Fundraising Action Trainings

In cities across the country, GIFT offers a two-day, intensive introduction to effective grassroots fundraising for nonprofit organizations. The FATs provide hands-on training through role plays, strategy sessions and discussions. Learn from experienced fundraisers, share skills and knowledge, and have fun!

Fundraising Action Trainings (FATs) cover the basics of grassroots fundraising including the politics of funding and fundraising, the principles of fundraising, and how-to sessions on mail appeals, asking for money, special events, online fundraising, and creating a development plan. Trainings are two days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Great for those new to fundraising or those who haven't had formal fundraising training, including EDs, fundraising staff, and board members.

If you'd like to sponsor or host a FAT in your city, please contact Priscilla Hung at priscilla[at]grassrootsfundraising[dot]org or (510) 452-4520 x 305.

For a look at a sample FAT agenda please click here.

Registration
The cost of registration is $200 for the first participant, $150 for the second and $100 for additional individuals from your organization. GIFT also provides a limited number of partial scholarships for each training. Registration costs include the two-day training, fundraising manual, and four meals.

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