Join Us for an Innovative Philanthropy Experience
Discover a groundbreaking approach to engaging benefactors in co-creating transformational philanthropic opportunities. This highly interactive, in-person education series is designed for development leaders, principal giving professionals, and experienced major giving professionals who aspire to meaningfully engage, inspire, and collaborate with benefactors.
What You’ll Gain:
✅ A renewed sense of purpose in donor engagement
✅ Proven strategies for fostering transformational giving
✅ Practical tactics, processes, and tools for co-creating meaningful philanthropy
✅ Insights from successful implementation at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Secure Your Spot Today!
Don’t miss this opportunity to revolutionize the way your organization approaches philanthropy. Register now and take your donor engagement to the next level.
Prerequisites: We recommend 5 or more years of major giving experience and/or participation in The Art and Science of Donor Development workshop prior to attending.
Session topics will include:
Philanthropy as Art Work: 7 Essential Shifts for Success
An overview of the current state of the fundraising profession and how we—as individuals and as organizations—must shift our mindset to inspire meaningful and significant philanthropy from top benefactors and create greater joy in our work
How to Show Up: Becoming an Intrapreneur
An examination of the power of personal leadership/influence and how we all—regardless of position—can harness our inner intrapreneur to operationalize the shifts, engage internal partners, and inspire bigger thinking. Includes a candid discussion on how fear and commitment to the status quo keep us, and our organizations, from reaching our philanthropic potential—and how to reduce that fear for all key stakeholders.
Candidates for Co-Creation: Finding the Right Benefactors to Take the Journey
A look at key factors that indicate a benefactor might be a suitable choice for embarking on a Campaign of One, and the questions we can ask to expedite the identification process. Includes an exploration of the mindset of entrepreneurs—some of the best and most generous candidates— including how they think, how they work, and what they expect from you and your organization.
Benefactor Readiness: Taking the First Steps
A discussion about storytelling, stewardship, and the art of questions in building benefactor readiness. Emphasis is on the critical role Master Key Questions play in earning the right to open conversations with benefactors and explore transformational ideas—the first step together in a meaningful Campaign of One.
The Art of Ideation: Painting a Compelling Picture Together
An introduction to a three-part model for collaborating with organizational leaders/faculty to co-create aspirational philanthropic visions that are inspirational for benefactors and transformational for the organization. Includes examples of proposals from successful campaigns of one and an opportunity to work though the ideation process in real time using ideas and benefactors from participants.
Key Concepts for Co-creation
A look at what happens after the ideation process, including tactics that make it easier for benefactors to say yes. Also, includes real-life examples and an opportunity to discuss any final questions with the facilitators.
Where & When
The in-person, two-day workshop will be held from 1:00pm to 5:00pm MT on Thursday, September 17 and 8:30am to 2:00pm MT Friday, September 18.
Location:
The Slate Hotel Downtown Denver
1250 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80204
Sleeping Rooms: $229/night
Investment
EARLY BIRD $1,750 USD per participant
Available through August 6, 2026
$1,950 USD per participant
Registration closes
September 15, 2026
**If you would like to register but need to pay later please reach out to AR-Publics@hcg.com.
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