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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, and nonprofit executives. Register today.
 

The Art and Science of Donor Development

Strengthen your mastery of the full donor development cycle. Develop a disciplined approach to portfolio management, sharpen your qualification instincts, and build the skills to lead donor meetings that advance relationships with purpose. Learn when, and how, to invite a gift with confidence, and discover what it takes to steward donors in ways that inspire renewed and deepened investment. This flagship program is one of our most sought-after training experiences for major gift professionals. 

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

Chicago, Dec. 8–9, 2026 
Virtual, Feb. 15–19, 2027 
Birmingham, England, Mar. 9–10, 2027 
Washington, D.C., Mar. 24–25, 2027 
Denver, June. 15–16, 2027

 

Advancement Leadership Academy

Great leaders aren't born, they're developed. Join a select cohort of advancement professionals for a transformative five-month experience featuring expert-led learning, personalized coaching, and practical strategies that will help you lead with greater confidence, inspire your team, and drive stronger results.

Best for: Mid- to upper-level executives who have multiple direct reports

Pensacola, FL., Feb. 8–9, 2027
 

Dynamics of Clinician Engagement

Clinicians are powerful partners in healthcare philanthropy. During this workshop, you’ll learn field-tested strategies to build trust, strengthen clinician relationships, and create a thriving referral-based grateful patient program. The real-world examples, hands-on practice, and practical tools you’ll gain will empower you to engage clinicians with confidence and elevate medical major gifts fundraising across your organization.

Best for: Medical development professionals

Virtual, Feb. 22–23, 2027
 

Campaigns of One: Inspiring Transformation Philanthropy

Adopt a powerful approach to engaging benefactors as true collaborators in transformational philanthropy. This interactive workshop equips experienced professionals with strategies to inspire bold vision and build meaningful, long-term principal partnerships.

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

Virtual, April 20–22, 2027
 

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 20–21, 2027