Please join us for Building Funder Relationships facilitated by - Urban Male Network

• Training Description

  Building Funder Relationships focuses on developing the skills and strategies needed to cultivate meaningful, long-term partnerships with funders that support organizational growth and sustainability. Participants will learn how to move beyond transactional fundraising and build relationships rooted in trust, communication, transparency, and shared impact. Designed for Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) operating in the Community Violence Intervention (CVI) space, this training explores how to effectively engage prospective funders, strengthen stewardship practices, communicate organizational impact, and increase funder retention. Attendees will leave with practical tools for building lasting partnerships that advance both organizational goals and community outcomes.

• What To Expect

  • Understanding the funder relationship lifecycle from prospecting to long-term partnership-

  • Moving beyond transactional fundraising to relationship-centered fundraising

  • Building trust, credibility, and authentic connections with funders

  • Preparing for funder meetings, introductions, and relationship-building conversations

  • Developing strategies to engage funders before requesting financial support

  • Strengthening stewardship practices through ongoing engagement and appreciation

  • Understanding funder priorities and aligning organizational goals with funding interests

  • Managing challenging conversations and maintaining relationships during funding gaps

  • Increasing funder retention and turning one-time supporters into long-term partners

  • Integrating funder relationship management into broader fundraising and sustainability strategies

• Recommended Participants

  • Executive Directors

  • Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)

  • Program Directors

  • Program Managers

  • Finance and Accounting Staff

  • Grants Writers and Grants Managers

  • Development and Fundraising Staff

  • Administrative Staff involved in budgeting, reporting, or grant administration

Note that attendance is limited to 2 staff members per organization.

This training is recommended for staff responsible for overseeing finances, managing grants, reviewing organizational performance, making budget decisions, or supporting the financial sustainability of Community Violence Intervention programs.

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