Behind every successful fundraising team are several operational efficiencies that make for a smooth donor and/or volunteer experience on the front end as well as a streamlined process for the nonprofit staff on the back end. While development operations might not be the most exciting part of fundraising, there is an argument to be made that they are the most important.

Monthly donors have a greater lifetime value than one-tie donors. Join us on this webinar to learn steps for building a monthly giving program and to see examples of some of our favorite programs.

Join Thread Director Holly Richardson for this 30-minute “sprint” sessions where we will review the 2020 Spool to Sphere Comparison (Thread’s annual report of some of the most significant trends and best practices for EOY solicitations) and the lessons small nonprofits should take to heart to increase their EOY success.

There’s a First Time for Everything… Launching a Development Department

Even if it’s just the hire of one person, launching a development department is a major milestone for a nonprofit. Yet many organizations rush this crucial moment, hiring quickly and all too soon feeling the pain of poor planning.

This session will cover how to prospect companies for partnership, build corporate relationships, and design/pitch customized partnerships that meet the needs and interests of all parties.