Seize the Opportunity —

Prioritizing High-Impact Strategies to Secure Your Greatest Success

Our program remains focused on major gift strategies. It will reflect the unique challenges each organization faces at this time, and how to plan strategically. We are including as much time as possible, for small group interaction, and one-on-one opportunities with our faculty members. Our purpose is to bring additional depth, understanding, and recommendations to your organization.

Core Course
The Art of Asking 

• Making the Call.  Getting the Visit
• Multi-Channel Communications. Inspiring Donors in this Age of Digital Fundraising 
• Moves Management™ 
• Storyliving: Creating Transformational Major Donor Journeys 
• The Intentional Fundraiser 
• Transforming Your Annual Giving and Major Gifts Program in Preparation for a Major Gift Initiative or Capital Campaign 
• Stewardship and Donor Retention
• Foundation and Corporate Giving 
• The Role of the Board
•  Creating a Case for Support
• Cash Alternatives and the Role they Play in Deepening Donor Relationships.
• Motivating Volunteers and Your Staff 

ParkBenching

Throughout the day, at every break, faculty will be available to you to meet one-on-one to discuss any questions you may have. We call this ParkBenching! There’s limited registration to ensure extensive interaction and provide maximum personal attention.

Seminar Online Registration

Seminar Brochure

November 2023 Location

Chicago, Illinois – November 13-15, 2023
The Westin Michigan Avenue
909 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 943-7200

Seminar group room rate: $230.00
Hotel group rate cut-off date is October 20, 2023

Registration Fee

Standard Individual Registration: $1750 US
Group rate of 4-5: $1700 US
For groups of 6 or more, please call 800-234-7777

Registration fee includes breakfast and lunches each day and receptions on Monday evening from 5pm– 5:45pm

Monday
Breakfast – 7:15am
Program – 8:00am-5:00pm
Reception – 5:00pm-5:45pm

Tuesday
Breakfast – 7:15am
Program – 8:00am-5:00pm

Wednesday
Breakfast – 7:15am
Program – 8:00am-2:30pm

When attempting to take advantage of these special rates, please download our PDF Registration Form and send in ONE form per Registrant. Scan forms and email to: icg@instituteforgiving.org.

Online Registration does NOT allow for discounted rates or information for multiple Registrants.

Please call our office (800-234-7777) with questions regarding which rates may apply to your group or how best to register.

Download the Registration Form (PDF) for checks, POs, and credit cards to mail.