Corporate Fundraising Certification

How do you get corporate donations? Learn how and earn your Corporate Fundraising Certification.

In 2022, corporations are eager to support nonprofits. They are emerging from the pandemic with strong financial results and a desire to improve the world around them. You can implement straightforward, proven strategies to successfully fund your organization with corporate dollars.

To help you accomplish this goal, we are offering a series of five webinars that will also enable you to earn a prestigious certification and advance your career.

Corporate Fundraising Certification

Webinar 1: The Basics

• Defining corporate fundraising
• When to seek funds from corporate donors
• Language for speaking about corporate fundraising within your nonprofit

Webinar 2: Corporate Grants I

• How corporations consider and approve grants
• Prospecting corporate grant opportunities that fit your organization
• Writing concise and compelling letters of inquiry

Webinar 3: Corporate Grants II

• Applying for grants through corporate foundation websites
• Locating decision-makers to contact
• Leveraging social media connections to build trust

Webinar 4: Corporate Sponsorships I

• Reasons why corporations do sponsorships
• How corporations decide what to sponsor
• Building a business case for corporations to become sponsors
• Gift size charts for sponsorship tiers

Webinar 5: Corporate Sponsorships II

• Cultivating corporate sponsorship prospects
• Delivering on promises to sponsors during events and programs
• Using existing sponsorships to generate more