Development Director Certification

Development expert Mary Gladstone-Highland will show you the tactics that work today. You will finish the program with a renewed passion for your role and the necessary tools for success.

What You'll Learn

Responsibilities of a Development Director
Development Director’s role regarding the board, staff, and volunteers
How to develop a strategic fundraising mindset
How to secure high-dollar donations
How fundraising and marketing overlap
Fundraising campaign prep
All courses include a PDF version of the presentation slides along with any additional materials or resources provided by the presenter
One certification exam attempt is included

Live Session

Certification

5 Live Sessions

Each 60 Minutes

Monday - Friday

Q&A Included

Date Options

Aug 12 - Aug 16 - 11:00 AM EST Sept 9 - Sept 13 - 2:00 PM EST Oct 21 - Oct 25 - 3:00 PM EST All

$608.00

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All

Add On Demand Recordings to your Live Sessions +$54

On Demand Recordings only (Available now) $608

INFORMATION

Training Overview

New Development Skills = More Donations. Learn fundraising secrets and earn your Development Director Certification.

2024 is the perfect time to update your development skills to improve results. Earning your Development Director Certification will enable you to increase donations to your organization and advance your career this year.

Five information-packed, interactive webinars will guide you through the foundations of nonprofit development and give you the knowledge you need to excel in your role. You will receive sector-specific resources and real-life examples of the best practices in action.

Development Director Certification

Webinar 1: Development Director Roles and Responsibilities

Responsibilities of a Development Director
Development Director’s role regarding the board, staff, and volunteers
Skills that make an effective Development Director
Interview and Resume tips for securing a Development position
Various types of fundraising activities and channels
Developing a case for support

Webinar 2: Fund Development Office Foundations

Fundraising priorities
Fundraising plans
Cultivating a culture of philanthropy
How to develop a strategic fundraising mindset
How to craft an excellent fundraising plan
How to solicit support from staff, board members, and volunteers

Webinar 3: Donor Relations

How to build a strong donor base
How to secure high-dollar donations
The importance of a diversified funding portfolio
How to create a seamless and stress-free stewardship plan and process
How to make the “ask”
Donor management software

Webinar 4: Fundraising and Marketing

How to develop a comprehensive marketing plan and calendar
Sharing impactful stories that reach donors
How fundraising and marketing overlap
Fundraising communications with a high return on investment
Choosing the best marketing platforms for your fundraising efforts
Organizing your fundraising influencers

Webinar 5: Fundraising Campaigns

Various campaigns that support fundraising efforts
Choosing the best campaign
Fundraising campaign prep
Coordinating the active phase of a campaign
The importance of campaign stewardship
Crafting campaign narratives

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Who Should Attend?

Development directors and managers
Fundraising professionals
Donor relations managers
Marketing managers
Major gift directors
Planned giving directors
Grant writers
Executive directors
Chief executives
Board members
Senior management
Volunteer coordinators
Program directors
Professionals aspiring to become development directors

About

Expert Presenter

Mary Gladstone-Highland

Certified Nonprofit Professional
Fourteen years of experience leading organizations
Graduate of the Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs at Syracuse University
Master of Public Administration
Certificate in Advanced Study in Conflict and Collaboration
Certified Fund Raising Executive
Has raised over $3.4 million for numerous organizations over the past five years

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