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Professional development is a strategic lever for growth, equipping teams with skills, confidence, and shared frameworks to strengthen donor relationships, adapt to change, and drive long-term success. It's why we place such a strong emphasis on continual learning. Our donor-centric workshops provide practical, research-based training for driving sustainable philanthropic growth. 


We support professional development in three distinct ways: 

  • Public, open-enrollment programs delivered onsite or online with peers across the philanthropy landscape
  • Private workshops delivered onsite at your workplace to foster shared language, expectations, and vision
  • Fully bespoke programs built around your specific goals, from building foundational skills, to strengthening academic–advancement partnerships, or preparing for a transformational campaign

Let’s design a customized learning experience that advances your mission. 

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Elevate your expertise. Amplify your impact.

Our workshops are facilitated by Huron experts with direct experience in research, adult learning, and front-line fundraising at the world’s highest-performing nonprofit programs. Combining best-in-class curriculum design with real-world examples, data, and insights, this unique delivery model is suitable for organizations of all sizes and maturity levels.

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Apply fresh thinking 

Discover field-tested strategies to help you prioritize, engage, and move donors toward deeper commitment.

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Be an active participant 

Learn by doing through guided practice, peer discussion, and live coaching.

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Earn continuing education credits 

Receive Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credits; nearly all of our workshops qualify.

 

Public, open enrollment workshops

Sessions are tailored to specific roles and experience levels, with focused learning tracks for development professionals, academic leaders, healthcare professionals, and nonprofit executives. Register today.

The Art and Science of Donor Development

Strengthen your mastery of the donor development process. Practice compelling ask language, align donor passions with mission priorities, and build the confidence, strategy, and structure needed to move prospects from initial engagement to meaningful, long-term philanthropic investment. This flagship program is one of our most sought-after fundraising training courses for major gift professionals. 

Best for: Major gifts officers, development leaders, and professionals moving into principal or major giving roles

Denver, June 15–16, 2026 
Virtual, July 20–24, 2026 
Portland, OR, Oct. 13–14, 2026
Chicago, Dec. 8–9, 2026

Professional Fundraising for Deans and Academic Leaders 

Develop high-functioning partnerships between academic leadership and advancement. Collaborate to create Opportunity Stories, align academic and philanthropic priorities, and set a plan to lead a culture for philanthropy.

Best for: Deans, department chairs, research leaders, academic presidents, executive leaders, and their development partners

Denver, June 17–18, 2026

The Art and Science of Donor Development Application Lab

An exclusive, small-group experience (limited to 12 participants) designed to bring the principles from “The Art and Science of Donor Development” workshop to life through immersive donor role plays, peer collaboration, and expert coaching.

Best for: The Art and Science of Donor Development graduates

Chicago, July 15–16, 2026

Campaigns of One: Inspiring Transformational Philanthropy

Discover a groundbreaking approach to engaging benefactors in co-creating transformational philanthropic opportunities. This highly interactive, virtual education series is designed for those who aspire to meaningfully engage, inspire, and collaborate with benefactors.

Best for: Development leaders, principal giving professionals, and experienced major giving professionals

Denver, Sept. 17–18, 2026

Elevate: Coaching Essentials for Managers

Gain the skills and tools you need to inspire and develop high-performing fundraisers within your organization. Learn focused, actionable strategies tailored to the unique demands of development management, including how to tailor your approach to team member strengths, ways to transform challenges into development opportunities, and more.

Best for: Professionals stepping into management roles or experienced managers looking to strengthen their leadership capabilities

Washington, D.C., Sept. 22, 2026
Virtual, Nov. 9–10, 2026

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