Year-End Workshops
Providing you with Tools & Resources to Amplify your Organizations Year-End
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT) is excited to support your organization as it plans its year-end giving in 2024. During this Season of Giving, we will provide workshops available to all nonprofits with an up-to-date GivingMatters.com profile.
Not sure if your organization’s profile is up-to-date, visit GivingMatters.com.
Through the expert lens of Tennessee Nonprofit Network (TNN) and GivingTuesday, workshops are intended to help amplify your organization’s year-end campaign and provide you with training tools and resources. Nonprofits are encouraged to participate as it is best suited for your organization.
As you prepare for this “Season of Giving,” you can look forward to four workshops:
- GivingTuesday 101 — August 29, 2024 (Virtual)
- Cutting through the Saturation of GivingTuesday — September 10, 2024 (Virtual)
- Year-End Giving for the Small Shops — September 23, 2024 (CFMT)
- Identifying and Engaging Individual Donors — October 9, 2024 (CFMT)
Learn More about the Workshops
August 29, 2024
1:00PM – 2:00PM (CST)
Zoom
Whether you are thinking about participating or your planning has started, this GivingTuesday 101 will provide you with tips & resources to leverage your network and explore donor trends on GivingTuesday with Celeste Flores, GivingTuesday Director of United States + Canada Hub.
Resources for GivingTuesday:
Nashville – GivingTuesday Toolkit Template
https://www.givingpulse.givingtuesday.org/
https://www.givingtuesday.org/united-states/
https://www.givingtuesday.org/united-states/givingtuesday-for-nonprofits/
https://www.givingtuesday.org/givingtuesday-toolkit-for-nonprofits/
September 10, 2024
10:00AM – 11:00AM (CST)
Zoom
Hear from local Middle Tennessee nonprofits that have navigated a GivingTuesday campaign before and how they were able to cut through the saturation. This will be a panel discussion with Kate Foreman, Executive Director of Watershed Public Theatre, Brandi Jack, Chief Operating Officer of Nashville Diaper Connection, and Kara James, Executive Director of the F.I.N.D. Design.
September 23, 2024
8:30AM – 11:00AM
12:00PM – 2:30PM
CFMT – Frist Board Room
(Space is limited.)
In partnership with Tennessee Nonprofit Network (TNN), join Linda McNeil and Kim Gaskill of Gaskill Strategies for an interactive workshop “Year-End Giving for the Small Shop” designed to help you make the most of your year-end fundraising efforts, even if your resources are limited. We’ll explore the importance of goal setting, donor segmentation, and consistent and compelling messaging. Plus, you’ll leave with a month-by-month year-end calendar to guide your work and resources.
What You’ll Learn:
- The Four Ps of successful fundraising
- How to expand your fundraising team with volunteers
- Setting and evaluating goals for success
- Tips for segmenting your donors and personalizing your outreach
- Creative, budget-friendly tools and strategies to boost year-end giving
- Practical advice on building a year-end giving calendar and crafting compelling stories
Who Should Attend: This workshop is perfect for fundraising professionals from small non-profits looking to up their year-end giving game, as well as anyone involved in donor engagement and campaign planning on a tight budget.
NOTE: This will be the same presentation for each time.
October 9, 2024
9:00AM – 12:00PM
1:00PM – 3:00PM
CFMT – Frist Board Room
(Space is limited.)
Successful fundraising starts long before you ever make a solicitation. In this interactive session, join Tennessee Nonprofit Network’s President & CEO, Dr. Kevin Dean, and Chief Development and Partnership Officer, Andrea Hill, to learn how to build a strong internal fundraising infrastructure and cultivate a deep understanding of donor motivations, laying the groundwork for sustainable growth. This course will guide you through the psychology of giving, explore four effective methods for recruiting new donors, and show you how to create multiple “points of entry” to welcome potential supporters into your organization.
What You’ll Learn:
- Uncover the motivations behind individual giving and learn how to tailor your approach to resonate with potential donors.
- Discover proven techniques for identifying and attracting new donors who align with your mission and values.
- Learn how to design a welcoming environment that makes it easy for new donors to engage with your organization at various levels.
Who Should Attend:
This course is ideal for development staff, executive directors, board members, and anyone involved in fundraising for their nonprofit organization. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to enhance your existing program, this training will provide you with valuable insights and actionable strategies.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts and transform your individual giving program!
NOTE: This will be the same presentation for each time.
