Professional Development You Can Actually Afford (And Use)

You care deeply about doing your best work as a nonprofit communicator. But let’s be honest:

  • Your budget is tight — or nonexistent.
  • You’re learning everything on the fly.
  • And professional development feels overwhelming, expensive, or out of reach.

We see you.

Introducing The NPMG Essentials

A new $10/month membership made for nonprofit communications professionals who want steady support, without pressure or fluff.

Whether you’re a team of one, early in your career, or simply figuring it out as you go, NPMG Essentials gives you simple, focused tools to build your skills and confidence — month by month.

What You Get Each Month

  • One practical worksheet or template you can put to use right away
  • A short mindset quiz or reflection to help you apply it based on where you are professionally
  • An invite to optional office hours with Kivi, Kristina, and NPMG advisers
  • Access to a private member chat space that’s supportive, low-pressure, and open when you need it

  • A curated newsletter with the most relevant and helpful resources we’ve found that month (so you don’t have to spend hours hunting them down yourself).

  • Optional extras, like micro-credential badges and deeper resources

No information overload. No guilt trips. Just useful, real-world professional development for nonprofit communications work.

The NPMG Essentials Membership is only $10 a month.

You can cancel at anytime.

Why It Works

  • You can start anytime

  • Designed with nonprofit realities in mind: limited time, tight budgets, and a lot of heart

  • Cancel anytime — no risk

  • Proven tools from trusted experts who get nonprofit comms

You Don’t Have to Go It Alone

You don’t need a big budget — or a big team — to grow in your career. Just a little bit of time and the right kind of support. Join NPMG Essentials and invest in your growth, one doable step at a time.

If you’re figuring things out as you go or you’ve been doing this for a while but want more focus and encouragement our Essentials Membership gives you what you need, when you need it.

You don’t need to know everything. You just need a place to start.

What You’ll Get in Your First 3 Months

Month 1: Start Where You Are. Focus on What Matters.

Tool: Monthly + Weekly Focus Worksheet

Clarify your top priorities, calm the noise, and build a simple planning rhythm that works for you.

Month 2: See What’s Really on Your Plate.

Tool: Communications Channel Snapshot

Get a clear picture of which channels you’re using, how often, and what’s really worth your time.

Month 3: Who Are You Really Talking To?

Tool: Audience Mapping Worksheet

Identify your key audiences and understand how they think using the Engagement Mindsets framework.

The NPMG Essentials Membership is only $10 a month.

You can cancel at anytime.

Who It’s For

This membership is designed for nonprofit communicators who:

  • Don’t have a professional development budget but still want to grow

  • Work solo or on small teams without a lot of support

  • Are early- or mid-career and want to build confidence and strategy, not just stay afloat

  • Need structure that’s flexible, not overwhelming

  • Care deeply about the work and want steady, meaningful progress