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Fundraising success isn’t about doing more—it’s about telling a better story and making each step count. Come as you are and get the tools you need to drive impactful, lasting change in your fundraising strategy. This course is designed to meet your organization at its current stage and support the achievement of your fundraising goals.

Course Description

As champions of philanthropy, you hold a unique responsibility to ensure funds are managed ethically, donor wishes are respected, and financial resources are available to drive your mission. In partnership with UNA and fundraising expert Scott Mietchen, this course offers practical, actionable strategies to enhance your fundraising capacity and meet the highest standards of ethical fundraising. Here’s what you’ll gain:

Ethical and Effective Fundraising: Learn how to apply industry best practices and build trust through ethical and transparent fundraising approaches.
Diverse Funding Strategies: Develop a balanced, diverse funding portfolio to strengthen your organization's financial resilience.
Resource Planning and Evaluation: Master goal setting, planning, and evaluation techniques to ensure effective use of resources.
Collaborative Staff and Board Engagement: Engage stakeholders strategically to amplify your mission.

What’s Included
Your journey to fundraising excellence includes:

Two days of live, online training with practical insights and real-world applications.
One-on-One Consultation: A personalized session with Scott Mietchen to address your organization’s unique needs.
Ongoing Coaching and Support: Keep progressing with support beyond the course.
By participating in this course and completing key deliverables, your organization will earn the Nonprofit Badge in Fundraising and Development, demonstrating your commitment to impactful, responsible fundraising.

Who Should Attend
Nonprofit leaders and staff, including executive leadership and key development staff, as well as any other team members that would benefit by participating in this Credential course. Participants will gain both understanding of essential elements of fundraising as well as a practical path for application of the content.

Cost
UNA Members: $180 for the first participant/$40 for each additional participant
Not-Yet-Members: $360 for the first participant/$80 for each additional participant

Course Dates
Online Training Sessions
Day 1: January 15, 2025 | 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Day 2: January 16, 2025 | 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Organizational Consultation
February 18 or 19, 2025 | Time TBD (scheduled after Day 2 of training)