learn how to create systematic innovation, maximize creativity, and foster high-performing teams. This session will highlight strategies for securing new funding for technology, helping staff adopt new tools, improving impact reporting, and nurturing team building and retention.

01/29/2025

1-2 pm CT

2025 Ready: The Top 5 Things to Refresh for Fundraising Success

Coach: Lea Ann Skogsberg

Event Description

Join Lea Ann, a Bonterra fundraising coach, as she shares the top 5 things you should evaluate and update annually to keep your development efforts optimized and effective. In this interactive webinar, you'll learn:

  • The critical fundraising and organization components that require an annual refresh.

  • Best practices for reviewing and updating your donor engagement tactics.

  • Strategies to identify and address any gaps or weaknesses in your fundraising mix.

  • Tips for aligning your annual fundraising plan with your nonprofit's broader goals.

Staying ahead of the curve in the nonprofit sector means being proactive about refining your fundraising approach. Tune in to get practical advice you can implement right away to elevate your organization's development efforts.

02/12/2025

1-2pm CT

New Donors, Now What: 10 Fresh Ways to Welcome and Engage New Donors

Coach: Janet Cobb

Event Description

Join us for a dynamic coaching session focused on turning new donors into lifelong supporters.

Discover 10 innovative strategies to welcome and engage your fresh supporters, ensuring they feel valued, connected, and excited about your mission. Whether you're a seasoned fundraiser or just starting out, you'll leave with actionable ideas to strengthen donor relationships and increase retention.

Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your donor engagement approach!

02/26/2025

1-2pm CT

Gender Giving and Support for Women & Girl Serving Organizations

Coach: Sabrina Walker Hernandez

Event Description

The power of philanthropy lies not just in dollars but in intention and strategy. This dynamic and thought-provoking workshop explores the evolving landscape of gender giving, focusing on the unique contributions of women as donors and the critical role they play in supporting organizations dedicated to women and girls. Drawing on data, stories, and insights from the "Black Women and Philanthropy" white paper, this session examines how giving trends are shifting and what nonprofits can do to effectively engage and sustain partnerships with women philanthropists. Participants will learn how to: - Leverage the philanthropic priorities of women to create transformative impact. - Build trust and deepen relationships with women donors, aligning values with mission. - Showcase the unique value and outcomes of women- and girl-serving organizations to inspire sustained support. Whether you're a nonprofit leader, development professional, or advocate for gender equity, this workshop provides actionable strategies to advance your mission while empowering women and girls to thrive. Let’s bridge the gap and drive change—together.

03/12/2025

1-2pm CT

Ten Things That Will Take Your Event From Being Good to Great!

Coach: Tim Boling

Event Description

Events – let’s be honest, people either love them or the hate them. However, they are a very necessary part to building your brand and growing your organization and if done right – they can have a very significant impact on the organization. If not done well – they can have a very negative impact on the organization. We have all attended events that weren't that great and have attended others that were amazing! What's the difference? Tune in and learn practical steps of how you can take your event from good to great!

03/26/2025

1-2pm CT

AI Fundraising is Here: Avoiding the Pitfalls

Coach: Chany Ockert

Event Description

AI has up-ended fundraising. Suddenly, small nonprofits have the tools to create fundraising content and materials once limited to organizations with large development staffs. Development teams now have the capacity to more deeply engage with donors, including those giving mid-level or lower donations. With this added capacity, AI promises greater revenue, and, yet brings pitfalls not to be ignored.

This webinar will outline pitfalls to avoid in order to give you greater confidence in utilizing AI successfully.

04/09/2025

1:30-2:30pm CT

Building a Stronger Board: Best Practices for Engagement and Recruitment

Coach: Janet Cobb

Event Description

Join Janet Cobb, fundraising expert, as she dives into one of the most crucial elements of sustainable growth: engaging and building a strong board.

In this session, we'll explore strategies to cultivate a committed, active board that drives your organization’s mission forward. Whether you're just starting or looking to strengthen an existing board, this event will provide practical tips on recruiting the right members, setting clear expectations, and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.

04/23/2025

1:30-2:30pm CT

Fundraising in a Crisis: How to Mobilize Support Fast

Coach: Lucas Metropulos

Event Description

When crisis strikes, every second counts and knowing how to quickly rally donors and inspire action can make all the difference.

Join us for a coaching session with seasoned fundraising expert Lucas Metropulos, who will walk you through clear, actionable strategies for mobilizing support when your cause needs it most.

Whether you're part of a nonprofit team, a peer-to-peer fundraiser, or a community leader, this session will give you the tools and confidence to respond effectively and raise critical funds in the face of uncertainty.

05/14/2025

1:30-2:30pm CT

Optimization Lab: Unlock NFG's Most Impactful Features

Expert: Charles Case

Event Description

Join Network for Good expert Charles Case for an interactive coaching session designed to transform your organization's use of NFG software.

