Fundraising Forward Series: Strategies for Nonprofit Success
In an ever-evolving nonprofit landscape, successful fundraising requires innovative strategies, strong partnerships, and adaptability. The Fundraising Forward Series provides nonprofit leaders, development professionals, and board members with actionable insights to strengthen fundraising efforts, engage key stakeholders, and ensure long-term sustainability.
Workshops
Aligning Missions: Building Corporate Relationships That Drive Change
May 7, 2025 12:00
Dan Drucker, Founder & Facilitator of Philanthropy Fuel
Join us for an engaging workshop designed to help nonprofits navigate the evolving landscape of corporate giving. Gain practical insights and actionable strategies to foster meaningful partnerships with businesses that align with your mission.
In this workshop, you will:
- Understand the Shift in Corporate Giving: Explore how companies are prioritizing strategic partnerships that align with their business goals and social impact initiatives.
- Identify and Engage Ideal Corporate Partners: Learn innovative techniques, including AI tools, to discover and connect with businesses that resonate with your nonprofit’s mission.
- Craft Mutually Beneficial Partnerships: Develop strategies to design collaborations that meet the objectives of both your organization and corporate partners, ensuring lasting and impactful relationships.
- Navigate Common Pitfalls: Recognize potential challenges in corporate collaborations and acquire proactive strategies to mitigate them effectively.
This workshop is ideal for nonprofit leaders, development professionals, and anyone looking to enhance corporate engagement strategies. Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your approach to corporate partnerships!
Ask the Experts: Fundraising Events & Board Engagement Strategies
May 14, 2025 | 12:00pm
Christine Deska, Co-Founder of BellesBoard & Nonprofit Sector Strategies
Darren Port, CEO of Powered By Professionals
Join Darren & Christine for an interactive workshop where you’ll discover how to elevate your nonprofit’s fundraising events and maximize board engagement. This session offers the opportunity to gain valuable insights, ask your burning questions, and learn strategies to enhance donor participation and build long-term sustainability for your organization.
What to Expect:
- Event Planning Best Practices: Learn how to create impactful and memorable fundraising events.
- Engaging Your Board: Discover methods to motivate board members to become enthusiastic advocates for your cause.
- Open Q&A Session: Get tailored advice and insights directly from the experts.
- Sustaining Success: Develop strategies to maintain donor and board engagement long after your event.
Come ready with your questions and leave with actionable insights!
Leveraging Social Media for Fundraising
May 21, 2025 | 12:00pm
Michael Bellavia, CEO of HelpGood
Bianca Bello, Strategy Director of HelpGood
Fundraising starts with relationships, and social media is a powerful tool for building them. This workshop will explore key strategies to maximize your fundraising efforts through social platforms, including:
- Developing a social strategy in an ever-changing digital landscape (setting goals, choosing the right platforms)
- Making the most of your existing content to engage and inspire donors
- Effectively collaborating with content creators to expand your reach
Join us to learn how to harness the power of social media to strengthen connections and drive fundraising success!
Preparing for the Great Wealth Transfer: Strategies for Nonprofits
May 28, 2025 | 12:00pm
Matthew Thompson, Financial Advisor & Senior Vice President of Morgan Stanley
With an unprecedented transfer of wealth on the horizon, nonprofits must be prepared to adapt and seize new opportunities. This interactive workshop will explore the impact of generational wealth shifts, the benefits of stock donations, and strategies to engage next-generation donors. Attendees will gain insights into best practices for cultivating relationships with high-net-worth individuals, leveraging donor-advised funds, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. Through expert guidance and an open Q&A session, participants will leave equipped with actionable steps to position their organizations for success in this new era of philanthropy.
What to Expect:
- Understanding the Wealth Transfer: Learn how the shift in generational wealth will impact nonprofit giving.
- Stock Donations & Donor-Advised Funds: Explore tax-efficient giving strategies and how to integrate them into your fundraising efforts.
- Engaging the Next Generation: Discover how to connect with younger donors and cultivate long-term relationships.
- Sustaining Financial Growth: Develop strategies to ensure long-term sustainability amid shifting donor demographics.
- Expert Insights & Q&A: Get answers to your pressing questions and learn from industry experts.