
We offer specialist, live online training for individual fundraisers at all levels, throughout the year. We inject confidence, momentum and joy into major donor fundraising with remarkable results.
“The high-quality content is delivered in such a clear way by Louise. I’ve come away a completely different fundraiser.”
💡 For All Levels
Whether you’re new to major donor fundraising or looking to master advanced techniques, there are a variety of different training topics for you.
💻 Live Online
Join from anywhere with no travel time or extra costs, run by major donor specialist Louise Morris.
🤝 Interactive Groups
Build a supportive network and get your questions answered in real-time.
✔️ Practical Focus
Go beyond theory — learn, discuss, and apply approaches directly to your role.
And if you have a number of fundraisers you’d like to attend, get in touch – we also deliver bespoke workshops and training for teams.
What’s coming up:
Introduction to Major Donor Fundraising (beginner)
🗓 Tuesday 18th November 2025
🕛 09:30-13:00 GMT
Whether you’re new to major donor fundraising or a fundraising leader looking to grow your confidence in this area, this training gives you practical tools, perspectives from donors themselves, and the confidence to move your major donor fundraising forwards.
We cover:
✅ Why donors give
✅ who your major donors could be
✅ the basics you need in place for successful major donor fundraising
✅ how to secure more donor conversations
✅ getting on the phone to donors
Successful Mid-Value Fundraising (all levels)
🗓 Wednesday 28th January 2026
🕛 09:30-13:00 GMT
Build or strengthen your charity’s mid-value fundraising programme with practical tools, real examples, and proven strategies to help you raise more — now and for the long term.
We cover:
✅ What makes a strong mid-value programme: defining the right giving level for your charity.
✅Inspiring mid-value donors: how to create a sense of community, build group identity, and develop giving clubs.
✅Balancing stewardship and asks: when to thank, when to ask, and how to nurture donors towards major giving.
✅Tools and resources: how to manage your mid-value programme efficiently and effectively.
Philanthropic Psychology in Major Donor Fundraising (advanced)
🗓 Tuesday 3rd February 2026
🕛 09:30-13:00 GMT
This course is designed for fundraisers with at least two years’ experience in major donor fundraising—many participants will have significantly more. You’ll learn how to apply the latest research and insights from philanthropic psychology to deepen relationships with your donors and ultimately raise more.
We cover:
✅ Why donor wellbeing is key to increasing giving and how to create it for current and potential donors
✅ How to effectively use events, giving clubs, and giving circles to create meaningful connections
✅ Simple but powerful shifts in donor communications for greater impact
✅ Building a culture of high-level donor care within your organisation and the benefits it brings
Introduction to Major Donor Fundraising (beginner – alternative date – not yet bookable)
🗓 Wednesday 25th February 2026
🕛 09:30-13:00 GMT
Whether you’re new to major donor fundraising or a fundraising leader looking to grow your confidence in this area, this training gives you practical tools, perspectives from donors themselves, and the confidence to move your major donor fundraising forwards.
We cover:
✅ Why donors give
✅ who your major donors could be
✅ the basics you need in place for successful major donor fundraising
✅ how to secure more donor conversations
✅ getting on the phone to donors
