Training Offerings
Webinars, trainings, and open houses are a great way to learn more about Giving Challenge campaign strategies, and put your organization on the path to success! Join us for live trainings/webinars, open houses and mixers and with your Giving Challenge team, or check out the pre-recorded training webinars and videos designed to help you learn more about specific topics of all levels. No matter the size and shape of your organization, we've got the tools to help you succeed!
(a session will not occur Nov 24 due to the holiday)
The Community Foundation will be holding virtual open house sessions to answer questions and assist organizations in updating their profiles in The Giving Partner. No need to register. Simply click the button below to access the sessions using the following: Meeting ID: 295 104 882 108 Passcode: tssNRu
Upcoming
Training Opportunity | September 26, 2023 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
The Community Foundation’s Giving Challenge team will be hosting a Virtual Open House. It is completely optional to attend. Pop on and off anytime during this one-hour virtual open house to ask your 2024 Giving Challenge question(s).
Training Webinar | October 12, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Get a head start on your 2024 Giving Challenge campaign plans by learning from your peers! Hear from nonprofit leaders that excelled at different strategies for their 2022 campaigns that you can apply in 2024. There will be three breakout sessions where you can choose between topics and directly ask questions to the nonprofit representatives. Plan ahead and have multiple people from your organization attend to get information from multiple topic options
Training Webinar | November 2, 2023 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Learn everything you need to know about the 2024 Giving Challenge (Noon to Noon April 9-10), including how to register your nonprofit organization for the 24-hour online giving event and the features available to make your nonprofit organization as successful as possible.
Training Opportunity | December 19, 2023 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
The Community Foundation’s Giving Challenge team will be hosting a Virtual Open House. It is completely optional to attend. Pop on and off anytime during this one-hour virtual open house to ask your 2024 Giving Challenge question(s).
Training Webinar | February 2024
Exact date, time, detailed description and registration link coming soon!
Training Webinar | February 2024
Exact date, time, detailed description and registration link coming soon!
Training Webinar | March 5, 2024 | 10:00 - 11:00 am
In this webinar we go over last minute tips and best practices to engage with your supporters and be successful in the 2024 Giving Challenge. The GiveGab and Community Foundation of Sarasota County teams answer any and all last minute questions.
Training Opportunity | March 7, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
The Community Foundation’s Giving Challenge team will be hosting a Virtual Open House. It is completely optional to attend. Pop on and off anytime during this one-hour virtual open house to ask your 2024 Giving Challenge question(s).
Training Webinar | May 2024
Exact date, time, detailed description and registration link coming soon!.
Recorded
Resilience is a critical factor to your success as a nonprofit leader. Regardless of title, each member of a nonprofit team plays an essential role in building an organization's capacity to serve through fundraising initiatives. In this webinar, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein of Koi Coaching, share tools your team can use to build and strengthen mental fitness as your organization prepares for the 2024 Giving Challenge.
Prior to watching this recorded webinar, you are encouraged to complete two assessments: #1 The Saboteur Assessment and #2 PQ (Positive Intelligence Quotient) Score. You're also invited to download the tracking worksheet to utilize as you watch the recording.
General Giving Day Training Videos
(Pre-Recorded GiveGab Tutorials)
Learn how to complete all of the components of your profile to create an engaging experience for your supporters.
Looking for more information to help you craft your perfect profile? Check out the resources below!
Watch this video to learn how to meet your donors where they are, and help them become vested in your mission through successful storytelling.
Looking for more information to help you tell your giving day story? Check out the resources below!
Communicating goals internally and externally can have a direct impact on your results. Check out this video to learn about how to set yourself up for success by planning out your unique goals for the Giving Challenge.
Looking for more information to help you set and communicate your goals for the big day? Check out the resources below!
Having your board, 'on board' for the Giving Challenge can strengthen your network of both support and outreach. Here are some ways to effectively engage board members in the day at varying capacities!
Learn all about this effective online fundraising strategy, and view some quick how-to videos to get started with GiveGab’s P2P Fundraising tool.
Looking for more information on getting started with P2P Fundraising? Check out the trainings below!
Leverage social media to increase your online presence and audience engagement during the Giving Challenge.
Looking for more information to help you spread the word on social media? Check out the resources below!
Dollars can go a lot further when leveraged as Matches and Challenges. Learn what these gifts are, how they function in GiveGab, and gain some unique strategies to successfully gamify your day with these larger donations!
Looking for more information on creating and leveraging match and challenge opportunities? Check out the resources below!
Learn what information is available to you after the Giving Challenge, and how you can use it to build on existing and newly-created relationships with your organization.
Looking for more information on donor stewardship after the big day? Check out the resources below!
Learn about best practices and the most important elements to consider when creating a plan to engage your donors and supporters virtually.
Looking for more information to help you build your virtual engagement strategy? Check out the resources below!