Making the Confident Ask

Sep 16, 2026 • 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Fund Development • Virtual Event

The session is designed to be hands-on and realistic for busy nonprofit leaders. Participants will spend time in guided practice, small-group role play, and real-life scenarios so they leave with language they can use immediately.

Topics Covered
Why asking for donations feels uncomfortable — and how to move past it
The basic structure of a successful donation request
How to decide what to ask for based on relationship, interest, and capacity
Practice conversations and role-play to build confidence asking for support
How to involve board members and volunteers in fundraising without confusion
Simple ways to track prospects, assignments, and follow-up using basic tools
Keeping fundraising organized when multiple people are making asks
Setting realistic expectations for volunteer involvement in fundraising

Participants will leave with:
Sample language for making a donation request
A simple framework for deciding ask amounts
A basic system for tracking donors and volunteers
Greater confidence in leading fundraising conversations

Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.