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Major Gifts Fundraising Seminar 2025
Our intensive major gifts fundraising training seminar is designed for fundraisers and development professionals who want to supercharge their major donor fundraising and build successful major gifts programs.
This in-person training covers a range of topics, giving participants a general overview of the foundational principles and essential practices needed for securing major gifts. Our seminar includes sessions on goal setting, finding major donors, how to secure visits, planned giving basics, and so much more. After the group training sessions, participants receive a one-on-one coaching session with one of the presenters.
About the Event:
Schedule and Highlights
- Tuesday, June 17th: Welcome Reception & networking with other nonprofit leaders and fundraisers (7pm-8:30pm)
- Wednesday, June 18th: Major Gifts Seminar (8am – 5pm)
- Wednesday Evening: Exclusive networking dinner with peers and seminar speakers
- Thursday, June 19th: Complimentary one-on-one consultations with the seminar speakers
Location
Join us for our Major Gifts Training Seminar in Dallas/Fort Worth at the beginning of this summer! We will kick things off with a welcome reception on June 17th, and the training sessions will be held in Grapevine at the Grapevine Faith Christian School on the 18th, with additional opportunities for hospitality and good conversation at a nearby local restaurant, plus an optional fun activity on the evening of the 18th.
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The Experience
In an intimate small group setting, AmPhil’s seasoned consultants will teach you how to set major giving goals, find new donors, schedule visits, optimally manage your donor portfolio, and more. You’ll schedule an hour-long one-on-one coaching session with one of the session leaders to discuss your particular fundraising challenges and questions to identify ways to help your nonprofit succeed.
In addition to the group training sessions and personalized advising, you’ll also have the opportunity to meet peers also striving to be great fundraisers, enjoy wonderful meals together, and enjoy sunny Texas!
Participants will come away from the training with a solid understanding of:
- How to build a successful major gifts program
- How to find new major donors
- The best ways to cultivate and steward major givers
- How to secure visits, craft proposals, and make your pitch
- The secrets of successful moves management
- The basics of planned giving vehicles
Participants also receive a course manual with additional information and tools to reference again and again after the training.
This Major Gifts Fundraising Seminar is designed for anyone involved in major donor fundraising, including those new to major gifts as well as seasoned development professionals who want to learn new strategies and tactics.
The Presenters
Cecilia Diem
Director of the Center for Civil Society
Evan Woolsoncroft
Director at AmPhil
Whitney Athayde
Director at AmPhil
Alex Hyatt
Associate Director at AmPhil
Register now!
Register now to secure your seat – don’t miss out!
The number of training participants is limited and can fill up quickly. The cost of $1,495 includes all costs for the training sessions, one-on-one coaching, all meals noted in the agenda, and take-home resource materials you will find yourself turning to again and again. To register and save your spot, click on the link below.
Group discounts are available if your organization wishes to send two or more attendees. Please contact Caitlin Nocera for more details on group rates.
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