Foundational Fundraising: Asking for Major Gifts Workshop
Join us for an informative workshop on "Asking for Major Gifts", hosted by the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois. This session is designed for nonprofit professionals, board members, and anyone interested in strengthening their organization’s philanthropic efforts.
In this workshop, Shari Fox, founder of Fox Philanthropic Advisors, will provide valuable insights on how to effectively approach and engage major donors. Drawing from her extensive experience in nonprofit fundraising, Shari will guide attendees through the key strategies for successfully asking for major gifts and building lasting, meaningful relationships with donors.
Whether you're new to fundraising or looking to enhance your approach, this session will equip you with practical tools and best practices to boost your organization’s fundraising efforts.
What attendees can expect to learn:
- How to identify and engage potential major donors
- Key strategies for making effective asks and building donor trust
- Techniques for crafting compelling donor communications and proposals
- The importance of stewardship and maintaining donor relationships
- How to align your nonprofit’s mission with donor interests for greater impact
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from one of the industry’s leading experts and take your nonprofit’s fundraising to the next level. We look forward to seeing you there!
Details:
- Date: June 17th, 2025
- Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
- Location: Champaign Public Library, Roberson Pavilion A/B
- Presenter: Shari Fox, Fox Philanthropic Advisors
