Upcoming Events
Every month, we invite you to pull up a seat and join us—along with one of our special guests—for a live session filled with proven tips and tricks to help you achieve fundraising success. Join us every second Wednesday of the month for our Lunch & Learn, where we dive deep into valuable insights designed to help you reach your ultimate fundraising goals.
Upcoming Events
Free Webinar
The Infrastructure That Funds African American Church Community Programs for the Next 20 Years
Wednesday · 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST · Free
Most African American churches doing serious community work are leaving between $200,000 and $500,000 in accessible funding uncaptured every year. Not because the money is not there. Because the system to reach it consistently has never been built.
Join Paul Hosch — 30 years, $50 million raised, built exclusively for African American churches — for a free one-hour live conversation on exactly what that system looks like, what it has produced for a church that went from the red to $1.5 million, and what it would take to build it for your church specifically.
This conversation is for African American church leaders who are already doing the work and are ready to fund it at the level it deserves.
Past Events
Lunch & Learn
Beyond the Offering Plate: How Thriving Black Churches Can Fund Bigger Community Impact
Your community programs are doing real work. The funding behind them has not kept up.
NFM CEO Paul Hosch sits down with Kendra Roberts — VP of Operations at HumanGood Affordable Housing and 25-year community development leader — for a free, live conversation on the funding world most Black churches have never been shown.
Grants. Government partnerships. Foundation relationships. Philanthropic funding built for organizations doing exactly what you do.
You will leave knowing why the nonprofit down the street keeps winning grants you qualify for, what funders are actually looking for before they commit, and what your church needs to have in place to access funding at the level your community programs deserve.
This is for Black church and nonprofit leaders actively running community programs who are ready to grow the funding behind them.
Lunch & Learn
Cultivating Generosity in African American Faith Communities-
If people in your church are not giving consistently, it’s not because people don’t care. Your church is doing meaningful work. People see it. But when a culture of generosity has not been built, people give occasionally instead of consistently.
This Lunch & Learn is about building that culture. We’re going to show you how to make generosity something that is clearly taught, modeled, and reinforced so people give on a regular basis.
What You'll Learn
- Why people care but don’t give consistently
- What actually shapes generosity inside a church
- How leadership influences giving behavior
- What needs to change for giving to become steady
- How giving has changed, especially with younger generations
LUNCH & LEARN
Black Mental Wealth in a Turbulent Time: Caring for Ourselves as We Care for Our People
NFM is honored to host Dr. Raquel Martin, PhD, licensed clinical psychologist, professor, and one of the most trusted national voices on Black mental wellness. She is the host of the Mind Ya Mental podcast, a collaborator with the Boris L. Henson Foundation, and featured by Forbes, Parents Magazine, along with other major national platforms.
What You Will Gain
- Language for the mental and emotional weight Black leaders carry
- Insight into how stress impacts leadership, relationships, and sustainability
- Practical approaches to mental wellness rooted in culture and community
- A grounded framework for caring for yourself while caring for others
This Lunch & Learn is about protecting the minds of the people responsible for feeding families, guiding youth, running outreach, and stabilizing communities.
FREE WEBINAR
How to Finish Strong, Maximize Giving, & Build Donor Loyalty
Most churches and nonprofits raise the bulk of their funding during the final three weeks of the year. This is the window where generosity peaks, decisions get made, and your message needs to be seen.
In Part 1, you learned how to pick one clear year-end goal and launch your campaign immediately. Now it’s time to finish the job.
This session gives you the plan, the scripts, and the donor stewardship steps you need to raise 30-40% of your annual budget before 2026.
In one hour, you’ll learn how to:
- Run your final three-week campaign plan with confidence
- Use storytelling and gratitude to drive last-minute giving
- Tie your campaign into Christmas and Watch Night services
- Run daily reminders during the last 72 hours
- Thank donors the right way so they stick with you next year
Join us and let’s close out the year strong.
FREE WEBINAR
How to Raise Up to 30-40% of Your Annual Budget by Year-End
Most Black churches and Black-focused nonprofits miss the biggest fundraising window of the year — the final weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s.
Join Fundraising Expert, Paul Hosch, for a practical session that shows you how to launch your year-end campaign fast and capture the giving surge when donors are most generous.
