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Research & Learning · AMPO Learning Studio

Expert-led nonprofit learning built for practical follow-through.

The AMPO Learning Studio turns research and expert insight into practical nonprofit learning for boards, executive leaders, and the people doing the work. Every episode connects to a practical tool.

Series Introduction

The series introduction publishes with the first episode.

Built for Use

The Learning Studio is designed for nonprofit leaders who need practical learning that can move into a board meeting, staff conversation, donor strategy discussion, or implementation plan.

Each series includes:

  • A clear topic.
  • Expert perspective.
  • AMPO’s practical framing.
  • Episode summaries.
  • Downloadable tools.
  • A next step the organization can use.
How the Studio Works

Series, episodes, tools.

Series

A focused multi-episode arc on one topic, curated with a trusted subject-matter expert.

Episodes

One video, a written summary, a transcript, and a clear next step, all on an AMPO page so the material can be read, searched, and linked.

Tools

A downloadable instrument attached to each episode, ready for a staff meeting or board packet.

Experts

Profile pages for each contributing expert and the topic area they carry.

Current Series

What is available now.

Board Leadership in Annual Needs Fundraising

A Learning Studio series on board role clarity, fundraising leadership, stewardship, and practical follow-through inside the Annual Needs Fundraising System.

What Participants Say

“I loved Amy’s presentation. It was so helpful that I could not write fast enough. The information was easy to understand and follow, and the structure and slides made everything feel clear, organized, and actionable.”

Anne Casey Oaknoll Foundation, Iowa Nonprofit Cooperative Summit Participant Iowa

“AMPO’s training has helped me tremendously. The structure and guidance are practical, and the board activation material was especially valuable. One of our board members was so enthusiastic about it that they wanted to use the training more broadly.”

Tim Landis Director of Communications, Farms International Pennsylvania

“Amy Pokela is an incredibly engaging speaker, and the training she provided on direct appeal fundraising was quite impactful. She was also a joy to collaborate with while planning the sessions.”

Andrew Reinartz 2023 Arts Leadership Institute South Dakota
Curated With Experts

Amy Pokela guides, curates, and teaches.

The Learning Studio brings trusted subject-matter experts into focused arcs on governance, compliance, fundraising leadership, funding opportunity, and advocacy. Amy connects expert insight to practical nonprofit use.

Amy Pokela seated on a couch during a relaxed Learning Studio conversation
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