Fundraising is essential to the success of every nonprofit organization. In this interactive training, you will learn the basic skills and essential techniques to become a successful fundraiser.

During this high-energy program, fundraising expert Sara Leonard will share the necessary skills you need to make a larger impact, no matter your position in the organization. Specifically, you will:

• Learn key fundraising terms and concepts
• Understand and begin drafting your development plan
• Learn how to develop and use a case for support
• Learn to engage all organization staff, board and donors in reaching development goals
• Explore the importance of stewardship and best practices in donor relations

Who should attend?

This program is designed for professionals who have less than three years of fundraising experience but have responsibility or share responsibility for their organization’s fundraising program and would benefit from enhanced knowledge of solid fund development practices, procedures and tools.

Attending this full-day session earns you the Certificate in Fund Development Fundamentals.

$574.00 Only $186 thanks to the support of our funders.

CFRE Continuing Education Points

Full participation in Fundraising 101: Certificate in Fund Development Fundamentals is applicable for 7.0 points in Category 1.B - Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

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