From the History of Philanthropy to the state of fundraising today, we'll explore the vocation of getting donors behind a cause. You'll connect with the reason you're here, why it is exciting, and face into the natural fears that can come up in this process. Hint: The Light is in the Dark, and when you are able to attach the "Why and the What If" with the "What and How", nothing can stop you or your organization and its unique mission!

Explain exactly what this module will teach them, and use names of individual lessons if you can. You might want to include the number of lessons, the length of each lesson, or any other information. But make sure you focus on the benefits that the customer would get just by taking this module on it’s own 

In this unit, we will become comfortable with key terms used in nonprofit fundraising, and cover an overview of fundraising strategies, including: Grants, Events, Corporate Sponsorships, Annual Giving, and Major Giving. You will be able to not only define these, but begin to assemble them conceptually into a fundraising framework that works for YOUR particular organization.

Grab your wetsuit, it's time for a deep dive! Together we will build an annual giving plan, consisting of: Development of your lead generation/acquisition strategy, setting up the 2nd and subsequent gifts on the way to the first gift, the importance of core donors, and how to write an appeal that stands out among the competition. 

Major gifts is the term for individual donors giving in the 4-figure to 6-figure range (and beyond). It's easier than you may think! We'll delve into Major Giving Strategy, Donor Prospecting, and a our proven system of cultivating the donor relationship with the ideal amount of time and care, to produce the largest gift possible - and get a "thank you" FROM your new friend, the major donor!

You've planned and prepared . . . and this is where the "rubber meets the road." In Module 6, we'll get into the nuts and bolts of getting the donor meeting, the place and setting for cultivation, how to manage a meaningful donor visit, making "the ask", and how to be prepared for a conversation about legacy with your donor through the fundamentals of "planned giving". 

By now, you may have made that first ask, and even received a check in the amount of $5,000, $10,000 or even $150,000. However, one of the primary enemies of nonprofit fundraisers - especially if you also wear the hat of Founder - is burnout. Rhythms and Habits will highlight principles and practices of self-care, long-term professional development, donor engagement, planning and perspective, and answer the ultimate question: What are the attributes of elite fundraisers?

Congratulations! You are among the top 0.5% of nonprofit founders and fundraisers, in terms of knowledge, capability and readiness to bring in $100,000, $1M or even $5M-$10 each and every year for your organization. And now that you are equipped with a full understanding of the craft - you "know how to fish" as the saying goes - you can leverage Foundations course to "teach others to fish for you". 

By now your organization is getting traction and attracting staff and volunteers interested in advancing your mission. Why not turn that enthusiastic believer out into the world as your first dedicated fundraiser? The sky is truly the limit.