2025 Professional Development Opportunities

August AFP Deep Dive (Eligible for $100 Member Credit)

The AI Advancement Lab (Virtual, 4-day Series)

September Education Conference

 

Upcoming Complimentary Members-Only Webinars

From Transactional to Transformational: Leveraging Donor Identity to Build Trust and Make the Ask
September 10, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET

Eligible for 1 CFRE Education Point

Learn how to shift from a transactional model to a donor-centric model using identity and aligned values. This session includes tools to help teams reframe stewardship conversations, portfolios, and campaign planning to align with donor identity and build confidence to make the ask.

Takeaways:
How identity-based approaches improve long-term donor retention
Building trust through shared values and empathy
Diagnosing and evolving transactional culture in your org
How identity plays a part in making the ask.

This webinar is free to register, join us on Sept. 10 at 1:00 PM Eastern!

Power, Policy & Purpose: Advocacy for Fundraiser
September 11, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET

Eligible for 1 CFRE Education Point

Fundraisers are powerful storytellers and relationship builders—but how can they also be effective advocates? This webinar demystifies the intersection of fundraising and advocacy, equipping nonprofit professionals with the knowledge and confidence to engage in mission-driven policy work.

Participants will:
Clarify the difference between advocacy and lobbying.
Explore the full spectrum of nonprofit advocacy—from education to direct lawmaker engagement.
Understand the legal boundaries for 501(c)(3) organizations, including IRS definitions of lobbying and permissible activities.
Discover how fundraisers can contribute meaningfully to advocacy efforts through storytelling, data, and donor engagement.
Whether you're new to advocacy or looking to deepen your impact, this session will provide practical tools and low-barrier entry points to help fundraisers become powerful policy partners.

This webinar is free to register, join us on Sept. 11 at 1:00 PM Eastern!