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GuideStar Webinars

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What is a webinar?
A webinar is a seminar or presentation given over the Internet. You must register to participate. Once registered, you'll receive a Web link and passcodes that you'll use to log in on the day of the event. You can listen to the webinar via your computer speakers or telephone. There's normally a period at the end of each webinar reserved for an interactive question-and-answer session.

Where can I find out about upcoming webinars?
The webinar schedule is listed below. We update it frequently, so come back to this page to find out what's new. You can also sign up to receive webinar updates by completing the boxes to the right and clicking the "Sign Up Now" button.

How do I register?
Click the "Register Now" link for the webinar you're interested in. If the link doesn't appear, it means we haven't opened registration for that particular webinar. Please check back closer to the webinar's date. Individuals who have signed up for our webinar updates are automatically notified when registration is open for an upcoming webinar.

How much does it cost?
Most of GuideStar's webinars are free. When there is a charge for a webinar, the charge will be listed with the registration information.

Can I see webinars you've done before?
Yes! You can find recordings of and presentations from many of our previous webinars on webinar archives page.

Whom do I contact with questions?
Please send an e-mail to webinars@guidestar.org.

2013 Webinars
May 30, 2013
1 p.m. ET
Cost: FREE

Webinar for Nonprofits—Financial Analysis in Action: Getting the Most Out of 990 Data

How can nonprofit leaders advance their missions by using financial data in their planning and decision-making? What are the "right" financial indicators on which to focus? In this one-hour webinar, we will undertake a comprehensive analysis of one organization's financial health, using the Financial SCAN platform developed by Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) and GuideStar. Through this case example, we will address the ways in which nonprofit leaders can use financial trends and comparisons to inform future plans and engage with stakeholders.

Presenters: Peter Kramer, Manager, Nonprofit Finance Fund, and Scott Menzel, Product & User Experience Manager, GuideStar (moderator)

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We're sorry, but this webinar is full. A second session has been added on June 20; register below.

May 30, 2013
3:00 p.m. ET
Cost: FREE

Webinar for Grantmakers—Financial Analysis in Action: Getting the Most Out of 990 Data

How can funders use financial data in the grantmaking process to better support nonprofits? What are the "right" financial measures to examine in due diligence? In this one-hour webinar, we will undertake a comprehensive analysis of one organization's financial health, using the Financial SCAN platform developed by Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) and GuideStar. Through this case study, we will address the ways in which grantmakers can put financial trends and indicators to use in their philanthropic practices.

Presenters: Peter Kramer, Senior Associate, National Consulting Services, Nonprofit Finance Fund, and Scott Menzel, Product & User Experience Manager, GuideStar (moderator)

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New date added!
June 20, 2013
1 p.m. ET
Cost: FREE

Webinar for Nonprofits—Financial Analysis in Action: Getting the Most Out of 990 Data

How can nonprofit leaders advance their missions by using financial data in their planning and decision-making? What are the "right" financial indicators on which to focus? In this one-hour webinar, we will undertake a comprehensive analysis of one organization's financial health, using the Financial SCAN platform developed by Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) and GuideStar. Through this case example, we will address the ways in which nonprofit leaders can use financial trends and comparisons to inform future plans and engage with stakeholders.

Presenters: Peter Kramer, Manager, Nonprofit Finance Fund, and Scott Menzel, Product & User Experience Manager, GuideStar (moderator)

Register Now