April 14th: Pre-Series Get-together (Orientation)

Before getting down to business we will get to know each other. This will be your opportunity to share experiences, goals and situations so we can hit the ground running at the first program session.

April 28th: Assessing Your Development Plan

Let’s talk fundraising plans and getting it all done.  We’ll talk through successful plans, identifying areas of opportunity (what you should be doing more… and perhaps what you should be doing less), setting realistic goals for growth, and defining metrics to measure progress.

May 26th: Engaging Your Board Members and Other Volunteers In Fundraising

In a small shop, you depend on volunteers in fundraising. Set yourself and your volunteers up for success with strategies and processes that maximize time and engagement.

June 23rd: Streamline Your Communications Plan

Whether you are reaching out to your constituents through mail, E-Mail, phone, social media, or other channels, you will learn ways to best structure your communications plan to maximize your fundraising, stewardship and engagement.

July 21st: Peer-Generated Roundtable Topics

Together you and other participants will choose topics for our last session that will include peer learning and shared outcomes.