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SUMMARY:Fundraising Essentials – Certificate
DESCRIPTION:This two-day course is focused on learning practical and hands-on strategies for successful organizational fundraising.  The expanded course will address traditional fundraising strategies\, the donor cycle\, an introduction to grant research\, writing and management\, individual giving with an emphasis on major gifts\, corporate partnerships\, earned income\, crowdfunding\, and more. Through interactive sessions and real-world examples\, attendees will develop actionable plans to create a balanced and sustainable funding portfolio\, ensuring long-term organizational success. \nWho should attend: This workshop empowers nonprofit leaders and fundraisers\, including board members\, to build financial resilience by exploring diverse funding sources. \nInvestment: $250 *includes lunch on both days! \nObjectives:  \n\nDiversify Funding – Build a balanced portfolio for sustainability and risk management\nExpand Revenue Streams – Individual giving\, major gifts\, grants\, corporate partnerships\, earned income\, crowdfunding\, events\nCreate Actionable Strategies – Align with mission and capacity; develop step-by-step plans\nMaster Grant Writing – Research opportunities and craft compelling proposals\nLeverage Tech & Culture – Use digital tools\, integrate stewardship\, engage board\, staff\, and volunteers\n\nFunding Support may be available. Contact learning@saafdn.org to inquire.   \nDiscount eligibility: ask about how to become a member at membership@saafdn.org \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://saafdn.org/events/fundraising-essentials-certificate/
LOCATION:San Antonio Area Foundation\, 155 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 301\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78216\, United States
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SUMMARY:Part 2: Master Storytelling with Data
DESCRIPTION:This interactive afternoon session builds on insights from Part 1: Understanding Generative AI for Nonprofits and focuses on the craft of data storytelling. Participants will learn how to transform complex data into compelling narratives that drive action and highlight impact. Through hands-on activities\, attendees will explore practical techniques and AI-powered tools to enhance nonprofit communications and make data more accessible\, engaging\, and persuasive. \nObjectives: Develop practical skills for telling impactful stories with data to make reports and presentations more engaging and persuasive.  \nWho should attend: This training is ideal for nonprofit professionals at all levels – CEOs\, program directors\, fundraisers\, and communications staff – who want to unlock the potential of AI for storytelling and data-driven engagement. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://saafdn.org/events/part-2-master-storytelling-with-data/
LOCATION:San Antonio Area Foundation\, 155 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 301\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78216\, United States
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SUMMARY:Understanding Nonprofit Financial Statements
DESCRIPTION:Financial management for nonprofit organizations is becoming more important due to increased donor sophistication and access to information\, increased competition\, and reliability of financial data for executives and board members to make key decisions. This course will provide a basic overview of financial statements and key financial metrics applicable to nonprofit organizations. \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand key financial concepts applicable to nonprofit organizations.\n\n\nUsing financial ratios and metrics to assess the financial health of the organization.\n\n\nLearn the differences between a financial statement\, audit\, review\, compilation\, and agreed-upon procedures\n\nWho should attend: Nonprofit Management Program participants\, CEOs\, CFOs\, COOs\, Controllers\, board chairs\, and others interested in minimizing risk. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://saafdn.org/events/understanding-nonprofit-financial-statements/
LOCATION:San Antonio Area Foundation\, 155 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 301\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78216\, United States
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