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CVNL’s Training Calendar offers year-round opportunities for nonprofit professionals to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to lead with impact. From foundational courses to advanced leadership development, our programs are designed to meet you where you are and support your journey in service.

Fundraising Academy Certificate Program Winter 2026
This event takes place on the following dates
1/22/2026 at 9:00 AM
1/29/2026 at 9:00 AM
2/5/2026 at 9:00 AM
2/12/2026 at 9:00 AM
2/19/2026 at 9:00 AM

Series: Fundraising Academy Certificate Program

Thursdays, January 22, 29, February 5, 12, and 19 (via Zoom)

The Fundraising Academy Certificate Program is a practical, skill-building experience for nonprofit professionals, emerging leaders, and fund development staff who want to strengthen their fundraising expertise and elevate their organization’s impact. This program equips participants with the tools, strategies, and confidence to lead effective fundraising efforts and build a culture of philanthropy across their organization.

Through an engaging mix of instruction, applied exercises, and peer discussion, participants will:

  • Learn to apply the Fundraising Cycle as a strategic roadmap to guide fund development activities.

  • Conduct an internal Development Assessment to understand organizational readiness and capacity for growth.

  • Align fundraising efforts with their organization’s mission, strategic priorities, and financial goals.

  • Craft a persuasive and emotionally resonant Case for Giving that inspires donor support.

  • Plan and assess special event fundraising strategies, cultivating donor relationships and boosting visibility.

  • Explore the integration of major gifts and planned giving to support long-term financial sustainability.

  • Build a comprehensive Strategic Fund Development Plan tailored to their organization’s needs.

  • Develop the leadership skills necessary to engage staff, board members, and volunteers in fundraising success.

  • Design and launch a Monthly Sustainers Program to promote donor retention and recurring support.

  • Understand core principles of grant writing as part of a diverse fundraising portfolio.

  • Gain hands-on experience with fundraising databases (CRMs) to manage donors and analyze giving trends.

Whether you're just starting out or seeking to refine your fundraising leadership, this certificate program offers the critical foundation and applied tools needed to advance your fundraising practice and deepen your organization’s impact.

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