Empower Your Fundraising Team with Consistent, High-Impact Training
A Proven, Research-Based Learning Series for New and Growing Fundraisers
Your team’s success starts with the right foundation. Launch: Essential Skills for Success in Fundraising is a research-based, on-demand learning series designed to equip new and early-career fundraisers with the essential knowledge, skills, and mindsets they need to thrive. Whether you’re onboarding a new hire, training interns, or strengthening your entire team, this series ensures everyone speaks the same language and follows best practices from day one.
Why Invest in Launch for Your Team?
Managing a fundraising team means ensuring consistency, confidence, and capability across every donor interaction. This learning series provides:
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A Shared Fundraising Language – Align your team with a common approach to donor engagement, solicitation, stewardship and more.
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Faster Ramp-Up for New Hires – Reduce onboarding time by equipping new fundraisers with core concepts from day one.
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Built-In Professional Development – Keep your team engaged and growing with structured learning that earns CFRE continuing education points.
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Training Without Travel Costs – Accessible online for 365 days, ensuring learning fits into your team’s schedule.
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Stronger Internal Collaboration – Improve cross-functional understanding and partnerships with a consistent training foundation.
What Your Team Will Learn
Your fundraisers will gain critical skills in:
Advancement Basics – How fundraising offices operate, donor motivations, and major gift fundamentals.
Philanthropic Mindsets – Building resilience, curiosity, and time management for long-term success.
Foundational Tactics – Making the ask, managing donor meetings, and engaging supporters effectively.
Advanced Concepts – Handling difficult conversations, strengthening volunteer partnerships, and executing successful fundraising events.
View the Launch Class Synopses here
Program Highlights
- 18 Interactive, On-Demand e-Learning Classes for Fundraisers
- 14 Interactive, On-Demand e-Learning Classes for Advancement Team Members
- Course Duration: Each course is designed to be completed in 30–60 minutes
- Accessible via myAR: Advancement Resources’ Learning Management System (LMS)
Features of myAR
- Comprehensive Reporting & Management Tools for Learning Directors:
- Track course completions with ease
- Assign classes tailored to specific roles
- Set up automated reporting schedules
- Leverage gamification and social learning to enhance engagement
Customization Options
- Tailor classes with customization and multimedia packages to meet your unique needs.
What our users say was most valuable…
“Understanding what different roles do, helps me know who owns what in the process and who to reach out to for help.”
“THE WHOLE THING! Will help me in my work and personal life. Especially in dealing with hard relationships that must remain..”
“Understanding major gifts and DAFs to understand why the data setup matters!”
“Learning about the different roles in Advancement.”
“It was a very informative class. Nice reminder that everyone is important when trying to secure a gift.”
“As a communicator, I already knew the importance of word choice and being donor-centric. What I found particularly valuable was the guide that offered alternatives, such as “potential donor” in place of “prospect.””
“A reminder of the connection and collaboration that is needed in a donor’s journey. ”
“What roles each individual plays and thorough explanations of what is happening in each phase of the campaign. ”
Interested in exploring more and learning how to bring Launch to your team?
Contact us and discuss set-up for a 14-day preview trial.