Growing Your Mid-Level Giving Workshop

The Step-by-Step Guide to Cultivating a Pool of Loyal, Mid-Range Donors

Mid-level donors represent an enormous opportunity for your nonprofit's fundraising.

This 2-module, hands-on workshop will show you exactly how to tap into this often ignored but extremely valuable group of loyal donors and nurture them to renew and increase their support.

 
 

 Course Syllabus

Module 1: Laying the Groundwork

Class 1: Introduction to Mid-Level Donor Cultivation
Why mid-level donor are worth your attention, and the process we'll use to develop your mid-level donor action plan.

Class 2: Defining and Identifying Mid-Level Donors
Before you can create a cultivation plan, you'll need to understand and define which donors fall into this group. We'll define parameters for mid-level donors that makes sense for your organization. We'll walk through exactly how to pull and evaluate a list of your current mid-level donors.

Class 3: Managing and Tracking Mid-Level Donors
In two video presentations, we'll explain why a system to track and measure  your mid-level giving program is crucial.  We'll walk you through setting up a system within your donor database software, and talk about which metrics to track.

Module 2: Building an Action Plan

Class 1: Effective Cultivation Tactics
This lesson shares specific, effective activities to nurture and cultivate your mid-level donor portfolio.

Class 2: Asking, Upgrading & Renewing Lapsed Donors
We’ll review the best ways to renew your mid-level donors, both current and lapsed, and how to ask for an upgrade when appropriate.

Class 3: Simple Prospect Research
Simple, inexpensive ways to discover more about your donors and identify your best major gift prospects.

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Growing Your Mid-Level Giving Program

What previous participants have said about the workshop…

I've really appreciated that we are shown practically how things are done. It's not just preaching... it's showing and teaching!


“I truly enjoyed participating and feel better equipped with new ideas and strategies that will help provide more effective and meaningful communications to those that support our mission.”


Frequently Asked Questions


 

What is the format of the workshop?

The workshop is designed as a shorter version of our full-length, online courses.  It consists of 2 modules, each containing 3 video-based lessons that run between 6-22 minutes each. You'll also receive a downloadable PDF-workbook to supplement the video lessons.

This is a self-paced workshop so that you can work through the material at your convenience, on your schedule. You'll have ongoing access to the workshop material with no expiration date as well as free upgrades whenever we add new material.

 

How do I access the workshop?

When you register, you'll create a log-in and password.

Once you've registered, you'll receive an email with a link to the workshop login page. When you’ve logged in, you’ll be directed to the workshop welcome page.

Who is this workshop designed for?

Development managers, executive directors, major gift managers, and annual fund managers of small to medium-sized nonprofits who are ready to grow their individual fundraising program.

This workshop will be most helpful for groups with an established list of donors - even a small list - and who are currently using a donor database software system.

 
 

What if this workshop isn’t what I was expecting?

Within the first 14 days after enrolling in the workshop, we'll provide you with a full refund if you find that the workshop isn't what you were expecting or isn’t helpful for your needs. Just send us an email explaining why it didn't work for you, and we'll refund your entire payment right away.