Welcome to the Jumpstart Coaching Events Hub!
Consider this page your go-to resource for coaching event registration, on-demand viewing, and more.
What to Expect
Let our experts help you maximize your fundraising and engagement efforts! These sessions are crafted to deliver actionable insights, practical tips, and real-world strategies so you can feel more creative and confident as you strengthen your development programs.
Lay the Foundation
Designed just for Jumpstart members, these workshops help lay a foundation for growing a nonprofit’s base of supporters and fundraising for individual gifts. Jumpstart participants can select from sixteen workshops, allowing organizations to experience a comprehensive curriculum where each session builds upon the previous one.
Whether you’re focused on donor engagement, fundraising strategies, or leveraging data, these workshops will empower your team to take actionable steps toward improving your development programs.
Build Community with Your Cohort and Beyond
Not only will you learn from our expert coaches, but you will also have the opportunity to connect with fellow nonprofits within your cohort—and across other cohorts. We’ve designed these workshops to foster a sense of community and encourage cross-pollination learning, so you can exchange insights and ideas with organizations that share similar missions or operate in similar regions.
Breakout sessions tailored to mission, region, and more will provide meaningful connections, creative ideas, and actionable strategies that can help strengthen your network and support your growth.
Upcoming Events
Ready to get started? Join our upcoming live sessions!
Date & Time | Topic | Registration |
8/19/2025
2pm-3pm ET | Making the Ask: Major Gifts and Donor Upgrades Coach: Lucas Metropulos | Registration link coming soon |
09/09/2025
2pm-3pm ET | Fundraising Campaigns: Giving Tuesday and Year End Strategy Coach: Janet Cobb |
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10/14/2025
2pm-3pm ET | Best Practices for Donor Acknowledgement and Appreciation Coach: Drew Glover |
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11/11/2025
2pm-3pm ET | Creating Planned and Legacy Giving Programs Coach: Cindy Harris |
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11/18/2025
2pm-3pm ET | How to Create Your Annual Fund Development Plan Coach: Chany Ockert | Registration link coming soon |
12/09/2025
2pm-3pm ET | Demonstrating Impact to Your Board and Supporters Coach: Robin Cabral |
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01/13/2026
2pm-3pm ET | Setting Your Organization Up for Fundraising Success Coach: Liz Albert |
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02/10/2026
2pm-3pm ET | Creating Your Case for Support Coach: Lea Ann Skogsberg |
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03/10/2026
2pm-3pm ET | Finding and Cultivating Your First 100 Donors Coach: Katrina Studvent |
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03/17/2026
2pm-3pm ET | Beyond Traditional Dollars: Alternative Funding Sources Coach: Lucas Metropulos |
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On-Demand Events
Can't attend one of our live sessions? No worries! Each session is recorded and available on demand after the live event. Explore our growing library of recordings - available any time to learn at your convenience.
Date & Time | Topic | Registration |
4/8/2025
2pm-3pm ET | Setting Your Organization Up for Fundraising Success Coach: Liz Albert |
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5/13/2025
2pm-3pm ET | Creating Your Case for Support Coach: Lea Ann Skogsberg |
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6/10/2025
2pm-3pm ET | Finding and Cultivating Your First 100 Donors Coach: Katrina Studvent |
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6/17/2025
2pm-3pm ET | The Power of Ethical Storytelling Coach: Tracy Vanderneck |
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7/8/2025
2pm-3pm ET | Activating Your Board for Stronger Development and Engagement Coach: Sabrina Walker-Hernandez |
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8/12/2025
2pm-3pm ET | Best Practices for Special Events and Auctions Coach: Chany Ockert |