National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers (NNCG)

We’re shining a spotlight on NNCG member Kerry McCarthy! 💡 Kerry is the Principal and Founder of 1:1 Advisory and a nationally respected philanthropic leader with 30 years of experience helping foundations and nonprofits maximize impact through strategic planning, grantmaking, and capacity building. She has a proven track record connecting donors to meaningful causes and bringing philanthropies together for the greater good. Learn more about Kerry and her work when you connect with her on LinkedIn! 🌐kerry-mccarthy-2053761/ 🔗https://lnkd.in/gf7sWCqi Kerry McCarthy 1:1 Advisory #NNCG #NNCGisWE #consultants #Leadership #Grantmaking #Philanthropy #NNCG #NNCGMember #RenewingMember #MemberSpotlight

Happening tomorrow! 🚨 There’s still time to register for “A Case: Building Capacity with Equity at the Core.” This NNCG session brings together leaders from the John Rex Endowment, Emerging Equity, NC Counts Coalition, and Raleigh Little Theatre to share how equity-driven capacity building can work through strong partnerships between funders, consultants, and nonprofit organizations. If you’re looking for real-world insights into collaborative capacity building, you won’t want to miss this conversation. 💬 🔗 Register now: nncg.org/event-directory Linh Pham Sabrina Slade, MBA Dr. Allisa Shepard, SPHR Stacey L. Carless, Esq. Michele Weathers Tina Louise Vasquez #NNCG #NNCGisWE #consultants #Leadership #Grantmaking #Philanthropy #NNCG #Event #BuildingCapacity #EquityCore

AI is everywhere right now, but what does it actually look like to use it well in your consulting practice? 🤔 Join us for a practical, hands-on session designed specifically for philanthropy consultants who want to move from theory to action. Led by Kelli King-Jackson, ACC, this session will walk you through a clear, values-centered approach to using AI while keeping your voice, your clients, and your relationships at the center. 🗓️ April 15, 2026 | 1–2 p.m. EST 🔗 Learn more and register: nncg.org/event-directory/ #NNCG #NNCGisWE #consultants #Leadership #Grantmaking #Philanthropy #NNCG #Event #LeaderFirst #AIReady

AI is changing how we approach nonprofit consulting, and figuring it out alone is tough! The AI Community of Practice is your monthly space to test ideas, discuss challenges, and share what’s working (and what’s not) with fellow consultants. ✅ Join us for our next session from 1 to 2 p.m. EST on April 13. Hosted by Dara Weinerman Steinberg, MBA and Tina Louise Vasquez, this is your chance to learn collaboratively and stay ahead of the curve. 📩 Connect with Dara at dara@darasteinbergconsulting.com to register. #NNCG #NNCGisWE #consultants #Leadership #Grantmaking #Philanthropy #AI #CommunityOfPractice

🚨Last call! We’re gathering tomorrow.🚨 Facilitation Learning Community Meeting 1 kicks off March 26 from noon – 1:30 p.m. EST with Jessica Bearman and Courtney Bourns. If you’ve been looking for a space to: ✨ Strengthen your facilitation practice ✨ Work through real challenges with peers ✨ Share leadership in a participant-driven space This is it. Because this is a learning community, a consistent group makes all the difference. After tomorrow’s session, participants will decide whether to commit to the full series of conversations. There’s still time to join us. Don’t miss the start of something meaningful! 🔗 Learn more and register: nncg.org/event-directory/ @courtney-bourns-b346505/ @jbearwoman/ #NNCG #NNCGisWE #consultants #Leadership #Grantmaking #Philanthropy #NNCG #Event #FacilitationLearningCommunityMeeting

Just one week away! 📣 Join us for “A Case: Building Capacity with Equity at the Core,” an NNCG session exploring how equity-driven capacity building works through real partnerships. You’ll hear directly from the John Rex Endowment, their consulting partners at Emerging Equity, and two grantee partners, NC Counts Coalition and Raleigh Little Theatre, about how collaboration and trust help strengthen nonprofit impact. 💪 If you’re a consultant, grantmaker, or nonprofit leader, this conversation will offer valuable lessons on building partnerships that support meaningful capacity building. 🔗 Register now at: nncg.org/event-directory Linh Pham Sabrina Slade, MBA Tina Louise Vasquez Dr. Allisa Shepard, SPHR Stacey L. Carless, Esq. Michele Weathers #NNCG #NNCGisWE #consultants #Leadership #Grantmaking #Philanthropy #NNCG #Event #BuildingCapacity #EquityCore

New to the network or looking to get more connected? This is your space. 🙌 Join NNCG for an upcoming virtual session designed to help you plug in, learn more, and build meaningful connections within the community. We will kick things off with an introduction and orientation to learn who we are, what we’re working on, and how you can get involved. Then move into our Virtual Café, a more casual space to connect, share, and engage with fellow members. ☕ Whether you’re new or have been part of the network, this is a great opportunity to meet others and deepen your involvement. Join us on April 9 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. EST. Learn more and register ➡️nncg.org/event-directory/ Kamilah Martin #NNCG #NNCGisWE #consultants #Leadership #Grantmaking #Philanthropy #NNCG #Event #NNCGIntroduction #Orientation #VirtualCafé #Networking

Looking forward to seeing so many people at the PEAK Grantmaking 2026 Convening next week in St. Louis. In addition to being an active attendee, I will be part of the team representing the National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers (NNCG) in the exhibit area. If you're at the Convening, stop by Table No.18 and say hi. We've got fun things to giveaway!

Just one week until we kick off! 📣 On March 26 from noon – 1:30 p.m. EST, join us for Facilitation Learning Community Meeting 1 with Jessica Bearman and Courtney Bourns. This participant-driven series is designed to strengthen our facilitation practice through shared learning, real-time challenges, and collective leadership. We’ll invite participants to decide after the first session whether to commit to the full series, helping build a consistent and supportive learning cohort. 🌐✨ 🔗 Learn more and register: nncg.org/event-directory/ @courtney-bourns-b346505/ @jbearwoman/ #NNCG #NNCGisWE #consultants #Leadership #Grantmaking #Philanthropy #NNCG #Event #FacilitationLearningCommunityMeeting

What does equity-driven capacity building look like in practice? 🤔 At our upcoming session, “A Case: Building Capacity with Equity at the Core,” we’ll explore a real-world partnership between a funder, consultants, and nonprofit grantee partners working together to strengthen impact. Hear insights directly from: ✨ John Rex Endowment ✨ Emerging Equity ✨ NC Counts Coalition ✨ Raleigh Little Theatre Together, they’ll share how trust, collaboration, and shared goals can support meaningful capacity building in today’s environment. 📅 March 31 | 1:30–2:30 p.m. EST Learn more and register: nncg.org/event-directory #NNCG #NNCGisWE #consultants #Leadership #Grantmaking #Philanthropy #NNCG #Event #BuildingCapacity #EquityCore