Fundamentals of Development (FOD)

• The Annual Fund – Philosophy, Methodology + Components of a Direct Mail Program
• Newsletters, Social Media & Mass Constituent Communications
• Special Events
• Foundation Relations & Your Case for Support
• Major Gifts & Mega Gifts
• Asking Questions & the Art of the Interview
• The Role of the Board & CEO in Donor Relations
• Capital Campaigns & Major Initiatives
• Planned Giving, Estates, Endowments & the use of Foundations
• Closing Retreat & Plan Presentations – Course Evaluation & Oral Examination

Strategy & Planning of the Development Program (SPD)

• The Role of Strategy & Planning in Fund Development / Overview of Course Project
• Market & Constituent Research
• Case Studies in Strategy
• Data Analysis – How to read & develop Donor & Financial Reports & Dashboards
• Resource Allocation - Staff, Volunteers, Outsourcing, Tools, Technology, & Equipment
• Developing a Comprehensive Donor Revenue Portfolio Plan
• Budgeting, Forecasting, Timelines, and Assumptions
• Closing Retreat & Plan Presentations – My Strategic Ministry Fund Development Plan

Peer Networking & Team Building Skills (PTB)

• Peer Introductions & Course Overview
• Peer Reflections on Leadership of Self & of Teams
• Personal & Professional Assessment – Results, Review, and Relevance
• Volunteer Teams and Group Events
• Staff Assessment – The Team I need to follow me
• Executive / Board Assessment - The Team(s) I need in front of me
• Peer Assessment – The Team(s) I need beside me
• Closing Retreat & Plan Presentations – How you’ll build your Team(s)

Personal & Professional Growth of the CEO/CDO Professional (PPG)

• The Successful & Sustainable Development Professional
• Foundations in Biblical Stewardship, Development, and Philanthropy – What do “we” believe?
• Foundations in Biblical Stewardship, Development, and Philanthropy – What do “I” believe?
• Life Plan, Path, and Progress (To-Date)
• Life Plan, Path, and Progress - My Goals & Desires for the years God grants me.
• The Mentor/Protégé Relationship
• Family Dynamics and Career Demands
• Life & Time Priorities – The Tools, Resources & Relationships that Leverage my Time & Talents
• Closing Retreat & Plan Presentations – My Personal & Professional Growth Plan
• Components of Personal/Professional & Family Life Integrated Plan