Upcoming Events
Your Website Should Be Working Harder Than You Are: 7 Ways to Make It Happen
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 12:00pm PT/3:00pm ET
Your website may be “fine.” It loads. It functions. It gets the job done.
But in a moment when people decide where to give, enroll, or engage in seconds, “fine” is often the reason they move on.
This session explores how your website can do more than inform — how it can build trust fast, signal shared values, and turn fleeting interest into meaningful action. Not through more content or bigger budgets, but through sharper focus and intentional choices.
AFP Deep Dive: What’s New in Fundraising Campaign Communications?
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 1:00-5:00 PM ET
Break Through Donor Fatigue with Messaging That Actually Works
Donors are tuning out the same tired messages. If your campaign looks like everyone else’s, you’re leaving money (and trust) on the table.
Jennie will show you how to break through the noise with bold, values-driven messaging that inspires real action.
You’ll leave with practical tools, fresh examples, and the clarity to make your next campaign impossible to ignore.
Beyond Gratitude: Turning the Annual Report into a Fundraising & Brand Tool
Coming in May 2026
Most annual reports thank donors but miss their full potential. Learn how to transform yours into a fundraising and brand powerhouse—pairing CCS’s strategic advancement expertise with Mission Minded’s brand storytelling—to inspire generosity, build momentum, and reinforce your school’s identity.
Stay tuned for more registration details!
2026 Independent School Trends: What’s Shifting—and How to Respond
Is your school ready to respond in this vastly changing landscape?
2026 Nonprofit Trends: What’s Coming—and How to Navigate It
The news is heavy, but you're not stuck. Learn what's shifting in the sector and the five things you can actually control this year.
The One Sentence Your Organization Can’t Go Without in 2025
What if your headline didn’t just inform, but made people stop and lean in? Learn how to craft the one line that gets your audience to keep reading.
Your Most Important Annual Report Ever
What if your annual report wasn’t just a wrap-up—but a rallying cry? Learn how to turn your year of impact into a compelling reason for donors to keep giving.
Strategic Plans for Strange Times: Create a Plan That Moves You Forward
How do you build a strategic plan when everything feels uncertain? Hear from leaders who did it, and walk away with tools to do it yourself.
