The Fundraising Leadership Series provides development professionals with essential leadership skills to be a strategic leader in their organization. The unique design of this certificate series, co-created with nonprofit leaders, recognizes the central role of development in a nonprofit’s culture, strategy, and communications. Participants will engage with other development professionals in an interactive program that builds their capacity as organizational leaders and changemakers. Each session will feature senior nonprofit leaders from across the region who will share their expertise and experiences on the topic.

Upon completion, development professionals will have applied experience in their organization’s context using leadership tools and knowledge they acquire. Additionally, they will exhibit the capacity to better lead strategic development operations in nonprofit organizations.

Module 1 – Building a Culture of Philanthropy
Friday, October 6, 2023 (8:30-11:30am)
IN-PERSON SESSION – UMKC Bloch Executive Hall

Module 2 – Designing the Long Game
Friday, October 20, 2023 (8:30-11:30am)
VIRTUAL SESSION – This session will be held via Zoom.

Module 3 – Prioritizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Fundraising
Friday, October 27, 2023 (8:30-11:30am)
IN-PERSON SESSION – UMKC Bloch Executive Hall

Module 4 – Developing & Strengthening Talent
Friday, November 10, 2023 (8:30-11:30am)
VIRTUAL SESSION – This session will be held via Zoom.

Module 5 – Strategic Communications
Friday, November 17, 2023 (8:30-11:30am)
IN-PERSON SESSION – UMKC Bloch Executive Hall