Fundamentals of Fundraising
Schedule
Wed Apr 08 2026 at 08:30 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Hills Bank, 590 Forevergreen Road, North Liberty, Iowa, 52317 | North Liberty, IA
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Fundamentals of Fundraising📅 April 8
🕗 Registration opens 8:00 a.m. | Program 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
🍳 Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments provided along with training materials
Whether new to fundraising, stepping into a development role without formal training, or leading an organization and onboarding fundraising staff, Fundamentals of Fundraising is designed to set fundraisers and organizations up for long-term success.
This full-day training is the international standard for fundraising education, developed by the Association of Fundraising Professionals and taught locally by accomplished fundraising leaders.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
✔️ New fundraising professionals
✔️ Fundraisers without formal training
✔️ Executive Directors and nonprofit leaders hiring or onboarding development staff
✔️ Board members seeking a deeper understanding of ethical, effective fundraising
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
This curriculum is built by top fundraisers across the country and covers seven core modules:
Course Modules:
• Overview of Fundraising: Understanding philanthropy, why people give, and the role fundraising plays in mission-driven organizations
• Developing an Integrated Fundraising Program: Building a balanced, strategic development plan aligned with organizational goals
• Marketing for Ongoing Success: Communicating impact, donor-centered messaging, and using multiple channels effectively
• Building & Sustaining Relationships: Donor engagement, stewardship, and long-term relationship-building
• Securing the Gift: Annual giving, major gifts, solicitation strategies, and ethical practices
• Volunteers as Partners in Fundraising: Engaging board members and volunteers effectively
• Management & Accountability: Ethics, accountability, evaluation, and sound fundraising operations
Participants gain practical tools, confidence, and clarity they can immediately apply to their work to strengthen fundraising programs and organizational sustainability.
This course will be taught by respected fundraising professionals with experience and demonstrated success in the sector:
• Laura Booth, CFRE, Senior Director of Philanthropy, Mercy Medical Foundation
• Dawn Browers, CFRE, Development Director, His Hands Clinic
• Julia Winter, Director of Development, CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank
Still wondering if Fundamentals of Fundraising is worth the time and cost? AFP Global research consistently shows that organizations with trained fundraising staff are more effective, more ethical, and more resilient. This course is an investment not just in individual careers, but in stronger organizations and communities.
Space is limited, so be sure to register TODAY at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fundamentals-of-fundraising
The registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, and course materials.
• AFP Eastern Iowa Chapter Member: $225
• Member of Other AFP Chapter: $255
• Non Member: $270
The AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising Course is a 8-hour CFRE-approved course.
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