We consider ourselves a success when the nonprofits we work with don’t need us anymore.
Our training programs are designed to empower you and your team with industry-leading knowledge, expand your expertise, and bring a little joy and humor to this work of fundraising.
The types of training we offer include:
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Fundraising Training for Boards, Leadership and Nonprofit Teams
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Making the Ask: Presenting Case and the Ask With Confidence
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Ethical Storytelling: Interviewing Beneficiaries and Stakeholders
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Fundraising Fundamentals: The Basics for New Fundraisers
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Advanced Fundraising: Techniques and Strategies for the Seasoned Professional
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CRM Usage and Optimization
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Customized Training in All Areas of Fundraising for Individuals or Teams
We also offer a custom training program on developing a comprehensive fundraising plan; we’ll spend half day, full day, or two days onsite with you to take you through the same tools and techniques we offer in our Comprehensive Plan. Kind of like a Fundraising Plan DIY.
We’d also be thrilled to work with you on a customized training tailored to your specific needs, goals, and unique situation.
Training
T. Clay Buck, CFRE is one of the nonprofit sector’s most sought after speakers. He is a certified Trainer and Coach, as well as a former professional actor, which means his sessions are dynamic, engaging, informative – and often a lot of fun! He knows how to deliver powerful, actionable, fundraising training in a way that delivers results.
“Clay, you got our board excited about fundraising in a way they’ve never been before. Your energy and enthusiasm is infectious and we’re all ready to jump into the plan you helped us create."
~ Nonprofit Executive Director
Whether you’re looking for an inspirational keynote, a conference session on a specific topic, or a personalized experience for your board, your team, or your community, Clay’s presentations will engage your audience and give you tools you can put to use right away.
“I didn’t know I’d laugh so hard talking about data! Oh, I learned so much – things I can put to use as soon as I’m back in the office. Thank you!"
~ AFP ICON attendee
Sample Sessions
Uncharted Waters: A Fundraising Plan That Gets Results
A goal without a plan is just a wish, so in this session you’ll be introduced to the Money-Raising, Donor-Loving, Systems-Thinking Approach to Fundraising Planning.. A documented fundraising plan is the key to tackling all of your fundraising goals – and, indeed, your nonprofit’s work. A written plan charts the path forward, establishes critical timelines, and creates an accountability for you as the fundraiser, your team, and your responsibility to the whole organization.
Telling The Stories That Inspire Donors to Give
Humans are hard-wired for story; our brains respond to stories in ways that metrics and facts and figures just can’t touch. In this session, we’ll look at the current research coming from neuroscience and the field of Philanthropic Psychology in understanding how storytelling affects the human brain and how to leverage its impact in fundraising and nonprofit communications.
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COMING SOON!
Over the next few months, Next River Fundraising Strategies will be launching a series of online courses and trainings that will teach you the same lessons we’ve learned and used to make fundraising easier and more efficient. To be the first to know when they launch, sign up for our regular newsletter here: