2026 Fundraising Series (by Common Good Vermont)
March 5 @ 1:00 pm – March 18 @ 12:00 pm CST
Virtual Workshop – Live/Online
Series Fee*: $126 with promo code:
ncnmembers
*Note: if you don’t want to register for the full series, you can register for the individual workshops at $40.50 each using the links below.
Join us for 1 panel and 4 training sessions of fundraising hot topics and learning! Hosted by Common Good Vermont.
Note: To see descriptions of each session and/or register for individual workshops, view the sessions linked below. If you’d like to register for all five sessions at once and save, register here.
PANEL What’s Next for Fundraising? Trends, Technology, and Generational Shifts – March 5 @ 1 – 2 p.m. Eastern
This panel is FREE to attend.
What will successful fundraising require in 2026 and beyond? In this forward-looking panel conversation, Vu Le, Philip Deng, and Mel Houser will explore the forces reshaping nonprofit fundraising—and what these changes mean for organizations of all sizes and missions.
See the full description on CGVT’s webpage.
Workshop 1: Designing High-Impact Annual Appeals – March 10 @ 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Eastern
This session is $40.50 with the promo code: ncnmembers
This interactive, hands-on workshop is designed for nonprofit professionals, volunteers, and board members who want to take their annual appeal to the next level. This session focuses on sharpening strategy, deepening donor-centered messaging, and expanding your annual appeal toolkit to increase engagement and response.
See the full description on the Workshop 1 webpage.
Workshop 2: Grow Your Major Gift Confidence – March 12 @ 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Eastern
This session is $40.50 with the promo code: ncnmembers
Are you ready to elevate your major gifts practice and step into donor conversations with clarity, confidence, and purpose? This workshop is designed to deepen your skills, strengthen your presence, and unlock larger, more meaningful gifts. You will learn a practical, human-centered approach to major donor engagement that reduces anxiety, builds authentic connection, and leads to more successful asks.
See the full description on the Workshop 2 webpage.
Workshop 3: To Campaign or Not to Campaign – March 17 @ 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Eastern
This session is $40.50 with the promo code: ncnmembers
Nonprofit leaders and fundraisers often ask how to know if they’re ready for a special campaign—whether for facilities, endowment, or other special needs. This presentation will provide a framework for answering the question—and to address any gaps. We will walk you through a method of self-assessment that’s based on key indicators of campaign success that we have observed in our decades of experience and research.
See the full description on the Workshop 3 webpage.
Workshop 4: How to Prospect – Finding Foundations to Fund You – March 18 @ 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Eastern
This session is $40.50 with the promo code: ncnmembers
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn what excites foundations about funding an organization and how to identify your best-fit funders. We’ll cover key criteria foundations use to make decisions, practical strategies and databases for research, and how to narrow your list into a focused prospecting plan. You’ll leave with ready-to-use tools and templates, including AI prompts to support your work. We’ll also briefly explore how these same strategies can inform individual donor prospecting.
See the full description on the Workshop 4 webpage.
Event Details
This event is a series with five dates: March 5, 10, 12, 17, & 18. The first session will take place from 12 – 1 p.m. CT. The following sessions will take place from 9 – 11 a.m. CT. The series registration price includes all five sessions.
This virtual event will take place on the Zoom platform. Your access link will be emailed to you.
These sessions will be recorded available to registrants after the live event.
If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].
Speaker Information
- Vu Le
- Philip Deng
- Mel Houser, M.D.
- Katherine Sims
- Jenn Hayslett
- Tere Gade, MA, CFRE
- Rick Blount, MA
