Welcome to the Catalyst Course! Before you get started...

Welcome to the Catalyst Course! Before you get started...

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  • Read "A Spirituality of Fundraising" by Henri Nouwen (takes about 2 hours).

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    • Note the parts that stick out to you as you read.

  • Consider starting a personal fundraising journal to document reflections from Nouwen and other insights as you journey through the course.

    • Begin to note your own attitudes about fundraising.  Do you enjoy it?  Why or why not?

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Pre-Course Activities

  • Welcome to the Catalyst Course! Before you get started...
  • 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...