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Development & philanthropy

Fundraising.Works

Fundraising that sounds like your mission — and gets results.

The method

How we work.

01

Strength-based approach.

We work with community volunteers, boards, and nonprofit staff to identify your unique fundraising strengths and preferences.

02

Personalized plans.

Create your own fundraising strategy—tailored to your role, your organization, and your community.

03

Peer learning.

Groups of 4 to 30 meet twice a week for 2–4 weeks. Interactive, engaging, and designed for novice and experienced fundraisers alike.

04

Flexible format.

A mix of online sessions and self-paced learning. Learn the ropes, explore creative approaches, and implement with confidence.

Where we start.

Do you struggle with getting your fundraising fired up? Are you struggling to find time to develop something just for you? This Peer-to-Peer learning model will help you create and implement your own creative fundraising. Our project allows novice fundraisers to learn the ropes, explore their fundraising preferences, and create a personal fundraising strategy. Everyone who needs or wants to fundraise will enjoy this interactive and engaging learning experience. We use a strength-based approach, and we work with community volunteers, boards, and nonprofit staff to create personalized fundraising plans.

Who this is for.
  • Development directors building a major-gifts program from scratch
  • EDs who carry development without a development title
  • Boards stepping into give/get for the first time
Outcomes.
  • A donor portfolio sorted by relationship depth, not just gift size
  • A case for support your team can recite in the elevator
  • A practice for moves management your CRM actually reflects

Ready to learn, grow, lead, and thrive?

Start with a free conversation. We'll listen, share where we might fit, and help you decide what's next — no pressure.