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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:Reducing Barriers to Fundraising: Moving from Fear to Confidence
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 1: Reducing Barriers to Fundraising: Moving from Fear to Confidence: Explore the attitudes and assumptions that hold you back and gain confidence in your role as a fundraiser through discussion\, self-reflection\, and practical exercises. \nSecure your spot today!\n\nDates: July 23\, 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/1336 \n\n\nSponsored by \n\n \n\n \nThe Fundraising Academy Workshop Series: Reducing Barriers to Fundraising: Moving from Fear to Confidence \nMany nonprofit leaders\, Board members\, and volunteers feel uncomfortable when it comes to fundraising. Often\, those feelings are rooted in personal beliefs about money\, misconceptions about donors\, or a misunderstanding of what fundraising really is. \nIn this interactive workshop\, nonprofit consultant and speaker Connie Golds helps participants explore the attitudes and assumptions that create barriers to fundraising success. Through discussion\, self-reflection\, engaging quizzes\, and practical exercises\, participants will gain a new perspective on philanthropy\, donor relationships\, and their own role in fundraising. \nParticipants will leave with greater confidence\, a deeper understanding of donor behavior\, and practical strategies for building meaningful relationships that support their organization’s mission. \nLearning Objectives / Key Takeaways:​ \n\nIdentify personal beliefs and experiences that may influence their comfort with fundraising\n\n\nUnderstand common misconceptions about philanthropy and charitable giving\n\n\nLearn why fundraising is fundamentally about relationships\, not transactions\nDiscover which fundraising strategies produce the strongest return on investment\n\n\nUnderstand the Cycle of Fundraising and where organizations should focus their efforts\n\n\nGain practical ideas for cultivating\, stewarding\, and engaging donors\n\n\nSpeaker: Connie Golds\, Connie Golds Consulting \n\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. \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. \n 
URL:https://academygo.com/event/the-fundraising-academy-for-grassroots-organizations/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:The NextGen Workforce: Recruiting and Retaining Modern Nonprofit Talent
DESCRIPTION:Practical Tips & Tools Series:  \nThe nonprofit sector is at a crossroads. As traditional administrative norms clash with the expectations of a new generation of leaders\, organizations must evolve to stay relevant. In this session\, Eric Anthony Devezin bridges the gap between public administration theory and on-the-ground practice. We will explore how to build “value-aligned” organizations that prioritize equity\, flexibility\, and the co-production of workplace culture. Attendees will walk away with a framework for challenging rigid administrative relics—like “chrononormativity\,” to create a sustainable environment where modern talent can thrive.\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Inclusion Mandate: Why 77% of “NextGen” talent views an inclusive and welcoming environment for all identities as a high priority for employment. \n\nDismantling Chrononormativity: Addressing why 47% of emerging professionals rank work/life balance as a top-three factor in their career choice.\n\nThe Recommendation Engine: Strategies for shifting organizational culture so staff become “co-producers\,” leveraging the fact that 81% of new talent is influenced by personal recommendations when choosing an employer.
URL:https://academygo.com/event/the-nextgen-workforce-recruiting-and-retaining-modern-nonprofit-talent/
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