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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
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Grant Writing Certificate
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the secrets to successful grant writing with our comprehensive Effective Grant Writing for Social Impact Certificate class!  \nDive into the world of funding opportunities\, master the art of persuasive storytelling\, and learn to tailor your proposals to meet funder priorities. Through interactive exercises and expert-led sessions\, you’ll gain the essential skills to elevate your grant writing prowess and secure crucial resources for your organization. Join us and earn your certificate\, paving the way to a brighter\, more impactful future! \nWho Should Attend? This workshop equips nonprofit professionals with the skills to research\, write\, and submit compelling grant proposals to government agencies and private foundations. \nObjectives: Participants will learn how to identify funding opportunities\, craft persuasive narratives\, and align proposals with funder priorities. Through hands-on exercises and expert guidance\, participants will gain practical tools to improve their grant writing success and secure vital resources for their organizations. You will learn to: \n\nUnderstand the Grant Funding Landscape\nEnhance Grant Research Skills\nDevelop Effective Proposal Writing Techniques\nAlign Proposals with Funder Priorities\nMaster the Art of Budgeting for Grants\nStrengthen Collaboration for Grant Success\nLearn Submission Best Practices\nBuild Confidence in Grant Reporting and Stewardship\n\nDate: Thursday\, August 6 and Friday August 7\, 2025\nTime: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. both days \nLocation: San Antonio Area Foundation 155 Concord Plaza Dr.\, Suite 301\, San Antonio\, TX 78216 \nKey Information: \n\nThis program will be held over two days.\nLunch is included *participants are welcome to bring their lunch if they have dietary restrictions.\nParticipants are encouraged to bring their laptop or tablet.\nParticipants receive an e-certificate 7- 10 business days after completing the program.\n\nInvestment: $250 \nARE YOU A MEMBER? Please reach out to membership@saafdn.org before registering. \nFunding Support may be available. Contact learning@saafdn.org to inquire. \nDiscount eligibility: Ask about how to become a member at membership@saafdn.org \nRegistration closes 2 weeks before the class date. Don’t wait to sign up! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://saafdn.org/events/effective-grant-writing-for-social-impact-3/
LOCATION:San Antonio Area Foundation\, 155 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 301\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78216\, United States
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SUMMARY:Part 1: Understanding Generative AI for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive morning session\, nonprofit professionals will gain a foundational understanding of generative AI tools such as Copilot and ChatGPT. Through practical examples and guided discussion\, participants will explore how these technologies can enhance data visualization and storytelling. The session will emphasize strategic applications of AI to elevate nonprofit communication\, deepen audience engagement\, and amplify mission-driven narratives. \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand Generative AI Tools – Learn about generative AI tools and their applications in nonprofit data visualization and storytelling.\nEnhance Data Visualization – Discover how generative AI can support the creation of compelling visual data narratives.\n\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-1-understanding-generative-ai-for-nonprofits/
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
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Million Dollar Gifts\, Part 1: Preparing your Major Gifts Strategy 
DESCRIPTION:When you see headlines in the news about multi-million-dollar donations to a local nonprofit\, do you ever wonder “How did they do that?” This session will peel back the curtain on how high-performing development teams cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors. We will start by examining the types of major donors and their motivations. We will learn about the unique donor landscape in San Antonio. We will then evaluate your organization’s current relationships\, capacity\, and history of success with major donors. Please also consider joining us for Part 2 of this series\, “Executing your Major Gifts Strategy”\, in which we’ll use your internal assessment to craft a major donor strategy that delivers for your organization. The next time you read about an eye-popping donation in the news\, we want your organization and your worthy cause to be the one celebrating. \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand the value of major gifts and why they are often overlooked.\nLearn the different types of major donors and what motivates them.\nUnderstand the major donor landscape in San Antonio.\n\nWho should attend: Nonprofit Management Program participants\, Nonprofit Development Officers\, Fundraising Professionals\, staff and anyone interested in enhancing their career with these skills. \nREGISTER HERE 
URL:https://saafdn.org/events/million-dollar-gifts-part-1-preparing-your-major-gifts-strategy/
LOCATION:San Antonio Area Foundation\, 155 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 301\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78216\, United States
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SUMMARY:Million Dollar Gifts\, Part 2: Executing your Major Gifts Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Evaluation is the key to successfully scaling and sustaining the impact of nonprofits. When we don’t know IF our program works or WHY it works\, we may struggle to justify continued funding. We may also risk losing community engagement\, and we may disengage from the core mission that drives our work. In this session\, we will explore what and how to evaluate programs to ensure the future of your organization through scale and sustainability. Participants will leave with specific tools to implement and a stronger theoretical understanding of the nature of evaluation. \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand the components of effective program development — planning\, executing\, and evaluating programs.\nIdentify resources available to support consistent professional development in program development skills.\n\nWho should attend: Nonprofit Management Program participants\, Nonprofit Development Officers\, Fundraising Professionals\, staff and anyone interested in enhancing their career with these skills. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://saafdn.org/events/million-dollar-gifts-part-2-executing-your-major-gifts-strategy/
LOCATION:San Antonio Area Foundation\, 155 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 301\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78216\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T090000
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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
CATEGORIES:Training
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