Spring Training 2025 Schedule
8:00 – 9:00 AM ☕ Check-In & Networking Kick off the morning with coffee, snacks, and casual conversation—connect with peers, meet new faces, and get settled before sessions begin.
9:00 – 10:00 AM - Breakout Sessions – Choose Your Track
Track A: Mastering Major & Mid-Level Gifts Sharpen your skills for cultivating lasting donor relationships and unlocking transformational giving. We’ll start with strategic insights from The Blueprint Collaborative, followed by small-group discussions led by development professionals from:
- Urban Roots
- Eddy House
- The Children's Cabinet
Track B: Professional Development & Career Growth Curious about fundraising certifications and how they can boost your career? This session will spotlight professionals who’ve earned top credentials and how they’ve put them to use.
Featuring certifications such as: Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP), Certified Professional Grant Professional (CPGP), Certified Fund Raising Expert (CFRE), Certified Grant Management Specialist (CGMS), and Grant Professional Certified (CGP) certifications.
10:00 – 11:00 AM Breakout Sessions – Choose Your Track
Track A: Emergency Fundraising in Times of Crisis When the unexpected hits, how do you respond? This session offers real case studies and takeaways from leaders at Communities in Schools, Education Alliance of Washoe County, Truckee Donner Land Trust, and the Estipona Group- all who’ve successfully navigated crisis fundraising.
Track B: Utilizing Local Resources Discover the powerful tools, networks, and partnerships available right here in our community. Panelists include representatives from:
- AHA Projects
- The Center for Nonprofit Business
- The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Inside Philanthropy: Perspectives from Community Leaders and Funders Get a front-row seat to the evolving landscape of philanthropy from those shaping it. Stay tuned for final panelist announcements — you won't want to miss these frontline perspectives. |
