Fundraising

Discover simple techniques to identify potential funders using Foundation Directory. You will learn how to find the best funders and build connections through Foundation Directory’s LinkedIn integration. We’ll be sharing best practices and tips for building relationships with funders that will...

Does your organization need help directing its fundraising efforts? Planning focuses your organization by setting fundraising priorities and helps give staff and board members a roadmap to success. This introductory class provides the basic steps for developing a fundraising plan, including tips...

Industry reports are great, but let’s look beyond the metrics. It’s time to take a deep breath and dive into what’s really important about these reports. The fact of the matter is that your organization may be ahead of the game or trailing behind. During this free webinar, we’ll look at the...

As the digital landscape shifts, nonprofits are adapting their strategies for online advertising, email fundraising, and social outreach to get the biggest bang for their buck. Learn from your peers how to stay on top of the latest digital strategies and attract new supporters whether that means...

Your board must lead the way in fundraising if your organization is going to fulfill its vision and have the impact everyone wants. That means a thought-out, formal board solicitation process and a detailed plan for how to strategically involve board members in fundraising. Join Brian Saber in...

Is your organization ready for Giving Tuesday? November 28th will be here before we know it. Join us for a virtual session to hear from local nonprofit organizations who have run successful Giving Tuesday campaigns and the Community Foundation about plans for this year’s Giving Tuesday. You...

Are you a nonprofit trying to fundraise? You have a board, and believe it or not, your board should function as a fundraising machine. If it runs more like a college clunker than a luxury sedan, this webinar’s for you. Join this session to:

We've all seen the data. Giving across the sector has declined as donor acquisition and retention become more challenging, but individuals are more activated than ever and a donation is made every second across the Classy and GoFundMe platforms. As we look ahead to the giving season and beyond,...

Registration deadline for the two-day course Fundamentals of Fundraising .

The course will be held November 13-14 at Hills Bank, 590 W. Forevergreen Rd., North Liberty, IA. See the event website for course details, tiered pricing, and registration.

This two-day course provides a comprehensive overview of fundraising principles at the fundamental level. The course content presented by nine local CFREs, covers the roles and responsibilities of fundraisers, with emphasis on responsibilities likely encountered early in your career.

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