Successful Small Shop Fundraising

How do you handle being the annual giving director, event planner, grant writer, major gift officer, and planned giving expert? When you’re part of a small organization and hold responsibility for everything in development from annual giving to planned giving, it can be a challenge to keep all the plates spinning at once. Things inevitably […]

How to Motivate and Engage Your Board in Fundraising

Engaging and motivating your board is important work that's worth your thought and time. However, working with board members can be intimidating or overwhelming, leaving you unsure of how to relate or where to start. This session will help you understand the board's responsibility for fundraising and discover new ways to engage them in the […]

Finding and Connecting with Grantmakers Who May Love Your Nonprofit

Foundations and other Grantmakers can be excellent prospects for funding the work of your organization. With more than 200,000 foundations in the U.S. and 11,000 in Texas, where do you begin to find the ones whose purposes align with your organization’s mission? How do you approach them? This session will help you gain a solid […]

Acquisition to Planned Giving

Learn to understand the donor life cycle from acquisition to gift planning.  In this session, we’ll take a look at the art and science of how donors connect to an organization initially and why they stay.   Learning Objectives: Name the activities with each of the donor phases Describe one to two current best practices in […]

Maximize Your Assets: Revenue Development through Strategic Partnerships

Every organization has intrinsic value and underutilized assets that are appealing to business partners and donors. Learn to identify those opportunities in your organization and create a plan for a multi-faceted fund development program, blending contributed and earned revenues to support your annual budget. Learning Objectives: Move beyond special events sponsorships to establish ongoing relationships […]

Building a Culture of Philanthropy in Your Organization

A culture of philanthropy is an organizational culture where everyone in an organization understands the importance of philanthropy and has a role in encouraging it. From the receptionist to direct service providers to the executive leadership and board members, everyone has a role to play in influencing philanthropic support for the organization. This session will […]

Planning and Implementing a Major Campaign

Understanding when and how to enter a major campaign requires careful planning, leadership, and resources. In this session we will look at all the variables for planning and implementing a successful campaign. Learning Objectives: Describe the steps in a campaign feasibility study Understand how to objectively stratify your organization’s donor base in preparation for a […]

Building Successful Events

How to make sure you have the right people in the room for event night success and future donor cultivation. Learning Objectives: Leading with Mission – everyone knows why they are attending the event and how they can help, BEFORE the event Having the right revenue enhancers at your event - ROI Attendee stewardship before, […]

Secret Sauce to Donor Retention

Nationally donor retention rates are in the tank and the development office is at its highest turnover in nonprofit history. Let’s explore the varied elements that impact your retention story and who is responsible for it anyway. Learning Objectives:  Understand your numbers and how to track and report them for benchmarking Learn how to build […]

Major Gifts: Anatomy of a Prospect Call

What is your pipeline to cultivating and requesting major gifts for your organization? How do you begin to secure a plan and move a donor forward to making a major gift? Learning Objectives:  Fill your pipeline with the right people Identify and develop your cultivation plan and keep it on track Establish a purpose and goals […]

Acquisition to Planned Giving

Learn to understand the donor life cycle from acquisition to gift planning.  In this session, we’ll take a look at the art and science of how donors connect to an organization initially and why they stay.   Learning Objectives: Name the activities with each of the donor phases Describe one to two current best practices in […]

Strategic Leadership

Beyond managing a donor-centered fundraising program is the leader’s ability to be strategic.  A strategic leader can express a strategic vision for their organization, project, or specific area of influence and motivate others to acquire that vision. Developing a culture of philanthropy for an organization requires strategic thinking that will further fundraising outcomes through cross-functional teamwork - a necessary component for […]

How to Motivate and Engage Your Board in Fundraising

Engaging and motivating your board is important work that's worth your thought and time. However, working with board members can be intimidating or overwhelming, leaving you unsure of how to relate or where to start. This session will help you understand the board's responsibility for fundraising and discover new ways to engage them in the […]

Successful Small Shop Fundraising

How do you handle being the annual giving director, event planner, grant writer, major gift officer, and planned giving expert? When you’re part of a small organization and hold responsibility for everything in development from annual giving to planned giving, it can be a challenge to keep all the plates spinning at once. Things inevitably […]

Take Your Fundraising to the Top!

You are needed daily. Every moment you spend balancing the demands of fundraising employs your unique gifts, skills, and knowledge. This session considers the success factors concerning leadership self-awareness, management style that influence you. Bringing your own self to the art of fundraising is a measure of your success. Learning Objectives:  Lead with strength and […]

Finding and Connecting with Grantmakers Who May Love Your Nonprofit

Foundations and other Grantmakers can be excellent prospects for funding the work of your organization. With more than 200,000 foundations in the U.S. and 11,000 in Texas, where do you begin to find the ones whose purposes align with your organization’s mission? How do you approach them? This session will help you gain a solid […]

A Donor Centered Approach to Fundraising, from Cultivation to Stewardship

Take your knowledge and practice of donor-centered fundraising to a new level. This session provides the backdrop to understanding the critical elements of fundraising, cultivation and stewardship and how they work together to create a meaningful change in mindset for you, your donors, and your organization. Learning Objectives: Learn and understand the critical fundraising factors […]

Major Gifts: Anatomy of a Prospect Call

What is your pipeline to cultivating and requesting major gifts for your organization? How do you begin to secure a plan and move a donor forward to making a major gift? Learning Objectives:  Fill your pipeline with the right people Identify and develop your cultivation plan and keep it on track Establish a purpose and goals […]

The Art of Conversation

In today’s world, we have so many ways to connect with donors. But, are you truly connecting? It’s the simple art of communication that helps you stand apart in our message-filled world. Gain insight, new skills, and techniques to make an impression that lasts. Learning Objectives: Learn the key elements of building a professional connection Utilize the 3 R's […]

Strategic Leadership

Beyond managing a donor-centered fundraising program is the leader’s ability to be strategic.  A strategic leader can express a strategic vision for their organization, project, or specific area of influence and motivate others to acquire that vision. Developing a culture of philanthropy for an organization requires strategic thinking that will further fundraising outcomes through cross-functional teamwork - a necessary component for […]

Successful Small-Shop Fundraising

When you are part of a small organization and hold responsibility for everything in development from annual giving to planned giving, it can be a challenge to keep all the plates spinning at once. Things inevitably get put on the back burner sometimes. This session will help you discover ways to manage the myriad tasks […]

How to Motivate and Engage Your Board in Fundraising

Engaging and motivating your board is important work that's worth your thought and time. However, working with board members can be intimidating or overwhelming, leaving you unsure of how to relate or where to start. This session will help you understand the board's responsibility for fundraising and discover new ways to engage them in the […]

Finding and Connecting with Grantmakers Who May Love Your Nonprofit

Foundations and other Grantmakers can be excellent prospects for funding the work of your organization. With more than 200,000 foundations in the U.S. and 11,000 in Texas, where do you begin to find the ones whose purposes align with your organization’s mission? How do you approach them? This session will help you gain a solid […]

Acquisition to Planned Giving

Learn to understand the donor life cycle from acquisition to gift planning.  In this session, we’ll take a look at the art and science of how donors connect to an organization initially and why they stay.   Learning Objectives: Name the activities with each of the donor phases Describe one to two current best practices in […]

CNM Funders Forum

The CNM Funders Forum is your opportunity to interact with leaders of prominent local organizations and learn what they look for when funding nonprofits! Representing Communities Foundation of Texas, The Dallas Foundation, and Bank of Texas, our highly qualified and experienced panel will share their funding priorities and processes, as well as exclusive insights to […]

Maximize Your Assets: Revenue Development through Strategic Partnerships

Every organization has intrinsic value and underutilized assets that are appealing to business partners and donors. Learn to identify those opportunities in your organization and create a plan for a multi-faceted fund development program, blending contributed and earned revenues to support your annual budget. Learning Objectives: Move beyond special events sponsorships to establish ongoing relationships […]

