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 

Once you've registered for the workshop, a Zoom link will be sent to you to join the meeting.

Presenters

Featuring - Trent Combs

Area Director for MI National, Mission Increase

Trent is the Area Director for MI National. He has over thirty-seven years experience working with nonprofit ministries. Trent's background includes work in marketing, teaching, public relations, administration and donor development. He holds a BS degree in Pastoral Counseling from New Hope Christian College and a MA degree in Education from the University of Redlands. Trent and his family reside in Wilsonville, Oregon. Within the MI family he is the repository of all trivia, especially sports and music related.