Successful fundraising is critical and nonprofit leaders are increasingly challenged to raise the funding they need to achieve their missions. This session will give you the tools and knowledge you need to succeed in reaching your goals.
| Series | Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Series |
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| Next Session | Oct. 15, 2025 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Later Date | March 11, 2026 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
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Reach your fundraising goals.
Financial stability is critical to every nonprofit organization. Developing an overall plan to secure funds from a variety of sources, while staying true to your mission, is vital. Along with your board, as a nonprofit leader, you have the responsibility to provide this fundraising direction to your organization.
In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of fund development – a solid plan, diversification, as well as specific tools and best practices along the way!
Program Objectives:
- Learn the difference between fundraising and fund development
- Unleash your stories to share with your donors and supporters
- Understand why timelines are critical and how to integrate all fundraising activities
- Learn timeless strategies and current tips to strengthen your annual campaign
- Contemplate various strategies and commit to enhancing your current fundraising plan
Earn a Digital Badge
You will receive a digital badge upon the successful completion of this program. Earn a badge for each core course in this series. Complete all four courses within two years, and you will be awarded the Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Completion Badge. This badge will showcase your advanced expertise in nonprofit leadership.
Scholarship InformationThanks to the generous support of the Pablo Foundation, we are pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships for this program. These scholarships are designed to provide financial assistance to eligible participants. Click the link below for more information and eligibility requirements. |
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Who should attend
Current and aspiring nonprofit leaders, executive directors, and nonprofit staff members.
Instructors
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Stacy Shapiro is founder and President of Shapiro Strategies, a consultant and training firm. She received a B.A. in Communication Arts from the University of WI – Madison with emphases in Business and Psychology. Stacy has over 30 years of combined leadership experience and has held various leadership roles nationwide, including serving as a Regional Director for the American Heart Association in Salt Lake City, UT, as well as the Executive Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters in La Crosse, WI.
In her current work, Stacy passionately encourages organizations and businesses of all kinds to focus on maintaining a healthy, unified work culture, forward-thinking agency and business development, positive communications, and pursuing excellence…all while setting a mission- and values-driven course for the future.