Free Quarterly Nonprofit Classes

Designed to help enhance nonprofit organizations’ capacity, the ASPIRES Project offers Free Quarterly Nonprofit Classes open to ANY local nonprofit organization. Classes are first come first served so make sure to check back for upcoming classes.

Next Class Information

Date: Monday, October 28, 2024
Time: 1:00 to 2:30
Location: Boone County Family Resources
2700 W Ash St.
Columbia, MO 65203

Building Relationships To Raise More Money

This 1.5-hour workshop dives deep into the heart of fundraising: relationships! We’ll explore how building authentic connections with donors can enhance your fundraising. Through interactive exercises, role-playing, and a few surprises, you’ll leave with practical tools, creative strategies, and the confidence to create lasting relationships that make donors feel valued and engaged.

Participants will learn to:

1. Understand the importance of relationships in fundraising
2. Identify key components to develop strong donor bonds
3. Leverage technology for relationship management
4. Create a donor love action plan
Join us to enhance your year-end fundraising!

Who this is for:

  • Executive directors
  • Fund Raisers
  • Senior management team members
  • Board Members
It is first come, first serve for the first FOUR registrants from an organization. If more than four people from an organization register, the additional registrants will be added to a waitlist and invited to the event if the space is not filled two business days before the event.

Format of the information:

  • In-person class with a PowerPoint presentation, opportunity for Q&A, and in-session discussions
  • All participants present will have access to an in-class worksheet and take-home strategy planning handout.
If you have questions, reach out to Courtney Simmons at United Way – CSimmons@uwheartmo.org or Jessica Macy at Partner for Better – jessica@partnerforbetter.com