MLA Thesis: Community Approaches to Digitally Documenting and Sharing Conjunto Music in the South Texas Borderlands, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, December 2025.

Education

MLA University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Anthropology December 2025

Disciplines: Mexican American Studies & History

Edinburg, Texas

MAS University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Mexican American Studies May 15, 2025

Mexican American Studies Certificate and Stole Ceremony

Edinburg, Texas

MLA University of Texas Rio Grande Valley May 7, 2005

Ring Ceremony

Edinburg, Texas

BA University of Texas Pan American, Anthropology May 2014

Minored in Environmental Studies

3.0 grade point average

Edinburg, Texas

IB International Baccalaureate at Lamar Academy May 2005

International Baccalaureate Diploma

McAllen, Texas

HS James Nikki Rowe High School May 2005

Texas High School Diploma

McAllen, Texas

MLA Thesis: Community Approaches to Digitally Documenting and Sharing Conjunto Music in the South Texas Borderlands, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, December 2025.

Rene Ballestros_Final Thesis_10_31_25.pdf

Professional Development

NH Category Deep Dive: Building Organizational Strength and Community Interpretation and Engagement, December 11, 2025. Hosted by Latinos in Heritage Conservation.

NH Importance of Historic Designations Webinar, December 9, 2025. Hosted by Latinos in Heritage Conservation.

“Gathering Together We Decide” Book launch at UTRGV in Edinburg, Texas, December 8, 2025. Presented by Margo Tamez, Cynthia Bejarano and Jeffrey P. Sheperd.

Graduation Ceremony 5th Cohort, La Vanguardia Academy, December 2, 2025. Attended as a La Vanguardia Alumni. Hosted by Somos El Poder.

History at a Crossroads: A Year-in-Review and Examination of Threats to Historic and Cultural Preservation, December 1, 2025. Hosted by Green Latinos and Latinos in Heritage Conservation.

Meet the Judges | 2025 ArcGIS StoryMaps Competition, November 20, 2025. https://storymaps.arcgis.com/frames/d85117cad9274a1392bbf7b18be83d51

Nonprofit Social Media Summit, November 18-19, 2025.

Latinos in Heritage Conservation Staff Retreat and Strategic Planning, Tucson, Arizona. November 2-5, 2025.

Build It Live: No-Code AI Agents for Your Nonprofit, October 30, 2025. Hosted by Microsoft.

Microsoft 365 Copilot Briefing: The Nonprofit Data Leap, October 29, 2025.

Foundations Taking Action: Leaders Share Strategy Shifts, October 29, 2025. Hosted by the Chronicle of Philanthropy.

Unlock AI for Fundraisers with Microsoft Copilot, October 23, 2025. Hosted by Microsoft.

Stop the Donor Leak: Boost Retention for Small to Mid-Sized Nonprofits, October 22, 2025. Hosted by Microsoft.

Microsoft 365 Copilot & Agents for your Nonprofit, October 21, 2025. Hosted by Microsoft.

Get Funded Faster: Reset, Reorganize, & Build Your Grant Calendar, October 9, 2025. Hosted by Instrumentl.

The Spread: A Givebutter launch event, September 24, 2025. Hosted by Givebutter.

From Idea to Impact: Write Your Next Proposal with Instrumentl Apply, September 23, 2025. Hosted by Instrumentl.

You Won the Grant, Now What: A Pro-Level Playbook for Managing Awards, September 18, 2025. Hosted by Instrumentl.

Gabriela Baeza Ventura at UTRGV. “Sharing Our Stories: A Journey Through Mexican-American Literature and Publishing” by Dr. Gabriela Baeza Ventura, September 16, 2025. Presented by Dr. Gabriela Baeza Ventura. https://calendar.utrgv.edu/event/dr-gabriela-baeza-ventura-at-the-linguistics-seminar

Fundraising.AI Global Summit: Amplify Impact, September 15-16, 2025.

Storytelling That Sticks - How to Inspire Action Through Volunteer Narratives, September 4, 2025. Hosted by Civic Champs and presented by Julia Campbell. https://www.civicchamps.com/past-webinars/storytelling-that-sticks---how-to-inspire-action-through-volunteer-narratives

Campaigns with Purpose: Building Google Ads Around Your Mission, September 3, 2025. Presented by Malou De Gracia.

