Fundraising Strategy and Structure Workshop Chicago

Hands-on workshop for Latino-led organizations looking to strengthen their fundraising strategy and structure.
About this Event

Fundraising doesn't start with an ask — it starts with a strong foundation. This 2-hour hands-on workshop is designed for Latino-led organizations that want to strengthen their structure, strategy, and systems to fundraise in an authentic and sustainable way.

Date and Time: Friday, August 21, 2026

3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Agenda:

• 3:30 - 3:45 p.m.: Register, snacks, coffee, and treats
• 3:45– 5:30 p.m.: Workshop

As you finish the workshop, you will be able to:

• Identify whether your organization has the structural elements needed to fundraise effectively, including board governance, organizational model, and basic compliance considerations.
• Evaluate your organization's digital readiness by reviewing your website, donation pages, and giving tools.
• Apply practical donor relationship strategies rooted in trust, consistency, and mission alignment.
• Explore initial approaches to corporate sponsorship development that are appropriate for your organization's size and stage.

Your registration includes:

• Interactive 2 hour workshop
• Work materials
• Snacks and drinks
• Space to ask questions and learn as a group

Registration Cost: $65 until July 1, 2026 and then $85

(only 30 spots available)

Includes snacks and drinks.

Language: English

Place: 3808 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Agenda

🕑: 03:35 PM - 04:00 PM
Organizational structure and basic compliance review.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Fundamentals of a sustainable fundraising system.
🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:30 PM
Digital donation readiness assessment. (Activity)
🕑: 04:30 PM - 04:55 PM
Donor relationship strategies.
🕑: 04:55 PM - 05:10 PM
Introduction to corporate sponsorships.
🕑: 05:10 PM - 05:30 PM
Hands-on exercises and a fundraising action plan. (Activity)