Sanford Institute of Philanthropy

We honor and support those impacted by the actions that occurred on 9/11. We also recognize and thank the organizations and individuals that served our communities in the aftermath. We remember.

Are you ready to level up your remote fundraising strategies? Our upcoming panel webinar will explore strategies for designing virtual fundraising events and campaigns, featuring the following speakers: Moderator: Jessie Story, Marketing Project Manager, SIP at Maricopa Community Colleges District Panelist: Laura Rice , Sr. Director of Development, National University Panelist: Bri Tournas, Development and Events Manager, Junior Achievement of Arizona ... Join us for our webinar, Going Virtual: Redesigning Your Next Fundraising Event and Campaign on Wednesday, September 16 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. PDT. Register here: https://bit.ly/3hBAGwY

Happy National #SelfImprovementMonth! Now is a great time to focus on yourself and your professional development. You owe it to yourself to be the best version of YOU. If you’re a fundraiser in San Diego looking to level up your relationship-driven fundraising skills, the Online Fundraising Academy Accelerate might be perfect for you! We are launching ONLINE to a local San Diego cohort for the first time ever. Join this fundraising certificate program and earn CFRE Educa...tion credits! Learn how to build lasting relationships with donors and increase revenue for your organization through our relationship-driven fundraising curriculum. You will walk away with the tools you need to make an immediate impact in your field. Apply now. Spots are limited! https://bit.ly/2YeilhH

Are you ready to enhance your fundraising skills? Our Fundraising Academy instructors guide you through the research-backed, relationship-driven Cause Selling approach. They cover strategies and immediate action items, like this field-tested prospecting Pro Tip! Sign up now: https://bit.ly/2YeilhH

We know fundraising in this new and different environment can be challenging, but we can help! Check out these #remotefundraising tips. What tips do you have for being successful at remote fundraising?

Cause Selling professionals are relationship-driven fundraisers who fully embrace proven business models so that the future of their cause will be realized. In other words, Cause Selling Professionals = Future Focused Professionals. Are YOU a future focused professional?

ATTENTION: Fundraising Academy Accelerate is going VIRTUAL this fall! This online program is perfect for emerging fundraisers to enhance their relationship-driven fundraising skills and develop a network of peers. Here’s what a recent graduate said about her experience: One of the areas that we as fundraising professionals lack is the space to discuss strategy and to find time to practice. At Sanford Fundraising Academy, each person is a contributing member of the cohor...t’s success. We learn from each other and lean on each other. By the end of the program, if you put in the work, you’ll leave a more confident and knowledgeable version of yourself. - Chloe Petcharaporn, Development Director, Mid-City CAN Now is the perfect time to partake in professional development and improve upon your fundraising skills. Register now; spots are limited! https://bit.ly/2PMNKmP

The world is mobile. It’s time to make YOUR cause mobile friendly! In our upcoming webinar, Francisco Martinez will share digital strategies for fundraisers. He will teach you how to use digital platforms to start conversations, amplify your voice, and create engaging visuals. Join us on August 19 at 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. PDT! Register now; spots are limited: https://bit.ly/3ht2O53

Meet our webinar host, Francisco Martinez, an experienced educator, speaker, and marketing leader! He helps nonprofits and businesses build their brand online, a necessity during this unprecedented time. Join our upcoming webinar, Digital Strategies for Today’s Fundraising Landscape, to learn how you can leverage digital platforms to develop meaningful online interactions with current and prospective supporters. Join us on August 19 at 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. PDT: https://bit.ly/3ht2O53

It’s #BlackPhilanthropyMonth! Join us in celebrating the work of Black fundraisers, philanthropists, and their organizations this month and every month! Have you heard of the groundbreaking project, Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited? This exhibit presents stories of generosity among Americans of African descent. Centuries-old cultural customs and beliefs about giving have long been an integral part of Black communities. This exhibit uses photography, poetry, and prose to showcase stories and reveal the legacy of Black philanthropists. You can follow happenings throughout August with the hashtag #BPM2020 and for the rest of the year, follow #BPM365. Learn more about this incredible project here: https://bit.ly/39gScTF

Happy #InternationalDayofFriendship! One of the most beautiful things about fundraising is the friendships made between both donors and other fundraisers from all over the world. It’s amazing to watch others bond over making a difference in the world. Share a friendship that has blossomed from your fundraising journey!

When you have a burning desire to achieve your goals, you have the determination to overcome unexpected challenges. Fellow fundraisers and change-makers, what fuels your determination?

Today we want to highlight one of our AMAZING instructors, Laura White Ludvik! Laura has more than 19 years of field experience and she continues to be a leader in professional fundraising and development. She serves as the Director of Development & Community Engagement at Support The Enlisted Project (STEP). This organization promotes financial responsibility and long-term self-sufficiency among military and veteran families. As a San Diego native, Laura has worked in her c...ommunity throughout her philanthropy career and she is driven by a desire to build equity. She is a recipient of the San Diego Business Journal's 2011 Women Who Mean Business Award and a San Diego Metro Magazine’s Top 25 Mover and Shaker. You may remember Laura from the Military-Connected Fundraising Academy Accelerate, our recent workshop Fundraising from Your Kitchen Table, and other trainings. Laura’s advice for emerging fundraisers is, Fundraising is not easy. The needs in our communities are insatiable. But taking it one cause, one person, one vote, one animal at a time, and working to enhance your community is something to be really proud of. Help us thank Laura for everything she does for her community and to help the next generation of fundraisers!

The biggest takeaway from the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy is that it's all about the relationships. When I first got into professional fundraising and development, I had this notion of what fundraising is and what a fundraising professional looks and acts like. Through SIP training I learned that there is no single image of an excellent fundraiser. Even though I am young and I am not a seasoned fundraising professional, I can still be a very successful one. Because of the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy, I had the courage to go for the position that I am in now. - Jacqueline G., Fundraising Academy Graduate We’re so proud to serve and inspire individuals like Jacqueline through our resources and Fundraising Academy! Fundraisers, what’s your best advice for someone just starting in fundraising?