The nonprofit landscape is shifting quickly. For many nonprofits, it's critical to stay nimble while ensuring that their fundraising operations are secure and strong. This series of workshops will equip nonprofit fundraisers with strategies to fortify a robust, sustainable fundraising foundation. Participants will learn how to leverage their existing resources, strengthen teams (including board members), implement effective tools, and develop realistic fundraising practices to withstand challenges and enable mission impact.

Key Learning Areas:

People Management & Development

• What is a resource inventory, and how do you conduct one?
• Effective onboarding and continued education for development teams
• How to develop a plan based on your Board's strengths
• Create a fundraising culture that starts with your board

Technology & Tools Implementation

• Select and optimize communication platforms (website, social, organic communications)
• Evaluate and implement fundraising software solutions
• Master CRM system management for donor relationships
• Utilize wealth screening tools to identify high-potential donors

Fundraising Program Effectiveness

Apply fundraising assessment methodologies to evaluate:

• Fundraising program performance 
• Event ROI and strategic alignment
• Communication effectiveness
• Donor stewardship planning

Data Integrity & Management

• Perform data health audits
• Strengthen donor trust and stewardship through data security and maintenance protocols.
• Implement policies and procedures for ongoing data quality

This hands-on course provides practical assessment tools that allow participants to immediately apply concepts to their organizations. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use templates and concrete action plans they can implement to strengthen their fundraising infrastructure and position their organizations for sustainable growth.

Weekly 90-minute sessions - over 4 weeks

Time:  9 am - 10:30 am 

Dates:
Monday, May 12, 2025
Monday, May 19, 2025 
Week of June 9–11, 2025 (exact day TBD) 
Monday, June 16, 2025

Designed for organizations with:

• budgets of approximately $150,000 – $1,000,000
• at least one Full Time Employee
• out an effective fundraising plan, are generally new to fundraising or want to overhaul their fundraising strategy.

Each course participant will receive an additional 1 hour of 1:1 consultation post-series.