The Fundraising Ask Bootcamp empowers nonprofit professionals with the skills needed to elevate their fundraising efforts.

This hands-on workshop offers a deep dive into the art of making the ask. Through interactive role-playing exercises, participants will learn how to effectively engage donors, craft compelling cases for support, and confidently address objections. Whether you're new to fundraising or seeking to refine your approach, this session provides a practical and supportive setting for growth.

Participants will receive valuable feedback from experienced community leaders and peers, ensuring they leave with the confidence and strategies necessary to succeed in fundraising. 

Cost: $50 per person

The Fundraising Ask Bootcamp is divided into two sections: one tailored for individuals who have completed the CORE Fundraising Training Program, building on their previous knowledge, and another designed for those new to fundraising or without prior CORE training, offering foundational skills and strategies. Please be sure to select the appropriate ticket/registration option as you register.

Tentative program schedule:

• 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

  • CORE Alumni - Participants will receive a quick recap of the CORE principles on cultivation and solicitation, explore techniques for building confidence in making asks, and learn strategies for overcoming objections, while also developing or refining their case for support in preparation for the upcoming role-playing exercises.

  • Others - Participants will receive a short overview of the fundraising process with a focus on cultivation and solicitation, including building confidence in making asks, crafting a compelling case for support or elevator pitch, and learning the steps to transition from cultivation to solicitation; they will also explore strategies for building relationships with donors, overcoming objections, and studying mock scenarios in preparation for role-playing exercises.

• 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Lunch

• 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm Role-Playing Exercise #1, followed by a debrief/break

• 1:50 pm - 2:05 pm Role-Playing Exercise #2, followed by a debrief/break

This course is brought to our community thanks to support from Hamer D. and Phyllis C. Shafer Foundation.