Financial sustainability is essential for every nonprofit organization, regardless of size, age, or mission. Yet many nonprofit leaders feel overwhelmed by fundraising or uncertain about how to create a plan that is both strategic and achievable.
- Series
- Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Series
- Next Session
- March 11, 2027 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Later Date
- Aug. 11, 2027 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Related Programs
Reach your fundraising goals.
This interactive workshop is designed to make fund development more approachable, practical, and mission-centered. Participants will explore the foundations of successful fund development, including creating a compelling case for support, identifying funding needs, diversifying revenue streams, and building a realistic development plan that can be implemented over time.
Through discussion, reflection, practical tools, and real-world examples, participants will leave with greater clarity, actionable strategies, and resources they can immediately apply within their organizations.
Program Objectives:
- Understand the difference between fundraising and fund development
- Identify organizational funding needs and align them with mission and impact
- Create a compelling case for support that engages donors and stakeholders
- Explore strategies to diversify funding sources and strengthen financial stability
- Learn practical approaches to annual giving, donor engagement, and relationship-building
- Develop a realistic and actionable fund development plan tailored to your organization
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 Information
Thanks to the generous support of the Pablo Foundation, the Eau Claire Community Foundation , and Royal Credit Union, we are pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships for this series. These scholarships are designed to provide financial assistance to eligible participants.
Visit our scholarship page for more information.
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Who should attend
Current and aspiring nonprofit leaders, executive directors, and nonprofit staff members.
Instructors
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Ann Kaiser has over 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She has held various leadership roles, including Executive Director of Family Resource Center for Eau Claire County, Foundation Director for Sacred Heart Hospital, and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Greater Chippewa Valley. Ann has worked with organizations across the Midwest, and is committed to equipping leaders with the tools they need for success.