Welcome to the Education Hub—where innovation meets opportunity.
Here, you’ll find webinars, resources, and expert-led content sponsored by organizations dedicated to advancing the art and science of nonprofit fundraising. These educational offerings are thoughtfully designed to empower nonprofit professionals like you with actionable strategies, tools, and insights to take your mission to the next level.
Explore the hub, engage with the content, and discover how these webinars can transform the way you connect with donors, engage your community, and achieve your fundraising goals.
Special thanks to our sponsors
Thanks to our generous sponsors, these learning opportunities are free to access, ensuring that every nonprofit, regardless of size or budget, can benefit from cutting-edge industry knowledge.
Free Webinars to Boost Your Nonprofit
Fundraising Success
Take your fundraising and event strategy to the next level with Elevate Education Hub’s free training and webinars. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills in fundraising strategy, virtual and hybrid event planning, or compelling nonprofit storytelling, our expert-led sessions are designed to provide practical insights, actionable strategies, and real-world examples you can implement right away.
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Free Download: A Step-by-Step Guide to Organizing a Charity Golf Tournament
Our friends at GolfStatus have generously created a charity golf tournament planning guide that runs you through the key steps that go into pulling off a successful golf fundraising event. This helpful and free guide includes information on:
- How to bring together a planning team
- Defining your budget
- Choosing the right golf event management platform
- Picking a date and securing a golf facility
- Building and launching your event website
- Creating team and sponsorship packages
- Event marketing and selling packages
- Finalizing details so you’re prepared on event day
- Executing the golf tournament to perfection
- Collecting data, building reports, and following up with guests and sponsors
The guide also includes a planning worksheet and a host of other resources to help you pull off a charity golf tournament that excites your guests and fuels your mission.
Fill out the form below to get the guide for free!
Fundraising + Event Planning Made Easier with Ready-to-Use Tools
What’s Inside:
- Fundraising Strategy Templates – Create compelling donor appeals and campaign plans.
- Sponsorship Proposal Kits – Secure more sponsors with polished, persuasive proposals.
- Event Planning Checklists – Ensure nothing gets overlooked in your event timeline.
- Marketing + Communications Tools – Craft social media, email, and promotional materials with ease.
Streamline your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts with professionally designed templates, guides, and toolkits created by industry experts, now available for purchase.
Get access to proven resources that simplify planning, donor outreach, sponsorship proposals, event logistics, and more. These ready-to-use tools help you save time, maximize impact, and execute with confidence.
Go Deeper with Expert-Led Paid Training
Take a deep dive into fundraising, donor engagement, event planning, and nonprofit marketing with in-depth courses designed to give you actionable strategies and expert insights.
Our on-demand and live paid classes go beyond free webinars, offering step-by-step guidance, hands-on exercises, and expert-led instruction to help you level up your fundraising success.
What You’ll Learn:
- Master Fundraising Strategy – Develop sustainable revenue plans and donor engagement tactics.
- Plan High-Impact Events – Learn the ins and outs of virtual, hybrid, and in-person fundraising events.
- Secure Corporate Sponsorships – Gain proven techniques to pitch and win sponsorships.
- Enhance Storytelling + Marketing – Craft compelling narratives that connect with donors.
The Fundraising Elevator Podcast Playlist: How to Plan Your Fundraising Event 🎧
Elevate your 2025 fundraising events with expert insights from Samantha Swaim and Kristin Steele. This curated playlist is your go-to guide for planning a successful gala and maximizing revenue.
Tune in to The Fundraising Elevator Podcast for real-world success stories, innovative strategies, and practical takeaways to enhance donor engagement and event execution.
Whether you’re a nonprofit leader or event planner, this resource will help you create impactful fundraising events in 2025!
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Buy The Book:
Planning A Successful
Major Donor Event
This book is your step-by-step guide to planning a major donor event that drives engagement and maximizes fundraising success.
Through the lens of strategic fundraising, you’ll learn how to boost ROI and increase revenue while mastering key elements like budgeting, logistics, sponsorship, procurement, volunteer management, storytelling, and special appeals.
Grounded in the science of giving, it offers real-world case studies and actionable insights to help you create meaningful donor connections and execute a high-impact event.
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