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Successful fundraising depends on compelling messages. Vision, mission, and values statements are essential but are not substantive enough to compel a prospect to give. Strategic plans are vital, but not compelling to read. How, then, do we talk compellingly to prospects and donors? How can we ensure the messages communicated by board and staff members […]
An important step in program evaluation is the effective communication of results to stakeholders. Results can be communicated to a wide variety of audiences ranging from program staff to foundations, corporations, or other funders – and for a variety of reasons (e.g., program improvement, fundraising, and marketing). Once an evaluation is complete and findings have […]
Is your board actively engaged in the fundraising process? Do they fully understand their role as a board member and the impact they can have in sharing your story with the community? This session will address the important role of our volunteer leadership, and how we as staff can help advance their participation, especially in the area of fundraising. In this course you will: Understand the foundational and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
For over 40 years, CNM has helped strengthen nonprofits by offering them affordable education and management consulting services. In early 2015, we broadened our mission to strengthen communities by working with nonprofits and other stakeholders to focus on results through strategic management and data expertise and leading-edge technology.
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