LVCF to Host Workshop Entry-Level Fundraising 101
The Lehigh Valley Community Foundation (LVCF) is proud to announce an upcoming professional development opportunity for nonprofit leaders, staff, and volunteers: Entry-Level Fundraising 101. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., at Northampton Community College’s Fowler Center, Room 605, located at 511 E. 3rd Street, Bethlehem, PA.
This interactive training session will be led by Stick Figure Fundraising, a consulting firm with deep expertise in nonprofit capacity-building and fundraising strategy. The workshop is designed to provide participants with a strong foundation in fundraising fundamentals, practical tools for engaging donors, and strategies for creating sustainable funding models.
Workshop Overview
The Entry-Level Fundraising 101 session will cover:
- Building a Basic Fundraising Plan – Guidance on how to set realistic goals, define key fundraising activities, and measure success.
- Understanding Operating Budgets – Connecting fundraising plans to organizational budgets to ensure financial stability.
- Trauma-Informed Fundraising Approaches – Exploring how to align donor engagement and fundraising strategies with equity, empathy, and inclusion in mind.
- Interactive Group Activities – Hands-on exercises to help participants apply what they’ve learned in real-world contexts.
The workshop is specifically tailored to individuals new to fundraising—whether nonprofit staff, board members, or volunteers—but will also be beneficial for those who want a refresher or to strengthen their existing fundraising efforts.
One-on-One Support Sessions
Following the main workshop, between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., Stick Figure Fundraising consultants will hold ten private 30-minute one-on-one appointments. These sessions offer participants individualized coaching on developing a simple fundraising plan tailored to their organization. Attendees are encouraged to bring fundraising ideas, specific questions, and challenges for discussion.
Participants may request a 1-on-1 consultation. Slots are limited.
Featured Presenters
The workshop will be presented by two nationally certified fundraising experts from Stick Figure Fundraising:
- Greg Wilson, CAP, CFRE, MS
Founder and Senior Consultant at Stick Figure Fundraising, Greg brings decades of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development strategy, and philanthropic advising. He has helped organizations of all sizes establish sustainable fundraising frameworks, align donor engagement with mission, and achieve long-term impact. - Michelle Ellison, CFRE, MPA
Senior Consultant at Stick Figure Fundraising, Michelle is recognized for her expertise in nonprofit management, annual fund development, and community engagement. She has worked extensively with grassroots and regional organizations to strengthen donor pipelines and build fundraising confidence among staff and volunteers.
Registration Information
- Workshop Registration: Open to nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers.
Register for the workshop here - One-on-One Session Registration: Limited to 10 participants. Registration is separate from the workshop.
Request a 1-on1 Consultation here.
Early registration is encouraged to secure participation, particularly for the one-on-one sessions, which typically fill quickly.