Louisiana Alliance for Nonprofits

09/04/2026

Grant writing is an essential skill for nonprofit organizations—and we’re excited to have Allison Welch joining us to help leaders strengthen theirs!

With more than 25 years of experience as a grant writer, reviewer, and trainer, Allison will share practical strategies for finding the right funding opportunities, strengthening proposals, avoiding common mistakes, and using AI thoughtfully throughout the grant writing process.

Whether you’re new to grant writing or looking to sharpen your skills, this is a session you won’t want to miss!

📅 October 8
📍 Fletcher Technical Community college

Join us for the 2026 Nonprofit Conference, in partnership with Bayou Community Foundation, on October 8 in Houma for a day of learning, connection, and meaningful conversations with nonprofit leaders from across Louisiana!

Learn more and register: BayouConference.org

🎤 Speaker Spotlight: Allison Welch 🎤
BCF is excited to welcome Allison Welch, M.Ed., GPC, Founder & CEO of Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes, to our 2026 Nonprofit Conference!

Allison’s breakout session, “Level Up Your Grant Writing: Fundamentals That Get You Funded!” will help both new and experienced grant writers strengthen their approach. From finding the right funding opportunities to crafting clear, compelling proposals, she will share practical strategies, common mistakes that can cost applicants points and how AI can serve as a thought partner in the grant writing process.

With more than 25 years of experience as a grant writer, reviewer and trainer, Allison has trained more than 7,000 people across the country.

🗓️ Join us Thursday, October 8 at Fletcher Technical Community College
👉 Learn More and Register in Comments 👇

This Conference is POWERED by Louisiana Blue, the Louisiana Alliance for Nonprofits and Fletcher Technical Community College 🌿

09/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome Kristina Joy Carlson to the 2026 Nonprofit Conference!

Kristina brings a unique perspective on leadership, philanthropy, and the power of relationships. Her session will challenge nonprofit leaders to lead with curiosity, purpose, courage, and hope—ideas that can strengthen both our organizations and the communities we serve.

We’re looking forward to learning from Kristina and all of the incredible speakers joining us this year!

📅 October 8
📍 Fletcher Technical Community College

Join us for the 2026 Nonprofit Conference, in partnership with Bayou Community Foundation, on October 8 in Houma for a day of learning, connection, and meaningful conversations with nonprofit leaders from across Louisiana!

Learn more and register: BayouConference.org

🎤 Speaker Spotlight: Kristina Joy Carlson 🎤
BCF is thrilled to welcome Kristina Joy Carlson, Founder & CEO of Outrageous Kindness, to our 2026 Nonprofit Conference!

Kristina’s session, “Outrageous Kindness: Fueling the Courage to Lead, Grow and Inspire,” invites us to see leadership through a different lens and find the courage to choose curiosity over judgment, relationships over transactions, purpose over perfection and hope over fear.

An author, experienced entrepreneur, corporate leader and global philanthropy expert, Kristina has helped raise billions of dollars around the world while helping organizations maximize philanthropic engagement.

🗓️ Join us Thursday, October 8 at Fletcher Technical Community College
👉 Get your Discounted "Early Bird" Ticket to hear Kristina by September 1 - Learn More and Register in Comments👇

This Conference is POWERED by Louisiana Blue, the Louisiana Alliance for Nonprofits and Fletcher Technical Community College 🌿

09/03/2026

Finding the right board members starts with being in the right room!

On September 16, join us at Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans for Barristers for Boards – a networking event designed to connect nonprofit organizations with talented young attorneys eager to serve on boards and committees!

Hosted in partnership with the LSBA Young Lawyers Division of the Louisiana State Bar Association, participating attorneys have already completed Board Training through The Louisiana Alliance for Nonprofits, arriving prepared to contribute from day one.

If your organization is looking to strengthen its board with skilled, community-minded leaders, we hope you'll join us!

📍 Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans
📅 September 16
👥 Limited to 40 attendees

Reserve your spot today:
https://louisiananonprofits.org/event-6815132
[Board Recruitment • Nonprofit Board Development • Louisiana Nonprofits • Board Governance • Nonprofit Leadership • Young Professionals • New Orleans Nonprofits • Strategic Leadership]

09/02/2026

The countdown is on for the 2026 North Louisiana Nonprofit Impact Conference! Just ten days away, we can't wait to welcome nonprofit leaders from across the state to Shreveport.

Explore this year's agenda and meet the speakers who'll be sharing practical ideas, fresh perspectives, and real-world strategies you can take back to your organization!

