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Join Us at Our Upcoming Events & Webinars
What Does Your School Feel Like to a Family Seeing It for the First Time?
Date: Thursday, August 27
Time: 12:30pm–1:30pm PT
Your admissions process makes sense to the people who built it. Learn how journey mapping reveals where families build trust in your school—and where you’re quietly losing it.
Your Next Great Fundraising Campaign Starts With A Compelling Case
Date: Wednesday, September 16
Time: 11:00am–12:00pm PT
Donors need a clear, inspiring reason to invest. Learn the three essential elements of a case for support that motivates major gifts and strengthens your whole campaign.
CASE 2026: How to Widen Your Community of Givers: Changing What Donors Believe About Your Community College
Date: October 7-9
Time: TBD
Donors assume tuition’s affordable and aid fills every gap—so why give? See how one college foundation closed that belief gap and made itself essential to student success.
Make Your Milestone Matter: Turning an Anniversary Into a Turning Point
Date: Wednesday, October 21
Time: 12:00pm–1:00pm PT
Milestone years are a rare chance to capture your community’s attention. Learn how to turn yours into more than a celebration—a genuine turning point for what’s next.
An Hour to Recharge: Start the New Year with Fresh Inspiration
Date: Wednesday, November 18
Time: 12:00pm–1:00pm PT
You’ve spent the year giving to everyone else. Take an hour to reconnect with your values and walk into 2027 steadier, lighter, and ready to lead the year.
What's New in Fundraising Campaign Communications?
Date: Thursday, May 14
Time: 1-5 pm ET
Regain Focus, Energy, and Strategic Perspective
Coaching gives you a safe space to reset, focus on what actually matters, and make decisions with confidence—so you can lead instead of just manage and feel good while you’re doing it.