CapDev Workshop - Fall 2025
Schedule
Thu Oct 02 2025 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock | Blowing Rock, NC

About this Event
Always a sell out! Don't miss this inspirational campaign planning workshop led by our expert team. Designed for both staff and board, this one-day workshop guides you through the elements of building philanthropy and tackling major campaign initiatives. We will share some tried and true approaches for creating campaigns, and you will gain tangible takeaways you can use to build your own campaign plans.
Wednesday, October 1: Welcome Reception
- Meet & Greet Happy Hour
- Snacks & drinks provided
- Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
- 5:00-6:30pm
The welcome reception is optional and complimentary. Meet workshop leaders and participants and learn about CapDev's work with a recent local client.
Thursday, October 2: Workshop
Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock
9am-4pm
$159/person (meals, workbook, and flashdrive included)
- Space is very limited so register early
- Max. of 2 per organization
- CFRE credits available
" All of the presenters were excellent! They were concise, energetic, very organized, and full of information. I could have continued to listen to each presenter longer." - Dawn Carter, former Director of Development, Ridgecroft School
Agenda:
- Light breakfast starting at 8:45am
- Introductions kick off at 9am
- Setting the Stage: applying recent giving trends
- Campaign Readiness: internal capacity building
- Start with Why: building your case for support
- Lunch conversation with a local leader
- Leadership: the key to campaign success
- Donors: deep dive into the donor relations
- Stewardship & Takeaways, adjourning by 4pm
CapDev Team:
- Allan Burrows, CEO
- Clare Jordan, Vice President
- Stephanie Flores de Valgaz, Marketing Manager
- Lilly Skok Bunch, Senior Counsel
Registration Questions: [email protected]



Where is it happening?
Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock, 185 Chetola Lake Drive, Blowing Rock, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 183.08
