Development Consulting Solutions Speaking & Webinar Schedule

2019 Schedule

March

 

March 19th – How To Create A Successful Capital Campaign: New Money For Small and Large Nonprofits Alike

You know that you need money to bring your vision to reality, but you are not sure how to do it.

Does your organisation need to raise funds to remodel your office or to purchase equipment for your program?  Do you feel like you don’t know where to start with a capital campaign?  Do you and your staff lack the experience to start a campaign?

You are not alone – there are thousands of small to medium-sized nonprofits that are thinking about their first capital campaign and not sure where to begin.

You Will Get All The Tools That You Need To Start Your Capital Campaign

In this live 90-minute non-profit webinar you’ll learn…

  • How to Recruit the Best Capital Campaign Team
  • How to Create Campaign Goals and the Gift Range Chart
  • How to Create a Donor Recognition Plan
  • How to Create a Realistic Campaign Timetable
  • How to Account for and Report on Campaign Gifts

You’ll Get These BONUS Materials:

  1. Capital Campaign Steering Committee Job Description
  2. Gift Chart Examples
  3. A Gift Chart Template
  4. Donor Recognition Examples
  5. A Sample Capital Campaign Timetable
  6. A Gift Accounting Policy Example
  7. A Gift Accounting Policy Template
  8. The Webinar Recording and Slides

Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 at 1:00 PM
Register Here

 

March 21st – Securing Your Special Event Sponsorships

In this webinar, you will learn how to take your special event sponsorships from lackluster to booming by maximizing and leveraging your prospective event sponsors for success.

Among what you’ll learn is:

  • How to target sponsors and sponsorship levels
  • How to rate and rank your prospective sponsors to maximize your efforts
  • How to identify and create sponsorship benefits that attract sponsors to higher levels
  • How to manage and track sponsor benefits
  • How to conduct post-event stewardship of your sponsors
  • And, much, much more!

Thursday, March 21st, 2019 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Register Here

 

March 26th – How To Create A Successful Capital Campaign: New Money For Small and Large Nonprofits Alike

You know that you need money to bring your vision to reality, but you are not sure how to do it.

Does your organisation need to raise funds to remodel your office or to purchase equipment for your program?  Do you feel like you don’t know where to start with a capital campaign?  Do you and your staff lack the experience to start a campaign?

You are not alone – there are thousands of small to medium-sized nonprofits that are thinking about their first capital campaign and not sure where to begin.

You Will Get All The Tools That You Need To Start Your Capital Campaign

In this live 90-minute non-profit webinar you’ll learn…

  • How to Recruit the Best Capital Campaign Team
  • How to Create Campaign Goals and the Gift Range Chart
  • How to Create a Donor Recognition Plan
  • How to Create a Realistic Campaign Timetable
  • How to Account for and Report on Campaign Gifts

You’ll Get These BONUS Materials:

  1. Capital Campaign Steering Committee Job Description
  2. Gift Chart Examples
  3. A Gift Chart Template
  4. Donor Recognition Examples
  5. A Sample Capital Campaign Timetable
  6. A Gift Accounting Policy Example
  7. A Gift Accounting Policy Template
  8. The Webinar Recording and Slides

Tuesday, March 26th, 2019 at 3:00 PM
Register Here

April

Apr 18th – New! How To Advance In Your Development Career: A Road Map For Your Future

During this 90-minute live, interactive workshop, you will get all of the tools and step-by-step instructions needed to advance up the fundraising career ladder.

We spend most of our waking hours at our job, but rarely do we ever thoughtfully plan for how we will invest in ourselves and our future philanthropy career path.

For fundraising and development professionals, this is even more so the case.  With high job turnover rates in the profession, why not plan for how you want to advance and what your future will look like in an organisation that fits you best.

During this live, 90-minute nonprofit webinar you’ll learn….

  • How to determine the next steps to find your ideal fundraising position.
  • How to position your strengths and accomplishments to get recognized
  • How to create a cover letter and resume to brand your professional fundraising image.
  • How to develop your nonprofit professional networks to help fast-track your success.
  • How to identify and secure the best mentor to use as a valuable tool for your fundraising career advancement
  • How to find and vet a philanthropic job opportunity to ensure a good “cultural” fit.
  • How to create and use a professional development plan to elevate your fundraising career
  • How to move into fundraising leadership, with or without previous experience
  • How to use social media to create value and to position yourself in the “market”

In order to advance in your fundraising and development career, you need the right mix of experience and education.  Deciding where you are headed will determine the type of relevant experiences that are most important, how to obtain them, and how education and networking plays a role.

