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SUMMARY:Strategic Fundraising & Asking Styles: Building a Fundraising Plan That Works
DESCRIPTION:THE FUNDRAISING ACADEMY FOR GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS™ \nAcademyGO is excited to offer The Fundraising Academy Workshop Series interactive virtual sessions designed to help nonprofit leaders build confidence\, strengthen donor relationships\, and develop a strategic fundraising plan. \nSession 2: Strategic Fundraising & Asking Styles: Building a Fundraising Plan That Works: Discover your personal Asking Style and build a practical fundraising plan with measurable goals\, donor cultivation strategies\, and templates you can use immediately \nSecure your spot today!\n\nDate: August 12\, 2026\nLocation: Zoom \nTime: 9am – 12pm \nCost: $60 for each workshop for AcademyGO members | $75 for non-members \n\nQuestions? Admin2@AcademyGO.com \nRegister: https://academygo.memberzone.com/eventregistration/register/1337  \nSponsored by\n \n\n\nThe Fundraising Academy Workshop Series: Strategic Fundraising and Asking Styles: Building a Fundraising Plan That Works \n\nSuccessful fundraising is not one-size-fits-all. Every nonprofit leader\, Board member\, volunteer\, and donor approaches fundraising differently. Understanding your natural fundraising style can help you build confidence\, strengthen donor relationships\, and increase fundraising effectiveness. \nIn this interactive workshop\, participants will discover their Asking Style and learn how different personality approaches influence fundraising conversations and donor engagement. The session also explores practical strategies for building a sustainable fundraising program through donor cultivation\, friendraising\, revenue diversification\, and strategic planning. \nParticipants will leave with tools and templates to create a fundraising development plan\, track donor engagement\, and build a stronger pipeline of supporters. \n\nLearning Objectives / Key Takeaways:​ \n\nIdentify their personal Asking Style and understand its strengths\n\n\nLearn how different donor communication preferences influence fundraising success\n\n\nExplore strategies for adapting fundraising approaches to different audiences.\n\n\nUnderstand the role of friendraising and relationship-building in donor development\n\n\n\nLearn how to diversify revenue streams and reduce reliance on a single funding source\n\n\nDevelop a practical fundraising plan with measurable goals and accountability measures\n\n\nReceive templates for development planning and monthly fundraising reporting.\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Connie Golds\, Connie Golds Consulting \n \nConnie Golds has dedicated her life to uplifting and empowering the Coachella Valley community\, guided by her belief in making the world “a little better than she found it.” \n\nAs the founder of Desert Best Friend’s Closet (DBFC)\, Connie led the only nonprofit in the region that provides free interview training and professional wardrobe services to help community members secure employment. During her 14-year tenure as CEO\, DBFC transformed the lives of more than 8\,000 individuals\, equipping them with the confidence\, skills and attire to succeed in their careers and beyond. \nConnie’s expertise and passion for community service make her a sought-after voice on nonprofit governance. She has served in leadership roles for numerous organizations\, including the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council\, where she continues her lifelong commitment to scouting after 13 years as a Girl Scout leader. She also now provides nonprofits and their leaders with coaching services through her consultancy\, Connie Golds Consulting. She is the author of the weekly blog\, “Hey Nonprofit Leader” available for free on Substack. \nIn addition to her nonprofit work\, Connie is a Black Belt in Shito-Ryu Karate-Do and a dedicated instructor\, teaching Karate and Kobudo to both neurodivergent and neurotypical students. Her journey in martial arts\, which began over a decade ago\, has given her new avenues to mentor and inspire others. \n\n\nA resident of the Coachella Valley for more than 40 years\, she is a proud mother to three adult children and a doting “Nana” to her two granddaughters.
URL:https://academygo.com/event/the-fundraising-academy-for-grassroots-organizations-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Donor Development & Retention: Building Lasting Relationships That Sustain Your Mission
DESCRIPTION:THE FUNDRAISING ACADEMY FOR GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS™ \nAcademyGO is excited to offer The Fundraising Academy Workshop Series interactive virtual sessions designed to help nonprofit leaders build confidence\, strengthen donor relationships\, and develop a strategic fundraising plan. \nSession 3: Donor Development & Retention: Building Lasting Relationships That Sustain Your Mission: Learn proven strategies for cultivating and retaining donors\, building lasting relationships that sustain your organization’s mission over time. \nSecure your spot today!\n\nDate: September 9\, 2026\nLocation: Zoom \nTime: 9am – 12pm \nCost: $60 for each workshop for AcademyGO members | $75 for non-members \n\nQuestions? Admin2@AcademyGO.com \nRegister: https://academygo.memberzone.com/eventregistration/register/1338 \nSponsored by \n\n \n\n \nThe Fundraising Academy Workshop Series: Donor Development and Retention: Building Lasting Relationships That Sustain Your Mission \n\n\nSuccessful fundraising is about more than making the ask—it’s about building meaningful relationships that inspire long-term support. Yet many nonprofits spend more time searching for new donors than cultivating the supporters they already have. \nIn this interactive workshop\, participants will learn practical strategies for donor development\, retention\, and prospect identification. Through hands-on activities\, attendees will explore the “Fundraising from the Inside Out” model\, learn the ABCs of identifying donor prospects\, and discover how to strengthen donor relationships before\, during\, and after the ask. \nParticipants will leave with practical tools they can immediately implement to expand their donor base\, deepen donor engagement\, and improve donor retention. \n\n\nLearning Objectives / Key Takeaways:​ \n\nUnderstand why donor retention is often more valuable than constant donor acquisition\n\n\nLearn the “Fundraising from the Inside Out” framework for identifying fundraising opportunities\n\n\nIdentify and prioritize prospective donors using the ABC model: Access\, Belief\, and Capacity\n\n\nUnderstand why relationships—not wealth—are the most important factor in fundraising success\n\n\n\nLearn how to segment prospects and match cultivation strategies to donor readiness\n\n\nGain confidence in making direct and effective fundraising asks\n\n\nExplore practical stewardship strategies that strengthen donor loyalty and long-term support\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Connie Golds\, Connie Golds Consulting \n \nConnie Golds has dedicated her life to uplifting and empowering the Coachella Valley community\, guided by her belief in making the world “a little better than she found it.” \nAs the founder of Desert Best Friend’s Closet (DBFC)\, Connie led the only nonprofit in the region that provides free interview training and professional wardrobe services to help community members secure employment. During her 14-year tenure as CEO\, DBFC transformed the lives of more than 8\,000 individuals\, equipping them with the confidence\, skills and attire to succeed in their careers and beyond. \nConnie’s expertise and passion for community service make her a sought-after voice on nonprofit governance. She has served in leadership roles for numerous organizations\, including the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council\, where she continues her lifelong commitment to scouting after 13 years as a Girl Scout leader. She also now provides nonprofits and their leaders with coaching services through her consultancy\, Connie Golds Consulting. She is the author of the weekly blog\, “Hey Nonprofit Leader” available for free on Substack. \nIn addition to her nonprofit work\, Connie is a Black Belt in Shito-Ryu Karate-Do and a dedicated instructor\, teaching Karate and Kobudo to both neurodivergent and neurotypical students. Her journey in martial arts\, which began over a decade ago\, has given her new avenues to mentor and inspire others. \n\nA resident of the Coachella Valley for more than 40 years\, she is a proud mother to three adult children and a doting “Nana” to her two granddaughters.
URL:https://academygo.com/event/the-fundraising-academy-for-grassroots-organizations-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
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