Donor Strategies conducts training sessions for boards, volunteers and staff members to help them acquire the knowledge and skills needed to advance their organization's mission. Large group, small group and one-on-one sessions are available on a variety of topics.

Topics include:

• Annual Giving: Building Relationships for Your Organization
• Capital Campaigns
• Creating an Effective Fundraising Board
• Development Office Policies and Procedures
• Evaluating and Strengthening Your Development Plan
• Fundraising Strategies 101
• Fundamentals of Fundraising
• Getting Your Board to Fundraise
• How to Start a Major Gifts Program
• Making the Ask – Cultivation and Solicitation Training
• Obtaining Support from Foundations and Corporations
• Special Events and Sponsorships
• The Development Plan – Tying It All Together
• Your Fundraising Database – Making it Work for You
• A Compelling Case for Support - Your Competitive Edge

Recent and Upcoming Trainings
Presented by Barbara L. Ciconte, CFRE

September 14, 2011
Having a Development Plan is Key to Success
American University, Arts Management Program
Washington, DC

September 20, 2011
Plan to Improve Your 2011 Year-End Fundraising Results
The Foundation Center
Washington, DC

October 4, 2011
Boards and Volunteers
AFP-DC Chapter CFRE Study Group
Washington, DC

October 5, 2011
Surefire Techniques to Enhance Your Individual Donor Program
Maryland Nonprofits
Baltimore, MD

November 3-4, 2011
Diversifying and Maximizing Your Funding Matrix           Making the Ask
Cancer Support Community Annual Conference
Washington, DC

Contact Barbara L. Ciconte, CFRE at barbaraL@donorstrategies.com to discuss your board, staff, and volunteer training needs.