This event is offered in partnership with the Initiative Foundation.

Are you ready to strengthen your nonprofit’s fundraising game? Whether you’re new to fundraising or looking to refine your approach, in this interactive workshop Janet Cobb will guide you through the essential building blocks of a strong, sustainable development strategy.

What You’ll Learn:

• Put Your Policies and Processes in Place—Set the foundation for ethical, effective fundraising.


• Craft a Strong Case for Support—Inspire donors with a compelling story and clear impact.


• Get It on Your Calendar—Plan and prioritize your fundraising activities for success.


• Know Your Numbers—Gain confidence in your financials and fundraising metrics.


• Get Your Board on Board—Engage your board as fundraising champions.

Key Takeaways:

• Fundraising Policies & Processes Checklist—A ready-to-use framework to ensure your nonprofit’s fundraising is ethical, legal, and effective.


• Case for Support Template—A structured document to help you craft a compelling, donor-focused case for funding.


• Fundraising Action Plan & Calendar—A customizable template to help you plan, track, and execute your fundraising activities with clarity and confidence.

This hands-on session is designed for nonprofit leaders, development professionals, and board members who want to build confidence, clarity, and consistency in fundraising.

Take the next step toward sustainable growth and lasting impact!

Sourcewell strives to bring the highest-quality resources, information, and training opportunities to our members. We’re honored to team up with the Initiative Foundation to bring this opportunity to our central Minnesota region.   

This event is offered in partnership with the Initiative Foundation.

Fundraising events are more than just a means to bring in immediate dollars—they are key moments to cultivate individual donors, engage corporate partners, and build long-term financial sustainability. Too often, nonprofits see events as an isolated fundraiser, missing opportunities to maximize revenue, deepen donor relationships, and secure lasting corporate sponsorships.

This six-hour interactive workshop, led by Janet Cobb, a seasoned nonprofit strategist and fundraising coach, will show you how to make your events work smarter—creating profit while serving as a catalyst for ongoing donor and corporate engagement.

Key Takeaways

• Designing Events That Drive Revenue and Relationships:
  
  
  
  • Develop events that balance profitability with donor cultivation, ensuring that ticket buyers and attendees stay engaged beyond the event.
  
  
  • Learn budgeting and planning strategies to maximize your net revenue while creating an experience that strengthens donor and sponsor connections.
  
  
  
  


• Corporate Partnerships That Extend Beyond the Event: 
  
  
  
  • Learn how to position your nonprofit as a valuable partner that corporations want to invest in—not just for a one-time sponsorship, but for long-term collaboration.
  
  
  • Understand what companies seek from nonprofit partnerships and how to craft compelling sponsorship packages that align with corporate goals and community impact.
  
  
  
  


• Using Events to Cultivate Individual Donors for Long-term Support:
  
  
  
  • Move beyond “just an event” by using it as a springboard for deeper donor relationships.
  
  
  • Learn strategies for effective follow-up, donor segmentation, and post-event engagement to convert attendees into long-term supporters, monthly donors and major gift prospects.
  
  
  
  

You will leave the workshop with an ROI calculator, corporate partnership communications templates and an event follow-up calendar template.

Sourcewell strives to bring the highest-quality resources, information, and training opportunities to our members. We’re honored to team up with the Initiative Foundation to bring this opportunity to our central Minnesota region.   

This event is offered in partnership with the Initiative Foundation.
Minnesota’s Give to the Max Day on Nov. 20, 2025, is a prime opportunity to engage donors, inspire giving, and build momentum for a strong year-end finish. But how do you ensure that your nonprofit stands out in a crowded field of organizations vying for attention? And how do you transition Give to the Max Day donors into long-term supporters, rather than just one-time givers?

This 6-hour interactive workshop will equip you with practical strategies to maximize Give to the Max Day results while integrating it into a powerful year-end fundraising plan. Led by Janet Cobb, a seasoned nonprofit strategist and fundraising coach, this session will help you navigate timing, messaging, donor engagement, and revenue planning—so you can turn Give to the Max Day into a launchpad for long-term financial health.

Key Takeaways:

• Crafting a standout Give to the Max Day campaign:
  
  
  
  • Learn what motivates donors on giving days and how to craft compelling messaging that inspires action.
  
  
  • Master the art of donor segmentation—tailoring asks to new, recurring and major gift prospects.
  
  
  • Get tools to amplify your reach through peer-to-peer fundraising, corporate matches, and social media strategies.
  
  
  
  


• Bridging the Gap Between Giving Day and Year-End Fundraising:
  
  
  
  • Develop a seamless follow-up and stewardship plan to turn one-time donors into ongoing supporters.
  
  
  • Understand the psychology of year-end giving and how to use momentum from Give to the Max Day to maximize holiday giving.
  
  
  • Learn how to align Giving Day efforts with your larger fundraising goals and integrate it into your year-round donor engagement strategy.
  
  
  
  


• Managing the Financial Ebbs & Flows of Year-End Fundraising:
  
  
  
  • Address the challenge of calendar-year donations vs. budget-year planning and how to manage fluctuating revenue.
  
  
  • Explore tools for cash flow management, reserve planning, and donor retention to create a more sustainable funding model.
  
  
  • Learn how to use year-end giving data to refine your fundraising approach for the coming year.
  
  
  
  

You’ll leave the workshop with templates for communicating effectively leading up to Give to the Max Day and through year-end, and a plan for creating a sustainable funding model.

Sourcewell strives to bring the highest-quality resources, information, and training opportunities to our members. We’re honored to team up with the Initiative Foundation to bring this opportunity to our central Minnesota region. 

This event is offered in partnership with the Initiative Foundation.

This intermediate-level intensive workshop is geared toward nonprofit staff or long-term volunteers with grant writing experience who are ready to take the next step in crafting winning proposals. Learn to write stronger proposals and win more grants.

Get ready to level up your grant-writing game! This hands-on workshop will help you:

• Decode grant proposal formats like a pro


• Craft compelling proposal sections to stand out from the crowd


• Build a rock-solid plan for spending grant funds wisely


• See proposals through a funder’s eyes for a winning edge


• Master key budget terms and calculations without the headache


• Celebrate the win—then learn how to manage your grant like a pro! Know what’s next and keep your funders happy.

Sourcewell strives to bring the highest-quality resources, information, and training opportunities to our members. We’re honored to team up with the Initiative Foundation to bring this opportunity to our central Minnesota region.