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When Grants Aren’t Enough: New Revenue Strategies for Nonprofits

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Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026 
Time: 9:00 a.m. - Noon EDT
Format: Live Webinar

Grants and donations aren’t as reliable as they used to be, and most nonprofits are feeling the pressure.  

This 3-hour interactive webinar is designed for nonprofit professionals who want to explore practical ways to generate revenue while staying true to their mission.  

You’ll learn how organizations like yours are building sustainable income streams through programs, services, and partnerships. You’ll also learn how to start identifying opportunities within your own organization.  

Join live on May 28, 2026

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What You’ll Learn 

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  • How to identify services or programs your organization could monetize 
  • What earned revenue looks like in a nonprofit context (with real examples)
  • How to balance mission and revenue without compromising your purpose
  • Where to start if your organization has never explored generating revenue before 

What You’ll Leave With 

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  • 2-3 potential revenue ideas tailored to your organization  
  • A simple framework to evaluate what’s worth pursuing 
  • Next steps you can bring back to your team 

What’s Included 

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  • 3 hours of live, instructor-led training 
  • Interactive Q&A and discussion 
  • Practical frameworks, examples, and tools 
  • Access to the session recording and materials for 3 months  

Speaker

J. Howard “Jim” Kucher, DPA 
Program Director, Social Entrepreneurship Graduate Certificate, University of Maryland School of Graduate Studies 

Dr. J. Howard Kucher works with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations to help them build more sustainable revenue models. He has supported more than 100 nonprofits and social enterprises in developing new programs, services, and funding approaches and has helped secure over $70 million in funding for mission-driven initiatives.

In addition to leading the Social Entrepreneurship graduate certificate program, he teaches and consults on practical strategies for turning social impact into long-term sustainability.

LinkedIn: Dr. Kucher | UMB Experts Guide: Dr. Kucher

FAQs

This session is designed for professionals working in or alongside nonprofit organizations, including:  

  • Executive directors and program directors 
  • Development and advancement staff 
  • Operations and strategy leads 
  • Anyone responsible for sustainability, growth, or funding strategy 

You'll get the most out of this webinar if you:

  • Are looking for alternatives to grants and donations 
  • Are being asked to “do more with less” 
  • Want practical ideas, not theory or buzzwords 
  • Are exploring new programs, services, or partnerships 
  • Have influence over (or input into) organizational strategy 

No problem. All registrants will receive access to the full recording and materials within one week. Access will be available for 3 months.

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