The Fund Raising School offers a series of webinars for fundraising professionals. Highlighting the latest research from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and addressing the most pressing issues in the field, the webinars offer an affordable and unique learning experience for fundraisers of all experience levels.
Webinar Policies
FEBRUARY 12, 2026 | 12 p.m. — 1 p.m. Eastern
Featuring Dr. Ruth Hansen
Director, Institute for Nonprofit Management Studies
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Price: $19.74
A strong annual fund is the heartbeat of nonprofit fundraising. But what really works? Dr. Ruth Hansen has analyzed hundreds of research studies to uncover proven, evidence-based strategies that drive results. In this webinar, you will learn practical steps any nonprofit can implement – regardless of budget size – to grow your annual fund and raise more money with confidence.
MAY 14, 2026 | 12 p.m. — 1 p.m. Eastern
Featuring Dr. Abhishek Bhati
Associate Professor
Bowling Green State University
Winner of AFP’s “Wilson C. “Bill” Levis” Research Award
Price: $19.74
Effective digital fundraising requires compelling communication that inspires action. Dr. Abhishek Bhati’s research reveals the six essential messages that drive donor engagement online. Only one of those messages involves asking for a charitable gift! In this one-hour webinar you will learn how using a combination of these six messages can boost response rates, deepen donor connections, and increase your online fundraising.
All webinar times are from 12 P.M. – 1 P.M. Eastern
August 13, 2026
November 12, 2026
Payment must be submitted by credit card at time of registration.
The Fund Raising School provides webinars at a low rate and therefore we are unable to offer cancellations, refunds or transfers once you have registered. A recording of the webinar will be provided to all registered participants following the live presentation.
The Fund Raising School’s webinars are hosted by Zoom.
We recommend that you test your connection to Zoom prior to the start of the webinar.
You can test your computer using Zoom’s test page here.
Please disregard the instructions for testing your microphone. Participants will only have the ability to communicate via chat during the webinar.
We recommend viewing webinars from your computer or laptop; however, a Zoom Mobile app is available for download from most app stores.
Registered participants will receive a URL for the webinar prior to the start of the event.
All webinars are held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern time. (check current Eastern time)
Full participation in many of The Fund Raising School’s courses fulfill education point requirements for Category 1.B-Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.
Individual live webinars offered by The Fund Raising School qualify for 1.0 CFRE Education Points/Hours.
The purchase of archived webinar recordings do not qualify for CFRE points.
Archived webinar recordings are available for purchase here.
