For Impact Funding Boot Camp: San Francisco, CA

Boot Camp Overview

Spend two days exploring the For Impact Point of View and Sales Process in San Francisco.

The For Impact Funding Boot Camp is focused on frameworks and skill building. You will leave with the knowledge you need to simplify your message, create a funding rationale, and take your organization to the next level.

This experience is perfect for our organizational alums, or for anyone looking to hone his or her individual skills. It's designed to be a huge personal and professional development opportunity!

This high-energy, two-day session is focused on:

• How to execute against a sales process (for major gifts, campaign gifts, transformational gifts, etc)
• How to build and maximize relationships
• How to build and lead an effective team
• How to ask, close, and follow-up

At Boot Camp, we cover:

The For Impact Point of View

• A change in vocabulary
• The entrepreneurial spirit
• Design-thinking (lots of VISUAL at this boot camp)

Frameworks & Tools

• Clarify your vision
• Simplify your message
• Articulate priorities and case for support
• Design captivating engagement tools
• Identify, prioritize, and strategize prospects
• Engage leadership (including your board)

The Sales Process

• How to make a presentation
• How to have a dialogue and work through objections/tough questions
• How to get to a roadmap on every visit
• How to know what to ask for
• How to train others on your team (using the sales frameworks)

Participants will receive

• Engagement Tool examples
• Selling tool kit (example letters, scripts, call memos)
• Three months of access to our online video learning platform (a $500 value )

See our FAQs below for additional information.

Investment:

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• Early Bird Registration (first 20 attendees to register, offer ends July 30, 2024) - $895/attendee
• Full Price Registration - $1,095/attendee

Discounts are available for groups of four or more. If you have questions, email nicole@forimpact.org.

FAQs

What are the start and end times each day?

Networking and light breakfast begin at 8:00 AM each day. Boot Camp will start promptly at 8:30 AM each day. Day 1 ends at 4:00 PM; Day 2 ends at 2:15pm.

When should I arrive in San Francisco?

Plan to arrive in SF the night before Boot Camp begins. You will be able to make a return flight anytime after 6:00 pm ET on the second day of training.

What are my transport options for getting to Boot Camp?

Ride Sharing services are recommended at our SF.

If you would like to drive we recommend parking in the main Fort Mason lot ($15 daily)

Will there be meals provided?

Your training registration includes a light breakfast and lunch on both days as well as hot and cold beverages and snacks available throughout the day. Please notify us upon your registration of any food allergies or special dietary needs.

Where should I stay?

There are several hotel options in and around the training center.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please contact Nicole Winfield at nicole@forimpact.org