Year-End Fundraising Boost Workshops 2025, August 21, 2025. Hosted by Community Boost.

Google Ads Setup for Latinos in Heritage Conservation, August 20, 2025.

Tactical Thursdays -- the weekly e-learning series from the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference, August 14, 2025.

Raise more money from your community through Peer-to-Peer and Digital-first fundraising, August 13, 2025. Hosted by Candid.

Forum Webinar: Leveraging LinkedIn for Stronger Online Networking, August 7, 2025. Hosted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. https://youtu.be/w6UA7mUyvS4?si=vP0gFORBCxtmqHx_

Double Your Grants: How to Engage the Right Funders, August 7, 2025. Hosted by Instrumentl.

Diversity Scholar Convening #5: Housing, Adaptive Reuse, Gentrification, and Preserving Historic Communities, August 6, 2025. Hosted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Introduction to corporate giving, August 5, 2025. Hosted by Candid.

Forum Webinar: Grant Writing Strategies, July 31, 2025. Hosted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

How to Save 15 Hours per Week with Smarter Grant Tracking, July 31, 2025. Hosted by Instrumentl.

LHC X Heritage Ohio – Rooted in Place: Preserving Latinx Heritage in Ohio and Beyond, July 30, 2025

CCS Fundraising Major Gifts Training with LHC Team, July 29, 2025.

Top Tips and Tricks for Donor Engagement and Management, July 23, 2025. Presented by Josh Garcia of Mightycause.

How to Find Good-Fit Funders in Under 60 Minutes, July 10, 2025. Hosted by Instrumentl.

Resilient Fundraising: 10 Things Your CRM Must Do in 2025, June 25, 2025. Hosted by Instrumentl.

Nonprofit Ad Day 2025 - Take 2, June 25, 2025. Hosted by Community Boost.

Perspectives on Philanthropy | Giving USA 2025, June 24, 2025. Hosted by CCS Fundraising.https://www.ccsfundraising.com/insights/perspectives-on-philanthropy-giving-usa-2025/

Tactical Thursdays -- the weekly e-learning series from the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference, June 19, 2025.

How to Plan and Implement A Successful Campaign With a Small Development Team, June 18, 2025. Hosted by Capital Campaign Pro. Presented by Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE and Jacqueline House of Safe Children Coalition, Inc.

Diversity Scholar Convening #4: Historic Sites & Interpretation, June 17, 2025. Hosted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Braver Together Workshop, June 17, 2025. Hosted by Linda Norris, Stacey Marie Garcia and Braden Paynter.

Introduction to proposal writing, June 12, 2025. Hosted by Candid.

Nonprofit Ad Day 2025, June 12, 2025. Hosted by Community Boost.

ABCs of Bookkeeping for a Nonprofit Organization, June 12, 2025. Hosted by TechSoup.

Nonprofit Summer Fundraising Tips, June 11, 2025. Hosted by Mightycause.

How to Maximize the Fastest Growing Revenue Channels for Your Nonprofit, June 5, 2025Hosted by Instrumentl.

Write Less, Raise More: Crafting Concise Messages for Fundraising Success, June 4, 2025. Hosted by Nonprofit Hub.

Diversity Scholar Convening #3: Fundraising, April 16, 2025. Hosted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Fundraising Teams - Empowering the People Behind the Work, April 15, 2025. Hosted by Blackbaud. Speakers include Maureen Wallbeoff (Maureen Wallbeoff LLLC) and Daniel Guinn (Blackbaud).https://blackbaud.ondemand.goldcast.io/on-demand/8d1a4b45-9a34-497a-a66d-20601a1a809f

Sunday Speaker Series – Carolina Monsivais – “Vice in the Valley: Women Skirting the Law During U.S. Prohibition in South Texas.”, April 13, 2025. Presented by Carolina Monsivais. https://www.facebook.com/events/678937091167673/

La Vanguardia Cohort 4 Graduation, April 8, 2025. Hosted by Somos El Poder. Attended as a La Vanguardia Alumni.

Donor Retention- From First Gift to Lifelong Support, March 20, 2025. Webinar hosted by Blackbaud. Speakers include Maureen Wallbeoff (Maureen Wallbeoff LLC) and Daniel Guinn (Blackbaud). https://blackbaud.ondemand.goldcast.io/on-demand/6f1ffa12-8f66-4e1f-b2fe-71e670e610ca

Preservación estratégica para la emergencia climática: reutilización adaptativa de escuelas públicas del siglo XX en Puerto Rico, March 18, 2025. Hosted by Centro de Conservación y Restauración de Puerto Rico. https://www.cencorpr.org/event-details/preservacion-estrategica-para-la-emergencia-climatica-reutilizacion-adaptativa-de-escuelas-publicas-del-siglo-xx

Inaugural La Vanguardia Alumni Meet Up, March 6, 2025. Hosted by Somos El Poder.

Nonprofit Marketing Summit: Evolve, March 4-6, 2025. Hosted by Community Boost.

The Heart of Fundraising- Building Genuine Relationships, February 27, 2025. Speakers include Maureen Wallbeoff (Maureen Wallbeoff LLC) and Patrick Kelly (Blackbaud). https://blackbaud.ondemand.goldcast.io/on-demand/9568bd96-641e-499b-a706-16d988fff0e6

Cesar Chavez National Monument Teacher Webinar, February 24, 2025. Presented by Erin Gates and Bernadette Farinas. https://youtu.be/-kWXLbiDYVM?si=XKjlW5zy4sR7MbSX

State of Digital Humanities at University of Houston 2025, February 17, 2025. Presented by Linda García Merchant, Ph.D., Director, Digital Humanities Core facility and Taylor Davis-Van Atta, Head of Research Services, University Libraries.

Forum Webinar: Navigating Congress and the Administration in 2025 and Beyond, February 12, 2025. Hosted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Dialogue in Difficult Times, February 4-6, 2025. Hosted by the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience. Presented by Linda Norris and Stacey Marie Garcia.

Next-Gen Giving: How Younger Donors Approach Philanthropy, January 29, 2025Hosted by Stanford Social Innovation Review, Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, and DAFgiving360.

Juntos Podemos: Arts and Culture, January 8, 2025. Hosted by Somos El Poder.

December Lecture-In the Footsteps of Flag and Jody: Historical Archaeology of The Yearling, December 12, 2024

Presented by Dr. Edward González- Tennant.

https://cgcas.org/december2024-edward-gonzalez-tennant/

Kelly Lytle Hernandez presentation of “The Whites-Only Immigration Regime” at UTRGV, November 19, 2024

Hosted by the Rodel V. Davidson Endowed Lecture Series.

[Education Webinar] No Unsolicited Proposals: How to Get That Date to the Grant Prom. Hosted by Foundant., November 19, 2024

Maximizing the Professional Plan: From Basics to Best Practices. Hosted by Instrumentl., November 14, 2024

The Grant Life Cycle Simplified: Organizing and Managing Grants Workshop. Hosted by Instrumentl., November 14, 2024

Nonprofit Social Media Summit, November 13-14, 2024

Hosted by Julia Campbell.

Challenging Latam Architectural History: Weaving a Plural Network, November 7, 2024

Moderated by Ingrid Quintana-Guerrero. Panelists include Fernando Luiz Lara, María González-Pendas and Mark Healey.

https://sah.org/programs/sah-connects/past/challenging-latam-architectural-history-weaving-a-plural-network/

Instrumentl 102: Navigating the Grant Lifecycle. Hosted by Instrumentl., November 7, 2024

Instrumentl 101: Your First Steps to Grant Success. Training, November 6, 2024

Advancing Preservation Climate Summit, The 1772 Foundation, October 29, 2024.

Description: Attended the The 1772 Foundation Advancing Preservation Climate Summit to learn more about historic preservation as climate action.

Latinos in Heritage Conservation Staff Retreat, Austin, Texas. October 8-11, 2024.

Activating the Power of Place: A Conversation with the Leadership of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, October 7, 2024

Presented by CEO Carol Quillen and Main Street America President and CEO Erin Barnes, National Trust Community Investment Corporation President CEO David Clower, and NT Green Fund President Patrice Frey.

Our Approach to Grantmaking, a Kauffman Conversation Webinar, October 1, 2024

Collective Impact Kauffman Conversation Webinar, September 16, 2024

Hosted by Kauffman Foundation.

