Transform Your Skills in Just Two Days!
Thursday, May 14th and Friday, May 15th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Participants will learn practical strategies to expand beyond traditional donor bases, including grants, corporate partnerships, earned income, crowd funding, and more. Through interactive sessions and real-world examples, attendees will develop actionable plans to create a balanced and sustainable funding portfolio, ensuring long-term organizational success.
Meet Your Expert Speakers
Managing Consultant M. Leslie Palmer
With decades of for-profit and nonprofit experience, Leslie launched her own practice to share expertise, collaborate with peers, and strengthen San Antonio’s nonprofit community. Her background spans fundraising, board development, capacity building, change management, communications, collaboration, marketing, and strategic planning. She has served on numerous boards. Originally from Newport, RI, Leslie is a Villanova University graduate with three adult children, a daughter-in-law, two grandsons, and a rescued dog.
Senior Consultant Denise E. Bennett
Denise brings over 35 years of experience across medical, banking, and social services. Her financial expertise and passion for writing shaped a successful career in grant writing and nonprofit fundraising. She has led fund development, grant management, and operations for diverse organizations, recognized as a strategic thinker and collaborator. A graduate of Belmont University with an MBA from Keller School of Management, Denise combines innovation with dedication to strengthening nonprofits.
Why Choose Our Two-Day Fundraising Certificate?
Certificate Objectives
- Diversify Funding - Build a balanced portfolio for sustainability and risk management
- Expand Revenue Stream - Individual giving, major gifts, grants, corporate partnerships, earned income, crowdfunding, events
- Create Actionable Strategies - Align with mission and capacity; develop step-by-step plans
- Master Grant Writing - Research opportunities and craft compelling proposals
- Leverage Tech & Culture - Use digital tools, integrate stewardship, engage board, staff, and volunteers
Key Information
Who Should Take This Program and What to Expect:
- This workshop empowers nonprofit leaders and fundraisers, including board members, to build financial resilience by exploring diverse funding sources.
- Day 1 will have a total of six hours of classroom time
- Day 2 will have a total of six hours of classroom time.
- Refreshments and lunch will be provided for both days.
- Participants will receive an e-certificate 7-10 business days after the program.
Don't Miss Out!
Registration closes on April 27th
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Enroll Today
$250.00
Regular price
San Antonio Area Foundation Cancellation & Refund Policy
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If a Course Is Cancelled or Postponed by the Area Foundation
If a workshop or class is unexpectedly cancelled or postponed by the Area Foundation, a refund or credit toward another workshop or class will be issued.
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If You Can’t Attend and Want to Send a Substitute
If you are unable to attend a workshop or class, you may send a substitute in your place. Please contact the Learning and Development team at [email protected] in advance and provide their information so we can complete their enrollment.
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Refund Policy for Cancellations by Registrants
If you are unable to attend and would like a refund, please notify the Learning and Development team at [email protected] at least 72 hours before the course begins. A $15 administrative fee will be deducted from your refund.
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