Partner Events Calendar

Webinar
Federal Grant Forms: What Are They and What Do You Need to Do?
1 - 2:30 p.m. ET | July 24
 
Navigating the various forms required by awarding agencies in the course of managing federal awards can be a daunting task, both because the form instructions are often inadequate and because the certifications at the bottom of many forms can suggest serious penalties for failure to properly complete them.

Live, Three-Day Federal Grants Management Training
Federal Funding Academy – Las Vegas
August 12 - 14, 2025
 
Join this three-day overview of the federal grants system, covering everything from the legal underpinnings of the system, through cost allowability and allocation, to procurement, subaward requirements, property management, audit resolution, and more.

Webinar
The Allowable Cost System
1 - 2:30 p.m. ET | August 28
 
Fundamentally, a grant from the federal government is simply an agreement by the government to reimburse the grant recipient for certain costs of certain activities.  The limits of the government’s agreement are expressed primarily through the federal cost principles and are defined as “allowable costs.”  

Webinar
Cost Allocation and Indirect Cost Rates
1 - 2:30 p.m. ET | September 25
 
One of the most challenging compliance obligations for federal grantees is ensuring that they charge only “allocable” costs to their federal awards. At its core a very straightforward concept, in practice cost allocation can prove a complex endeavor. From direct allocation, through cost allocation plans, and federally approved indirect cost rate agreements, an understanding of cost allocation principles aids grantees in efficiently and properly recovering project costs from the federal government.  

Webinar
Procurement Standards Under the Uniform Guidance
1 - 2:30 p.m. ET | October 23
 
Based upon straightforward principles of competition and transparency, the federal procurement standards contain numerous specific rules and remain an area of compliance focus for auditors and agency reviewers.  In this webinar, Feldesman attorney Phillip Escoriaza will concisely address procurement considerations, building from the underlying legal principles to the key specific regulatory requirements.

Live, Three-Day Federal Grants Management Training
Federal Funding Academy – New Orleans
November 12 - 14, 2025
 
A three-day overview of the federal grants system, covering everything from the legal underpinnings of the system, through cost allowability and allocation, to procurement, subaward requirements, property management, audit resolution, and more.

Webinar
Intermediate Federal Cost Principles, Particular Areas of
Interest and Risk Within the Selected Items of Cost
1 - 2:30 p.m. ET | November 20
 
Pursuant to the Cost Principles set forth at 2 CFR 200, Subpart E, grantees must ensure all of their costs are allowable, including that they are (1) necessary and reasonable to performance of a particular award or operation of their organization, (2) adequately documented, and (3) consistent with the requirements set forth in the “selected items of cost.”

Webinar
FAR-Based Contracts vs. Grants and Cooperative Agreements
1 - 2:30 p.m. ET | December 18
 
Federal agencies variously employ grant awards, procurement contracts, and “other transaction agreements” to establish relationships with non-federal partners. Varied agreement types are commonplace in research and may arise in other contexts as well. The type of legal instrument the agency uses impacts institutional obligations, from deliverables to background compliance regimes. Moreover, an institution's ability to negotiate terms of any particular agreement differs under the various legal regimes applicable to each type of agreement.

Webinar
Demystifying foundation grants:
How to secure funding from major private foundations
12 p.m. ET | July 8
Worth 1.0 CFRE credit
 
Over the past few decades, large private foundations have quietly become some of the most influential funders in philanthropy – providing flexible, high-impact grants in areas ranging from education and health to economic justice and the arts. 

Yet for many nonprofits, securing support from these foundations can feel impossible. 

Join Patrick Schmitt, co-CEO of FreeWill, for our upcoming webinar, featuring special guests: Molly Gelinas, Program Officer at Gerstner Philanthropies, Caitlin Orth, Executive Director of The Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Trust, and Danielle Woodhouse Johnson, founder of The Oasis Alliance and former Gates Foundation Goalkeeper, to help your organization build the knowledge and confidence needed to engage more effectively with major private foundations.

This special webinar will provide you with insight into grant decision-making processes, common pitfalls, and practical tips for strengthening your application.

In this session, we’ll cover:

• What foundation staff look for in strong proposals
• Tips for aligning your initiatives with foundation goals
• Best practices for building successful foundation relationships
• Common questions and misconceptions about private foundation grants

Sign up HERE.

