Development Dialogues provides online training and continuing education opportunities for fundraising and development professionals working in health care, nonprofits, and educational institutions. Development Dialogues is a CFRE Approved provider.

Upcoming Events:

Successfully Engaging Volunteers in Fundraising

May 23, 2012   Online Webinar  1:00 pm ET/ 12:00 pm CT/ 10:00 am PT

Speakers: Aileen Kelly, Executive Director, Seattle Children's Hospital Guild Association

Wendy Funicello, Guild Development Manager, Seattle Children's Hospital

Jolene Logue, Trustee, Guild Assoc. Board member & Chair of Fundraising Committee

Seattle, Washington

Volunteers are often the heart of fundraising organizations and setting them up for success is key. Fundraising can be fun, but it is not always easy. This session will focus on opportunities to engage volunteers in supporting your organization in meaningful ways in a structure that works for everyone. Learn tips and strategies on how Seattle Children’s Hospital Guild Association successfully engages more than 7,000 member volunteers in annually raising $11M.

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Scared to ASK? How to Start and Grow Your Individual Giving Program

April 26, 2012  Online Webinar  1:00 pm ET/ 12:00 pm CT/ 10:00 am PT

Speaker: Amy Eisenstein, MPA, CFRE,   Principal and Owner of Tri Point Fundraising

Westfield, New Jersey

Do you want to raise significantly more money this year? You can do that by incorporating face-to-face, individual fundraising into your development program and including board members in the process. Did you know that individuals give more than 80% of the philanthropic dollars in this country each year? If you focus the majority of your time and attention on soliciting corporations and foundations, you have a huge opportunity to raise more money. Join us to learn how to do face-to-face fundraising for the first time or enhance your current program, and integrate individual donations and major gifts into your annual fund. We will explore the who, what, when, where, and why of fundraising from individuals, as well as discuss how to get a first meeting, cultivate and solicit gifts from individuals, and deal with “no’s."

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Building on Your Culture of Philanthropy

March 1, 2012   Online Webinar 1:00 pm ET/ 12:00 pm CT/ 10:00 am PT

Speaker: Roxanne R. Caine, Vice President, The McLaren Foundation

Flint, Michigan

While a culture of philanthropy exists in every non-profit organization, few have fully infiltrated the philanthropic culture at every level of the organization. An on-going opportunity to strengthen the culture of philanthropy by increasing awareness, participation, responsibility and joy of giving exists.  This session will teach participants how to assess their own organization and develop a plan to mobilize the internal audience to become ambassadors of philanthropy.

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Strategic Planning for Philanthropic Success

February 16, 2012  Online Webinar  1:00 pm ET/ 12:00 pm CT/ 10:00 am PT

Speakers: Lisa Hillman, SVP and CDO, Anne Arundel Health System, Annapolis

Developing strategic plans for your hospital or hospital foundation and its development programs are essential for successful long-range fundraising.  A sound strategic planning process sets up your organization for success because it crafts the path to the future. This webinar features two of the giants in healthcare philanthropy providing a practical guide to the issues in developing a strategic plan. 

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Maximize the Reach and Effectiveness of your Direct Mail Program

January 26th, 2012  Online Webinar   1:00 pm ET/ 12:00 pm CT/ 10:00 am PT

Speaker:  Debra Capitan, Direct Mail Manager

California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco

Would you like to learn the best practices for running a successful Direct Mail Campaign? In this webinar, you’ll learn why a strong Direct Mail Program is crucial to your Annual Giving Campaign. You’ll receive practical advice about how, even with a limited budget, you can reap the benefits of Direct Mail. Get research-tested, experienced-based answers to your questions about fundraising letters, reply devices, premiums, etc. You’ll also learn strategies such as how to “personalize” and segment your appeals to create letters that convey to donors how well you know them.

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