Mastering the Art of Major Gift Fundraising: Your Guide to a Rewarding Donor Interaction 🚀💼

Course Instructor: Alison Clare Baldree, CFRE

Course Title: Major Gift Fundraising 102: The First Donor Meeting

Course Headline: How to structure an incredibly rewarding conversation and visit with your donors.

Are you ready to transform your first donor meeting into a meaningful and impactful experience? Have you ever wondered how to structure an initial meeting with a donor, especially with someone who is - or may become - a donor to your organization?

Fundraising is both a science and an art... but when it comes down to it, raising funds from individuals starts by getting to know them and developing a relationship - one that is centered around your mission and their philanthropic interests. 🤝✨

In this training, you will learn how to:

• Craft the perfect meeting structure: Discover the key components of a successful first donor meeting, including topics to cover and questions to ask.
• Understand your donors' motivations: Learn how to delve into their personal story about why they support your mission.
• Embrace the excitement: Find out how these meetings can be fun and incredibly rewarding. 🌟

Dive into the world of Moves Management: This framework is a game-changer for your major gifts initiatives. It's a simple process that will help you track every step of your relationship with individual donors, from prospect identification to gift receipt. 🛠️📈

• Discovery and Qualification: Learn the tools and techniques to determine if a person could become a major donor. 🤔💡
• Ease and Confidence: As you practice and apply the processes taught in this course, you'll find that the initial meetings become less intimidating and more exciting. 🚀🎉

This training goes beyond the basics, providing insights into the "discovery and qualification" stages of major gift fundraising. With a few simple tools at your disposal, you'll be able to effectively assess potential donors and tailor your approach for maximum impact.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn the essentials: Structure your first meeting with a donor in a way that is engaging and informative.
• Engage with confidence: Use open-ended questions to learn more about your donors' interests and motivations.
• Implement Moves Management: Follow a proven framework for tracking and nurturing your relationships with donors.
• Grow and develop: The more you practice, the more natural these meetings will feel, turning initial meetings into opportunities you look forward to.

Join me, Alison Clare Baldree, CFRE, in Major Gift Fundraising 102: The First Donor Meeting as we embark on a journey to create lasting connections that support your mission and enrich the lives of your donors. 🌱💖

I'm so excited to jump into this course with you and help you transform these first meetings into meaningful and rewarding experiences for both you and your donors! Let's get started! 🚀📚✨