On-Demand Course
Customer Service Excellence (ADMB7003 & ADMB7004)

Become "customer-driven" and learn how to take service to the top, inspiring others to provide quality service. Gain proficiency in identifying your internal and external customers. Discover the latest methods for enhancing customer service and handling problems, including anticipating and responding to customers' needs.

On-Demand Course
Managing Multiple Priorities (ADMB7007)

Regain control over your workload, increase your efficiency, and ease your stress. Learn ways to dig out from beneath the mountain of paperwork, emails, and assignments, and eliminate anxiety over and frustration about your many responsibilities. Discover strategies for goal setting and prioritizing, as well as methods for overcoming procrastination. Learn to handle professional challenges with confidence!

On-Demand Course
Effective Communication with Customers (COMM8000)

Develop superior customer service by learning the basics of effective communication to successfully interact with internal and external customers. Become adept at recognizing and anticipating the needs of others; being flexible when handling requests and complaints; and spotting and responding to important verbal and nonverbal messages.

On-Demand Course
Briefing Techniques (COMM7002)

Develop your ability to give concise briefings that convey your main message quickly and clearly. Learn and practice essential strategies for delivering short structured briefings in this hands-on course. Your briefings are recorded for playback, and your instructor will provide useful coaching and tips.

On-Demand Course
Negotiating Techniques (MGMT9104 & MGMT9105)

Learn to create win-win situations and improve work relationships with colleagues, employees, customers, and others. Focus on issues of negotiation, including using multiple strategies, applying the no-fault formula, interest-based methods, and empathy in the negotiation process.

Online  |  In-Person  |  On-site Course
Editing for Impact (EDIT7100)

Gain the skills for revising your business documents to improve their clarity and accuracy. The Plain Writing Act of 2010 mandates that government documents be easily understood and well organized. Learn how to revise documents to give your main ideas greater power and emphasis. Become proficient at spotting and correcting common punctuation, capitalization, and abbreviation errors, as well as frequently misused words.

Online  |  In-Person  |  On-site Course
Writing for Results (WRIT7110)

Create documents that achieve results. Learn to analyze each writing situation-focusing on your purpose, reader, and context. Write effective explanations and instructions, using lists, headings, and graphics to get the job done. Write convincing arguments, clearly stating your position and supporting it effectively. Avoid logical fallacies in your writing and learn to spot them in messages you receive. Use writing to convince your reader and achieve real-world results. Use plain language as mandated by the Federal Plain Writing Act of 2010.

Online  |  In-Person  |  On-site Course
Clear Writing through Critical Thinking (WRIT7100)

Think more clearly by improving your writing. Write more clearly by improving your thinking. Understand critical thinking and learn strategies for deeper and deeper levels of thinking. Improve your thought process at each stage of the writing process. Create logical and persuasive arguments, and recognize and remove faulty logic. Sharpen your problem-solving skills and enhance group success. Write plainly as mandated by the Federal Plain Writing Act of 2011 and empower your career with critical thinking and clear writing.

Online  |  In-Person  |  On-site Course
Overview of Project Management (PROJ7020)

This course provides a broad overview of project management using a standardized methodology, focusing on how to coordinate the most common (and useful!) project deliverables. In this course, participants will learn how to approach tasks armed with an understanding of project management and its consistent processes.

Online  |  In-Person  |  On-site Course
Project Management Essentials (PGMT7007)

Project Management Essentials introduces the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and offers a standardized approach to project management. Participants will use the PMI standard to manage a project throughout its lifecycle; from initiation to closing. In doing so, participants will be developing and using the same proven tools and techniques that experienced project managers use to lead teams to successful project completion.

Online  |  In-Person  |  On-site Course
Project Leadership (PGMT8010)

This course focuses on the leadership aspects of project management.

Online  |  In-Person  |  On-site Course
Introduction to Microsoft Project 2016 (PROJ8990)

This introductory course provides core knowledge and practice exercises for participants to directly operate Microsoft Project 2016. Participants use the software to develop a usable project plan, schedule tasks, manage project resources, and more.

Participants navigate the Microsoft Project 2016 environment by defining a new project plan, organizing and linking project tasks, optimizing the critical path, setting the project baseline, adding and managing resources to the project plan, setting up resource calendars, resolving resource conflicts, customizing Gantt charts, creating timelines, custom reports and more.

