Making the Ask: A Fundraising Workshop

Asking for support can feel intimidating, but it doesn't have to. This interactive workshop is designed to help nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers gain the confidence and skills to invite donors into meaningful, community-centered partnerships. Together, we'll explore the fundraising cycle, practice real-world scenarios, and share practical tools you can use right away.

What We'll Cover:

• Fundraising Basics: A clear look at the fundraising cycle, how to identify prospects, build relationships, make the ask, and steward donors, with a focus on centering your mission and community.
• Preparing for the Ask: How to frame your story, align it with donor values, and step into conversations with clarity and confidence.
• Making the Ask: Strategies for inviting support, responding to common questions, and seeing | objections as opportunities for deeper connection.
• After the Ask: Why follow-up and stewardship matter as much as the initial request, and how to build lasting relationships that keep donors engaged for the long haul.
• Practice & Reflection: Role-playing, peer feedback, and guided exercises to make sure participants leave with usable, real-world skills.

Topic	Philanthropy
When	November 13, 2025 9:30 am - November 13, 2025 11:30 am
Where	851 French Moore Jr. Blvd, Abingdon VA 24210
Trainer	Hollie Adams
Member Fee	$0.00
Non-Member Fee	$0.00