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Jul 15, 2026
Our Year-End Fundraising Intensive is Back!
Fundraising

We know that year-end fundraising might be the last thing on your mind right now—but trust us, your future self will thank you for planning ahead.

Now’s the perfect time to commit to a successful giving season. And we’re here to help you do it in a fun, creative, and cost-effective way.

Our virtual intensive, The Year-End Giving Game Plan, will not just guide you through a year-end giving campaign, it will set you up on a successful path to better engage with your donors in the long-term.

You will leave this three-part intensive course with the following:

  • More organized donor data that segments certain donor groups
  • A custom donor impact report (relationship-building tool), drafted for your audience
  • A campaign calendar to map out your request timeline
  • Custom ask language to be used in all request communications (i.e. a request letter + request emails)
  • Post-campaign thank-you language to be used in tax receipts and/or thank-you notes

This intensive kicks off in October and consists of three, three-hour webinars of interactive instruction and real-time work sessions, with homework between classes. Two hours of personalized consultation for your organization are also included. Your coach will provide support to help you implement what you learn and work through your organization’s roadblocks and challenges.

NOTE: This course is for organizations that have individual giving experience. It is intended for your organization’s staff member who leads fund development. Up to two additional members of your staff and/or board are encouraged to participate. The total cost for each organization to participate is $2,350 or $1,950 for Foraker Partners.

Embrace the year-end giving season! If you are interested, please fill out this form by  September 4.

Past participants left with practical strategies they could put to work immediately—and saw measurable results:

“It is absolutely worth the cost and the time if you want your organization’s year-end appeal campaign to be stronger and more impactful.”  

“We not only exceeded our $8,000 goal, we surpassed our previous year’s fundraising totals.”

“TAKE IT! Now! Even if you don’t plan on doing an End-of-Year campaign this year, there is so much knowledge that applies to the rest of your development efforts.”

“We exceeded our $20,000 goal by almost $2,000… Thank you so much for all your help—it all worked!”

Program Schedule

Class 1: Wednesday, October 7, 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Prepare to Connect: Segment your donor data and build better relationships with your donors

  • Set your campaign goals
  • Segment key donor audiences and make a plan for relationship-building
  • Draft a donor report
Class 2: Tuesday, October 21, 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Plan the request: Craft the right ask for right now + set up your campaign schedule

  • Create a campaign calendar
  • Draft a request letter
  • Make sure your email and social media language is ready
Class 3: Wednesday, November 4, 9:00 am-12: 00 pm
Ready to Roll: Assess your donation tools + refresh your donor thank you letters

  • Assess your website’s Donate page and gift acceptance process
  • Refresh your tax receipt
  • Draft thank-you language

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