This intensive, hands-on writing workshop guides you through the craft of persuasive written communication. It is designed for professionals who write for development.

Attendees will learn and practice core writing concepts, participate in practical training and writing exercises, give and receive feedback on their work, identify writing peers in other organizations, and explore best practices in advancement writing.

Participants will work in writing groups and will complete writing assignments geared toward major gifts, general development writing, and writing for the annual fund.

This conference is designed for newcomers to the advancement profession and professionals with mid-level responsibility.   

Choose from three tracks:

• General Development Writing
• Writing for Major Gifts
• Writing for Annual Giving

Benefits of Attending

• Two weeks of live sessions for 13 hours of total educational content.
• Led by faculty leaders who represent the best in the field of development writing.
• Participate in small writing group discussions.
• Have seasoned faculty review and revise your writing samples.
• Revise and review samples from your peers.
• Sharpen your writing skills and strengthen your fundraising results.
• Receive immediate feedback on your writing style and prose.
• Build your confidence as a writer and communicator.
• Expand your network of writing resources.
• Create written pieces you can use in your real-world environment.
• Access to curated CASE resources and online recordings.
• Make the most of your training budget with a first-rate and value-added program without the travel cost.

Who Should Attend

• Directors of Development
• Annual Fund Directors
• Major Gift Officers
• Corporate and Foundation Relations Officers
• Marketing/PR Officers
• Development Writers
• Communications Directors

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