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Services
Consulting
Training
Fundraising Tips
Publications

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

November 10, 2009
Philanthropic Fundraising in Aging Services
AAHSA Annual Meeting and Exposition
Chicago, IL

November 13, 2009
Fundraising Communications: Managing Your Message to Raise Money
Rebuilding Together National Conference
Washington, DC

February 25, 2010
Donor Appeal: Does Your Organization Have It?
Association Foundation Group
Washington, DC

May 11, 2010
Ask An Expert
Coalition for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans
National Conference
Washington, DC

May 19, 2010
How to Develop a Successful Fundraising Plan
Family Support Center on Disabilities
State Action Teams Conference
Washington, DC

July 26-28, 2010
Marketing and Fundraising for Anniversaries
The 5th Annual Bridge to Integrated Marketing and Fundraising Conference
AFP/DC Chapter and DMAW
National Harbor, MD