CNE Partner Offering: Fundraisers Should Have a Seat at Every Table(CNA Webinar)

The Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE) has partnered with the Center for Nonprofit Advancement (CNA) to offer CNE members a special discounted rate of $25 for select CNA webinars. Please review the information below for registering, along with the webinar details.

CNE Members: Select the "CNE Members" for your discounted rate when registering!

Fundraising is about far more than securing donations; it’s about shaping the future of your organization. As the primary bridge between your mission and the community, fundraisers bring invaluable insights from donors, partners, and supporters. This makes development professionals some of the strongest ambassadors an organization has.

To truly thrive, fundraisers must be empowered to speak to (and influence!) every major function of a nonprofit: finances, governance, communications, and programs. When development has a seat at the table, organizations gain more informed strategies, stronger relationships, and more sustainable impact. Your voice isn’t just helpful. It’s essential.

What You’ll Learn
  1. Understand the Power of Your Role
  2. Discover why fundraising is central to organizational success, and why your perspective is uniquely important.
  3. See How Fundraising Intersects With Every Department
  4. Learn how development professionals contribute to financial planning, program design, board development, and communications strategy.
  5. Advocate for Your Seat at the Table
  6. Gain tools and talking points to confidently articulate the value of your voice in organization‑wide decisions.

This session is perfect for development staff at all levels who want to expand their influence, strengthen cross‑department connections, and elevate the role of fundraising across their organization.

Topic Philanthropy
When June 10, 2026 1:30 pm - June 10, 2026 2:30 pm
Where Zoom
Trainer Abbi Haggerty, PhD
Member Fee $25.00
Non-Member Fee $99.00
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