Thursday, April 18th, 2019 at 1:00 PM

Register Here

 

April 23rd – New! How To Advance In Your Development Career: A Road Map For Your Future

During this 90-minute live, interactive workshop, you will get all of the tools and step-by-step instructions needed to advance up the fundraising career ladder.

We spend most of our waking hours at our job, but rarely do we ever thoughtfully plan for how we will invest in ourselves and our future philanthropy career path.

For fundraising and development professionals, this is even more so the case.  With high job turnover rates in the profession, why not plan for how you want to advance and what your future will look like in an organisation that fits you best.

During this live, 90-minute nonprofit webinar you’ll learn….

  • How to determine the next steps to find your ideal fundraising position.
  • How to position your strengths and accomplishments to get recognized
  • How to create a cover letter and resume to brand your professional fundraising image.
  • How to develop your nonprofit professional networks to help fast-track your success.
  • How to identify and secure the best mentor to use as a valuable tool for your fundraising career advancement
  • How to find and vet a philanthropic job opportunity to ensure a good “cultural” fit.
  • How to create and use a professional development plan to elevate your fundraising career
  • How to move into fundraising leadership, with or without previous experience
  • How to use social media to create value and to position yourself in the “market”

In order to advance in your fundraising and development career, you need the right mix of experience and education.  Deciding where you are headed will determine the type of relevant experiences that are most important, how to obtain them, and how education and networking plays a role.

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 at 3:00 PM

Register Here

 

Apr 25th – Hosting Your First Fundraising Cultivation Event

Donor cultivation is an important part of the fundraising cycle. However, it is the most misunderstood and underutilized technique in the fundraising plan. It is cultivation that is most often neglected and shouldn’t be.

In this webinar, I “take you by the hand” and lead you through the steps to host your first or maybe even your fiftieth cultivation event, making the process simple and effortless.

Among what you’ll learn is:
• What makes an event a cultivation event
• How to set expectations for your event
• How to identify who should be invited to your cultivation event
• How to engage your Board members in the event
• How to conduct post-event follow-up with your potential prospects
• And, much, much more!

Thursday, Apr 25th, 2019 at 1:00 PM

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May

May 1st – Jumpstarting Your Calendar Year-End Fundraising

The hazy days of summer are on the horizon and there is no time like the present to get yourself situated for a successful above goal year-end.

In this webinar, I “take you by the hand” and lead you through a framework that I developed that will help you to plan your fundraising today before the summer even gets into full gear.

Among what you’ll learn is:
• What key annual fund metrics ensure the health and effectiveness of your nonprofit’s fundraising program
• How to use a “framework” to help you plan your fall efforts today
• How to plan a follow-up to your efforts now before you need to take action
• How to engage your Board members in the annual fund sooner rather than later
• How to hit the ground running in fall to ensure that you go “above goal!”
• And, much, much more!

Wednesday, May 1st, 2019 at 3:00 PM

Register Here

 

May 13th – How to Turn Your Fundraising Event Attendees Into Supportive Donors.

Workshop Description:

This session will show you how to use your next special event to build a stronger and bigger donor base. Join Robin Cabral of Development Consulting Solutions as she shares helpful tips to steward donor prospects before, during, and after your next special event.

Learning Objectives:​​
• The pros and cons of special events.
• How to use a “framework” to help you plan your fall efforts today
• How to steward donor prospects before, during, and after your event.
• How to develop an Event Stewardship Plan.
• How events can work together with your major gift efforts.

Level:

Intermediate to Advanced

Who should participate:

Event and Development Managers, Board Members, Event Committee Leads

Tuesday, May 13th, 2019 at 2:45 PM – 3:35 PM

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May 16th – How To Create An Engaged Board of Directors: A Step by Step Guide

During this 90-minute live interactive workshop, you will get all of the tools and step-by-step instructions to create a highly effective and impactful Board of Directors.

You know that you need an active and engaged Board of Directors, but you are not sure how to create one.

Well, you are not alone. There are hundreds of thousands of nonprofits both big and small that have a lackluster Board of Directors. You know the kind. They just show up for meetings and then leave. Or they recruit all of the “warm bodies” in town to become Board members.

Your presenter, Robin L. Cabral, MA, CFRE, is on a mission to create high performing nonprofits from the foundation up, starting with a strong and effective Board of Directors.

