Maximizing Donor Communications Private Intensive

If your organization is experiencing or expecting a drop in individual giving, this one-day intensive private session will help. Using donor profiling, Big Duck’s lead strategists will facilitate a comprehensive review of your organization’s individual donor communications. At the end, you’ll have a clear sense of which tools are most effective, and where the greatest opportunities are to improve the way you communicate with existing donors. (More)

Individual Donor Communications Group Intensive

If your organization is new to individual donor fundraising and looking for an overview on donor communications, this one-day intensive group session will help. Big Duck’s lead strategists will provide an overview to the tools that are typically used to engage donors at various levels, in print, online, at events, and beyond. Participating organizations will also present their communications and get customized feedback from the facilitator and the group. At the end, you’ll have a solid overview of which tools are most effective to engage donors and prospects based on their relationship to your organization. (More)

Online Fundraising Group Intensive

Over the past decade, nonprofit organizations have been testing, refining and excelling in using the internet to attract donations. If your organization wants to learn how to take advantage of the increasing comfort level of donors to contribute online, this one-day intensive group session will help. Big Duck's lead strategists will demonstrate how your organization can integrate your fundraising strategy using email, direct mail, and social media. At the end, you'll have a clear understanding on how to leverage the interactive platform of the web to make personalized and compelling requests for support. (More)

Marketing and Outreach Campaign Group Intensive

If your organization wants to develop an outreach campaign to reach clients or create social change but is unsure where to begin, this one-day group intensive is designed to help. We’ll cover the basics of how to go about creating a campaign, including strategies for designing the process, budgeting, creative development, and more. Participating organizations will share experiences and review examples of successful outreach campaigns that employ a variety of budgets and media. At the end, you’ll have a clear understanding of what an effective campaign includes, and what the process is for developing them. (More)

Integrated Storytelling Group Intensive

If your organization is struggling to raise money and/or awareness for your mission, this one-day intensive will open your eyes to new approaches and help you rethink your communications. After learning how integrated storytelling works, participating organizations will map out strategies and tactics they can use to ensure their donors receive consistent messages online and off. At the end, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to make an impression, stand out from the crowd, and keep donors engaged. (More)

Annual Reports Group Intensive

If your organization is thinking about producing its first annual report or is looking for ways to breathe new life into your reports of the past, this one-day intensive group session will help. This Intensive explores the target audiences, anticipated outcomes, and content that your organization should consider when producing a high-impact annual report. Participating organizations are encouraged to present past annual reports or materials in development for discussion. You’ll learn how to extend the shelf-life of the traditional report, adapt your report online, create interactive reports, and more. At the end, you’ll have a clear sense of the annual report ‘must-haves’ and where the greatest opportunities are for your organization. (More)