Diversity Scholar Convening #5: Federal Preservation Resources, August 28, 2024

Hosted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

La Vanguardia Academy Graduation, Somos el Poder, August 27, 2024.

Description: Fundraising Training Certificate. A three-month online training cohort for Latinx-focused fundraisers.

Fundraising with AI: Foundation Research, Grant Writing, & Reports Confirmation, August 27, 2024

Hosted by Foundant.

Nonprofit Marketing Summit: Community Rising, August 20-22, 2024

Hosted by Community Boost and Givebutter.

History Hour - AASLH History Hour | August 2024. Name Origin Stories. August 20, 2024

https://learn.aaslh.org/products/aaslh-history-hour-august-2024/direct/802873

Growth-Driven Website Design for Nonprofits, July 23, 2024

Hosted by TechSoup. Speakers Jason Spangler (Tapp Network) and Jon Hill (Tapp Network).

https://events.techsoup.org/events/details/techsoup-techsoup-events-and-webinars-presents-growth-driven-website-design-for-nonprofits/

[Education Webinar] How to Master Grant Strategy, Calendars, and Teams, July 17, 2024

Hosted by Foundant.

La Vanguardia Session IX: Stewardship, July 9, 2024

Hosted by Somos El Poder.

[Education Webinar] Showcasing Impact: A Guide to Data Collection and Reporting to Grant Funders, June 27, 2024

Hosted by Foundant.

Webinar: How To Secure Corporate Partnerships and Matching Gifts, June 27, 2024

Presented by Floyd Jones, Speaker, Community Builder + Founder, BackBlack.

Webinar: Introduction to Project Budgets, June 27, 2024

Hosted by Candid.

Past Forward: Diversity Scholar Convening: Cultural Heritage Preservation & Advocacy, June 26, 2024

Hosted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Training: La Vanguardia Session VIII: Planned Giving, June 25, 2024

Hosted by Somos El Poder.

"Do You Live Here?": Historic Building Interpretation for Elementary School Students, June 18, 2024

Hosted by the Texas Historical Commission as part of the Museum Services program. Presented by Samantha Nelson and Janie Bender from Gibbs Farm.

Recurring Giving 101: How to Turn One-Time Gifts into Monthly Supporters, June 13, 2024

Hosted by Mighty Cause. https://youtu.be/zStPEsa3Lfo?si=6gCUnKt-WR8Ub9Hh

La Vanguardia Session VII: Capital Campaigns, June 11, 2024

Hosted by Somos El Poder.

La Vanguardia Session VI: Capital Campaigns, June 4, 2024

Hosted by Somos El Poder.

How to Get Your Board to Fundraise Webinar, May 29, 2024

Presented by Chad Barger, CFRE, ACNP.

Fundraising Con Ganas! In Person Training at The Huntington Hotel in Pasadena, California. May 28-May 31, 2024

Includes Webinar: La Vanguardia Academy, Fundraising Training Program.

Training: Canva Create: Work Redesigned, May 23, 2024

Superior to Your Gala: Creating Small Major Gifts Events that Raise Millions, May 22, 2024

Hosted by Somos El Poder.

Grantseeking Solo: Secure Awards With Limited Staff, May 22, 2024

Hosted by GrantStation President Alice Ruhnke.

Honest History in 2024: What’s Next For Refusing to Forget?, May 21, 2024

Hosted by Refusing to Forget.

Are Leaders Born or Made: What Genetic Research Tells Us About Leadership, May 21, 2024. https://www.eventcreate.com/e/leadership-excellence-webin-373281-518a8a/

El Retorno: El Valle Celebra Nuestra Gloria 2024, May 15, 2024

Hosted at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. 20th anniversary of Gloria’s death.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0ulcJuFBO4

Waffle Wednesday: Healthy Habits Build Healthy Businesses, Hosted by Society 204 in Edinburg, Texas. May 15, 2024.

Webinar: Top strategies for mastering fundraising events, May 9, 2024

Hosted by Givebutter. https://youtu.be/t4pFXmGmSw4?si=R2zfSkrEdKelH3Jb

2024 Fundraising Summit: Personalized Impact, May 1, 2024

Hosted by CauseVox.

