National Opportunities — Available throughout the U.S. Grief Support Grants for School-Based Bereavement Programs The National Alliance for Children’s Grief’s Grief Reach Grant Program, funded by the New York Life Foundation, supports organizations working to improve grief support for youth and their families. Investing in Human Services, Jewish Culture, and Medical Research The Elmar Family Foundation provides funding to organizations throughout the United States, with some emphasis on Minnesota. Awards Recognize Exceptional Librarians Serving Their Communities

One hour. One topic. Real answers for nonprofit leaders, every week through the end of 2026. Register here >> https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7pK34gAVRcqk4tfFDUYQCg

National Opportunities — Available throughout the U.S. Improving Access to Veterinary Care for Underserved Pets The Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation’s Big Bet for Pets initiative is committing $250 million over five years to expand access to veterinary care for underserved family pets. General Operating Grants for Frontline BIPOC and Trans-Led Organizations Blue Future’s Resilient Solidarity Fund provides general operating support to trans-led, Black-led, Indigenous/Native-led, and immigrant-led organizations defending their communities from state violence and systemic harm. Funding Projects Promoting Civil Discourse in Research and Education

National Opportunities — Available throughout the U.S. Investing in Arts Education for Underserved Youth The Find Your Light Foundation supports community-based organizations that provide arts education to young people in grades K–12 in communities with limited access. Funding New Cancer Treatment Research at U.S. Nonprofit Institutions The Elsa U. Pardee Foundation provides funding to researchers at nonprofit institutions working to identify new treatments and cures for cancer. Rapid Response Grants for BIPOC-Led Social Justice Organizing

Register here! Your appeal letter is written. Your emails are scheduled. Now what? Here is what most nonprofits miss: the gifts that change your year rarely come from a mass email. They come from sitting across from someone who already cares about your work and having a real conversation. With only about 40 working days left in 2026 once the holidays come out, the time to start those conversations is now. Join us for a free, one-hour working session on how to bring more money in the door before December 31. This is not a lecture. You will build your plan in real time and leave with: - Your list of the 10 people you need to meet before the year ends - A clear, compelling story you can actually say out loud - The questions that open the ask and make it feel natural - Your January 1 game plan to carry the momentum into 2027 Whether you are brand new to fundraising or a seasoned leader whose year-end campaign is already out the door, this session will help you turn relationships into real support. Angela’s clients have turned single phone calls into five-figure gifts, including a $15,000 donation that became a year-end match. Who should attend: executive directors, founders, board members, development staff, and volunteers who want to raise more this giving season. What to bring: your lunch, a pen, and your donor or contact list. Thursday, October 29, 2026 12:00 to 1:00 PM PT / 2:00 to 3:00 PM CT Live on Zoom | Free to attend Register now to save your seat. You’ll leave ready to make your first ask this week.