Are you ready to elevate your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts? Join us for a dynamic and interactive workshop that will equip you with the essential tools and strategies to thrive in today’s ever-changing fundraising environment.
Leigh Ann M. Jacobson, CFRE, founder and principal consultant of Jacobson Group Consulting, will present this workshop to empower nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, and board members to unlock new opportunities and overcome the unique challenges of our time. With over 25 years of experience in fund development, Leigh Ann has a proven track record of helping organizations grow their mission, even in the most challenging times.
During this engaging four-hour session, Leigh Ann will guide you through the fundamentals of effective fundraising, focusing on practical strategies that can be immediately applied to your organization. Whether you’re dealing with economic uncertainty, shifting donor priorities, or the pressures of increased competition, this workshop is your opportunity to gain the insights and techniques you need to succeed. Key topics include:
● Building an annual campaign base
● Prospect research
● Introduction to major gifts
● The art of the ask
● Leveraging your board in fundraising with guest speaker Matt Harrington, CEO, LOGAN Community Resources, Inc.
● Building a grants program
● Smart special events
● Legacy and endowment gifts
This workshop is a chance to network with peers, share best practices, and gain personalized insights from a fundraising expert. Don’t miss the opportunity to unlock your organization’s full potential and drive your missions forward. Register now and take the first step towards raising funds more effectively in these challenging times.
About our speaker:
Leigh Ann Jacobson, CFRE, is a nonprofit industry expert with a fundamental understanding of the intersection of fundraising, engagement, marketing, and communications. She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive with over 20 years of progressively responsible fund development experience and is recognized for moving organizations forward with proven management, values, and decisive leadership. As a practitioner, Leigh Ann is an accomplished fundraising executive with a track record of securing seven-figure principal gifts. As a national speaker and consultant, Leigh Ann is a passionate and articulate communicator with extensive experience providing clients with capacity-building training and education. Her workshops and keynote presentations have been featured at the national and regional meetings of a variety of foundations and organizations across the country. A graduate of King’s College and Arcadia University, Leigh Ann also holds a Certificate in Executive Management and an Office of Continuous Improvement (OCI) Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt from the University of Notre Dame. Today, Leigh Ann manages the direction and growth of her firm. She has a true love of philanthropy and a belief that philanthropy and nonprofits can truly change the world for the better. To learn more about Leigh Ann, visit www.JacobsonGroupConsulting.com.