Past Forward Diversity Scholar Convening – Fundraising, Hosted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. April 15, 2024

La Vanguardia Session IV: Prospect Research Workshop, April 30, 2024

Hosted by Somos El Poder.

Empowering People of Color Through Fundraising, April 25, 2024

Moderated by Tony Bowen. Panelists: Birgit Smith Burton, Michael Roberts, and Armando Enrique Zumaya. Hosted by: Somos El Poder, the First Nations Development Institute, and the African American Development Officers Network.

[Education Webinar] Preparing for the Post Award Stage of Your Grant, April 25, 2024

Hosted by Foundant.

Training: The Playbook For Maximizing Your Spring Fundraising Success, April 18, 2024

Presented by Candace Cody and Tyler Clemens.

Webinar: Exploring Digital Philanthropy: An Introduction to HIPGive, April 17, 2024

Training: La Vanguardia Session III: Guerilla Marketing & Outreach – Somos El Poder, April 16, 2024

PastForward Online Symposium Day 1 – National Trust for Historic Preservation, April 3-4, 2024

Webinar – La Vanguardia Session II: Individual Major Gifts & Prospecting – Somos el Poder, April 2, 2024

Uncover the Hidden Stories of Route 66, March 28, 2024

Presented by Sehila Mota Casper and hosted by Friends of the Texas Historical Commission.

https://www.thcfriends.org/event/uncover-the-hidden-stories-of-route-66/

Making it to the Inbox in 2024: What’s changed and what hasn’t, March 28, 2024

Speakers were Stephanie French (Constant Contact) and Jaina Mistry (Litmus).

https://webinars.constantcontact.com/constantcontact/Making-it-to-the-Inbox-in-2024-What-s-changed-and-what-hasn-t?bmid=64368970d566

AASLH History Hour: Civics at Museums and Historic Sites, March 26, 2024

Presented by American Association of State and Local History.

Grant Budgets that Fully Fund Your Overhead, March 21, 2024

Presented by Foundant Technologies.

GrantHub Pro Demonstration Webinar, March 20, 2024

Presented by Foundant Technologies.

How to Become a CFRE, March 19, 2024

Presented by Soulafa Al-Abassi and Dan Blakemore.

GrantHub Demonstration Webinar, March 14, 2024

Hosted by Foundant Technologies.

How to use your CRM to raise more: Build belonging, connection, and consistency with your donors, March 13, 2024

Hosted by Floyd Jones with Mallory Erickson.

https://youtu.be/AneLDm8Tj-Y?si=8SNw7TwksBu-2wJN

#LearnGrants Online Summit: International Grants Professionals Day, March 8, 2024

Hosted by Foundant Technologies.

https://grantprofessionals.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1835780

Nonprofit Marketing Summit: The Unthinkable, March 5 to March 7, 2024

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/event/microsoftfornonprofitsevents/the-unthinkable-2024-nonprofit-marketing-summit/4033852

Setup Your Facebook to be a Donation Gold Mine, February 29, 2024

Housing and Historic Preservation Policy Chat, February 28, 2024

Presented by Sara C. Bronin.

https://www.achp.gov/events/housing-and-historic-preservation-policy-chat

Turning Data into Strategy: What Giving Trends Tell Us About Maintaining Donor Engagement, February 28, 2024

Presented by Woodrow Rosenbaum (Giving Tuesday). Hosted by The Giving Block.

https://thegivingblock.com/events/webinar-turning-data-into-strategy/

History Hour - AASLH History Hour | February 2024, February 27, 2024

https://learn.aaslh.org/products/aaslh-history-hour-february-2024/direct/802510

Building Community with Murals | Cultivating Learning, February 26, 2024

Presented by Smithsonian Office of Educational Technology.

https://youtu.be/dWiHDyWYetY?si=PxYQYM8rSmcoSKs2

How to Determine the Best Funding Opportunities to Pursue, February 22, 2024

Presented by Foundant Technologies.

