Fundraising Academy

Name: Fundraising Academy
Start: 2025-02-20T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-20T13:00:00-05:00
Location: 609 Walnut Street, Erie, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16502

Schedule

Thu Feb 20 2025 at 09:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

609 Walnut Street, Erie, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16502 | Erie, PA

***Registration is required: https://bit.ly/3KsICAE***
Program Overview:
The Fundraising Academy is an in-depth, comprehensive training program designed to equip nonprofit professionals and Board Members with the essential skills and knowledge needed for effective fundraising. The course offers a blend of online learning (with over 4 hours of on-demand video content) and an optional in-person deep dive session, ensuring a flexible and immersive educational experience.
Session Segments:
1. Introduction to Fundraising: Explore the fundamentals of fundraising, understanding its vital role in nonprofit organizations.
2. Creating a Fundraising Program: Learn how to design and implement a successful fundraising strategy tailored to your organization’s needs.
3. Building Relationships: Delve into the art of relationship building, a key aspect of successful fundraising efforts.
4. Making the Ask and Major Donors: Gain insights into approaching potential donors, with a focus on major donor engagement strategies.
5. Planned Giving: Discover the nuances of planned giving and how it can be integrated into your fundraising program.
6. Fundraising Medley: A comprehensive wrap-up covering various aspects of fundraising tactics and best practices.
Course Options:
- Online Course: Access to a rich online curriculum featuring digestible content, supplemental readings, and videos from over 13 seasoned professionals in the field.
- Online Course + In-Person Deep Dive: In addition to the online course, participants have the option to engage in a 4-hour, in-person session for a more intensive learning experience.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding Fundraising: Grasp the history, trends, and ethical considerations within the fundraising profession.
- Program Development: Acquire skills to create, implement, and advance a fundraising program within your organization.
- Emphasis on Relationships: Recognize the significance of relationship building in the context of effective fundraising.
Target Audience:
This program is ideal for nonprofit staff and Board Members seeking to lay a solid foundation in fundraising and enhance their ability to support and advance their organizations' fundraising initiatives.
Registration:
- Member pricing, online only: $300
- Member pricing, online + in-person: $325
- Non-Member pricing, online only: $400
- Non-Member pricing, online + in-person: $425
Cost includes access to the online learning management system and office hours support. The in-person session cost includes access to the February 20th session (which includes food and beverage) and two books.