Building a Culture of Philanthropy in Your Organization

A culture of philanthropy is an organizational culture where everyone in an organization understands the importance of philanthropy and has a role in encouraging it. From the receptionist to direct service providers to the executive leadership and board members, everyone has a role to play in influencing philanthropic support for the organization. This session will […]

Planning and Implementing a Major Campaign

Understanding when and how to enter a major campaign requires careful planning, leadership, and resources. In this session we will look at all the variables for planning and implementing a successful campaign. Learning Objectives: Describe the steps in a campaign feasibility study Understand how to objectively stratify your organization’s donor base in preparation for a […]

Building Successful Events

How to make sure you have the right people in the room for event night success and future donor cultivation. Learning Objectives: Leading with Mission – everyone knows why they are attending the event and how they can help, BEFORE the event Having the right revenue enhancers at your event - ROI Attendee stewardship before, […]

Secret Sauce to Donor Retention

Nationally donor retention rates are in the tank and the development office is at its highest turnover in nonprofit history. Let’s explore the varied elements that impact your retention story and who is responsible for it anyway. Learning Objectives:  Understand your numbers and how to track and report them for benchmarking Learn how to build […]

Major Gifts: Anatomy of a Prospect Call

What is your pipeline to cultivating and requesting major gifts for your organization? How do you begin to secure a plan and move a donor forward to making a major gift? Learning Objectives:  Fill your pipeline with the right people Identify and develop your cultivation plan and keep it on track Establish a purpose and goals […]

Nonprofit Management Certificate (Fort Worth)

CNM Fort Worth Westbend I, 1701 River Run, Suite 1002, Fort Worth, TX

The Nonprofit Management Certificate Program is a cohort of seven full-day sessions that provide in-depth instruction on the key components of the operations of a nonprofit. As a cohort, students learn together what it takes to operate a nonprofit organization in a rapidly changing environment. A mix of theory and practice, the certificate program covers […]

Strategic Leadership

Beyond managing a donor-centered fundraising program is the leader’s ability to be strategic.  A strategic leader can express a strategic vision for their organization, project, or specific area of influence and motivate others to acquire that vision. Developing a culture of philanthropy for an organization requires strategic thinking that will further fundraising outcomes through cross-functional teamwork - a necessary component for […]

Volunteer Management Certificate (Fort Worth)

CNM Fort Worth Westbend I, 1701 River Run, Suite 1002, Fort Worth, TX

Refresh and elevate your volunteer program with CNM’s signature The Volunteer Management Certificate. This program is ideal for individuals new to the field or for those wanting to boost their confidence in engaging volunteers. This certificate includes three days of personalized instruction on the critical elements for creating a robust and welcoming volunteer program. The […]

How to Motivate and Engage Your Board in Fundraising

Engaging and motivating your board is important work that's worth your thought and time. However, working with board members can be intimidating or overwhelming, leaving you unsure of how to relate or where to start. This session will help you understand the board's responsibility for fundraising and discover new ways to engage them in the […]

Successful Small-Shop Fundraising

Online

When you're part of a small organization and hold responsibility for everything in development from annual giving to planned giving, it can be a challenge to keep all the plates spinning at once. Things inevitably get put on the back burner sometimes. This session will help you discover ways to manage the myriad tasks of […]

Program Leader Certificate (Dallas)

Energy Square One 4925 Greenville Avenue, Ste 106, Dallas, TX, United States

The Program Leader Certificate is designed for those leading and managing program departments for nonprofit organizations. The purpose is to help program managers gain a better understanding of their communication styles as well as the styles of those they manage, learn effective management and leadership skills, and how to guide data-driven, strategic program initiatives. Course […]

ABC’s of Grant Seeking

CNM Fort Worth Westbend I, 1701 River Run, Suite 1002, Fort Worth, TX

Foundations and other Grantmakers can be excellent prospects for funding the work of your organization. With more than 200,000 foundations in the U.S. and 11,000 in Texas, where do you begin to find the ones whose purposes align with your organization’s mission? How do you approach them? This session will help you gain a solid […]

Take Your Fundraising to the Top!