ACHP Burial Sites, Human Remains, and Funerary Objects Policy Chat, February 20, 2024

Presented by Sara C. Bronin.

https://www.achp.gov/events/burial-sites-human-remains-and-funerary-objects-policy-chat

Affordable Housing and Historic Preservation: Opportunities for 2024, February 15, 2024

Moderated by Shaw Sprague. Speakers were Sara Bronin (ACHP) and Jason Jordan (American Planning Association).

https://youtu.be/qIC2VEgYe0k?si=GgoCvOu3sCSj3iBZ

How to make social clips with Descript, February 14, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/live/DpSXnEKcsqI?si=yXP4_sFKQMK36Eby

Donor Love: The Roadmap to Sustainable Fundraising, February 14, 2024

Monthly Giving: The Ins and Outs of Monthly Giving, February 13, 2024

Hosted by DonorPerfect.

How to make podcasts with Descript, February 8, 2024

Presented by Christiana Comer.

https://www.youtube.com/live/HzGTFqB4rfY

Monthly Giving: Communication with Donors About Monthly Giving, February 8, 2024

Hosted by DonorPerfect.

Monthly Giving: Online Forms for Monthly Giving, February 7, 2024

Presented by DonorPerfect.

Choosing the Right CRM for your Website, Fundraising, and Marketing, February 6, 2024

Hosted by Techsoup.

https://events.techsoup.org/events/details/techsoup-techsoup-events-and-webinars-presents-choosing-the-right-crm-for-your-website-fundraising-and-marketing/

ACHP Climate Change Policy Chat, February 5, 2024

Hosted by the ACHP.

https://youtu.be/MzNXRmQNFms?si=hClkRki9mlmKDGj2

Everyday Donors of Color: Giving Trends, January 31, 2024 - Hosted by CCS Fundraisers. Presenters include Ruyi Lu, Dr. Una Osili, Prisca Bae, Dr. Imari Paris Jeffries, Lina Park, and Woodrow “Woody” Keown Jr. https://www.ccsfundraising.com/insights/everyday-donors-of-color-giving-trends/

Are Your Subscribers Content With Your Email Content?, January 31, 2024 - Presented by Mandy Pearce and Hosted by Funding For Good.

DonorPerfect End of Year Tax Letters and Emails (U.S. Non-Profits), January 9, 2024 - Hosted by DonorPerfect.

Create The Best Marketing Plan For Your Nonprofit In 2024, January 11, 2024 - Hosted by DonorPerfect.

Meet the Grantmakers-Online!, January 17, 2024 - Hosted by The Grantsmanship Center. Speakers included Jay Williams (Hartford Foundation for Public Giving), Lauren Waudé (Collins Foundation), Michael Tipton (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana), and Angela Richardson (The Grantsmanship Center). https://www.tgci.com/training/meet-grantmakers-january-17-2024

Thank You Time Machine: How to Re-Engage Lapsed Donors, January 18, 2024 - Hosted by Rally Corp. Hosts: James Martin (Rally Corp) and Marisa Tucker-Alleyne (Rally Corp). https://blog.rallycorp.com/how-to-re-engage-lapsed-donors/

Volunteer Voices: Crafting Videos That Soar on Socials | MemoryFox & Civic Champs Special Event, January 18, 2024 - Presented by Geng Wang (Civic Champs) and Chris Miano (MemoryFox). https://www.memoryfox.io/volunteer-voices-webinar-transcript/

Archives for the People: Building Ethical Community Archives, January 24, 2024 - Hosted by University of Miami. Presenters were Nancy Liliana Godoy (Arizona State University Library), Elvia Arroyo-Ramírez (UCI Libraries) and Chaitra Powell (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill).

A Plan for Growing Your Monthly Giving: Making it Happen in 2024!, January 30, 2024 - Hosted by DonorPerfect - https://www.donorperfect.com/video/plan-for-monthly-giving-2024/

Website Resolutions: How to Make Your Nonprofit Website Sparkle in 2024, January 30, 2024 - Hosted by Mike Besenhoffer (Neon One) and Michelle Robin (Neon One). https://neonone.com/resources/event/website-resolutions-how-to-make-your-nonprofit-website-sparkle-in-2024/

The Year-End Fundraising Playbook For Maximizing Donations The Last 3 Days Of The Year (Webinar), December 19, 2023.

Description: Presented by Candace Cody (Community Boost) and hosted by Neon One.

Building a Story Brand. Clarify Your Messaging So Supporters Will Listen (Webinar), December 14, 2023.

