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Nonprofits LEAD Calendar of EVENTS
Nonprofit Round Tables
When: 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 2026 Dates:
- January 13
- April 14
- August 11
- November 10
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 2026 Dates:
- February 27
- May 29
- September 25
- December 11
Fundraising Accelerator
When: Wednesdays, Feb. 4 to April 1 - 9 a.m. to noon (following the April 1st session the program will conclude with a luncheon and presentation 12:30-2:30)
Where: Marietta College
Price: $350 per person, the fee includes all five sessions, no partial options are available
Discounts may be applied if more than one person from an organization attends
Join us for a hands on, in-person fundraising cohort designed to strengthen your organization's capacity to raise funds effectively and sustainably. Participants will build core fundraising skills, share experiences with peers, and leave with practical tools to grow their organization's development efforts. Each session will focus on a key area of nonprofit fundraising.
Each participant in the cohort will also receive a 1:1 fundraising strategy session with the Nonprofits LEAD Program Director to implement strategies and receive an accredited badge from Marietta College.
Session Schedule:
Session 1: Fundraising Basics -- Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026
Sarah Barton, Owner and Founder of Nonprofit411.
Session 2: Grant Writing Essentials -- Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026
Chantal Centofanti-Fields, Grants and Foundation Officer at Marietta College.
Session 3: Building a Donor Base -- Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Jarrett Stull, Executive Director of Memorial Health Foundation
Session 4: Fundraising Events -- Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Nikki Thomas, President of Cornerstone Community Development Corporation and Development Director at Golden Girls Group Home.
Session 5: Fundraising Sustainability -- Wednesday, April 1, 202:
Katie Bailey, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at People's Bank.
Nonprofits LEAD Annual Capacity Building Conference
When: May 13th, 2026
Where: Marietta College
Nonprofits LEAD is excited to host our annual capacity building conference happening on May 13, 2026, at Marietta College. This event is dedicated to nonprofit professionals eager to enhance their organizational capacity, attracting over 175 organizations from Ohio and West Virginia.
This year, we're thrilled to introduce our second annual Vendor Fair! Last year, nearly 25 vendors hosted a table to connect with attendees, promote their services and discuss ways to collaborate. We're excited to once again help connect our attendees with valuable local resources like yours, creating a space for meaningful networking and collaboration.
Click here to learn more and register to be a vendor: https://givepul.se/m8mtje
Vendor registration closes on April 24th, 2026, or when all tables have been reserved. Vendor fees: $150 for any for profit organization. $100 for nonprofit organizations. Vendor registration is for 1 person and includes access to all sessions and meals. If more than 1 person will be attending, please reach out to us at nonprofitslead@marietta.edu for more info.
If you would like to be a volunteer, https://givepul.se/n8pjh7
General registration opens on April 1st!