In just one hour, you’ll learn how to:
✔️Set one clear, fundable goal
✔️ Launch your campaign in days, not weeks
✔️ Use NFM’s ready-to-go templates for emails, letters, and social posts
If your church or nonprofit needs to raise serious funding before the year ends, this session is for you.
LUNCH AND LEARN
Program Clarity: How to Build Programs That Attract Funding
You have the vision. You have the heart. But when it’s time to secure funding, do funders really understand what your program does?
Many ministries and nonprofits have powerful missions — but when the mission isn’t translated into a clear, structured program, it’s easy for funders to miss the impact. Program clarity is the bridge between good intentions and sustainable funding.
Join Dr. Lucretia “Cre” Taylor and Nonprofit Fundraising Management (NFM) for a practical, eye-opening session that will help you turn your passion into a plan funders can see, support, and sustain.
You’ll learn how to:
✅ Define your program’s “what, why, and how” so your mission translates clearly to funders
✅ Organize your work into a structure that attracts long-term investment
✅ Align your team, outcomes, and messaging for consistency and confidence
✅ Build the foundation for measurable results and future growth
Whether you lead a church ministry, community initiative, or nonprofit program, this session will show you how to move from vision to clarity — and clarity to funding.
Lunch and Learn
How This Pastor Turned Unused Property Into a $60M Community Center
In this free Lunch & Learn, join Rev. Dr. Joe Daniels — Senior Pastor of Emory Fellowship and visionary behind the Beacon Center — for a powerful conversation on how Black churches can reimagine their property as a tool for community transformation.
You’ll learn:
- How to turn your church into a true anchor institution in your neighborhood
- What it really takes to get your congregation on board
- How to build partnerships (yes, even with secular orgs) that fund the vision and protect your purpose
- The exact framework Rev. Daniels used to launch the $56M Beacon Center — rooted in faith, mission, and service
LUNCH AND LEARN
Harnessing AI for Ministry & Mission: A Conversation with Deepa Chaudhary
AI is no longer just for big tech or Silicon Valley — it’s already reshaping how churches and nonprofits save time, reach their communities, and raise support.
In this candid conversation, Deepa Chaudhary (CEO of GrantOrb.com) joins Paul Hosch to show exactly how artificial intelligence can take busy pastors and nonprofit leaders from overwhelmed to equipped. You’ll see how AI tools can help you write grants in minutes, communicate better, break language barriers, and use data to drive real impact — all without needing a tech degree or a massive budget.
You’ll hear real-world examples, get practical steps to start using AI right away, and learn what not to do when you’re just getting started.
If you’ve ever wondered, “How can AI actually help my church?” — this is your chance to see what’s possible and get your questions answered.
LUNCH AND LEARN
Managing a $125K Fundraising Gala: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Joe Daniels
Most churches and nonprofits dream of hosting a major fundraising event — but few know what it actually takes to raise serious money.
In this behind-the-scenes conversation, Rev. Dr. Joseph W. Daniels, Jr. shares how he partnered with NFM to plan and execute a $125,000 fundraising gala that aligned with his church’s mission, honored his community, and brought in real revenue.
You’ll hear exactly how they approached sponsorships, structured the ask, and handled the logistics — so Rev. Joe could focus on presence and leadership instead of running the event.
If you’ve ever thought, “We could never pull that off,” this is your chance to see what’s possible with the right strategy and the right support.
Whether you’re planning your first event or ready to level up your fundraising, this conversation will give you clarity, confidence, and practical next steps.
LUNCH AND LEARN
What Churches & Nonprofits Must Do Differently to Get Funded Now
Join fundraising journalist Rasheeda Childress for a direct conversation about what’s holding Black churches & nonprofits back in fundraising, and what you can do to get ahead.
What You’ll Learn
- Why Black Churches & Nonprofits Often Get Overlooked by Funders
- How to Ask for Support Without Feeling Like You’re Begging
- How to Share Your Work in a Way That Inspires Real Giving
- What Actually Builds Trust With Donors (& What Doesn’t)
LUNCH AND LEARN
Repurpose Your Church's Footprint: Generating New Funds and Programs
Many churches are sitting on property that could serve the community in powerful new ways… if they knew where to start.
Join us for a focused conversation on how to repurpose underused church property into real solutions — like housing, community centers, or income-generating space.
