Revenue Development and Fundraising Certificate(In-Person)

Asking for money can be hard but ensuring that you have the money necessary to provide your programs and services is essential to helping the people counting on you. The Revenue Development & Fundraising Certificate comprises three core workshops and two group coaching sessions, giving time for each participant to truly explore the elements of fundraising.

Through a cohort model, nonprofit development professionals will build a connected community with a culture of learning and feedback. Participants will learn best practices in the field and walk away with a fundraising plan ready for implementation. 

   13.5 CFRE credits

(The certificate price includes all three core workshops and two group coaching sessions. To complete the Revenue Development & Fundraising Certificate, complete at least 2 of the 3 core workshops and at least 1 of the 2 virtual group coaching sessions.)

Note: Lunch is included for all three full-day workshops.

February 10th- Part 1:  Fundraising Landscape (In-Person)    9:00 AM - 2:30 PM 
Part 1 is an engaging session offering participants the opportunity to learn via an interactive experience with everyone involved. In this session, participants will evaluate current fundraising trends and how they apply to the participants’ nonprofits. Participants will also examine how to maximize volunteer time and talents and begin to develop personalized fundraising plans. Homework is assigned throughout the course to maximize learning.

Learning Objectives:
•    Identify and incorporate relevant fundraising trends
•    Recruit and effectively engage volunteers to support fundraising efforts
•    Create a personalized fundraising plan to guide their efforts

February 17th - Group Coaching Session 1 (Zoom)  10:30am - Noon
The virtual group coaching sessions provide additional opportunities for participants to process, retain, and incorporate the information presented in a less structured environment which allows participants an opportunity to work on real-world issues utilizing the experience and perspectives of the facilitator and others attending the session. 

March 3rd - Part 2: Laying the Foundation (In-Person)      9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
In the second session, participants will dive deeper into the cycle of development - the process through which we identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward the gifts from major investors to our organizations. From the homework and activities in the first session, participants will begin to develop their own organizational fundraising plans. 

Learning Objectives:
•    Identify donors for focused cultivation/continued relationship
•    Develop cultivation/engagement strategies
•    Determine who and how to ask for financial support

March 10th - Group Coaching Session 2 (Zoom)  9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
The virtual group coaching sessions provide additional opportunities for participants to process, retain, and incorporate the information presented in a less structured environment which allows participants an opportunity to work on real world issues utilizing the experience and perspectives of the facilitator and others attending the session. 

March 17th - Part 3: Strategic Communication (In-Person)  9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
In this highly interactive final session, participants will “put it all together.” Participants will give an overview talk highlighting the nonprofit they represent, make an ask, and share their fundraising plans. Participants will have the opportunity to enhance their development by practicing skills learned and receiving real-time coaching and feedback to ensure immediate transferability to the workplace!

Learning Objectives:
•    Give a compelling and engaging overview talk to draw donors into their work
•    Make an effective ask for financial support
•    Utilize a personalized fundraising plan to guide their efforts 

Registration deadline is February 9th at noon

 Early Bird Discount - Register by January 20th

Fees increase by $100 after January 20th