Questions? To learn more, please contact Sue Rector at srector3614@gmail.com or 563-343-7985.
Introduction to Fundraising - Mentor Program 2023-2024
This free program allows beginning fundraisers and those interested in learning more about the field to learn from experienced professionals. Each session is taught by a development professional who has expertise in their subject area. At the end of the eight class sessions, those students who have attended at least five of the sessions will be matched with an experienced fundraiser who will serve as their mentor.
This program has introduced and mentored numerous local nonprofit professionals about this fun and rewarding work.
Each week we plan to meet via Zoom from 8:30 to 10:00 am.
*CFRE credits pending
April 11, 2024 Overview and Introduction to Fundraising Gary Rowe
April 18, 2024 Grants Linda Wastyn
April 25, 2024 Annual Giving Sue Rector
May 2, 2024 The Development Plan Rebecca Arnold
May 9, 2024 Working with Board and Volunteers Angie Kendell
May 16, 2024 Stewardship and Donor Relations Joscelyn Rowe
May 23, 2024 Major Donors Barbara Melbourne
Advanced Fundraising Courses
Advanced classes explore a particular aspect of advancement work in more depth than the introductory program. Designed for those who have completed the introductory program or who have more than 2 years of advancement experiences, these classes generally meet for 90 minutes, weekly or bi-weekly, for 3-4 sessions. Taught by experienced Quad Cities professionals, expect homework, discussions and lots of hands-on experiences in the class topic.
Questions? Contact Sue Rector at srector3614@gmail.com or 563-343-7985.
Special Event Fundraising
Brooke Hendrickx
Zoom
Thursdays
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
December 7 and 14, 2023
Attend both sessions to earn 3 CFRE credits
Annual Fundraising techniques and tips - Planning and Executing a yearlong program
Deeper dive into the many facets and opportunities to raise annual, sustaining funds.
Sue Rector
Zoom
Thursdays
8:30 – 10:00 am
January 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 2024
Donor Relations and Stewardship
Joscelyn Rowe, CFRE
Once the gift check is cashed, what’s next? Joscelyn Rowe is on a mission to thank and appreciate her donors while having a few laughs and splashing around a lot of joy. Joscelyn’s scalable approach to donor relations and stewardship is appropriate for shops of every size and budget.
Zoom
Thursdays
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 am
February 8, 15 and 22, 2024
Attend each session to earn 6 CFRE credits
Major Gifts
Gary Rowe
Studies consistently show that 85%-90% of giving in the United States each year comes from individuals. Yet we too often get distracted from the most important giving segment available. This course will address the critical topic of personal solicitation, with an emphasis on major gifts. Participants will learn how to prepare and deliver gift solicitations to individuals and will develop a specific proposal for a prospect whom they identify for their organizations. The class ends with a mock major gift ask with a local fundraising professional serving as your “donor.”
In Person
Rock Island Community Foundation – 1800 3rd Ave, Suite 302, Rock Island
Thursdays
9:00 am – 10:30 a.m.
February 29, March 7, 14 and 21, 2024
CFRE Credits - 3
Corporate Sponsorships and Foundation Giving
Amy Jones
Join Amy Jones, Director of Philanthropy at Royal Neighbors of America, for a three session class on corporate sponsorships. In this class, participants will learn the difference between a sponsorship and a donation as well as the difference between event and program sponsorships. Participants will also learn about the benefits of creating a sponsorship relationship and they will develop a process and stewardship plan for soliciting and retaining sponsors. The course will end with a brainstorming of sponsorship opportunities for their organization or event.
Attend both sessions to earn 3 CFRE credits
Dates to be announced!