Course Overview
Tuesday, September 23 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
In this session, you will use your internal assessment developed in Part 1 to craft a major donor strategy that delivers for your organization. You will discover effective tactics for conducting research, developing donor cultivation plans, engaging your board, and creating moments that truly inspire. By the end, you will have a realistic long-term plan for securing million-dollar gifts. The next time you read about an eye-popping donation in the news, we want your organization and your worthy cause to be the one celebrating.
Meet Your Expert Speaker
John Norman
John Norman is an attorney and public education leader with deep experience leading high-profile initiatives in urban school systems. He has a strong belief, based on research and professional experience, in student-led learning and authentic engagement in the K-12 sector, and carries that forward in all of his training and presentations for adults. He is currently the CEO of Norman Consulting, LLC, which supports public education and nonprofit leaders with strategic planning, student enrollment, new school design, board governance, and fundraising. John has a Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor of Arts from Wake Forest University.
Course Objectives
- Use your internal assessment from “Million Dollar Gifts, Part 1” to select the most effective major gift strategy for your organization.
- Learn key tactics for connecting with major donors, including one-on-one cultivation, strategic events, board development, and gratitude.
- Create a realistic, long-term implementation plan for your new major donor strategy
Key Information
Who Should Take This Course and How Long is the Course Itself?
- Nonprofit Management Program participants, Nonprofit Development Officers, Fundraising Professionals, staff and anyone interested in enhancing their career with these skills.
- Part 2 of a 2 part series.
- Refreshments will be provided.
Membership Discount
Members are eligible to use their discount benefit for the course. Please reach out to Membership@saafdn.org to obtain your discount code before enrolling!
Don't Miss Out!
Registration closes on September 8, 2025
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$80.00
Regular price
Refund/Credit Policy
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The San Antonio Area Foundation has a no refund policy.
If a workshop and/or class has been unexpectedly cancelled and/or postponed by the Area Foundation, a refund or credit towards another workshop and/or class will be issued. If a registrant is unable to attend a workshop and/or class, a substitute may be sent or a credit may be issued. No credits will be given for cancellations received less than 48 hours before a workshop.
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