Description: Speakers Jason Spangler (Tapp Network) and Chad Bellow (Tapp Network). Hosted by Techsoup. https://events.techsoup.org/events/details/techsoup-techsoup-events-and-webinars-presents-building-a-story-brand-clarify-your-messaging-so-supporters-will-listen/

Reflections on COP 28: What to Expect for Latinx and Indigenous Communities (Webinar), December 14, 2023.

Description: Hosted by Hispanics in Philanthropy.

Social Trends 2024: Nonprofits (Webinar), December 13, 2023.

Description: Hosted by Hootsuite, Giving Tuesday and Pulsar. https://events.goldcast.io/e/c2db5e1b-9297-41d1-8d96-a242931661c6/stage/broadcast/eb9b874c-b4e3-448a-bb30-9c76077f10b1

Narratives With Integrity: Exploring Stories That Do No Harm (Webinar), December 6, 2023.

Description: Presented by Carly Euler (MemoryFox).

O Tannenbaum: German-Texan Holiday Traditions (Webinar), November 30, 2023.

Description: Presented by Marsha Hendrix and Jenny Townzen. Hosted by Friends of the THC. https://www.thcfriends.org/event/o-tannenbaum-german-texan-holiday-traditions/

AI @ EOY: Tools for Saving Time and Raising More at Year-End (Webinar), November 30, 2023.

Description: Presented by DonorPerfect.

How to make social clips with Descript (Webinar), November 28, 2023.

Description: Presented by Arielle Nissenblatt and Christina Comer. https://www.crowdcast.io/c/social-clips-promo-nov

Nonprofit Marketing Plan Workshop (Webinar), November 16, 2023.

Description: Hosted by Techsoup. Speakers include Joe DiGiovanni (Tapp Network) and Jason Spangler (Tapp Network). https://events.techsoup.org/events/details/techsoup-techsoup-events-and-webinars-presents-nonprofit-marketing-plan-workshop/

The Year-End Playbook: Maximizing Donations in the Last 45 Days Of The Year (Webinar), November 16, 2023.

Description: Presented by The Giving Block and Community Boost.

Grant Writing, The Right Way: Keys to Maximizing Results and Funding (Webinar), November 15, 2023.

Description: Hosted by Foundant Technologies.

The Year-End Fundraising Boost Workshop (Virtual Workshop), October 18, 2023.

Description: Hosted by Community Boost.

Introduction to Nonprofit Accounting: The Basics (Webinar), October 10, 2023.

Description: Speaker, Gregg Bossen (Quick Books Made Easy). Hosted by TechSoup. https://events.techsoup.org/events/details/techsoup-techsoup-events-and-webinars-presents-introduction-to-nonprofit-accounting-the-basics-1/

Uplift: A Workshop for Social Good (Webinar), October 4, 2023.

Description: Hosted by HootSuite. Speakers included Eva Taylor (Hootsuite), Kathleen Murphy (Giving Tuesday), Laura Zubick (Hootsuite) and Lara Rychlik (Hootsuite).

Stand Out This Giving Tuesday: Fundraising Habits That Will Set You Apart! (Webinar), September 28, 2023.

Description: Presenters are Matthew Montoya (Constant Contact) and Julia Gackenbach (Donor Perfect). Hosted by TechSoup. https://events.techsoup.org/events/details/techsoup-techsoup-events-and-webinars-presents-stand-out-this-giving-tuesday-fundraising-habits-that-will-set-you-apart/

Student Office Hours with ACHP Chair Sara Bronin (Webinar), September 27, 2023.

Description: Hosted by ACHP. https://www.achp.gov/events/student-office-hours-achp-chair-sara-c-bronin

Sipping Tea with Sabrina (Webinar), September 27, 2023.

Description: Hosted by Sabrina Walker-Hernandez on Facebook Live.

Redefining Philanthropy through Latine Generosity Trends (Webinar), September 26, 2023.

Description: Panelists include Una Osili, Ana Marie Argilagos, Henry A. J. Ramos, and Isabelle H. Leighton. Hosted by Hispanics in Philanthropy and the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BH41II3f1M

Translation in Museums: Tips and Tricks to Get it Right! (Webinar), September 21, 2023.

Description: Presented by Marisa Palfero and hosted by the Texas Historical Commission.

