Comprehensive Fundraising Training
About
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
