Avista Academy
Developed by fundraising and education specialists at Avista Philanthropy, Avista Academy offers exceptional professional development opportunities for new and experienced fund development professionals alike.
Introducing Avista Academy’s First Course Offering
Create Successful Long Term Fund Development Strategies
This comprehensive course will teach and guide you to create successful long term fund development strategies at your organization.
It is designed for early- to mid-career fund development professionals in small- and medium-sized non-profit and charitable organizations.
You will:
Gain an understanding of the current landscape of the fundraising sector, nation-wide
Develop an understanding of the theory and implementation of an integrated fund development program
Build a learning workbook to apply this knowledge at your organization
Examine tactics for effectiveness in your organization
Explore tips for success
Receive eight hours of instruction, plus a one-hour follow-up and networking session
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Full participation in “Create Successful Long Term Fund Development Strategies (VIRTUAL)” is applicable for CFRE points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.
The cost for this comprehensive course is $499 CAD. The initial offering of this course is available for the discounted rate of $249 CAD.
To learn more, contact academy@avistaphilanthropy.com
FACULTY
Scott Decksheimer, CFRE
Founder, Avista Philanthropy
Scott has been a leader in the non-profit field for more than 25 years. In 2022, he co-founded Avista Philanthropy, a sought-after firm for charities seeking specialized fundraising and leadership counsel. Over his career, Scott has consulted for and worked with over 85 organizations, often helping with the largest charitable gifts in their histories. Scott is an international trainer, active volunteer, advocate for the fundraising profession, award-winning fundraiser, and is skilled at developing leadership capacity to enable organizations to ask more for what matters.