Organization Training Opportunities
New Jersey State Council on the Arts | Free Webinar Watch Party Series on Financial Management for NJ Arts Nonprofits | Join New Jersey State Council on the Arts, Nonprofit Finance Fund, and other nonprofit leaders for a Webinar Watch Party series on key financial management concepts for arts nonprofits! | February 12, 2025 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Understanding Your Mission/Money Mix | Register.
Compass Pro Bono | Get Free Support for Your Organization | Compass Pro Bono provides free resources and consultations on topics such as strategic planning, nonprofit management, and more. | More information and registration.
Art Equity | Everyday Justice | Everyday Justice is a two-day training designed to provide a framework and baseline analysis for antiracism strategies and action. As a member of an ever-changing community, what is your role? What is your responsibility for social change? Where do you have agency? Sharpen your analysis today! | Date & Time: March 7 + 10, 2025: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. PT / 1 p.m.–5 p.m. ET | More information and registration.
Springboard for the Arts | Art-Train: Professional Development Opportunities for Artists and Organizations | Art-Train is a virtual technical assistance program for artists, municipal agencies, and community-focused organizations in all sectors, in communities of all sizes across the nation. Trainings are free for artists and for Native, Black, Indigenous and People of Color-led and focused community-based organizations. We have a sliding scale fee for other organizations and agencies. | More information here.
GrantStation | Awareness to Action: A Guide for Boards and Chief Executives on a Racial Equity Journey | Are you looking to center racial equity in your boardroom? If so, you might want to read Awareness to Action: A Guide for Boards and Chief Executives on a Racial Equity Journey. Published by BoardSource, this guide is designed to meet boards where they are in their racial equity journey and provide action steps that boards can take to enhance their efforts. | Find guide here.
Arts Reach | Join Arts Reach and Get Your First Month Free | Arts Reach is the association that supports leading arts professionals who are committed to “Advancing Arts Revenue Growth Together.” To see membership benefits, visit their website.
TeenArts NJ | Professional Development Opportunities for Educators | Two professional development are available: Student Art Portfolios: Preparing Students for College Admissions takes place on February 11th @4:30PM and AI in the Art Classroom takes place on Monday, March 10th @4PM | More information and registration.
GrantStation | Free Webinar: Introduction to the Grant Cycle | During this webinar, Eric Spioch of Elevate will guide you through every stage of the grant cycle, from initial research to post-award activities. By shifting your focus to the full grant cycle, you’ll not only improve your chances of securing funding but also create a stronger, more effective approach to institutional fundraising that supports your organization’s mission. | Date & Time: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 - 2 PM EST | More information and registration.
GrantStation | Free Recorded Webinars | GrantStation has a variety of free and informative recorded webinars pertaining to a variety of topics such as writing project proposals, writing successful grants, AI in the workplace, partnering with businesses to maximize growth and opportunities, and much more. Visit the website.
NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development | SkillUp NJ: Free Online Learning | New Jersey workers – whether or not they are currently unemployed – can now access more than 5,000 free online Skillsoft courses via the SkillUp New Jersey training program. Courses are offered in a variety of high-demand industry sectors, including information technology, business analysis, customer service, project management, and digital literacy. Visit the website for more information. | SkillUp NJ Website
dPlan | ArtsReady | Arts organizations, sign up for a free year of dPlan|ArtsReady!!
With support from the Mellon Foundation, we are able to provide a limited number of free one year subscriptions to dPlan|ArtsReady so performing arts organizations can develop readiness plans. | Read more about dPlan|ArtsReady here. | Apply here.
New Jersey Association of Museums | Artifact Assessment Program | The New Jersey Association of Museum offers a free program to museums wishing to assess the policy, management, and care of their artifact collections. For more information about the Artifact Assessment Program, visit their website.
