Fundraising training

I deliver online training sessions to enable fundraisers to grow income and develop their knowledge and skills. Each session is informed by insight from on going discussions I am having with 60+ charities on how coronavirus is impacting fundraising; what’s working; and how to adapt. Sessions are available live on the dates below or are available as downloadable recordings and slides. To book places or order recordings click the links below.

Best practice in Major Donor fundraising. Recording and slides available to download below

This online training course covers the building blocks your organisation needs to successfully undertake major donor fundraising: how to identify major donor prospects; how to plan and deliver effective cultivation steps; and successfully solicit for gifts. Best practice templates for donor meetings and donor development plans are supplied alongside the slides and recording.

I led the Major Gifts’ teams at Mencap and Shelter and have experience of building major donor programmes from scratch and securing six and seven figure gifts. The session gives top tips and practical tools on how to develop long term relationships with major donors and maximise their support. The session highlights how it is possible to bring on board new major donors even during the pandemic, via video cultivation and solicitation.

The session is relevant for charities considering setting up a major donor programme; fundraisers working in Major Donor teams looking to build their expertise; and for those looking to transition into major donor roles.   

The session costs £65 to download. You’ll receive the recording, chat string content and slides. To order, click below or email cmilesconsulting@outlook.com

What’s going to happen in fundraising over the next 12 months and how can we plan for it? Recording/slides available to download below

This online training course shares insight from conversations I’ve had with over 60 charities on how each fundraising income stream is likely to perform over the next 12 months. The session covers which income streams will perform best and how charities can position themselves to take advantage of the opportunities; and which income streams are likely to face the greatest challenges.

 The session reflects on what the vaccine roll out means for fundraising, and shares case studies and top practical tips on successful fundraising. The session includes examples from both large national charities and smaller local ones.

 The training is relevant for fundraisers working in Individual Giving, Mass Participation, Community, Events, Major Donors, Trusts and Corporate teams and for fundraisers at all levels of seniority to help them plan for 2021.

The session costs £50 to download. You’ll receive the recording and slides. To order, click below or email cmilesconsulting@outlook.com

Virtual fundraising events: what’s working and how to make them a success. Recording/slides available to download below

Virtual fundraising events have been the success story of the pandemic, with charities large and small raising six and seven figure sums from them. This course shares practical case study examples of high performing virtual events, and gives tips and ideas on how your charity can test and develop them. Examples include existing mass participation events which have adapted to virtual, and new virtual events. The course features Gabi Field, Head of Community & Events at Refuge sharing key learnings from their successful virtual events which have generated over £1.3m to date.

This course is relevant for mass participation, community, events, innovation and individual giving fundraisers.

The session costs £50 to download. You’ll receive the recording, chat string content and slides. To order, click below or email cmilesconsulting@outlook.com

How to have great video calls with supporters: bespoke 90 min online training session available on a date convenient to you.

Social distancing means that our conversations and events with supporters are increasingly going to be via video call. This interactive training session will build understanding of how video calls differ from face to face conversations; share the stages of a great call with a supporter; and give top tips and practical exercises on how to have effective video calls. The training will share examples of successful video cultivation events and give top tips on how to hold these for your supporters.

The training is relevant for fundraisers working in major gifts, corporate, trusts, events and community. The interactive session can be tailored to your team’s specific interests and needs.