Fundraising Academy | Cause Selling Education

06/17/2026

Want your next fundraising event to inspire deeper giving and lasting donor engagement? Check out our latest blog by Bobby D. Ehlert, who offers proven strategies to get donors to say “yes” to your mission — and keep saying it year after year.

Read the full blog: https://brnw.ch/21x37ZB

06/10/2026

Want to shift your board members from passive directors to enthusiastic fundraising partners?

Join presenter Muhi Khwaja, MPA, CFRE, CFRM and moderator LaShonda Williams, MPA, CFRE who will share strategies to help build your board’s confidence, clarify their role, and equip them with practical tools that feel authentic and mission-aligned!

📅June 17, 2026 / ⏰ 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT / 2–3:30 p.m. EDT

This webinar is made possible by Bloomerang, our exclusive webinar sponsor. Register at no cost: https://brnw.ch/21x37YM

06/08/2026

Only 35% of nonprofit leaders say their board members are engaged in fundraising. This begs the question: What’s holding the other 65% back? 🤔

Is it unclear expectations? Lack of confidence? Competing priorities?

Share your take: What’s one thing that could improve board participation at your organization?

06/05/2026

Is your board actively involved in your fundraising efforts? 👀

Presenter Muhi Khwaja, MPA, CFRE, CFRM and moderator LaShonda Williams, MPA, CFRE are sharing impactful ways you can cultivate board members as ambassadors, connectors, and storytellers through the relationship-driven Cause Selling lens. You’ll learn how to:

1️⃣ Clarify your board’s role in fundraising
2️⃣ Harness storytelling to inspire donors
3️⃣ Mobilize your board immediately

This webinar is made possible by Bloomerang our exclusive webinar sponsor. Register at no cost: https://brnw.ch/21x36bl

06/04/2026

For Pride Month, we’re celebrating the inspiring work of LGBTQ+ nonprofit organizations creating more inclusive and affirming communities.

From The Trevor Project to Outright International, these organizations remind us that joy, authenticity, and the freedom to live fully are our birthright. 🌈💕

Swipe to learn more about the impact they make — and shout out your favorite LGBTQ+ org in the comments!

Human Rights Campaign PFLAG National

05/26/2026

Like a charcuterie board, the Fundraising Essentials Certificate has a little bit of everything you need to be a successful fundraiser — from modules on crafting donor personas to handling objections (plus, those CFRE Education Points). 😌

If you’re craving a wide range of practical fundraising skills, this certificate is for you: https://brnw.ch/21x2pWN

Created and offered for you by Fundraising Academy at National University, the Fundraising Essentials Certificate leads you through a journey of nine courses that will help you to form lasting, beneficial relationships with donors, or investors, who have an interest and are motivated to invest in yo...

05/20/2026

Free fundraising resources at your disposal and you’re not taking advantage? Don’t be silly.

Access all the webinars, blogs, Donor Conversation Questions, and humor we have to offer in our Online Learning Portal — at no cost: https://brnw.ch/21x2pUY

05/15/2026

Donor-Advised Funds = major giving potential 💸

Join our upcoming webinar with Jack Alotto, MA, CFRE and Bree Muehlbauer, CFRE to learn how DAFs work and why they matter for your fundraising strategy.

📅May 20, 2026 / ⏰ 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT / 2–3:30 p.m. EDT

This webinar is made possible by Bloomerang, our exclusive webinar sponsor. Register at no cost: https://brnw.ch/21x2dvA

05/13/2026

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are one of the fastest growing charitable-giving vehicles in North America. Is your organization taking advantage? 🤔

Join our webinar led by Jack Alotto, MA, CFRE and Bree Muehlbauer, CFRE to learn what motivates DAF donors and how to bring more of these gifts to your organization. You’ll walk away with:

1️⃣ A clear understanding of how DAFs work
2️⃣ Tips to identify and prioritize DAF donors
3️⃣ Proven strategies to run successful DAF campaigns

This webinar is made possible by Bloomerang, our exclusive webinar sponsor. Register at no cost: https://brnw.ch/21x2dvA

05/11/2026

Major gifts aren’t just about the ask. They’re about the relationship! In our latest blog, Eva Fordham, MPA, CAP® shares the proven framework she uses to intentionally align with donors, build trust, and inspire long-term giving. A must-read!

Read it here: https://brnw.ch/21x2dvo