From understanding to major gift development, you will increase your understanding of the total fundraising process through the principles and techniques we teach.
For complete course descriptions, visit courses and seminars.
The Fund Raising School course schedule
2025 Schedule
| Date | Course | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2025 | AI & Fundraising: Revolutionizing Your Fundraising Efforts | Virtual (Live) | Closed |
| March 24 - 27 | Principles & Techniques of Fundraising | Indianapolis (NCAA) | Register |
| March 24 - May 4 | Developing Major Gifts | Online (Asynchronous) | Full. Please email tfrs@iu.edu to be added to a wait list. |
| March 31 - April 2 | Fundraising Campaigns: From Capital to Comprehensive | Indianapolis (NCAA) | Full. Please email tfrs@iu.edu to be added to the wait list. |
| Date | Course | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 - May 20 | Principles & Techniques of Fundraising | Virtual (Live) | Full. Please email tfrs@iu.edu to be added to a wait list. |
| April 3 - 4 | Developing Annual Sustainability | Indianapolis (NCAA) | Full. Please email tfrs@iu.edu to be added to the wait list. |
| April 7 - 8 | Planned Giving: Beyond the Basics | Indianapolis (NCAA) | Register |
| April 7 - 9 | Developing Major Gifts | Denver | Register |
| April 7 - 10 | Principles & Techniques of Fundraising | Austin | Register |
| April 10 - 11 | Nonprofit Management for the 21st Century | IU Indianapolis | Register |
| April 10 - 24 | Email and Website Strategies for Effective Fundraising | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| April 14 - 15 | Fundraising Ethics | Indianapolis | Register |
| April 16 - 17 | Art of Fundraising | Indianapolis | Full. Please email tfrs@iu.edu to be added to the wait list. |
| April 23, 2025 | AI & Fundraising: Revolutionizing Your Fundraising Efforts | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| April 23 - 24 | Empowering Generosity: Understanding Philanthropy & Fundraising | Fort Lauderdale | Register |
| April 28 - June 22 | Principles & Techniques of Fundraising | Online (Asynchronous) | Register |
| Date | Course | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5 - 7 | Developing Major Gifts | Indianapolis (NCAA) | Register |
| May 5 - 7 | Planned Giving: Getting the Proper Start | Chicago | Full. Please email tfrs@iu.edu to be added to the wait list. |
| May 8 - 9 | Strategic and Operational Planning for Nonprofits | IU Indianapolis | Register |
| May 8 - 22 | Social Media Strategies for Effective Fundraising | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| May 8, 2025 | Webinar: Donors’ Perspective on AI & Fundraising | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| May 12 - 15 | Principles & Techniques of Fundraising | Indianapolis (NCAA) | Register |
| May 12 - June 8 | Fundraising from Foundations and Grant Management | Online (Asynchronous) | Register |
| May 19, 2025 | AI & Fundraising: Revolutionizing Your Fundraising Efforts | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| May 19 - 21 | Fundraising Campaigns: From Capital to Comprehensive | Grapevine (Dallas-Fort Worth) | Register |
| May 19 - June 29 | Effective Leadership, Successful Fundraising | Online (Asynchronous) | Register |
| Date | Course | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2 - 29 | Financial Analysis for Nonprofit Leaders | Online (Asynchronous) | Register |
| June 3 - 24 | Developing Annual Sustainability | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| June 9 - 11 | Developing Major Gifts | Washington, D.C. | Register |
| June 9 - 12 | Principles & Techniques of Fundraising | Indianapolis (NCAA) | Register |
| June 19, 2025 | AI & Fundraising: Revolutionizing Your Fundraising Efforts | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| June 23 - 25 | Fundraising Campaigns: From Capital to Comprehensive | Denver | Register |
| June 23 - 26 | Principles & Techniques of Fundraising | Seattle | Register |
| June 26, 2025 | The Stewardship Advantage: Building Stronger Donor Relationships | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| Date | Course | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 8 - 22 | Digital Fundraising Excellence: Optimizing Strategies for Results | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| July 9, 2025 | AI & Fundraising: Revolutionizing Your Fundraising Efforts | Virtual (Live) | Registration opening soon. Held from 2PM-5PM Eastern |
| July 10, 2025 | The Stewardship Advantage: Building Stronger Donor Relationships | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| July 10 - 11 | Fundraising for Small Nonprofits | Indianapolis | Register |
| July 10 - August 14 | Developing Major Gifts | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| July 14 - 17 | Principles & Techniques of Fundraising | Washington, D.C. | Register |
| July 14 - August 10 | Fundraising Ethics | Online (Asynchronous) | Register |
| July 16, 2025 | The Stewardship Advantage: Building Stronger Donor Relationships | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| July 16 - 18 | Developing Major Gifts | Indianapolis (NCAA) | Register |
| July 21 - 22 | Planned Giving: Beyond the Basics | Indianapolis (NCAA) | Register |
| July 28 - 30 | Fundraising Campaigns: From Capital to Comprehensive | Indianapolis (NCAA) | Register |
| July 31 - August 14 | Engaging Women as Donors | Virtual (Live) | More details and confirmed dates will be available in early 2025. |
| Date | Course | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 4 - 5 | Developing Annual Sustainability | Indianapolis (NCAA) | Register |
| August 4 - 31 | Strategic and Operational Planning for Nonprofits | Online (Asynchronous) | Register |
| August 4 - September 14 | Fundraising Campaigns: From Capital to Comprehensive | Online (Asynchronous) | Register |
| August 7 - 8 | Empowering Generosity: Understanding Philanthropy & Fundraising | Indianapolis | Register |
| August 11 - September 21 | Planned Giving: Getting the Proper Start | Online (Asynchronous) | Register |
| August 12, 2025 | AI & Fundraising: Revolutionizing Your Fundraising Efforts | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| August 18 - 20 | Fundraising Campaigns: From Capital to Comprehensive | New York City | Register |
