Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund
Donate now to support the families and communities affected by the Panhandle and South Plains wildfires in February 2024. The Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund is administered locally by Amarillo Area Foundation.
Video is imperative in today's social media and marketing world; and video strategy is the first step. In this class, learn about the history of social media video to today's Facebook and TikTok world. By examining the past, we can better analyze the present, and most importantly, prepare for the future. From your day-to-day posts […]
Effective prospect research and analysis are essential to development professionals. Topics covered in this online course include a review of specific techniques to identify prospective donors and research strategies for individuals. Participants will also learn to interpret gift capacity and philanthropic interest indicators to shape fundraising strategies. A variety of research reports and distribution methods […]
In this course, we will go over the difference between a LinkedIn Profile and a LinkedIn Page and learn when to use them. We will show you how to set up your Page and why it matters. You will also learn about Showcase Pages and how to use them. Lastly, we will cover how to […]
Are you thinking about launching a fundraising campaign? In this course, seasoned fundraising professionals and campaign consultants discuss the process from pre-campaign planning to execution to post-campaign activity. Learn about planning fundamentals, data analysis for forecasting, engaging volunteers in the solicitation process, metrics for staff performance and analyzing the results. You also have the opportunity […]
Join our intensive 3-hour Social Media Analytics and Reporting Masterclass, where we guide you through the intricacies of Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), and Instagram analytics. Gain hands-on experience in data collection, interpretation, and the creation of impactful reports in various formats, such as PDFs, Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and spreadsheets. Learn to translate […]
In this introductory course for those new to the field of professional fundraising, participants will gain a solid foundation in fundraising techniques as well as an overview of development as a career. Senior-level professional fundraisers will discuss basic terminology for fundraising and the nonprofit sector and will explain how to identify prospects and how to […]
Designed as an intro course for individuals with limited fundraising experience, this course covers the basic elements of proposal writing and introduces the participant to tools and techniques used in building a successful grant seeking program for nonprofit organizations. An experienced professional describes the various types of proposals, provides definitions and explains the characteristics of […]
Perhaps the most important way a nonprofit organization builds loyalty and trust with its constituents is through the thoughtful handling of gifts. Fundraising organizations show their donors how much they care with solid acceptance policies, timely acknowledgement procedures, strong recognition programs and focused stewardship strategies. In this online course geared toward fundraising professionals, executive directors, […]
Perhaps the most important way a nonprofit organization builds loyalty and trust with its constituents is through the thoughtful handling of gifts. Fundraising organizations show their donors how much they care with solid acceptance policies, timely acknowledgement procedures, strong recognition programs and focused stewardship strategies. In this online course geared toward fundraising professionals, executive directors, […]
Created for fundraising professionals with three to five years of experience, this course increases your understanding of issues common to those in fundraising leadership. Senior-level fundraising professionals use case studies and their expertise to guide your professional education in donor-centered fundraising, solicitation techniques, fundraising ethics, tax issues, and development office strategy and management.
As nonprofits face growing need for their services and increasing competition in an unpredictable funding environment, strong communication strategies are essential to their success. This course examines how organizations can align messaging across their networks and platforms to build support, enhance visibility, and maximize impact. Participants will examine a range of communication strategies and learn […]