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“How Do I Do It?”
Webinar Series

10 snackable webinars for busy donor relations pros (at retro prices)

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We're throwing it way back—to practical day-to-day skills and prices that will make you do a double take!

Get ready to hit rewind with “How Do I Do It?”—our brand-new, bite-sized webinar series that delivers real tools, real training, and real results—all in 30 minutes or less.

 

Each session is a focused, step-by-step guide to solving common challenges in donor relations, communications, and day-to-day workflows.

These are the kind of practical, how-to webinars you’ll want to rewind and replay again (and again)!

Purchase the entire series for just $200 (a $40 savings!)

What You'll Get (no cassette player required):
 

  • 10 live, 30-minute webinars - Just the hits—no filler tracks.
     

  • Easy, practical training you can use immediately - Built for busy fundraisers, not theory junkies.
     

  • Downloadable resources for deeper dives - Think of these as bonus tracks!
     

  • Unlimited seats + full access to recordings - Allowing your whole team to press play, pause, rewind, and repeat.

Topics Include (aka this mixtape slaps!):

 

  • Designing better graphics in Canva
     

  • Writing effective AI prompts
     

  • Cleaning up spreadsheets + using VLOOKUPs to simplify your work
     

  • Writing project briefs and talking points
     

  • Video editing using photos (and free tools!) only
     

  • How to write better acknowledgments
     

  • Mail merge magic to make your life easier
     

  • And more! 

What You Will Learn

You can purchase individual lessons for $25 or the entire series for $200

  • Design It Right: Canva Training Essentials
    Design It Right: Canva Training Essentials
    Oct 01, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Webinar | $25
    You’ve been tasked with creating a bespoke impact report for a key donor—but there’s no budget for a graphic designer. This training helps you go from “meh” to “meaningful” with templates, design tips, and practical do’s and don’ts that make your report shine—no design degree required.
  • Lights, Camera, Still Shots – Video Editing Using Photos Only
    Lights, Camera, Still Shots – Video Editing Using Photos Only
    Oct 08, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Webinar | $25
    You need an inspiring impact video—but you don’t have any video footage. Just a folder of 20 decent photos and a message that matters. In this session, we’ll show you how to turn still images into a compelling, emotion-rich video using music, captions, pacing, and storytelling techniques.
  • Prompt Like a Pro – AI Prompts that Actually Work
    Prompt Like a Pro – AI Prompts that Actually Work
    Oct 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Webinar | $25
    You ask ChatGPT to “write a donor thank you letter,” and get back something stiff and generic. This session teaches you how to craft better prompts so AI gives you content that sounds like you—not a robot.
  • Merge It Like a Pro –  Letters, Emails, and Labels
    Merge It Like a Pro –  Letters, Emails, and Labels
    Oct 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Webinar | $25
    You’ve got a stewardship letter ready to go—but there are 300 recipients, and you need personalized letters, emails, and mailing labels. Instead of reinventing the wheel (or panicking), this workshop shows you how to mail merge like a pro across multiple formats.
  • Clean It Up – Easy Excel Fixes for Messy Data
    Clean It Up – Easy Excel Fixes for Messy Data
    Oct 29, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Webinar | $25
    You’re working with two lists: one from Advancement Services and one from your CRM. They don’t match, and you’re manually copying and pasting rows like it’s 1999. This session shows you how to merge, match, and clean up data fast—and avoid hours of busywork.
  • Thanks, But Better – How to Rewrite an Acknowledgment
    Thanks, But Better – How to Rewrite an Acknowledgment
    Nov 05, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Webinar | $25
    Your gift acknowledgment template still says “On behalf of the institution…” and no one’s touched it since 2008. This training walks through real examples and the how to's to rewrite acknowledgments so they’re warm, authentic, and actually read by donors.
  • Excel-erate – Pivot Tables & VLOOKUPs Made Easy
    Excel-erate – Pivot Tables & VLOOKUPs Made Easy
    Nov 12, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Webinar | $25
    Your boss wants a report showing donor engagement trends by giving level… and you’re staring at a 5,000-row spreadsheet. This session teaches you how to use PivotTables and VLOOKUPs to slice, dice, and impress—without breaking a sweat.
  • The Project Brief – Writing One that Actually Works
    The Project Brief – Writing One that Actually Works
    Nov 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Webinar | $25
    You’re collaborating with your communications team on a new campaign, but three emails in, no one’s on the same page. This session shows you how to write a simple, clear project brief that aligns everyone—no mind-reading required.
  • Say It Smooth – How to Write Talking Points That Work
    Say It Smooth – How to Write Talking Points That Work
    Dec 03, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Webinar | $25
    Your VP is about to speak at a major donor lunch, and asks you for “a few talking points.” You panic. What should she say? This training teaches you how to craft brief, clear, and effective talking points that make speakers sound prepared—but never scripted.
  • Record, Replay, Repeat – A Better Way to Document What You Do
    Record, Replay, Repeat – A Better Way to Document What You Do
    Dec 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Webinar | $25
    A colleague just asked, “How do you pull the data for that end-of-year report?” and you realize you’ve never written it down. This session walks through simple ways to document your workflows—so if you’re out (or promoted!), the process lives on.

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FAQ

Can I buy one registration for my entire team, even if we're all viewing it remotely? 

Yes! Complete your purchase and you will receive a confirmation email (check your junk mail folder if you don't see it) with a link you can share with your team members that allows them to register for free. Only one purchase is required per organization. 

 

Are these webinars included in any other webinar series purchase?
No. This series is separate from all other webinar series offered.

Do these webinars count towards my CFRE certification?

These webinars are packed with practical wisdom—but they’re not CFRE-certified.

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