Capacity Building Opportunities
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is committed to helping you scale change faster. We do this through grants, technology and capacity building. With weekly trainings and expert advising we support the CZI community to grow key capacities to unlock greater impact over the long-term.
Our trainings span a wide range of capacity building topics. Each live session is 90-minutes and includes time for Q+A.
Below you can sign-up for upcoming trainings. You can also opt-in to receive monthly invitations about these sessions here.
If you would like to attend a CZI community session and need ASL or Spanish interpretation, please let us know at least 7 days prior at capacitybuilding@chanzuckerberg.com.
*The trainers leading these CZI-sponsored sessions are external vendors. The views and advice they will present are based on their deep experience in their respective fields or sectors and do not necessarily represent the views or advice of CZI. Please note that CZI may record their session(s) through Zoom. This means that any visual (if you choose to put your camera on) and audio will be recorded. By registering for this session(s), you consent to being recorded. If you do not wish for your visual and/or audio to be recorded, you can switch off your camera, and/or remain muted throughout the entire session or decide not to register. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact privacy@chanzuckerberg.com.
Communications
Hosted by Cultivate Strategies
Website Design and Strategy 101
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the importance of having a website strategy and how to implement a successful strategy, with a focus on how people interact with websites, copywriting for the web, and trusted tools to use
- Learn the basics of website design and how to effectively leverage design psychology to tell a compelling brand narrative
- Become familiar with the website development process, from discovery to launch
- Receive access to helpful tools that can help streamline your website development process
Thursday, March 13 @ 9:30-11am PT / 12:30-2pm ET
Introduction to Social Media Strategy and Engagement
Learning Outcomes:
- Learn what is new in social media in a rapidly changing landscape
- Understand the fundamentals of a strong social media strategy that is accessible and encourages engagement
- Get the best practices for popular social media platforms
Thursday, March 20 @ 9:30-11am PT / 12:30-2pm ET
Digital Rapid Response Tactics and Techniques
Learning Outcomes:
- Get tips on how to prepare for the unexpected, whether good or bad
- Learn the fundamentals of digital rapid response on social media, email, and more!
- Understand the tools that can be used to implement digital rapid response
Thursday, March 27 @ 9:30-11am PT / 12:30-2pm ET
Fundraising
Hosted by Thread Strategies
Strategic Fundraising: Choosing the Right Philanthropic Revenue Streams for Your Nonprofit
Learning Outcomes:
- Gain insights into the current trends in nonprofit funding, including ongoing shifts in foundation giving, individual contributions, and corporate partnerships in response to current events
- Understand what it takes to be successful in various fundraising strategies, including securing foundation grants, working with individual donors, and hosting fundraising events
- Learn how to assess different fundraising options in order to build a development plan that focuses on strategies that best align with your organization’s priorities
Thursday, April 3 @ 9:30-11am PT / 12:30-2pm ET
Engaging and Growing Your Donor Base: Strategies for Individual Giving Success
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the immense opportunity individual giving presents and learn the key components of individual giving
- Develop effective solicitation strategies for donors at all levels by exploring tailored approaches for engaging grassroots, mid-level, and major donors
- Implement best practices for donor stewardship and retention
Thursday, April 10 @ 9:30-11am PT / 12:30-2pm ET
From Prospecting to Partnerships: Strengthening Your Foundation Grant Strategy
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the current foundation funding landscape, including changes in giving priorities and funding models
- Develop effective prospect research skills to ensure you’re pursuing the best grant opportunities for your organization
- Learn best practices in building relationships with foundations, including strategies for making a strong first impression, maintaining relationships, and navigating the grant application process effectively
- Enhance grant writing with best practices for crafting compelling proposals and managing grant reporting requirements
Thursday, April 17 @ 9:30-11am PT / 12:30-2pm ET
Smarter Fundraising: How Nonprofits Can Leverage Tech Tools
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the role of technology in fundraising, including how CRM systems, AI, and other digital tools can improve fundraising outcomes
- Explore key features of nonprofit CRM platforms so that you can evaluate and select the right tool that fits your organization’s needs
- Learn how to utilize key features of any CRM platform to strengthen your fundraising efforts
- Discover how AI-powered tools can help you fundraise more efficiently
Thursday, April 24 @ 9:30-11am PT / 12:30-2pm ET