In this Optimization Lab, you'll assess your current software usage, uncover underused features, and receive actionable guidance to maximize impact. This specialized lab allows you to reflect on the features you've mastered, identify areas for improvement, and discover new tools that can elevate your non-profit's fundraising performance.

Your success is our success—let's unlock the full potential of NFG together!

Our Coaches

Learn more about expert coaches below.

Janet Cobb

Janet Cobb

ℹ️ Accountability Partner, Educator, Coach

📍Chicago, IL

Janet has provided encouraging accountability to more than 750 small and mid-size nonprofits. As a practical visionary, she integrates her skills in education, non-profit management, and fundraising, to offer step-by-step support based on an organization's current capacity and innovative solutions to help them bring their vision to reality.

Clients describe Janet as patient, flexible, encouraging, and an excellent listener. They say she keeps them on task, offers very practical help to tackle everything from minor fundraising details to bigger-picture goals, explains everything well, and offers ideas for action.

One client shared, “She was a life savior when I was feeling like a failure.”

Janet works with a wide variety of organizations. Her passions align best with social justice, community organizing, and racial equity, food and housing security, education, and workforce development missions.

She empowers clients to develop best practices for donor cultivation and stewardship, ethical storytelling, and effective use of software for data analysis and donor-engaging communications.

Sabrina Walker Hernandez


Sabrina Walker Hernandez

ℹ️ Consultant, coach, trainer, and author

📍McAllen, Texas

Sabrina Walker Hernandez, President & CEO of Supporting World Hope LLC, exemplifies empowerment and community service. With a robust background in nonprofit management and a passion for fostering leadership skills, Sabrina has empowered countless organizations to thrive through effective fundraising strategies like raising $12 million to construct a state-of-the-art Boys & Girls Club in the third poorest county in the United States. Her workshops, including "The Top 6 Ways to Cultivate Donors," have equipped hundreds with the tools to make meaningful impacts in their communities.

Certified in Nonprofit Management by Harvard Business School and a published author of five influential e-books and bestselling book Successonomics, Sabrina not only educates but inspires through her "Sipping Tea With Sabrina" podcast and as editor of the Here’s the Tea Nonprofit Report. Her accolades, including the 2023 Edinburg Woman of the Year and multiple prestigious awards, underscore her profound influence and dedication to social good.

Naheemah McMicheaux-McCallop

Naheemah McMicheaux McCallop

ℹ️ Storytelling Culture Catalyst

📍Long Beach, CA

Naheemah McMicheaux McCallop's mission is to create legacy shifting intergenerational impact helping nonprofits fulfill their missions and vision.

Naheemah is an experienced nonprofit executive and fundraising professional who has spent more than a decade working in the arts, racial equity, health, community organizing, social justice, faith-based, economic development, and public service sectors in the West Coast. Her expertise includes fundraising and events management, strategic planning, and board development. She has helped numerous small to mid-sized organizations raise millions from individual donors. And counting!

Not your average coach, speaker, consultant, or visionary, the first thing people notice when they meet Naheemah is her positive energy and ability to offer innovative solutions to blind spots that help clients easily see the path to get from A to Z. One client shared, “Our session was amazing! I was unsure where to begin and leaving with so much value and a clear path to move forward.”

Along with Naheemah’s gifts and talents as a "storytelling culture catalyst", she helps start-up founders, nonprofit executive directors, and fundraising staff communicate their message powerfully, effectively, and authentically to overcome the barriers to individual giving fundraising success.

Tracy Vanderneck

Tracy Vanderneck

ℹ️ Experienced, versatile coach

📍Bradenton, FL

In addition to being a Personal Fundraising Coach for Network for Good, I own a consulting company called Phil-Com, which serves nonprofits around the globe in the areas of fundraising, governance, and communications.

Recent clients include organizations that deliver on missions in the following areas: social services, animal rescue/care, equity in education, peer-mediation, LGBTQ+ services, healthcare, food banks, medical research foundations, senior care, people with disabilities, social justice, faith-based programs, STEM advancement, anti-human trafficking, and women's empowerment.

I have 25 years of experience in fundraising and business development. My areas of focus are: annual campaigns, peer-to-peer fundraising, board recruitment and training, prospect identification and screening, major gift and capital campaigns, development and strategic planning, database management, in-kind donations, third-party fundraising, cases for support, gift acceptance policies, public relations, and building fundraising infrastructure.

I work to ensure that fundraising activities are always in line with the organization's mission and fit within the strategic plan. I hold a Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Non-Profit Leadership (MSM-NPL), a graduate Certificate in Teaching & Learning (CTL), and am a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). I earned a Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace from the University of South Florida.

I am an Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Master Trainer, am a regular presenter at conferences, and have been a guest nonprofit expert on live stream TV and podcasts.

I also write a column for NonProfit Pro: http://www.nonprofitpro.com/author/tracyvanderneck/

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