During this live 90-minute nonprofit webinar you’ll learn:
• How to Identify the Best Candidates for Your Nonprofit Board of Directors
• How to Screen Your Prospective Board Candidates To Ensure a Match Made In Heaven
• How to Organize and Support the Board
• How to Onboard and Orient Your New Board Members
• How to Hold Engaging Board Meetings
• How to Monitor Board Performance for a High-Octane Effective Board of Directors

Thursday, May 16th, 2019 at 1:00 PM

Register Here

 

May 21st – How To Create An Engaged Board of Directors: A Step by Step Guide

During this 90-minute live interactive workshop, you will get all of the tools and step-by-step instructions to create a highly effective and impactful Board of Directors.

You know that you need an active and engaged Board of Directors, but you are not sure how to create one.

Well, you are not alone. There are hundreds of thousands of nonprofits both big and small that have a lackluster Board of Directors. You know the kind. They just show up for meetings and then leave. Or they recruit all of the “warm bodies” in town to become Board members.

Your presenter, Robin L. Cabral, MA, CFRE, is on a mission to create high performing nonprofits from the foundation up, starting with a strong and effective Board of Directors.

During this live 90-minute nonprofit webinar you’ll learn:
• How to Identify the Best Candidates for Your Nonprofit Board of Directors
• How to Screen Your Prospective Board Candidates To Ensure a Match Made In Heaven
• How to Organize and Support the Board
• How to Onboard and Orient Your New Board Members
• How to Hold Engaging Board Meetings
• How to Monitor Board Performance for a High-Octane Effective Board of Directors

Tuesday, May 21st, 2019 at 3:00 PM

Register Here

 

May 23rd – Jumpstarting Your Calendar Year-End Fundraising

The hazy days of summer are on the horizon and there is no time like the present to get yourself situated for a successful above goal year-end.

In this webinar, I “take you by the hand” and lead you through a framework that I developed that will help you to plan your fundraising today before the summer even gets into full gear.

Among what you’ll learn is:
• What key annual fund metrics ensure the health and effectiveness of your nonprofit’s fundraising program
• How to use a “framework” to help you plan your fall efforts today
• How to plan a follow-up to your efforts now before you need to take action
• How to engage your Board members in the annual fund sooner rather than later
• How to hit the ground running in fall to ensure that you go “above goal!”
• And, much, much more!

Thursday, May 23rd, 2019 at 1:00 PM

Register Here

June

June 13th  – New! How To Be An Awesome Nonprofit Board Member: A Step-by-Step Guide

The hazy days of summer are on the horizon and there is no time like the present to get yourself situated for a successful above goal year-endDuring this 90-minute, live, interactive workshop, you will get all of the tools and step-by-step instructions to become an awesome and impactful nonprofit Board member.

As a long-time nonprofit expert, Robin understands the importance of Board governance to the overall effectiveness of an organisation, including fund development.

During the live webinar, Robin will teach you the same tactics and techniques that she has used to help transform nonprofit boards over the last 25 years.

In this live, 90-minute nonprofit webinar you’ll learn…
• How to Effectively Govern as a Board Member
• How to Perform as a Board Member
• How Boards Work and Your Role
• How Board Meetings Are Effective and Your Role
• How to Get Engaged and Involved in Fundraising
• How to Work in Partnership with Staff
• How to Ensure That You Are Doing Your Best Job As a Board Member
Thursday, June 13th, 2019 at 1:00 PM

Register Here

 

June 18th – New! How To Be An Awesome Nonprofit Board Member: A Step-by-Step Guide

The hazy days of summer are on the horizon and there is no time like the present to get yourself situated for a successful above goal year-endDuring this 90-minute, live, interactive workshop, you will get all of the tools and step-by-step instructions to become an awesome and impactful nonprofit Board member.

As a long-time nonprofit expert, Robin understands the importance of Board governance to the overall effectiveness of an organisation, including fund development.

During the live webinar, Robin will teach you the same tactics and techniques that she has used to help transform nonprofit boards over the last 25 years.

