Denver, CO | September 10–11
Inspire gifts of significance by co-creating visionary, personalized pathways with your most engaged benefactors. Learn a proven, research-based framework that not only raises transformational level philanthropy for your organization but unlocks a level of joy and meaning for your benefactors that they cannot reach alone.
Why Attend
Grounded in the Campaigns of One methodology developed and implemented by Jim Hodge and Scott Arthur on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, this series prepares participants to inspire gifts of significance, invigorate staff, and transform how their organization thinks and works. This experience equips you to reclaim the high ground of philanthropy. You’ll shift conversations from money to meaning, reduce fear for all stakeholders, and spark abundant thinking that unlocks extraordinary generosity.
Who Should Attend
This workshop experience is Ideal for development leaders, principal giving professionals, and experienced major giving professionals who aspire to meaningfully engage, inspire, and co-create with benefactors. Participants will leave with a renewed sense of purpose, as well as specific strategies, tactics, processes, and tools for working with benefactors and internal stakeholders to facilitate transformational “Campaigns of One.”
Prerequisites: We recommend 5 or more years of major giving experience and/or participation in The Art and Science of Donor Development workshop prior to attending.
What You Will Learn
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The 7-Step Campaigns of One Roadmap
Move seamlessly from opportunity discovery to a compelling, co-created invitation. -
Seven Essential Shifts for Transformational Philanthropy
Replace scarcity, needs, and transactions with abundance, vision, and partnerships. -
How to Create Meaning and Inspire Dreaming
Spark imagination and deepen meaning through permission-based conversations. -
The Art of Ideation at 3,000/300/3-Foot Views
Craft vision, strategy, and tactics that energize leaders and benefactors alike. -
Fear-Reduction Techniques for Leaders, Development Professionals, and Benefactors
Focus on starting small, celebrating wins, and building momentum for big ideas.
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What Our Attendees Say
Feedback from a few of our February 2025 attendees:
“It was an absolute joy, so helpful, encouraging and insightful. Thank you so much for your preparation and professionalism!”
“This was revolutionary! Thank you so much for your energy, vulnerability and openness. Can’t wait to put these ideas into practice.”
“Wonderful training! My second time through – I took it in 2022 so it was great to revisit with another few years under my belt!”
“It was all seamless – thank you for being vulnerable with us and allowing us to step into your world. It is so encouraging to see great leaders like you lead heart-forward and encouraging us in the effectiveness in operating with transparency and a desire to build a better future together.”
“I really enjoyed this session, it was fast-paced, engaging and delivered great content. And it was fun!”
Top-rated takeaways consistently include:
- Personal transformation—from asking to co-creating
- Practical frameworks that are easy to apply immediately
- Renewed joy and confidence in major-gift work
- Deeper, values-based donor relationships
- Energizing peer connections and idea sharing
Choose Your Experience
Workshop: $1,950
- Two live, interactive sessions
- Digital materials
- Networking
Early-Bird Workshop: $1,750*
- Limited-time rate—save $200 when you register before July 30, 2025
Plan
Prepare for your workshop experience.
The in-person, two-day workshop will be held from 12:00pm to 5:00pm MT on Wednesday, September 10 and 8:30am to 2:00pm MT Thursday, September 11.
Are you ready to create campaigns that change lives—one benefactor at a time?
Have questions or want to attend but can’t make these exact dates? Reach out!
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