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Comprehensive Fundraising Training

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Comprehensive Fundraising Training (CFT) — 4 Days


For nonprofit professionals who need predictable results.


Built for leaders and staff who must raise money consistently for conservative nonprofits and NGOs, Leadership Institute's Comprehensive Fundraising Training strengthens the skills and systems required for durable revenue—donor development, planning, and execution that scales.


This school combines four of LI's famous fundraising schools back-to-back in four days. From direct mail and digital fundraising to grant writing and high-dollar fundraising, you will leave ready to raise a steady, growing revenue for your organization.


Ideal for: development directors, executive directors, nonprofit staff, and fundraising professionals.


Who Should Attend

These programs are designed for conservatives who are ready to lead.


You should consider the Comprehensive Fundraising Training if you are:


  • A finance or fundraising professional responsible for building a donor pipeline and producing results
  • A nonprofit executive or senior staffer working to strengthen systems, structure, and revenue
  • An entrepreneurial leader launching a new organization or rebuilding one for long-term impact


Based at LI headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, this training is conveniently accessible via Metro and minutes from Reagan National Airport—making it easy for participants nationwide to attend.

Agenda

Comprehensive Fundraising Training

PROGRAM

3 Days

 

Day 1

Fundraising Basics, Direct Mail, and Digital

Fundraising First Steps

Creating a Case for Giving

Where to Find Major Donors

Direct Mail

Creating a Sustainable Digital Program

Solving Donor Burnout

 

Day 2

Grants, AI, Asks, and Events

AI in Fundraising

Writing Grant Proposals

Training AI to Write Grants

The Research to Back It Up

Successful Galas and Events

Asks that Work

 

Day 3

Compliance, PACS, and Events

Donor Life Cycle

Building a Lifetime Value Engine

Personal Solicitation Fundraising

Stewardship: Care and Feeding

Planned and Legacy Giving

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