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Fundraising Communications Essentials

A comprehensive on-demand course covering the essential skills and strategies of fundraising communications.

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Fundraising Communications Essentials

A comprehensive on-demand course covering the essential skills and strategies of fundraising communications.

Learn more...

Are you ready to upskill in the essentials of fundraising communications?

Over this course of 5 modules, you’ll learn the basic building blocks of fundraising appeals from choosing and telling a strong, emotive story and the crucial elements of a direct mail pack, to how to adapt DM packs for online, and the key things to cover when venturing into the digital space.

We’ll also cover the use of personalisation to increase response and boost donor loyalty.

Meet your presenter

International trainer and presenter, CEO of Change&Co. Dominique has been helping non-profits create winning fundraising appeals for over 20 years. As a highly successful copywriter, she will not only inspire you to create copy that is crisp and compelling, but set you up for fundraising success as we head into a critical time for charities.

What our attendees say

I gained invaluable insight into the art of fundraising communications through working with Change&Co. I am so thankful to Dominique for her expertise and positive guidance.

REBECCA TOMS, MERCY HOSPICE

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

  • How to find stories and conduct effective interviews

  • How to structure a brilliant fundraising letter

  • The strategy behind asks and dollar handles

  • How to make personalisation work harder

  • How to build your fundraising letter and create a killer fundraising pack

  • The dos and don’ts of digital communications, and

  • How to integrate digital with DM

IS THE ESSENTIALS COURSE FOR ME?

If you’re:

  • A fundraiser responsible for writing all your fundraising and donor care copy

  • Part of a small fundraising team with limited resources

  • Looking to build a successful career in fundraising copy...

 …then this essential self-paced course is for you.

ABOUT OUR TRAINING

Change&Co is a team of strategists, wordsmiths, and fundraising specialists with passion and heart for the causes we support.

We provide expert strategic guidance and compelling content for fundraising appeals, marketing campaigns, and digital projects. We’re here to help you raise more funds, reach more people, delight your donors, and build your skills in fundraising and content crafting.

From free introductory webinars, to copy masterclasses and customised training packages for individuals or charities, Change&Co is here to be your copy training partner.

PLUS, you can apply for 8.75 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification upon completion of the Fundraising Communications Essentials course.

COURSE PRICING:

Registrations for our August intake close 17 August 2023.

Standard Course

Access to all course webinars, activities and up to 2 hours per month unlimited 1-on-1 mentoring with Dominique

  • SUPER EARLY BIRD PRICEEnds midnight 30 June 2023A$1,499
  • EARLY BIRD PRICEEnds midnight 30 July 2023A$1,999
  • STANDARD PRICEEnds 12pm 17 August 2023A$2,499

Got a question?

We’d love to chat with you about training for you or your team. Submit the form and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours!