CapDev Workshop - Fall 2026

Hone your skills, challenge your thinking, and get inspired to chart your course to navigating a successful campaign.
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 14: Welcome Reception
Cameron Art Museum
5:00pm-6:30pm
Complimentary Drinks and Appetizers

Meet workshop leaders and fellow participants at this complimentary welcome reception. Plus, you will have the opportunity to hear from the CEO of local CapDev Client, Cameron Art Museum. CEO Heather Wilson will join us to share highlights of CAM's mission, vision, and campaign journey. The welcome reception is encouraged, but optional.

Thursday, October 15: Workshop
Hotel Ballast Wilmington
9am-4pm
$169/person (meals, workbook 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:

1. Light breakfast starting at 8:45am
2. Introductions kick off at 9am
3. Setting the Stage: applying recent giving trends
4. Campaign Readiness: internal capacity building
5. Start with Why: building your case for support
6. Leadership: the key to campaign success
7. Lunch conversation with a campaign leader
8. Capacity & Stewardship: campaign building blocks and sustaining support
9. Donors: deep dive into donor relations & the art of the ask
10. Takeaways, adjourning by 4pm

CapDev Team:

• Allan Burrows, CEO
• Stephanie Flores de Valgaz, Client Development & Marketing Manager
• Clare Jordan, Vice President
• Senior Counsel

Registration Questions: [email protected]