In this live, 90-minute nonprofit webinar you’ll learn…
• How to Effectively Govern as a Board Member
• How to Perform as a Board Member
• How Boards Work and Your Role
• How Board Meetings Are Effective and Your Role
• How to Get Engaged and Involved in Fundraising
• How to Work in Partnership with Staff
• How to Ensure That You Are Doing Your Best Job As a Board Member
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 at 3:00 PM

Register Here

 

June 27th – Jumpstarting Your Calendar Year-End Fundraising

The hazy days of summer are on the horizon and there is no time like the present to get yourself situated for a successful above goal year-endDuring this 90-minute, live, interactive workshop, you will get all of the tools and step-by-step instructions to become an awesome and impactful nonprofit Board member.

As a long-time nonprofit expert, Robin understands the importance of Board governance to the overall effectiveness of an organisation, including fund development.

During the live webinar, Robin will teach you the same tactics and techniques that she has used to help transform nonprofit boards over the last 25 years.

In this live, 90-minute nonprofit webinar you’ll learn…
• How to Effectively Govern as a Board Member
• How to Perform as a Board Member
• How Boards Work and Your Role
• How Board Meetings Are Effective and Your Role
• How to Get Engaged and Involved in Fundraising
• How to Work in Partnership with Staff
• How to Ensure That You Are Doing Your Best Job As a Board Member
Thursday, June 27th, 2019 at 2:00 PM

Register Here

August

 
August 14th – Jumpstarting Your Calendar Year-End Fundraising

The hazy days of summer are upon us and there is no time like the present to get yourself situated for a successful above goal year-end.

In this webinar, I “take you by the hand” and lead you through a framework that I developed that will help you to plan your fundraising today before the summer even gets into full gear.

Among what you’ll learn is:

  • What key annual fund metrics ensure the health and effectiveness of your nonprofit’s fundraising program
  • How to use a “framework” to help you plan your fall efforts today
  • How to plan a follow-up to your efforts now before you need to take action
  • How to engage your Board members in the annual fund sooner rather than later
  • How to hit the ground running in fall to ensure that you go “above goal!”
  • And, much, much more!

Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 2:45 PM to 03:45 PM at Nonprofit Learning Lab

 
August 15th – How To Create A Successful Capital Campaign: New Money For Small and Large Nonprofits Alike

You know that you need money to bring your vision to reality, but you are not sure how to do it.

Does your organisation need to raise funds to remodel your office or to purchase equipment for your program?  Do you feel like you don’t know where to start with a capital campaign?  Do you and your staff lack the experience to start a campaign?

You are not alone – there are thousands of small to medium-sized nonprofits that are thinking about their first capital campaign and not sure where to begin.

You Will Get All The Tools That You Need To Start Your Capital Campaign

In this live 90-minute non-profit webinar you’ll learn…

  • How to Recruit the Best Capital Campaign Team
  • How to Create Campaign Goals and the Gift Range Chart
  • How to Create a Donor Recognition Plan
  • How to Create a Realistic Campaign Timetable
  • How to Account for and Report on Campaign Gifts

You’ll Get These BONUS Materials:

  1. Capital Campaign Steering Committee Job Description
  2. Gift Chart Examples
  3. A Gift Chart Template
  4. Donor Recognition Examples
  5. A Sample Capital Campaign Timetable
  6. A Gift Accounting Policy Example
  7. A Gift Accounting Policy Template
  8. The Webinar Recording and Slides

Thursday, August 15th, 2019 at 1:00 PM
Sign up here!

 
August 20th – How To Create A Successful Capital Campaign: New Money For Small and Large Nonprofits Alike

You know that you need money to bring your vision to reality, but you are not sure how to do it.

Does your organisation need to raise funds to remodel your office or to purchase equipment for your program?  Do you feel like you don’t know where to start with a capital campaign?  Do you and your staff lack the experience to start a campaign?

You are not alone – there are thousands of small to medium-sized nonprofits that are thinking about their first capital campaign and not sure where to begin.

You Will Get All The Tools That You Need To Start Your Capital Campaign

In this live 90-minute non-profit webinar you’ll learn…

  • How to Recruit the Best Capital Campaign Team
  • How to Create Campaign Goals and the Gift Range Chart
  • How to Create a Donor Recognition Plan
  • How to Create a Realistic Campaign Timetable
  • How to Account for and Report on Campaign Gifts

You’ll Get These BONUS Materials:

  1. Capital Campaign Steering Committee Job Description
  2. Gift Chart Examples
  3. A Gift Chart Template
  4. Donor Recognition Examples
  5. A Sample Capital Campaign Timetable
  6. A Gift Accounting Policy Example
  7. A Gift Accounting Policy Template
  8. The Webinar Recording and Slides

Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 at 3:00 PM
Sign up here!