Nonprofit Training

Planning Your Giving Day

Everything you need in one place.

Need help planning your giving day campaign? Check out our training videos below to prepare a successful giving campaign. 

  • Midlands Gives Kickoff - Replay

    Watch the replay for a detailed walkthrough of the site’s exciting new features and insights into the registration process for returning and new nonprofits.

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  • Storytelling for Nonprofits: Crafting Narratives that Drive Engagement

    Missed the training? Watch the replay and gain valuable insights from Bill Grant, as told by Agency, on the power of storytelling in nonprofit fundraising.


    Learn how to craft compelling narratives that engage donors, inspire year-round support, and enhance your Midlands Gives profile. This session covers best practices, storytelling techniques, and practical ways to integrate impactful storytelling into your fundraising strategy.


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  • Board Engagement: Maximizing Board Support

    Join us for a replay "brown bag" Lunch and Learn led by Mitzie Schafer, GSB Fundraising. Discover how to activate your board for a successful Giving Day campaign. Learn how to develop an actionable board engagement plan, set clear fundraising goals, and establish timelines to maximize board participation. We'll also cover how to define and communicate board members' roles, empowering them to lead by example, engage their networks, and inspire donor support.


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  • Donor Retention: Retaining Donors Past Midlands Gives


    Join us for a replay of our "Brown Bag" Lunch and Learn session, led by Kayla King from the Central Carolina Community Foundation. In this session, you will learn how to transform Giving Day donors into long-term supporters. We will discuss how to analyze donor data to develop effective retention strategies. Additionally, we will cover ways to maintain engagement after Midlands Gives through personalized follow-ups and impact updates, as well as how to create a cultivation plan that nurtures lasting relationships.


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