Event Information

Asking the right person, for the right gift, at the right time takes careful consideration and planning. This requires meeting with givers and building relationships. This requires a system to track data and next steps.  

Whether you’re an experienced major gifts fundraiser or just getting started, this refreshed workshop will allow you to practice the planning skills you need to make major gifts a key component of your overall fundraising strategy.  

Gather together with peers in ministry for hands-on practice to:  

• Define for their organization what makes someone a major giver  
• Practice using components of a major gifts plan  
• Create specific plans for nurturing relationships with individuals and giving organizations. 
• Practice training others to use a plan 

This updated workshop is a complement to our other major gifts workshops and will benefit your entire team. Be sure to invite development staff, board members, and even key givers to participate. Major gifts are one of our most requested topics, so register for this workshop today! 

We encourage you and your team to take full advantage of our learning series by:  

• Attending the workshop 
• Watching the national webinar on February 15th, 11:00am Pacific Time - SAVE THE DATE!
• Joining any group coaching events 
• Schedule individual coaching appointment with your Area Director 

We have a new space with more seats, so invite your colleagues or other ministry leaders to register to attend!

Presenters

Featuring - Laurel Vanden Berg

West Michigan & Indianapolis Area Director, Mission Increase

Laurel Vanden Berg serves as the Area Director for Mission Increase West Michigan & Indianapolis. After graduating from Trinity Western University with a degree in History, Laurel went to work in the corporate world in human resources and then started a family. She went on to complete her teacher certification at Calvin College and taught high school for 10 years at the Potters House Christian School in Grand Rapids. While teaching, Laurel earned a master's degree in education from Grand Valley State University. She continued her work in education by serving as the Director of School Development for the StreetSchool Network, and later joined the Sagamore Institute. Laurel was born and raised in Western Michigan and is honored to serve God by equipping ministries with the skills to carry out their mission.