The Relationship Behind the Request: Mastering the Donor Dialogue

Thursday, May 7, 2026  |  9:00 AM  - 12:00 PM
Sarasota Philanthropy Center - 1549 State Street, Sarasota
Facilitated by: Kristen Theisen, CFRE
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Fundraising success comes down to one thing: relationships. In this intermediate level interactive workshop, you’ll explore the communication techniques that build trust, foster emotional connection, and pave the way for a successful ask. Participants will break down the steps of donor engagement, from identification to stewardship, and practice real scenarios to enhance confidence, adaptability, and authenticity in every donor conversation.

Hear from Kristen why you should attend!

Getting to the Point: Communicating with Brevity and Impact

Wednesday, June 17, 2026  |  9:00 AM  - 12:00 PM
Sarasota Philanthropy Center - 1549 State Street, Sarasota
Facilitated by: Joan Lowery
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This highly interactive seminar inspires leaders to become more engaging, effective, empathic, to-the-point communicators. Through discussion and the analysis of entertaining positive and negative video vignettes depicting relevant and sometimes difficult conversations, attendees are challenged to become more effective and customer-focused in their communications.

Participants will learn two core techniques to enable them to get to the point clearly and concisely.