The most effective and efficient way to raise money from individuals — the source of nearly 90 percent of the charitable contributions made in the United States — has always been through personal, face-to-face solicitation. In today’s interconnected environment, where many rely on technology to deliver their messages, the personal approach is more important than ever.
In this highly interactive program, guided by our expert academic and practitioner faculty, you’ll explore the fundamentals and processes of a successful major gift solicitation strategy, examine your own leadership strengths and learn practical communication strategies to state your case. Participants in this program will be able to conduct successful major gift solicitations and implement a major gift program immediately after participating in this program.
Learn to apply a personal touch to your gift solicitation strategy
Trends in Major Gift Solicitation
The Essentials of a Successful Major Gift Solicitation Program
Understanding the Major Gift Solicitation System
Presenting Your Case
The Fundamentals of Major Gift Solicitation Strategy
Best Practices in a Virtual World
Elise Madrick - Academic Director; Associate Director, Nonprofit Executive Programs
Amy Hauenstein - Director of Curriculum of Non-Degree Programs & Adjunct Faculty, MSC Program, Northwestern Univeristy
Leo Latz - Senior Partner, Latz & Company
Liz Livingston Howard - Clinical Professor of Management; Executive Director of Nonprofit Executive Education
Brian Murphy - Managing Partner, Latz & Company
Location
Nonprofit Management Programs are held at Northwestern University's Chicago Campus.
Wieboldt Hall
340 East Superior Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Directions
Chicago Campus Parking Map - Please Note: the Huron Superior Parking A lot and the Erie Ontario Parking C & D lots are available to the public and should be used when attending programs at Wieboldt Hall.
Application Deadline
The deadline for registration is 10:00 am one business day prior to the program start date.
Scholarship Assistance
Up to 50% scholarships are available for all of our nonprofit executive education programs for those working in nonprofit organizations. All applications are initially submitted at the full list price. Each is reviewed by our registrar and any scholarships granted will be reflected in the amount applied to your invoice or charged to your credit card.
Hospitality during the Program
We strive to provide healthy meal choices for our participants for breakfast, lunch and breaks. We typically provide a range of choices, including some vegetarian-friendly and gluten-avoidant selections. We cannot meet all dietary preferences, but we will do our best to accommodate health restrictions, religious restrictions and food allergies.
Accommodations
Participants are responsible for booking their hotel accommodations during their stay.
Cancellation Policy:
Participants must notify the Program Manager five business days in advance of the program start date if they are unable to attend. Otherwise, participants will be charged 20% of the stated program fees.
When canceling a program registration, participants may choose to rollover their payment to a future program or receive a refund. Participants are allowed three rollovers, after the third rollover, participants forfeit the money paid to the Center for Nonprofit Management.
*Refund or rollover must be requested at the time of the program cancellation. Once a program payment has been rolled over, a monetary refund is no longer an option. The participant must continue with the rollover process.
THIS PROGRAM IS APPROVED BY THE CFRE TO AWARD CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Full participation in this Kellogg Nonprofit Executive Education program entitles you to 14 points in Category 1.B—Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.
Note: Participants who wish to apply for continuing education points on their CFRE application for initial certification and/or recertification will be able to access a tracking form on the course site, once they register for the program.
Please email or call us if you would like additional information about Nonprofit Programs