ACF and Candid are hosting a free class, "Introduction to Proposal Writing and Project Budgeting," on Wednesday, April 19, at 10:30 a.m., at the Akron-Summit County Public Library's Main Library. The session will cover the "do's" and "don'ts" of proposal writing, including how and when to follow up with funders.

Regardless of your nonprofit's mission, it's crucial to use language that empowers rather than disempowers the people you serve. GrantsPlus has assembled two guides to help in this effort: one for using more equitable language, along with a layout of potential next steps to achieve more equity in your grant-writing efforts.

This year's Senior Summit will convene May 19 at St. George's Fellowship Center in Fairlawn. The Senior Summit conference takes an in-depth look at several areas of services for older adults and professionals on issues vital to our community. Attendees also may earn CEU credits. ACF is a proud sponsor of the Senior Summit.

Summit Metro Parks is inviting visitors to complete a survey about how you use the organization's website, located at www.summitmetroparks.org, including what you like and what could be improved/added, as part of planned website updates.

In the face of the sheer unpredictability of when community needs might escalate, it’s often difficult for a nonprofit organization’s board and staff to balance fundraising for long-term security. To protect against economic ups and downs, and also to be prepared in the event that a disaster or tragedy hits their community, many nonprofits build and maintain a financial cushion, which could include an endowment.