Fundraising Fundamentals Cohort (August - October 2026)

Shi-Lynn Campbell • August 27, 2026
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Join us for a three-part educational series to help you maximize your fundraising success.

Building on Brandy's presentation at the 2026 Friends Summit, this series of sessions is designed specifically for the FGN and will dive into three fundamental elements for fundraising success: Case for Support, Prospect Prioritization, and Donor/Funder Journey. Be prepared to both learn and apply lessons as Brandy supports attendees in transforming new knowledge into sustained practice. The series will culminate with a celebration, share-outs of top takeaways, and live coaching with Brandy. 


Presented by: Brandy Bertram, the founder of Great Big Good, partners with mission-driven organizations to attract, engage, and grow the people, programs, and philanthropic resources that fuel their work. Brandy enjoys working alongside organizations to build sustainable programs, inspire supporters, and advance meaningful change. She is passionate about helping conservation and advocacy groups expand their impact and cultivate lasting connections with the communities they serve.

 

  • Three-Part Educational Series:
  • Part 1: Case For Support (Recorded August 27, 2026)


  • Part 2: Prospect Prioritization (Recorded September 3, 2026)
  • Part 3: Donor and Funder Journeys (Recorded September 10)


  • Participant Celebration, Share Out, and Live Coaching (Open to Cohort participants):
  • October 8 (12 pm - 1:30 pm MDT)



  • Bonus Year-End Giving Session: Maximizing Year-End Giving for Year-Round Impact. Did you know that 1/3 of all charitable giving takes place in the final month of the year? Brandy will help Friends navigate a powerful checklist to invite and capture seasonal generosity in a manner that supports their work year-round. RSVP here to attend
  • October 29 (12 pm - 1 pm MDT)




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