Ready to learn the science behind great fundraising?
Join us at one of our free Fundraising Lab events! You'll network with nonprofit peers and learn from industry pros like Rachel Muir, Lori L. Jacobwith, Julia Campbell, and more!
Each event features an info-packed presentation from a nonprofit thought leader on fundraising best practices, ample time to interact with and learn from your nonprofit peers, and an activity with Qgiv staff that will provide fundraising tactics you can apply at your organization immediately. We’ll also provide free food and coffee to keep you fueled up.
2020 Fundraising Lab Events
Speaker: Steven ShattuckTopic: The Current State of Donor Retention and What Fundraisers Can Do About It
You’ve likely heard the term “donor retention.” It’s one of the hottest topics in the nonprofit sector. But what is it? Why is it important? We'll explore the causes of poor donor retention rates, as well as reasons donors stay loyal. You’ll come away with ideas for improvement based on leading research.
Speaker: Rachel MuirTopic: Donor Retention: Getting Donors to Stay Longer & Make Bigger Gifts Sooner
Can you afford to let your donors walk away? What will make them stay? Get all the tools to guarantee a long-term future with your donors. Ready for easy, affordable time-saving tips to thank donors? We’ve got your back! Better grab an umbrella. It’s going to be raining donor love!
Speaker: Lori L. JacobwithTopic: Surprising Best Practices to Keep Donors Giving
Surprise your donors with cultivation efforts that increase donor retention, bring in bigger gifts, and get people spreading the word about your organization!
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Speakers: Josh Hirsch & Julia CampbellTopic: How to Use Social Media & Digital Strategies to Build Community and Drive Donations
Social media was once promised as a silver bullet — start posting and the donations magically roll in! But in the current attention economy, nonprofits must apply thoughtful, strategic, and consistent effort (and a lot of creativity) to raise money and build community on social media.
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"I really enjoyed this and wish I could go to more similar events. The fact that it was free was great for my company's expenses. It was fun meeting other like-minded individuals!"
- Lindsay Bevan, Spectrum360
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"I appreciated that one of the sessions was applicable to anybody in fundraising, not just customers. It really shows that you care about helping nonprofits and not just the people who are paying you."
- Emma Andelson, Chicago Children's Advocacy Center
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"Loved all the tips and tricks on being a better fundraiser!"
- Danielle Getty, Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
"I really enjoyed this and wish I could go to more similar events. The fact that it was free was great for my company's expenses. It was fun meeting other like-minded individuals!"
- Lindsay Bevan, Spectrum360
"I appreciated that one of the sessions was applicable to anybody in fundraising, not just customers. It really shows that you care about helping nonprofits and not just the people who are paying you."
- Emma Andelson, Chicago Children's Advocacy Center
"Loved all the tips and tricks on being a better fundraiser!"
- Danielle Getty, Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
Speaker: Rachel MuirTopic: Donor Retention: Getting Donors to Stay Longer & Make Bigger Gifts Sooner
Can you afford to let your donors walk away? What will make them stay? Get all the tools to guarantee a long-term future with your donors. Ready for easy, affordable time-saving tips to thank donors? We’ve got your back! Better grab an umbrella. It’s going to be raining donor love!
Event Recap Coming Soon
Speaker: Tom IselinTopic: Let’s Have Coffee! Face-to-Face Fundraising
Become a donor magnet by honing your face-to-face fundraising tactics! You’ll also receive a free copy of Tom’s book, Cloudburst.
Speaker: Tom IselinTopic: Concierge Fundraising: 5 Winning Tactics to Raise More Money by Doing the Unexpected
Learn how to craft your organization’s brand and make a standout first impression on your donors that lasts! You’ll also receive a free copy of Tom’s book, Cloudburst.
Speaker: Ian AdairTopic: Winning Donor Attention is Now the Variable of Success in Fundraising
A full-day event featuring Ian Adair, a how-to appeal letter session, Qgiv roadmap presentation, panel discussion on how your org can do more with less, and happy hour! Breakfast and lunch will be served.
Speaker: Rachel MuirTopic: How to Win Your Donors' Hearts, Minds, and Wallets
You’ll discover what the best fundraisers do differently, get winning tools to stand out, and learn how to quickly build rapport and do great donor discovery.
Speaker: Rachel MuirTopic: I Wish I'd Thought of That! "Best of" Fundraising Examples
Discuss fundraising examples from budgets small and large! Explore great content, unique thinking, and delightful design across donor thank-yous, emails, websites, online advertising, donation pages, videos—and anything else that increases donations!
Speaker: Jason LewisTopic: Does Your Organization Have a Shared Understanding of How Fundraising Really Works?
Discuss planning and evaluating fundraising performance, and address roadblocks nonprofits encounter as they cultivate donors. These tools can become the centerpiece of communication between development, executives, & the board.
Speaker: Emily L. GraceTopic: Philanthropy’s Next Generation Now
There are four generations in philanthropy: Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X and Gen Y (Millennials), and Gen Z! They each have individual preferences for how they are engaged by nonprofits. Participants will learn strategic entry points to successfully engage these younger generations.
Speaker: Rachel Muir, CFRETopic: Steal Smart: What Fundraisers Can Learn from Corporate Brands to Dramatically Boost Donor Loyalty
Commercial businesses hold on to 94% of customers; why can't we? Get ready to be inspired, delighted & entertained with examples from the for-profit world. Walk away with tips and tools to look at the donor experience from a fresh perspective & boost your donor retention.