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Develop a Winning Fundraising Strategy

About This Event

Starting:

Thu, March 23, 2023
In-Person

Whether you are building a new fundraising strategy, reworking an existing program or want to brush up on the latest fundraising strategies, this interactive course provides a comprehensive look at how to develop an ethical, sustainable and winning fund development approach.

During this two-day interactive program led by Sara Leonard, MBA, CFRE, you’ll explore how to best use an array of fundraising techniques that will help you increase support for your organization, regardless of your budget size. Specifically, you will learn how to:

  • Plan and budget for different types of gifts and giving opportunities
  • Measure ROI and analyze fundraising results
  • Identify prospective donors
  • Create and fill a pipeline of supporters
  • Create a communications and marketing plan to increase results
  • Provide valuable stewardship to donors
  • Engage volunteers, board members and other colleagues

Who should attend: 

This program is designed for experienced fundraisers who are seeking to expand their knowledge or refresh their skills and who want to achieve greater impact.

This is a required core training for the Certificate in Fund Development Leadership.

$517.00 Only $155 (when logged in) thanks to the support of our funders.

This event is being held IN-PERSON at our training room in Tampa, FL.

Registration closes at 11:55 p.m. Eastern on March 21, 2023.

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CFRE Continuing Education Points
Full participation in Develop a Winning Fundraising Strategy is applicable for 8.0 points per class in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

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Sessions

Develop a Winning Fundraising Strategy: Session 1
March 23, 2023
08:30 AM
to 12:30 PM
In-Person
1408 N. Westshore Blvd. Ste. 140 Tampa, FL 33607
Develop a Winning Fundraising Strategy: Session 1
March 23, 2023
08:30 AM
to 12:30 PM
In-Person
1408 N. Westshore Blvd. Ste. 140 Tampa, FL 33607
Develop a Winning Fundraising Strategy: Session 2
March 30, 2023
08:30 AM
to 12:30 PM
In-Person
1408 N. Westshore Blvd. Ste. 140 Tampa, FL 33607
Develop a Winning Fundraising Strategy: Session 2
March 30, 2023
08:30 AM
to 12:30 PM
In-Person
1408 N. Westshore Blvd. Ste. 140 Tampa, FL 33607

Certificates

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The Certificate in Fund Development Leadership is designed for individuals with a minimum of three years of experience in fundraising. Participants benefit from the increased level of knowledge and the interactions with other course participants. Organizations benefit from an increased level of funding garnered by a more fully developed fundraiser.

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The Certificate in Fund Development Leadership is designed for individuals with a minimum of three years of experience in fundraising. Participants benefit from the increased level of knowledge and the interactions with other course participants. Organizations benefit from an increased level of funding garnered by a more fully developed fundraiser.
Sara Leonard is a solutions-oriented advancement professional with more than 25 years of experience in development and administration in the nonprofit field. She received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Tampa and her MBA from the University of South Florida. She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive and has been named as a Master Trainer by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Sara has worked in the nonprofit sector raising funds for health care, educational and cultural organizations. She managed development operations, including donor identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, annual giving, major gift cultivation and solicitation, staff training and management, board and volunteer management, foundation and corporate support, sponsorships, annual funds, special events and in-kind support. She is widely considered an expert in crisis fundraising and has guided organizations through capital campaigns both large and small. Sara launched the Sara Leonard Group in April 2015 to provide consulting, coaching and training to fundraisers, CEOs and nonprofit board members. Sara serves on the board of directors of the Suncoast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and New Tampa Young Life. She is a former board member of the AFP Florida Caucus. She lives in Tampa with her husband and two children.