Online

You are needed daily. Every moment you spend balancing the demands of fundraising employs your unique gifts, skills, and knowledge. This session considers the success factors concerning leadership self-awareness and management styles that influence you. Bringing your own self to the art of fundraising is a measure of your success. Learning Objectives:  Lead with strength […]

CNM Funders Forum

Energy Square One 4925 Greenville Avenue, Ste 106, Dallas, TX, United States

The CNM Funders Forum is your opportunity to interact with leaders of prominent local organizations and learn what they look for when funding nonprofits! Representing the Wells Fargo Foundation, The Hoglund Foundation, and Texas Health Resources, our highly qualified and experienced panel will share their funding priorities and processes, as well as exclusive insights to […]

The Art of Conversation

Online

In today’s world, we have so many ways to connect with donors. But, are you truly connecting? It’s the simple art of communication that helps you stand apart in our message-filled world. Gain insight, new skills, and techniques to make an impression that lasts. Learning Objectives: Learn the key elements of building a professional connection Utilize the 3 R's […]

Finding and Connecting with Grantmakers Who May Love Your Nonprofit

Foundations and other Grantmakers can be excellent prospects for funding the work of your organization. With more than 200,000 foundations in the U.S. and 11,000 in Texas, where do you begin to find the ones whose purposes align with your organization’s mission? How do you approach them? This session will help you gain a solid […]

Relational Fundraising 101: Cultivation to Stewardship

Take your knowledge and practice of relational fundraising to a new level. This session provides background information to help you better understand the critical elements of fundraising, including the donor cycle - cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship - and how these practices work together to create a meaningful change in mindset for you, your donor, and […]

Nonprofit Management Certificate (Dallas Winter 2024)

Energy Square One 4925 Greenville Avenue, Ste 106, Dallas, TX, United States

The Nonprofit Management Certificate Program is a cohort of seven full-day sessions that provide in-depth instruction on the key components of the operations of a nonprofit. As a cohort, students learn together what it takes to operate a nonprofit organization in a rapidly changing environment. A mix of theory and practice, the certificate program covers […]

Grants: Application to Implementation (Dallas Winter 2024)

Energy Square One 4925 Greenville Avenue, Ste 106, Dallas, TX, United States

Foundations and other grantmakers can be excellent prospects for funding the work of your organization. With more than 200,000 foundations in the U.S. and 11,000 in Texas, it can be difficult to know where to find the ones whose priorities align with your mission and how to approach the ones that do. This seminar will […]

IT Series: Basic (Dallas 2024)

Energy Square One 4925 Greenville Avenue, Ste 106, Dallas, TX, United States

CNM is offering a brand new series focused on Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Apps (Docs, Sheets, Slides). This series will help nonprofit professionals of all technology comfort levels brush up their skills and use these applications to their fullest extent. Each series will have a class for Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced learners. […]

IT Series: Intermediate (Dallas 2024)

Energy Square One 4925 Greenville Avenue, Ste 106, Dallas, TX, United States

CNM is offering a brand new series focused on Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Apps (Docs, Sheets, Slides). This series will help nonprofit professionals of all technology comfort levels brush up their skills and use these applications to their fullest extent. Each series will have a class for Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced. You […]

Strategic Leadership

A strategic leader can express a vision for their organization, project, or specific area of influence and motivate others to acquire that vision. Developing a culture of philanthropy for an organization requires strategic thinking that will further fundraising outcomes through cross-functional teamwork. This course will explore the attributes of strategic leadership and address how to […]

The Art of Conversation

There are so many ways to connect with donors in today’s world, and the simple art of communication can help you stand apart. This session will help you gain insight, new skills, and techniques to make an impression that lasts. Learning Objectives: Learn the key elements of building a professional connection. Utilize the 3 R’s […]

IT Series: Advanced (Dallas 2024)

Energy Square One 4925 Greenville Avenue, Ste 106, Dallas, TX, United States

CNM is offering a brand new series focused on Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Apps (Docs, Sheets, Slides). This series will help nonprofit professionals of all technology comfort levels brush up their skills and use these applications to their fullest extent. Each series will have a class for Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced. You […]