Our guest, Joseph K. Williams, Sr. from Enterprise Community Partners, brings years of experience turning church buildings into fully-funded, community-serving spaces.
If your church has space but not enough resources, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss.
LUNCH AND LEARN
AI and Grant Writing Part II
Join us for a live, hands-on training with Deepa Chaudhary, founder of Grant Orb — an AI-powered tool that helps churches write stronger grant proposals faster and with less stress.
We’ll be using real church community programs during the demo — and walking through how AI can help you write stronger, clearer, and more fundable proposals.
LUNCH AND LEARN
Designing Effective, Fundable Programs for Your Church
Many churches have a vision for programs that serve their communities—mentorship for at-risk youth, financial literacy workshops, food distribution initiatives—but without the right plan, these ideas rarely get off the ground. The biggest obstacle? Sustainable funding.
Join us for a Lunch & Learn with Dr. Lucretia “Cre” Taylor, a leading expert in program development and funding strategies. She’ll walk you through exactly how to design a church-led community program that meets a real need and secures financial support.
LUNCH AND LEARN
Unlock AI for Grant Writing Success
Join us for an enlightening Lunch & Learn session: "Unlock AI for Grant Writing Success!" featuring Paul Hosch, Founder & CEO of NFM, and Deepa Chaudhary, Founder of Grant Orb.
This webinar will explore how AI is transforming grant writing, including key strategies for winning grants, solutions to common challenges, and practical AI tools for smaller nonprofits. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their grant writing skills with the power of AI.
LUNCH AND LEARN
Cybersecurity Threats Facing Churches Today and How to Protect Against Them
Join us for an insightful and empowering webinar on Cybersecurity for Black Churches – Protecting Funds and Sensitive Information with cybersecurity expert Robert Lee.
This session is specifically designed to help Black church leaders, staff, and volunteers understand the unique cybersecurity challenges facing their institutions, especially when it comes to safeguarding funds and sensitive data. Robert will share actionable strategies for building robust cybersecurity practices, even with limited resources, and creating a culture of awareness to keep your church safe from cyber threats. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical knowledge on protecting your church’s valuable assets and ensuring the security of your community.
LUNCH AND LEARN
The key to lifelong donor support: How planned giving can transform your church's finances
Join us for an engaging Lunch and Learn webinar featuring Aquanetta Betts, a seasoned expert in planned giving, as she shares invaluable insights on growing your nonprofit’s planned giving pipeline. In this interactive session, Aquanetta will guide you through key strategies for building long-term donor relationships, overcoming common challenges, and creating sustainable, impactful planned giving programs.
Whether you're a small nonprofit or looking to strengthen your existing efforts, this webinar offers practical advice, success stories, and actionable steps to enhance your fundraising strategies. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry's leading professionals!
LUNCH AND LEARN
Master the Art of Storytelling to Boost Church Fundraising!
Your church has a story that can inspire, uplift, and attract the support you need. 🕊️
Join us for a transformative Lunch & Learn with Romal Tune and discover how to master the art of storytelling to boost your church’s fundraising efforts.
Whether you’re starting small or aiming big, your story can be the key to unlocking greater donations and expanding your impact.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how storytelling can bring your mission to life.
LUNCH AND LEARN
Grant and Funding Strategies for Church Leaders with Rev. Mycal X. Brickhouse
Join Rev. Mycal X. Brickhouse & Our CEO Paul Hosch on an immersive lunch and learn experience covering grant and funding strategies. Learn how to secure grants and develop funding strategies that will help you expand your church's mission and impact in your community.
Catch this exclusive live webinar.
LUNCH AND LEARN
Unlock the Secrets to Massive Church Fundraising Success! 🔥🔥
Is Your Church Ready for a Fundraising Breakthrough? 🚨
We're thrilled to bring you an inspiring conversation with Rev. Rudy Rasmus. A pastor emeritus, author, and humanitarian, who has achieved remarkable success with over $90 million in housing development projects for the unhoused in Downtown Houston.
His impactful work, supported by collaborations with local and national government agencies and generous donations from Tina, Beyoncé, and Solange Knowles, goes beyond housing.
In this exclusive interview, we dive deep into proven fundraising strategies that have fueled his success and can empower your church too.