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Nonprofits LEAD Calendar of EVENTS
Nonprofit Round Tables
When: Second Tuesday of each month from 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Where: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation, 1620 Park Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Round tables are an opportunity to learn new skills, share resources, network, discuss capacity-building topics, listen to local speakers, or connect with other leaders. Each month could look a little different! FREE to attend, no registration required.
Here are the 2025 dates:
- August 12
- October 14
- December 9
Coffee and Collaboration
Sponsored by Peoples Bank
When: Final Friday of each month, from 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Where: Betsey Mills Club, 300 4th St, Marietta, OH 45750
Coffee and Collaboration is an opportunity to build connections with other organizations and discuss how you can work together on services, programs, grant applications, and beyond to increase your organizational capacity and more effectively meet your mission!
Here are the 2025 dates:
- July 25
- September 26
- November 21 (adjusting up one week for Thanksgiving)
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Training
When: Thursday, July 31st; 1 - 4 p.m.
Where: Marietta College
Cost: $60 per person, including 2-year certification and all materials
Register Here
Be prepared to respond in an emergency with our upcoming American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED training! This course provides a 2-year certification in adult and pediatric first aid, CPR, and AED use.
You'll learn essential lifesaving skills, including:
- How to perform CPR on adults and children
- Proper use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
- Wound care and injury response
- How to recognize and respond to choking
This is a blended course – participants must complete the online portion BEFORE attending the in-person training. Failure to complete the online content in advance will result in denial of entry to the in-person session.
Community Builders: Volunteer Engagement Workshop
When: Thursday, August 21st, from 1 – 4 p.m.
Where: Marietta College, Barbara Diggs Lyles House
Price: $25 per person
Register Here
Are you responsible for recruiting, coordinating, or supporting volunteers at your organization? Join us for a training designed to strengthen your volunteer program and boost your community impact. This 3-hour in-person session will explore key volunteer management strategies, including how to recruit the right people, keep them engaged, and recognize their contributions. You'll also get assistance with posting your volunteer opportunities to the Marietta College platform for student engagement. The event will wrap up with time to register your organization for the upcoming Involvement Fair.
What You’ll Learn
- How to define roles and set clear expectations for volunteers
- Volunteer retention and recognition strategies
- Tools to manage volunteers more efficiently
- How to sign up for the Marietta College Involvement Fair
Who Should Attend
This training is ideal for nonprofit staff, board members, or volunteer coordinators looking to strengthen volunteer engagement efforts.
Canva 101
When: Tuesday, September 9th, from 9 - 11 a.m.
Where: Marietta College
Price: $50 per person
Register Here
New to Canva? Ready to level up your flyers, social media posts, and newsletters without the stress?
Join Kristin Meeks, owner and founder of WV Social Media for a hands-on training that will walk you through the basics of Canva—a powerful design tool for nonprofits.
Learn how to:
- Navigate Canva’s dashboard and tools
- Use templates to create eye-catching graphics
- Create your organization's brand kit
- Download and share your designs with ease
Good news: Canva is completely free for nonprofits! You must already have CanvaPro set up prior to this training. Click here for eligibility guidelines and to sign up.
Canva 201
When: Tuesday, September 23rd, from 9 a.m. – Noon
Where: Marietta College
Price: $50 per person
Register Here
Ready to level up your Canva game? This interactive training is perfect for anyone who knows the basics and wants to do more! We’ll explore some of Canva’s most powerful tools and features, including:
- Creating and editing videos (including captions and audio to content)
- Using Canva’s AI tools to streamline your design process
- Photo editing tips to polish your visuals
- Removing backgrounds like a pro
Good news: Canva is completely free for nonprofits! You must already have CanvaPro set up prior to this training. Click here for eligibility guidelines and to sign up.
Charitable University: Nonprofit Legal Obligations
When: Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, from 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Marietta College
Price: $50 per person
Register Here
Charitable University is a new program from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office that provides training in some of the most important areas such as board governance, governmental filings and record keeping, financial activities, and fundraising. Attendees will receive completion credit for the program and their names listed on the Attorney General’s web page as acknowledgement of their commitment to learning about their important roles as sector leaders. This program will be presented by Beth Short, Director of Charitable Outreach and Education for the Ohio Attorney General's Charitable Law Section. Registration includes dinner, so please indicate any dietary restrictions when registering.
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Training
When: Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: Marietta College
Price: $60 per person, including 2-year certification and all materials
Register Here
Be prepared to respond in an emergency with our upcoming American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED training! This course provides a 2-year certification in adult and pediatric first aid, CPR, and AED use.
You'll learn essential lifesaving skills, including:
- How to perform CPR on adults and children
- Proper use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
- Wound care and injury response
- How to recognize and respond to choking
This is a blended course – participants must complete the online portion BEFORE attending the in-person training. Failure to complete the online content in advance will result in denial of entry to the in-person session.
Nonprofits LEAD Annual Capacity Building Conference
Save the date for the Nonprofits LEAD Annual Capacity Building Conference: May 13th, 2026. More details coming soon!