| August 18 - 20 | Planned Giving: Getting the Proper Start | Denver | Register |
| August 18 - 21 | Principles & Techniques of Fundraising | Indianapolis (NCAA) | Register |
| August 18 - September 28 | Developing Major Gifts | Online (Asynchronous) | Register |
| August 19, 2025 | The Stewardship Advantage: Building Stronger Donor Relationships | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| August 21 - October 9 | Principles & Techniques of Fundraising | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| August 25 - 27 | Developing Major Gifts | Chicago | Register |
| August 25 - 27 | Effective Leadership, Successful Fundraising | Indianapolis (NCAA) | Register |
| August 26 - September 16 | Introduction to Effective Digital Fundraising | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| Date | Course | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 8 - 9 | Developing Annual Sustainability | Chicago | Register |
| September 8 - 9 | Planned Giving: Building an Effective Program | Indianapolis (NCAA) | Register |
| September 8 - 11 | Principles & Techniques of Fundraising | Denver | Registration opening later this year. |
| September 9 - 10 | Financial Analysis for Nonprofit Leaders | IU Indianapolis | Register |
| September 11 - 12 | Program Evaluation for Mission Impact | IU Indianapolis | Register |
| September 11, 2025 | Webinar: September | Virtual (Live) | 12PM-1PM Eastern - Registration opening soon |
| September 15 - October 12 | Art of Fundraising | Online (Asynchronous) | Register |
| September 17, 2025 | AI & Fundraising: Revolutionizing Your Fundraising Efforts | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| September 17 - 19 | Developing Major Gifts | San Diego | Register |
| September 22 - October 12 | Fundraising for Small Nonprofits | Online (Asynchronous) | Register |
| September 22 - November 16 | Principles & Techniques of Fundraising | Online (Asynchronous) | Register |
| September 24 - October 15 | Purposeful Boards, Powerful Fundraising | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| September 29 - October 2 | Principles & Techniques of Fundraising | Chicago | Register |
| September 30, 2025 | The Stewardship Advantage: Building Stronger Donor Relationships | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| Date | Course | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2 - 23 | Effective Marketing for Successful Fundraising | Virtual (Live) | Registration opening next year |
| October 6 - November 2 | Developing Annual Sustainability | Online (Asynchronous) | Register |
| October 8 - 10 | Developing Major Gifts | Indianapolis (NCAA) | Register |
| October 9 - 10 | Fundraising from Foundations and Grant Management | Indianapolis (NCAA) | Register |
| October 9 - 10 | Strategic and Operational Planning for Nonprofits | IU Indianapolis | Register |
| October 13 - November 9 | Fundraising from the Business Sector | Online (Asynchronous) | Register |
| October 13 - November 9 | Program Evaluation for Mission Impact | Online (Asynchronous) | Register |
| October 14, 2025 | The Stewardship Advantage: Building Stronger Donor Relationships | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| October 14 - 17 | Principles & Techniques of Fundraising | Seattle | Register |
| October 16 - 17 | Developing Annual Sustainability | Fort Lauderdale | Register |
| October 16 - November 6 | Developing Annual Sustainability | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| October 20 - 22 | Fundraising Campaigns: From Capital to Comprehensive | Chicago | Register |
| October 20 - 22 | Planned Giving: Getting the Proper Start | Indianapolis (NCAA) | Register |
| October 27 - 29 | Developing Major Gifts | Austin | Register |
| October 27 - 30 | Principles & Techniques of Fundraising | Indianapolis (NCAA) | Register |
| October 28 - November 11 | Social Media Strategies for Effective Fundraising | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| October 30, 2025 | AI & Fundraising: Revolutionizing Your Fundraising Efforts | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| Date | Course | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 3 - 5 | Developing Major Gifts | Atlanta | Register |
| November 6 - 7 | Nonprofit Management for the 21st Century | IU Indianapolis | Register |
| November 6 - December 18 | Planned Giving: Getting the Proper Start | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| November 10 - 11 | Planned Giving: Beyond the Basics | Indianapolis (NCAA) | Register |
| November 10 - 13 | Principles & Techniques of Fundraising | New York City | Register |
| November 12, 2025 | AI & Fundraising: Revolutionizing Your Fundraising Efforts | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| November 13, 2025 | The Stewardship Advantage: Building Stronger Donor Relationships | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| November 13 - 14 | Purposeful Boards, Powerful Fundraising | Fort Lauderdale | Register |
| Date | Course | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2, 2025 | The Stewardship Advantage: Building Stronger Donor Relationships | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| December 2 - 16 | Email and Website Strategies for Effective Fundraising | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| December 3 - 5 | Developing Major Gifts | Indianapolis (NCAA) | Register |
| December 3 - 5 | Effective Leadership, Successful Fundraising | San Diego | Register |
| December 4 - 5 | Planned Giving: Building an Effective Program | Indianapolis (NCAA) | Register |
| December 8 - 10 | Fundraising Campaigns: From Capital to Comprehensive | Fort Lauderdale | Registration opening later this year. |
| December 8 - 11 | Principles & Techniques of Fundraising | Indianapolis (NCAA) | Register |
| December 10, 2025 | AI & Fundraising: Revolutionizing Your Fundraising Efforts | Virtual (Live) | Register |
| December 11, 2025 | Webinar: December | Virtual (Live) | 12PM-1PM Eastern - Registration opening soon |
| Date | Course | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2026 | Webinar: February | Virtual (Live) | 12PM-1PM Eastern - Registration opening later this year |