INNOVATIVE DONOR ACQUISITION: Inspiring Deeper Engagement Through Participation (FREE)

06/11/2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM CT

Admission

  • Free

Location

Fostering Hope Offices at Pond Springs Church
13300 Pond Springs Road
Austin, TX 78729

Description

INNOVATIVE DONOR ACQUISITION
Inspiring Deeper Engagement Through Participation

 

Turn passive interest into passionate engagement! This dynamic workshop will show you how to create hands-on experiences that connect donors to your mission like never before. Discover simple, impactful participation projects that inspire commitment, deepen relationships, and multiply Kingdom impact—all rooted in biblical principles and practical strategies. 

With real-world case studies and interactive activities, you’ll gain tools to transform your engagement approach, moving beyond transactions to cultivate genuine, lasting connections. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the power of participation and amplify your mission’s reach!

This workshop is designed for Executive Directors, development and fundraising professionals,and fundraising-engaged board members.

 

As a result of this workshop, participants will: 

Understand biblical foundations for participation projects 

  • Evidence: Participants will articulate key scriptural principles during group discussions and reflect on their application in written responses. 

2. Identify strategies for designing and implementing participation projects 

  • Evidence: Participants will complete a worksheet identifying effective strategies and avoiding common pitfalls based on case study analysis. 

3. Develop and present a mock participation project 

  • Evidence: Groups will collaboratively create and present a mock participation project to the larger group, demonstrating integration of workshop principles and practical application. 

4. Recognize the value of transformational relationships in champion engagement 

  • Evidence: Participants will outline three specific ways their project fosters long-term, relational engagement during their mock project presentation

 

This free workshop will be led by Julie Kouri, our Executive Director, and a long-time nonprofit leader, fundraiser, advisor, and coach.