Webinars

New webinar series!

The Fund Raising School is excited to launch a new series of webinars for fundraising professionals. Highlighting the latest research from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and addressing the most pressing issues in the field, the webinars offer an affordable and unique learning experience for fundraisers of all experience levels.

Webinar Policies
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"Art of Fundraising" presented by Dr. Sara Konrath

September 13, 2018

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Eastern time)

Price: $19.74

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Fundraising is the “gentle art of teaching the joy of giving!” In “Art of Fundraising” on Thursday, September 13, 2018, at 12pm (EST), learn from Dr. Sara Konrath how traits and skills such as emotional intelligence, empathy, and active listening are essential for the art of fundraising. Understand how you can look for these personal attributes when hiring staff and how you can train yourself and others to become skilled in the art of fundraising.

"Fundraising in the Work Place" presented by Dr. Gen Shaker

December 13, 2018

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Eastern time)

Price: $19.74

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“Fundraising in the Work Place,” on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at 12pm (EST), will feature Dr. Gen Shaker and her research on work place giving. Work place giving campaigns are common, but take many different forms. From campaigns to encourage nonprofit employees to give to their employer to campaigns lead by employees and endorsed by corporate leaders, learn about the landscape of work place giving. This webinar will explore how donors behave in the work place and offer advice for launching a successful work place campaign.

"Advice from the Funders" presented by Jenna Wachtmann and Jeff Small

February 14, 2019

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Eastern time)

Price: $19.74

Registration opening soon.

“Advice from the Funders,” on Thursday, February 14, 2019, at 12pm (EST), offers a unique behind-the-curtain look at applying to foundations for grant dollars. Jenna Wachtmann, Program Officer at Ball Brothers Foundation, and Jeff Small, Senior Program Officer/Special Projects at Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust, share valuable insights on the grant process from the funder perspective. Take this opportunity to hear directly from the funders on what works and what doesn’t when raising money from foundations.

"Board Engagement with Fundraising" presented by Bill Stanczykiewicz

May 9, 2019

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Eastern time)

Price: $19.74

Registration opening soon.

The board plays a crucial role in organization-wide fundraising success. The Fund Raising School's webinar, "Board Engagement with Fundraising", on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at 12pm (EST), will feature The Fund Raising School’s Director, Bill Stanczykiewicz. Learn practical, real-world strategies for recruiting great board members, keeping your board active, and increasing your board’s engagement with fundraising. This webinar will explore effective ways you can improve the culture of philanthropy in your organization.

Frequently Asked Questions

Payment Method

Payment must be submitted by credit card at time of registration.

Missed Webinar and Cancellation Policy

The Fund Raising School provides webinars at a low rate and therefore we are unable to offer cancellations, refunds or transfers once you have registered. A recording of the webinar will be provided to all registered participants following the live presentation.

Webinar Platform

The Fund Raising School’s webinars are hosted by Zoom.

We recommend that you test your connection to Zoom prior to the start of the webinar.

You can test your computer using Zoom’s test page here.

Please disregard the instructions for testing your microphone. Participants will only have the ability to communicate via chat during the webinar.

We recommend viewing webinars from your computer or laptop; however, a Zoom Mobile app is available for download from most app stores.

How to Join a Webinar

Registered participants will receive a URL for the webinar prior to the start of the event.

All webinars are held from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Eastern time. (check current Eastern time)

CFRE Education Points

Full participation in many of The Fund Raising School’s courses fulfill education point requirements for Category 1.B-Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

Individual webinars offered by The Fund Raising School qualify for 1.0 CFRE Education Points/Hours.

Archived Webinars

Archived webinar recordings are available for purchase here.