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Prior Sessions

NPLE Educational Speaker Series

  • Recordings and information from prior sessions are maintained here for ongoing use. 
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Revised Salary Levels for Exempt Employees

Presented by: Katie Ainsworth, Esquire, Executive for Corporate Administration with Southwestern PA Human Services (SPHS)


Creating and Utilizing Spreadsheets

Presented by: Emeline Ferguson, Manager, Data & Technology Solutions, Washington Co. Community Foundation


Developing Donor Recognition Societies

Presented by: Tracie Liberatore, Bradford House Historical Association; Sara A. Schumacher, Washington Health System Foundation


Government Mandated Reporting

Presented by: Attorney Rebecca Bowman


Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Presented by: Carmen Anderson, Heinz Endowments; Kristy Trautmann, FISA Foundation; Teresa Burroughs, LeMoyne Community Center


Crafting a Winning Grant Proposal II

Presented by: Shani Lasin, FISA Foundation; Lauri K. Fink, Hillman Family Foundations; Johnna A. Pro, PA Department of Community and Economic Development; Jennifer Reitzell, PNC Charitable Trusts


Compilations, Reviews, or Audits: What is Right for Your Charity?

Presented by: Gary A. Kissinger, CPA


Nonprofits as Employers: Some Key Legal Issues

Presented by: Attorney Rachel Lozosky


Making the Most of Your Email Services

Presented by: WCCF Team Members


Measuring Grant Outputs and Outcomes

Presented by: Dr. Tara Abbott, Duquesne University


The Importance of a Good Online Presence

Presented by: Jen Winkler, Tungsten Creative Group; Alli Hess, Tungsten Creative Group


Governing Documents Review

Presented by: Barbara A. Graham, Peacock Keller


Crafting a Winning Grant Proposal

Presented by: Audric Dodds, CNX Foundation; Erica Fisher, CONSOL Energy; Elizabeth Guerrieri, Washington Financial Bank; Christina Kramer, Range Resources; Ellen Rossi, EQT Foundation; Betsie Trew, Washington County Community Foundation


Investing Your Administrative Reserve: Considerations for Non-Profits

Presented by: Joseph M. Piszczor, Stein Wealth Advisors; WCCF Personnel


Administrative Reserve and Line of Credit

Presented by: Betsie Trew, Washington County Community Foundation


Creating an Effective Annual Fundraising Plan

Presented by: Rob DeOrio, DeOrio Strategies Group


Donor Software Survey Open Forum

Presented by: Washington County Community Foundation


Now's the Time to Start: Major & Planned Gift Fundraising

Presented by: Scott Koskoski, Carpe Diem Fundraising


Other Resources

The Overhead Myth: a Letter to the Nonprofits of America
Branding Presentation
Analyzing Financial Information Using Ratios
SMART Goals Worksheet

"Nonprofits: Ban These Phrases from Your Vocabulary"
By Suzanne E. Coffman, GuideStar's editorial director and newsletter editor

"Questions I'm Most Often Asked about Winning Foundation Grants"
By Martin Teitel, author of The Ultimate Insider's Guide to Winning Foundation Grants: A Foundation CEO Reveals the Secrets You Need to Know

"Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3)"
A resource to help 501(c)(3) charities maintain their tax-exempt status with the IRS.

"IRS Publication 1771, Charitable Contributions–Substantiation and Disclosure Requirements"
Explains the federal tax law for organizations such as charities and churches that receive tax-deductible charitable contributions and for taxpayers who make contributions

"Can rental of related use property generate UBIT?"
From Don Kramer's Nonprofit Issues: Nonprofit Law You Need to Know

"How do we receipt gifts of engagement ring, stock?"
From Don Kramer's Nonprofit Issues: Nonprofit Law You Need to Know

"Storytelling Ideas for Your Donor Newsletter"
By Vanessa Chase Lockshin, author of The Storytelling Non-Profit: A practical guide to telling stories that raise money and awareness