Session 2 - Day 2
Connections to Collaborations
Unlock Hidden Development and Leadership Resources


We’ll begin by reviewing the progress and challenges encountered in your field application.

Move far beyond the relationship centered fundraising essentials to master the four key steps that transform connections into productive, long-term collaborations.

Discover techniques that unleash the full potential of your supporters to raise the money you need and build the board you want to expand you programs. Fine tune your skills through real world field applications plus in class team and individual.

You’ll Learn How To:

  • Uncover your boards’ spheres of influence
  • Develop techniques that unlock hidden opportunities
  • Retain more donors and move them up the commitment ladder
  • Employ time-saving cultivation strategies that go far beyond the traditional “thank you” letter
  • Help your board comfortably share their valuable resources
  • Uncover hidden major gifts and board-building treasures
  • Pinpoint stakeholder’s business and personal wins
  • Master the “The Pressure-Free Ask”



First, learn how to pinpoint a stakeholder's business and personal wins, plus easy practical ways to fulfill them. Go beyond the traditional thank-you letter. They've given you wins, now you must deliver wins back.

Second, develop professional techniques that uncover a supporter's spheres of personal and business influence. Uncover countless new resources that will help grow your mission.

Third, master the "The Pressure-Free Ask." Learn how to approach every Îask" as if you're engaging you own personal genie. You only get 3 wishes· learn when to ask, how to phrase your ask, and what to ask for that creates the greatest good.

Outcomes:

  • Re-energize Your Board and Staff to Make More “Asks”
  • Build Deep Collaborative Relationships to Attract New Revenue
  • Boost Donor Commitments and Retain More Donors
  • Produce Major and Planned Gifts Faster

For More Info:
Why Do I Need a Partnership Council? Actual Stories