Webinars
Achieve offers monthly webinars focused on donor engagement, fundraising techniques, and online/offline tactics to raise support. Webinars cost $30, last no more than 1 hour, and are a great way to get CFRE credits. Check out our 2012 fundraising webinar schedule below.
Preview our Using Technology for Fundraising webinar.
Fads for Fundraising. Here to Stay or Gone Tomorrow?
Wednesday, March 28th, 2011 | 12:00 pm EST
Presenter: Derrick Feldmann
There is no shortage of tools and technology currently available for raising money. In this session, participants will hear about specific fundraising tools that are fads and those that are going to be around awhile. Learn about specific fundraising models, technology and online and social media opportunities that you should be evaluating and those that seem like a good idea but may not be worth your time.
CFRE points: 1
Cost: $30
Writing Compelling Grant Proposals: What Grantmakers Look For When Make Funding Decisions
Thursday, April 26th, 2011 | 12:00 pm EST
Presenter: Joanna Nixon
Ever wondered what happens after you submit your grant proposal and what funders and grantmaking boards talk about when reviewing proposals? In this session, participants will hear from a grantmaker with over 10 years of experience how Foundations make funding decisions. In this session you will learn about how to creating compelling proposals, the do's and don’ts when submitting a grant proposal and what grantmakers talk about after a request has been submitted.
CFRE points: 1
Cost: $30
Social Media: Must Do's for Fundraising
Wednesday, May 30th, 2011 | 12:00 pm EST
Presenter: Derrick Feldmann
With limited staff resources and so many hours in the day it might be difficult to justify your time and energy on social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter especially when your primary goal is to raise support for your organization. Learn simple ways you can engage your donors, volunteers and supporters using social media, how to ask for support and how to evaluate your social media effectiveness.
CFRE points: 1
Cost: $30
Mobile Fundraising 101
Wednesday, June 27th, 2011 | 12:00 pm EST
Presenter: Derrick Feldmann
Curious about mobile fundraising and how it works? Interested in setting up a mobile campaign but not sure how to get started? In this session participants will learn about when and how to set up a mobile campaign, what you can expect for results, and some options for mobile technology vendors.
CFRE points: 1
Cost: $30
How Donor Centric is Your Nonprofits Online Presence?
Wednesday, July 25th, 2011 | 12:00 pm EST
Presenter: Derrick Feldmann
Over 60% of donors will look at a nonprofit website before making a donation so having a donor centric website is an important focus for any nonprofit. In this session, participants will learn the top things donors look for on nonprofit websites, examples of great nonprofit donor centric websites, easy changes you can do to enhance your online presence and how to make your website simple for donors to navigate and to give to your organization.
CFRE points: 1
Cost: $30
Engaging the Next Generation of Donors and Volunteers
Wednesday, August 29th, 2011 | 12:00 pm EST
Presenter: Derrick Feldmann
Do you have an aging or declining donor base? Are you interested in learning how to involve and engage the next generation of donors and volunteers in your organization? In this session, hear the results of the 2012 Millennial Engagement Study, a national research study with input from over 3,000 millennials. In this session you will hear about the specific research findings and learn specific strategies for engaging and connecting millennials age 20-35 in your organization.
CFRE points: 1
Cost: $30
Should my Organization be Thinking About a Giving Club?
Wednesday, September 26th, 2011 | 12:00 pm EST
Presenter: Derrick Feldmann
Giving Clubs, Giving Circles and Young Professional Groups are becoming an increasingly popular way to engage individuals and volunteers in your nonprofit. Just because a peer organization has one doesn't mean its the right fit for you. In this session, learn about specific models for engaging new audiences and volunteers in giving programs, the pro's and con's of these types of programs and how you know your organization is ready to start one.
CFRE points: 1
Cost: $30
Maximizing and Leveraging Gifting Opportunities
Wednesday, October 24th, 2011 | 12:00 pm EST
Presenter: Derrick Feldmann
Are you using traditional fundraising tactics and standard appeal language to raise money? If so, you may be missing out on some opportunities to leverage additional support and increase your donation response. In this session, hear some creative strategies and ways to increase responses from donors including matching gift programs, renewal campaigns and end of year phone calling.
CFRE points: 1
Cost: $30
Fundraising Trends to Watch for in 2013
Wednesday, December 19th, 2011 | 12:00 pm EST
Presenter: Derrick Feldmann
Are you curious what the latest trends are in fundraising or what to be thinking about in 2013? In this session, learn more about how the latest fundraising research, technology tools, social media strategies and the economy will impact your fundraising approach and focus in 2013.
CFRE points: 1
Cost: $30