Virtual Cafecito Lecture: Dr. Albert Gonzalez (Webinar), September 15, 2023.

Description: Hosted by Florida Public Archaeology Network. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43ahUHC1Cjw

All Aboard: How to Use GrantStation’s Tools (Webinar), September 14, 2023.

Description: Presented by Jeremy Smith and Hosted by TechSoup. https://events.techsoup.org/events/details/techsoup-techsoup-events-and-webinars-presents-all-aboard-how-to-use-grantstations-tools/

Putting Your Best Foot Forward: How to Incorporate Strengths in Your Grant Proposals (Webinar), September 5, 2023.

Description: Presented by Alice Ruhnke of Grant Station and hosted by TechSoup. https://events.techsoup.org/events/details/techsoup-techsoup-events-and-webinars-presents-putting-your-best-foot-forward-how-to-incorporate-strengths-in-your-grant-proposals/

Crossing Borders and Cultivating Culture: Exploring the Movement of Creole Zydeco Music (Webinar), August 31, 2023.

Description: Presenter: Sean Ardoin. Hosted by Friends of the Texas Historical Commission.

Financial Data: Reconciling Transactions in DP (Webinar), August 30, 2023.

Description: Presented by DonorPerfect.

Financial Data: Financial Reporting in DP (Webinar), August 29, 2023.

Description: Presented by DonorPerfect.

Nonprofit Marketing Summit 2022 (Online Conference), August 22-24, 2023.

Description: Presented by CommunityBoost and Givebutter.

Financial Data: Managing Your Pledges (Webinar), August 17, 2023.

Description: Presented by DonorPerfect.

Financial Data: Tributes (Webinar), August 16, 2023.

Description: Presented by DonorPerfect.

Financial Data: Data Entry 101 (Webinar), August 15, 2023.

Description: Presented by DonorPerfect.

Online Fundraising for Your Nonprofit (Webinar), August 10, 2023.

Description: Presenters: James Citron, Nicole Gray, Hollie Gruber and Aretha Simons.

Developing Financial Resilience Through Dynamic Strategic Planning (Webinar), August 8, 2023.

Description: Presented by Almora Advisors.

The Three Essential Pillars of Nonprofit Tech Stacks (Webinar), August 3, 2023.

Description: Presented by Joe DiGiovanni and Kyle Barkins (TechSoup). https://events.techsoup.org/events/details/techsoup-techsoup-events-and-webinars-presents-the-three-essential-pillars-of-nonprofit-tech-stacks/

What Do Foundations Want? (Webinar), August 2, 2023.

Description: Featuring Cody Knowlton, President and CEO, Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio.

A Better Fundraising Feasibility Study Method: How to Plan and Ensure a Successful Campaign (Webinar), August 1, 2023.

Description: Presented by Andrea Kihlstedt and Amy Eisenstein.

How to Master Nonprofit Event Planning and Promotion (Webinar), July 27, 2023. Description: Presented by Stephanie French (Constant Contact) and Julia Gackenbach (DonorPerfect).

How to Use New Tools and Technology for Your Capital Campaign Planning (Education Webinar), July 27, 2023.

Description: Hosted by Foundant.

Gratitude Amplified: Uncover 26 Remarkable Techniques to Thank and Inspire Your Donors (Webinar), July 26, 2023.

Description: Presented by Sabrina Walker Hernandez.

Grant Writing with a Purpose (Webinar), July 20, 2023.

Description: Presented by Lindsay Jordan (TechSoup Events).

Communicating With Donors (Webinar), July 19, 2023.

Description: Featuring Kelli Newman, APR, President, Newman & Newman Inc.

Development "How-To" - Budgeting for Fundraising, Making the Asking, and Stewarding your Donors, July 12-14, 2023.

Description: Webinar training hosted by the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission.

Tribal Collaboration, Sovereignty, and Methodology: An Ndee (Apache) Perspective (Webinar), June 29, 2023.

Description: Webinar hosted by the Texas Historical Commission.

Borderlands Research in Spanish, Mexican, and Texas Archives, Dr. Armando Alonzo, June 29, 2023.

Description: Presentation at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Sponsored by the Department of History and the Rondel V. Davidson Endowment.

Nonprofit Fundraising: A Beginner’s Guide, LinkedIn, June 2023.