The Art and Science of Donor Development

Registration

Online registration is currently available for this workshop.

Investment

Every registration for The Art and Science of Donor Development now includes three 55-minute individual coaching sessions with one of Advancement Resources’ experienced coaches.

Workshop including 3 individual coaching sessions: $3,250 USD per participant
(Early bird rate of $2,950 available until Monday, October 7, 2024.)

Audience

Major gifts professionals
Development leaders
Planned giving officers
Other fundraisers interested in expanding their major gifts mindset

The Art and Science of Donor Development Syllabus

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Dates and Times

The five sessions of the workshop will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. CT on the following dates:

Monday, November 18, 2024
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Friday, November 22, 2024

Virtual workshops are held live. Participants should attend all five sessions for the full workshop experience. Workshop recordings and/or make-up sessions are not available..

Classroom Engagements

Participants will attend five 2.5-hour sessions in a real-time virtual classroom. This experience features networking opportunities, application exercises, and interactive facilitator support.

Sessions are scheduled for each individual workshop offering, with five sessions taking place over a one-week period. Participants in each cohort should be prepared to attend all sessions, as this is not a webinar, and interactivity is essential to the success of the experience.

Pre-and Post-Work Assignments

Prior to the workshop, participants will be asked to complete a pre-work assignment. Additionally, in preparation for each session, participants may be asked to complete additional application exercises and report back to their performance partners for feedback and mutual guidance.

Technical Requirements

Participants are required to download the Zoom™ application in order to participate in the workshop. Participants should be prepared to use an individual computer, speakers, a microphone, and a strong internet connection.

A detailed welcome guide will be sent to all participants prior to the first session.

Individual Coaching

Individual coaching is designed to apply research-based core concepts from the workshop and support development professionals for breakthrough performance.

Advancement Resources virtual coaching sessions offer individualized discussion and guidance to strengthen and reinforce the professional’s productivity based on real-world donor and potential donor scenarios. Coaching services are provided by Advancement Resources experienced development practitioners with a passion for helping development professionals grow in their profession and successfully meet individual and organization goals.

We’re thrilled to provide a professional coaching experience that will ensure you have every opportunity to apply the research-based concepts that drive the performance of the most successful development professionals! To maximize outcomes, coaching sessions should be scheduled and completed within three months of the workshop.

CFRE Credits

Completion of this workshop is applicable for 12.5 continuing education points in the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Please contact us at info@advancementresources.org for more information.

Additional Offerings

To continue your experience beyond The Art and Science of Donor Development, consider attending one of the following:

Changing Hearts and Changing Minds: Inspiring Principal Giving
Elevate: Coaching Essentials for Managers
Dynamics of Clinician Engagement
The Language of Medicine of Demystified
Hi-Po Immersion
International Academy for Advancement Leadership

The Art and Science of Donor Development

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