The Need for Fundraising Training:

Fundraising, at its core, is no different from these professions. It requires a specialized skill set, including building relationships, understanding donor psychology, creating compelling narratives, strategic planning, and navigating ethical considerations.

Sadly, however, fundraising is one profession where individuals are often thrown into the deep end with minimal training or professional development.

1.Stay Ahead of Industry Trends:

The Tides of Change conference will provide invaluable insights into the latest trends, strategies, and best practices in fundraising and philanthropy. Our expert speakers will share their knowledge on topics like digital fundraising, donor engagement, and emerging technologies, ensuring that you stay ahead of the game in 2023 and beyond. Some aspects aspects of fundraising have not changed much in years past, but others are changing faster than you could imagine.

1. Burnout/Compassion Fatigue: Fundraisers often have to meet ambitious goals and work long hours. This can lead to stress, exhaustion, and a feeling of being overworked. Encouraging your staff to set boundaries and ONLY focus on the tasks that drive revenue will help keep them enthusiastic about showing up to work each day.

Set Your Goals and Objectives Before selecting a conference, you should first determine your organization's goals and objectives. What specific skills, knowledge, or connections do you want to gain from the conference? Identifying these goals and objectives will help you evaluate potential conferences and ensure that the conference aligns with your organization's mission and priorities.

“Respect for the CFRE credential is highly prized in my city, also, there are more jobs in fundraising than people to fill them. Nonprofits are compensating competitively due to this.”