Linda is one of more than one hundred professionals worldwide to hold the Advanced Certified FundRaising Executive designation. In her twenty-five plus years as a philanthropic consultant, Linda has managed capital campaigns, helped hundreds of nonprofit organizations achieve their development goals, and trained more than 40,000 development professionals in Canada, Mexico, Egypt, Bermuda, and most of the fifty United States, in addition to leading hundreds of virtual training programs with a world-wide audience.
One of just over one hundred professionals worldwide to hold the Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive (ACFRE) designation
Over 25 years of experience as a philanthropic consultant
Graduate of the Faculty Training Academy of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
Master teacher
Author of more than one dozen books
Graduate of Alvernia University in Reading, Pennsylvania
This five-part certification program will build your understanding of nonprofit board membership while helping you build credibility inside and outside your organization. You will learn the ins and outs of the most critical roles of board members: leadership, governance, fundraising, and assessment.
Board development expert Linda Lysakowski will provide step-by-step guidance for evaluating your board’s collective and individual success. You will learn what changes to make to improve results.
What You'll Learn
Ongoing assessment and performance of board and officers
Strategy, goals, measurement – continuous improvement and advancing the mission
How to evaluate progress and look ahead: plans and reporting
Board development expert Linda Lysakowski will provide step-by-step guidance for leading your organization’s board to achieve more organizational goals.
What You'll Learn
Board structure – committees, diversity of skills, and other attributes
Culture-building
Setting a good leadership example, developing future leaders
Succession planning and recruiting
Build peer relationships and team building
Ongoing board engagement
Motivating the board to achieve fundraising goals
Advocating for the organization and advancing the mission
Fundraising genius Linda Lysakowski will help you get a grasp on post-pandemic event planning before it is too late. You will learn how to measure return and make wise decisions about organizing activities with the greatest impact.
What You'll Learn
Why are nonprofits addicted to special event fundraising?
Fundraising expert Linda Lysakowski will give you real-life examples of organizations that dramatically increased fundraising results by involving volunteers. You will learn how to apply their successful strategies to your nonprofit.
What You'll Learn
Why should you use volunteers in fundraising?
What can volunteers do?
How can you find and recruit fundraising volunteers?
Fundraising expert Linda Lysakowski will give you real-life examples of organizations that dramatically increased fundraising results by involving volunteers. You will learn the specific steps to take to deploy a powerful fundraising army for your nonprofit.
What You'll Learn
How should you create your draft case for support?
What input do you need from current and desirable funders?
How can you use your case for support internally and externally?
What components can you use for specific campaigns or funding opportunities?
How will staff and volunteers benefit from this material?
How can the case for support help resolve differences in funding priorities?
In this three-part series, nonprofit planning expert Linda Lysakowski will explain who should be involved in the process, how to get the information you need, and how to run a productive planning retreat. You will learn to develop a clear and clever plan to drive your organization forward and make strategic planning engaging for your entire team.
Benefits of Certification
Develop a clear and clever plan to drive your organization forward
Make strategic planning engaging for your entire team
Fundraising expert Linda Lysakowski will provide practical guidance for creating your case for support. You will have the opportunity to get input about your unique situation. During this interactive session, you will have the opportunity to share your case language for feedback from the facilitator.
What You'll Learn
How can you change your case for support to reflect the world today?
Who should write the case for support?
What donors’ questions should you anticipate and answer?
What priorities do donors care about now?
What information should you include to tell a compelling story?
How can you present your case to different audiences?
Mid-level donor expert Linda Lysakowski will provide hands-on insights into how to move your donors up the pyramid from mid-level to major gifts. You will learn detailed information and earn a prestigious certification.