Virtual / Classroom Training

Federal Grants Update and Refresher (Course 2023)

Upcoming Sessions:

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET  |  July 11 (Virtual)                             
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET  |  July 25 (Virtual)                            
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET  |  August 8 (Classroom) |  Washington, D.C.                                                         
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET  |  August 29 (Classroom)  |  Atlanta, GA
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET  |  September 10 (Virtual)
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET  |  September 23 (Virtual)
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET  |  October 3 (Classroom)  |  Washington, D.C.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET  |  October 27 (Virtual)
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET  |  November 7 (Classroom  |  Washington, D.C
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET  |  November 17 (Virtual)
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET  |  December 5 (Virtual)
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET  |  December 19 (Virtual)

Refresh your grants expertise! This course is designed to help you stay up to date on the changing regulatory and legislative requirements, including everything you need to know about the 2024 Uniform Guidance updates, while reinforcing your knowledge of the grants lifecycle. In this course you will review the key activities aligned with each stage of the grants lifecycle, focusing on recent changes and developments within the grants landscape.

This course is designed for grantors and recipients who have a basic understanding of the Uniform Guidance and wish to refresh their knowledge and explore recent updates.

Training

Self-Paced Grants Management Bootcamp Course

Ongoing self-paced virtual training.

Virtual Event
Thompson Grants Workshop: Audits
1 - 4:30 p.m. ET | July 17, 2025

Prepare for annual audits with confidence in this expert-led workshop designed for government and not-for-profit organizations. This session will provide practical "dos and don'ts" for audit preparation, including compliance with revised 2024 uniform guidance and audits related to COVID-19 relief funds. Attendees, including CFOs, finance managers, and compliance officers, will gain actionable insights to ease the audit process, mitigate risks, and enhance audit success.

Virtual Event
Navigating Grants in 2025: Strategies for Association Executives
2 - 3:15 p.m. | July 29, 2025>

Gain the latest insights into grant management at this live panel and town hall event tailored for association leaders and grants professionals. Experts will explore key 2025 trends, including shifting federal funding priorities, increased oversight, cooperative agreements, and challenges with indirect cost recovery. The session combines expert discussion and interactive Q&A, offering actionable strategies to adapt and succeed in the evolving grants landscape.

Virtual Two Day Forum
Federal Grants Forum: State & Local Government
September 16-17, 2025

Gain essential insights into managing federal awards under the 2024 uniform guidance revisions. Tailored for state and local government officials, this two-day event will cover changes to audit thresholds, indirect cost rates, subaward administration, and fraud risk controls. With expert-led training and interactive Q&A sessions, attendees will leave equipped to confidently handle compliance and protect their federal funding.

Live Event
Nonprofit Legal, Finance & Grants Conference
October 8-9, 2025

Unlock two days of expert-led training tailored for nonprofit leaders, financial executives, and legal professionals. Featuring three specialized tracks covering nonprofit legal issues, finance and tax guidance, and federal grants compliance, the event provides vital insights on challenges impacting the nonprofit sector. Attendees will also enjoy networking opportunities, the chance to earn CLE, CPE, and CAE credits, and access to the prestigious Nonprofit CFO Awards Reception.

Live Event
Federal Grants Forum: Florida
November 11-12, 2025

A must-attend event for grants managers navigating heightened compliance requirements and the 2024 Uniform Guidance revisions. This two-day training provides expert-led sessions on regulatory updates, compliance strategies, and best practices to safeguard federal funding. Attendees will gain actionable insights, participate in interactive Q&A sessions, and earn up to 14.4 NASBA CPEs or GPCI CEUs.

Virtual Event
Thompson Grants Workshop: Subrecipient Monitoring
1-4:30 p.m. ET | December 9, 2025

Master managing subawards under federal grant regulations with confidence. Designed for grant managers, compliance officers, and program administrators, this interactive training covers compliance strategies, roles and responsibilities, and effective oversight to reduce risks and enhance collaboration with subrecipients. Led by experienced professionals, this session offers hands-on exercises, comprehensive resources, and CE credit opportunities to strengthen your grant management skills.