Fall 2025 Fundraising Summit Day 1: Fundraising Fundamentals
Fall 2025 Fundraising Summit Day 1: Fundraising Fundamentals
Sept. 30, 2025
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9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
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Initiative Foundation
Strengthen your nonprofit’s fundraising game.
Date: Sept. 30, 2025
Time:
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location:
Initiative Foundation
Cost:
$25 per participant from organizations inside the Initiative Foundation and Sourcewell service areas.
$100 for all other participants;
Lunch provided
Initiative Foundation address:
405 First Street SE, Little Falls, MN 56345
Prerequisites: None
Learning objectives:
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Set the foundation for ethical, effective fundraising.
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Learn how to inspire donors with a compelling story and clear impact.
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Discuss how to plan and prioritize your fundraising activities for success.
Description:
This event is offered in partnership with the Initiative Foundation.
Are you ready to strengthen your nonprofit’s fundraising game? Whether you’re new to fundraising or looking to refine your approach, in this interactive workshop Janet Cobb will guide you through the essential building blocks of a strong, sustainable development strategy.
What You’ll Learn:
- Put Your Policies and Processes in Place—Set the foundation for ethical, effective fundraising.
- Craft a Strong Case for Support—Inspire donors with a compelling story and clear impact.
- Get It on Your Calendar—Plan and prioritize your fundraising activities for success.
- Know Your Numbers—Gain confidence in your financials and fundraising metrics.
- Get Your Board on Board—Engage your board as fundraising champions.
Key Takeaways:
- Fundraising Policies & Processes Checklist—A ready-to-use framework to ensure your nonprofit’s fundraising is ethical, legal, and effective.
- Case for Support Template—A structured document to help you craft a compelling, donor-focused case for funding.
- Fundraising Action Plan & Calendar—A customizable template to help you plan, track, and execute your fundraising activities with clarity and confidence.
This hands-on session is designed for nonprofit leaders, development professionals, and board members who want to build confidence, clarity, and consistency in fundraising.
Take the next step toward sustainable growth and lasting impact!
Sourcewell strives to bring the highest-quality resources, information, and training opportunities to our members. We’re honored to team up with the Initiative Foundation to bring this opportunity to our central Minnesota region.
About the leader:
Janet Cobb will lead this training.
Cobb has worked in the nonprofit arena her entire career, holding a variety of positions, including communications manager, director of development, and executive director. Along the way, she has managed budgets from less than $50,000 to more than $8 million. She holds certifications as a fundraising executive and as a nonprofit professional.
Nicknamed “The Small Nonprofit Whisperer” by colleagues, Janet has consulted with, coached, or trained more than 700 early-stage, grassroots, and small nonprofits to help them build capacity and acquire the skills needed to support and expand their efforts.
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Event Registration
Registration deadline: Sept. 23, 2025
Check-in: 8:30 a.m.
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