Webinars & Training Videos

Webinars and training videos are a great way to learn more about The Great Give campaign strategies, and put your organization on the path to success! Join us for a live kick-off, one or all of our Tip-of-the-Week Training and Q&A sessions with your Great Give team, or check out the pre-recorded training videos designed to help you learn more about specific topics of all levels. No matter the size and shape of your organization, we've got the tools to help you succeed!


In-person Session

Kick off for Success
in The Great Give

 Wednesday, February 19

5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Whitneyville Cultural Commons, Hamden

Join the Chair of the Association of Fundraising Professionals International Fundraising Board, Paul Dunne and the CFGNH Great Give team to learn about setting your message and theme, finding prospective donors and tips on effective Peer-to-Peer fundraising.  This session is great for long time and newer participating orgs!  Board members, volunteers and staff are encouraged to come!


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Tip-of-the-Week Training and
Drop-in Q&A Sessions

Each week, the CFGNH Team and others will host 90-minute sessions to lead you to success in The Great Give. Each session will start with a presentation on a specific topic - but all sessions will end with open time for questions about any Great Give related topic.  Pre-register or drop in.

Register for One or All Sessions Here

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
10:30am-12:00pm
Put Your Best Self Forward - Tips on Profile Set Up
Thursday, February 20, 2025 3:00-4:30PM
Recording for Amplifying your fundraising with Matches and Challenges
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 10:30AM - 12:00PM
Engage your most passionate supporters with Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
Thursday, March 6, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Amplify your fundraising with Matches and Challenges (repeat)
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 10:30am-12:00pm
Recording for More on Theme & Marketing Plan with Paul Dunne
Thursday, March 20, 2025
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Mailing list and Marketing Plan
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Engage your most passionate supporters with Peer-to-Peer Fundraising (repeat)
Thursday, April 3, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm Put Your Best Self Forward - Tips on Profile Set Up (repeat)
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm
If you or your org are new - come for the basics in the First Timers session
Thursday, April 17, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm If you or your org are new - come for the basics in the First Timers session (repeat)
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Make the most of Day-of strategies
Thursday, May 1, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm Make the most of Day-of strategies (repeat)
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm Donor Reports & Stewardship
Thursday, May 15, 2025
10:30am - 12:00pm
Donor Reports & Stewardship (repeat)
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm TGG Celebration and Debrief
Thursday, May 22, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm TGG Celebration and Debrief


Giving Day Training Videos

Learn how to complete all of the components of your profile to create an engaging experience for your supporters.

Looking for more information to help you craft your perfect profile? Check out the resources below!

Watch this video to learn how to meet your donors where they are, and help them become vested in your mission through successful storytelling.

Looking for more information to help you tell your giving day story? Check out the resources below!

Communicating goals internally and externally can have a direct impact on your results. Check out this video to learn about how to set yourself up for success by planning out your unique goals for The Great Give.

Looking for more information to help you set and communicate your goals for the big day? Check out the resources below!

Having your board, 'on board' for The Great Give can strengthen your network of both support and outreach. Here are some ways to effectively engage board members in the day at varying capacities!

Learn all about this effective online fundraising strategy, and view some quick how-to videos to get started with GiveGab’s P2P Fundraising tool.

Looking for more information on getting started with P2P Fundraising? Check out the trainings below!

Leverage social media to increase your online presence and audience engagement during The Great Give.

Looking for more information to help you spread the word on social media? Check out the resources below!

Dollars can go a lot further when leveraged as Matches and Challenges. Learn what these gifts are, how they function in GiveGab, and gain some unique strategies to successfully gamify your day with these larger donations!

Looking for more information on creating and leveraging match and challenge opportunities? Check out the resources below!

Learn what information is available to you after The Great Give, and how you can use it to build on existing and newly-created relationships with your organization.

Looking for more information on donor stewardship after the big day? Check out the resources below!

Learn about best practices and the most important elements to consider when creating a plan to engage your donors and supporters virtually.