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Webinars

Educational webinars presented by Achieve leadership and consultants on topics ranging from major gifts to current trends in nonprofit management.

Achieve is a CFRE approved provider, therefore, CFRE points are available for attending an Achieve webinar.



Measuring Your Effectiveness and Impact
May 12th, 2009 | 12:00 pm

Without data you are just another person with an opinion.

Help your organization measure, manage and communicate RESULTS.

Claudia Horn will focus on the fundamentals of creating and applying an outcomes-focused, case management information system. The goal of this webinar is to strengthen organizations’ information management capabilities, to spur strategic thinking among leadership and to equip organizations to communicate more effectively what their donors care most about-the impact they are making.

Presented by Claudia Horn

Cost $40 or Free for Clients
How to Develop and Run a Board Meeting by Consent Agenda
January 13th, 2009 | 12:00 pm

In this webinar session learn the value of running an effective and efficient meeting to make the most of the board's time and expertise and avoid managing. Participants will compare a traditional Robert's Rules of Order meeting format to that of a Consent Agenda. Having a clear understanding of how using a Consent Agenda will produce initiatives that the board will own and improve meeting attendance.

Full participation in the session above is applicable for 1 point in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

Presented by Dave Sternberg

Cost $40 or Free for Clients
Communicate Beacause You Are the Expert
January 27th, 2009 | 12:00 pm

In this Webinar session, learn how to effectively communicate with stakeholders, donors, and the public. Participants will understand how to effectively communicate their value to the community and how that communication can influence the public and donors to view the organization as a leader.(45 minutes, 1 point)

Full participation in this session is applicable for 1 point in Category 1.B-Education of the CFRE International application for certification and/or recertification.

Presented by Derrick Feldmann

Cost $40 or Free for Clients
What Should Board Members Expect from Development Staff?
February 10th, 2009 | 12:00 pm

Full participation in this session is applicable to 1 point in Category 1.B of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

Presented by Ted Grossnickle

Cost $40 or Free for Clients
Development Director or Not?
February 24th, 2009 | 12:00 pm

Full participation in this session is applicable for 1 point in Category 1.B- Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and /or recertification.

Presented by Derrick Feldmann

Cost Free
Is Your Fundraising Glass Half Full or Half Empty?
March 10th, 2009 | 12:00 pm

Most nonprofits are feeling the pull of the tough economy-but is your glass half full or half empty?. Learn what others don’t know-how to plan your way through it!  Everyone is tightening their belts but this webinar will help your organization find the silver lining in the clouded sky. Janice Gow Pettey will focus on organizational skills and leadership that will make a difference between ‘half full’ and ‘half empty.’  Make the difficult times work for your nonprofit.

Full participation in the session above is applicable for 1 point in Category 1.B-Education of the CFRE International application for certification and/or recertification.

Presented by Janice Gow Pettey

Cost $40 or Free for Clients
Understanding the New 990
March 24th, 2009 | 12:00 pm

In this webinar session learn what has changed with the newest version of the IRS 990 Form. Participants will understand why the IRS has made changes, get a better understanding of how to complete the new form and what to expect from an those who are assisting your organization is completing the form in 2009.

Full participation in the session above is applicable for 1 point in Category 1.B of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

Presented by Karen Kenelly

Cost $40 or Free for Clients
Creating the Obama Effect
April 14th, 2009 | 12:00 pm

Tapping into the social media world-all politics aside! (1 hour, 1 point)

Full participation in the session above is applicable for 1 point in Category 1.B-Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

Presented by Dave Sternberg  

Cost $40 or Free for Clients
The Crucial Seconds Before Your Direct Mail Appeal Hits the Trash!
April 28th, 2009 | 12:00 pm

In this webinar session learn the techniques used by savy direct mail fundraisers to avoid having their direct mail thrown away without it being read. Participants will learn the four key elements of a direct mail piece, why they matter and the order in which they need to be considered.

Full participation in the session is applicable for 1.5 points in category 1.B- Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

Presented by Dave Sternberg

Cost $40 or Free for Clients