All ACI Workshops are co-presented by:

Past Workshops
All presentation slides and workshop recordings are available on Impact HQ. Follow the steps below to access materials.
- Sign into https://impact-hq.org/. Create a free account if you do not already have one.
- Once you’re signed in, click on “Industry News”. This is on the far left column.
- Scroll through the list to find the workshop you are seeking. They are listed in chronological order.
- Board & Fund Development: Learn how to thoughtfully engage your Board in Fund Development strategies. The workshop will balance skills-based learning with an on-the-ground approach from Buffalo String Works.
- Presenters: Nikki Ronan, City of Light Creative & Consulting; Whitney Dann, Development Manager, Buffalo String Works; Katie Naughton, Development Chair, Buffalo String Works
- Posted: May 15, 2026
- AI & Social Media Marketing 101: Learn the basics of marketing your organization and how to integrate AI & social media to operationalize an efficient marketing strategy.
- Presenters: Naila Ansari Carbonell Catilo, Mercedes Wilson
- Posted: February 12, 2026
- Federal Mapping Tool : Learn how to be more comfortable accessing and understanding data from federal, statewide, and county-wide sources so that you can feel more empowered to make data-based decisions for your organization.
- Presenter: Lillian Kahris
- Posted: December 15, 2025
- Introduction to Impact HQ : Learn about a centralized database of resources for nonprofits across the 8 counties of WNY, plus Monroe.
- Presenter: Noah Goodling
- Posted: June 30, 2025
- Introduction to AI : Learn how to use AI to build your capacity, without losing the human side of your work, so that you can focus on your organization’s mission.
- Presenter: Naila Ansari Carbonell Catilo
- Posted: June 27, 2025