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Essentials NWA – Program Budgeting for Maximum Impact *

with Melanie Palmer

2026-02-20 09:30:00 2026-02-20 11:30:00 America/Chicago Essentials NWA – Program Budgeting for Maximum Impact * Strategic budgeting is one of the greatest fundraising tools available to nonprofit organizations. Learn how to use it to your advantage in this workshop. Fayetteville Public Library - Ziegler Reception Room (1st Floor)

Friday, February 20
9:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-02-20 09:30:00 2026-02-20 11:30:00 America/Chicago Essentials NWA – Program Budgeting for Maximum Impact * Strategic budgeting is one of the greatest fundraising tools available to nonprofit organizations. Learn how to use it to your advantage in this workshop. Fayetteville Public Library - Ziegler Reception Room (1st Floor)

Fayetteville Public Library

Ziegler Reception Room (1st Floor)

Strategic budgeting is one of the greatest fundraising tools available to nonprofit organizations. Learn how to use it to your advantage in this workshop.

How do nonprofits raise the money they need and communicate the true costs of community change? In this session, we will explore how to divide organizational budgets into true program budgets, including how to allocate costs which are part of all program budgets, such as bookkeeping and accounting, fundraising, and board development.

The Program Budgeting for Maximum Impact facilitator is Melanie Palmer, GPC, CFRE. Melanie is the Owner and Principal of M. Palmer Consulting, a fundraising consulting firm specializing in grants, fundraising, leadership development, board development, and organizational management. Having raised millions of dollars for nonprofit organizations both as a staff member and consultant, Melanie is a visionary nonprofit leader who loves the big picture, executes the small details, and wants everyone at the table. She is committed to the elevation of the grants profession, the empowerment of young professionals, and the maximization of everyone’s unique skills. Melanie was the first Grant Professional Certified (GPC) in the state of Arkansas. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Grant Professionals Association, Arkansas Chapter.

Essentials NWA is an introductory workshop focused on key capacity-building topics. This workshop uses asset mapping and community feedback to help organizations identify gaps and create actionable plans. Topics may include accessing grant funding, developing new revenue streams, building partnerships, improving community engagement, and more.

This series is presented in partnership with Mid-America Arts Alliance and Creative Arkansas Community Hub & Exchange.

All abilities are welcome. For disability accommodations, call 479.856.7250 or email questions@faylib.org 2-3 weekdays before a program. Plan your visit by viewing our building map and details on accessibility services.


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Wed, Jan 14, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Fayetteville Public Library - 408 Adult Classroom,412 Adult Learning Center,Adult Study Room 411 (Leverenz Room)

Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Fayetteville Public Library - Ann Henry Board Room (3rd Floor)

Wed, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fayetteville Public Library - CFI: Koenig Family Fabrication & Robotics Lab
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Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
FPL On Wheels Bookmobile

Wed, Jan 14, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Fayetteville Public Library - CFI: Audio Production Studio
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Wed, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Fayetteville Public Library - Starr Foundation Children's Craft Room
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Wed, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Fayetteville Public Library - Schmieding Foundation Teen Project Room

Wed, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Fayetteville Public Library - First Security Bank Board Room (2nd Floor)

Wed, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fayetteville Public Library - Ann Henry Board Room (3rd Floor)

Thu, Jan 15, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Fayetteville Public Library - 408 Adult Classroom,412 Adult Learning Center,Adult Study Room 411 (Leverenz Room)

Thu, Jan 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Fayetteville Public Library - 412 Adult Learning Center

Thu, Jan 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
FPL On Wheels Bookmobile

Thu, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Fayetteville Public Library - 408 Adult Classroom,412 Adult Learning Center,Adult Study Room 411 (Leverenz Room)

Thu, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Fayetteville Public Library - CFI: Koenig Family Fabrication & Robotics Lab

Thu, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Fayetteville Public Library - CFI: J.B. & Johnelle Hunt Center for Innovation
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Thu, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Fayetteville Public Library - Walker Community Room (3rd Floor)

Fri, Jan 16, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Fayetteville Public Library - 408 Adult Classroom

Fri, Jan 16, 9:30am - 11:30am
Fayetteville Public Library - Ziegler Reception Room (1st Floor)

Fri, Jan 16, 9:30am - 11:30am
Fayetteville Public Library - CFI: Video Production Studio
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Fri, Jan 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
FPL On Wheels Bookmobile

Fri, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
FPL On Wheels Bookmobile