If you haven't registered yet, now's the time! Register today and make plans to join us: https://louisiananonprofits.org/event-6237407

The Institute for Nonprofit Administration & Research - LSUS
[Louisiana Nonprofit Conference • Nonprofit Leadership • Shreveport Conference • Professional Development • Nonprofit Strategy • Community Leadership • Louisiana Nonprofits • Leadership Development]

09/02/2026

What could your organization gain from being better connected to Louisiana’s nonprofit sector?

Alliance membership puts resources, professional development, advocacy, visibility, and a statewide network of nonprofit peers within reach, all for $100/year!

And with 425+ organizations already part of The Alliance, membership means joining a community with plenty of knowledge, experience, and resources to share.

If your organization isn’t a member yet, we’d love to have you! Become an Alliance member today and elevate your organization’s impact: https://louisiananonprofits.org/join-us
[Louisiana Nonprofits • Nonprofit Leadership • Community Impact • Statewide Nonprofit Network • Nonprofit Collaboration • Capacity Building • Professional Development • Louisiana Nonprofit Sector]

08/26/2026

Looking for your next board member? They may already be in the room...

Join us on September 16 in New Orleans for Barristers for Boards, a unique networking event connecting nonprofit organizations with talented young attorneys who are ready to serve!

Through the LSBA Young Lawyers Division's Barristers for Boards program, participating attorneys are matched with nonprofit boards and committees – and every attorney completes Board Training through The Louisiana Alliance for Nonprofits, arriving prepared to contribute from day one.

If your organization is looking to strengthen its board with engaged, community-minded professionals, don't miss this opportunity! ☕

Space is limited to just 40 attendees - Reserve your spot today:
https://louisiananonprofits.org/event-6815132
[Barristers For Boards • Nonprofit Board Development • Board Governance • Louisiana Nonprofits • Young Lawyers Division • Nonprofit Leadership • Board Recruitment • New Orleans Nonprofits]

08/25/2026

Bayou Region nonprofit leaders, this is your reminder!

Early Bird registration ends September 1 for the 2026 Bayou Community Foundation Nonprofit Conference: LEAD, GROW, INSPIRE! Don't miss your chance to register at the discounted rate of $75.

We're proud to join the Bayou Community Foundation and Louisiana Blue in bringing this conference to the Bayou Region. On October 8, nonprofit professionals, board members, volunteers, and community leaders will gather at Fletcher Technical Community College for a day of practical learning, fresh ideas, and meaningful connections.

If you're looking to invest in your organization (and yourself!), this is a conference worth being in the room for.

Register by September 1 to secure Early Bird pricing, then we'll see you on October 8th: https://www.bayoucf.org/nonprofit-conference/
[Bayou Region Nonprofits • Louisiana Nonprofit Conference • Nonprofit Leadership • Professional Development • Community Leadership • Nonprofit Collaboration • Bayou Community Foundation • Louisiana Nonprofits]

08/24/2026

Every year, nonprofit leaders leave our conferences with new ideas, new connections, and new ways to strengthen their organizations.

The 2026 Louisiana Nonprofit Impact Conference is no exception.

Join us in Shreveport this September and be part of the conversations shaping the future of Louisiana’s nonprofit sector.

Registration is open! RSVP today: https://louisiananonprofits.org/event-6237407
[Louisiana Nonprofit Conference • Nonprofit Leadership • Professional Development • Sector Collaboration • Community Impact • Leadership Training • Nonprofit Strategy • Shreveport Conference]

08/21/2026

Whether you’re building your team or looking for your next opportunity, start with The Alliance Career Center!

Nonprofit organizations can share open positions with a network already connected to Louisiana’s sector, while job seekers can browse opportunities to put their skills to work for a mission they care about.

Have a position to fill? Add your opening.
Ready for what’s next? See who’s hiring.

Visit The Alliance Career Center today: https://louisiananonprofits.org/louisiana-nonprofit-careers
[Nonprofit Careers • Nonprofit Jobs • Louisiana Nonprofits • Talent Recruitment • Mission Driven Work • Nonprofit Leadership • Career Opportunities • Workforce Development]

08/19/2026

Some of the best ideas don’t happen on a stage... They happen around a table, over coffee, between sessions, or in conversations that continue long after an event ends!

At The Alliance, we’re proud to bring nonprofit leaders together from across Louisiana to learn from one another, share resources, and strengthen the work happening in communities throughout our state.

Because when nonprofit leaders are connected, everyone benefits! Learn more: https://louisiananonprofits.org
[Louisiana Nonprofits • Nonprofit Leadership • Community Impact • Statewide Nonprofit Network • Nonprofit Collaboration • Capacity Building • Professional Development • Louisiana Nonprofit Sector]