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Catalyst Course - $199

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  • 54 Lessons

Are you a first-time Major Gift Fundraiser or Chief Development Officer feeling pressure to get results right out of the gate? The Catalyst Course is designed to give you the clarity and guidance you need to navigate your new role with ease.
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Contents

Pre-Course Activities

Welcome to the Catalyst Course! Before you get started...
Preview
Pre-Course Survey - A few questions before you get started
Gary and Catherine Grant story
Reflections on Gary and Catherine Grant Story

Laying the Groundwork

Intro to the Catalyst Course and J.Paul Fridenmaker
A little about what you hope for from The Catalyst Course
Journal Reflection
(Optional) The Transformative Power of Classical Music - TED Talk
Relationships with money, wealth, and high net worth people
Katherine and Eugene Tsay story
Reflection on Katherine and Eugene Tsay Story

Overview of Fundamentals

Full Overview of Fundamental Module

Fundamentals Section 1: Messaging

Vision, Mission, and Messaging
VIA document example
Case for Support example

Fundamentals Section 2: Systems

Successful Systems
TOOL: Google Sheets for donor tracking
Pro tips on segmentation
TOOL: Strength of Relationship assessment
TOOL: Networking Worksheet
TOOL: Trello (The magic of baskets)

Fundamentals Section 3: Storytelling

Impact Storytelling

Fundamentals Wrap Up: Video story and Nouwen

Watch Narayanan Krishnan story
Reflections on Narayanan Krishnan story
Journal Reflection: Nouwen and "A Spirituality of Fundraising"

Sacredness

Sacredness Module Overview
Prayer strategy
The Ask
The stories of your givers
Watch Renee Lockey story
Reflections on Renee Lockey story
Role-Playing exercise
Journal Reflection: Nouwen and "A Spirituality of Fundraising"

Fun

Fun Module Overview
Definition of play and play strategy
Building relationships with donor families
Celebrating generosity with donors and staff
Watch Pete and Deb Ochs story
Reflections on Pete and Deb Ochs story
Journal Reflection: Nouwen and "A Spirituality of Fundraising"

Comprehensive Development Strategy

Crafting a major donor fundraising strategy
Effective events
Bonus Section - Journey of Generosity retreats
Watch Alan and Katherine Barnhart story
Reflection on Alan and Katherine Barnhart story
Journal Reflection: Nouwen and "A Spirituality of Fundraising"

Measuring Results and Activity Scoring

Measuring results
Activity Scoring
Crafting 'moves management' plans
Journal Reflection: Nouwen and "A Spirituality of Fundraising"
Special request
Schedule "check-in" and debrief call with J.Paul

Post-Course Activities

Congratulations! Now that you've finished...
Post-Course Survey - Here are a few questions now that you've finished...