The Inspired Fundraising Retreat
Your proven path to a stress-free, high-impact year-end fundraising season.
August 19-21, 2026
10 am – 3:30 pm eastern each day
Stream the live virtual workshop
Get in-the-moment expert coaching
Feel confident with a new year-end fundraising plan
You’re drowning in to-do’s. Your donor list is quiet. And Year-End fundraising is looming.
Let’s be real:
The 4th quarter of the year is supposed to be your biggest opportunity to bring in donations…
But instead, it feels like a high-stakes scramble that leaves you exhausted, unsure, and falling behind every step of the way.
Sound familiar?
➡ If your donors haven’t heard from you in months…
➡ If it feels like there’s too much to do and no one to help you…
➡ If you’ve never hit your year-end goal before…
➡ If you have no idea what tactics actually drive donations…
➡ If you’re the only one fundraising — and are burning out.
Then I’m here to tell you that these problems are fixable.
“We raised $105,000 during year-end fundraising!
Attending the Inspired Fundraising Retreat year after year always has a profound impact on our fundraising efforts at EPIC Outreach.
In addition to raising the most we ever have during year-end, we’ve also seen consistent giving throughout 2025, with a steady increase in donations. I am uber excited about planning for our Fall/Holiday fundraising this year.”
– Jessie Miller, EPIC Outreach
What if this year-end…
That’s exactly what you’ll get at the
Inspired Fundraising Retreat.
August 19 – 21
10 am – 3:30 pm each day
Virtual from your computer
Regular Ticket
- 3 days of practical content and ideas
- Access to all recordings for 90 days after the Retreat
- Q&A lunch time breakout rooms with our handpicked Sponsors
- 120-Day Foolproof Calendar
- Plug & Play Appeal Pack
- Donor Thank You Swipe File
- Fundraising Metrics Dashboard
VIP Experience Ticket
- 3 days of practical content and ideas
- Access to all recordings for 90 days after the Retreat
- Q&A lunch time breakout rooms with our handpicked Sponsors
- Early Access to the 120-Day Foolproof Calendar
- Plug & Play Appeal Pack
- Donor Thank You Swipe File
- Fundraising Metrics Dashboard
- Fall Fundraising Planning Secrets Workshop with Sandy
- Done-for-You Time Saving Planning Templates
- Board Engagement Mini-Course
- Live Implementation Session
- Personalized Audit Call (Limit to first 25 VIPs)
Why Start Year-End Fundraising Planning in August?
Nonprofits that crush year-end fundraising START EARLY. Waiting until October isn’t an option if you want real results.
During the Inspired Fundraising Retreat, I’ll walk you through a 120-day roadmap to help you plan, prep, and execute seamlessly, from September 1 all the way through December 31.
By the time fall rolls around, you’ll be completely ready—and confident to meet your goals.
“We raised TRIPLE the donations during Giving Tuesday!
The Inspired Fundraising Retreat made a huge impact teaching me how to stay organized, focused. and intentional with our fundraising plans. I feel so confident about planning 2025 Fall/Holiday fundraising.
Plus the 120 day Foolproof Fall Fundraising Calendar helped keep us on track and nothing fell through the “cracks”.”
– Beverly Holland, New Beginnings Ministries
What’s Waiting for You at the Retreat?
This is more than just a virtual workshop—it’s a fully immersive, results-driven experience designed to help you reclaim your time, boost your confidence, and exceed your fundraising goals.
Here’s what you’ll get when you register:
Plus, you’ll get these bonuses:
120-Day Foolproof Fall Calendar (Value: $197)
This “just add water” 4-month calendar template walks you step-by-step through EVERYTHING needed to build relationships, raise awareness, and bring in money. It strips away all the confusion and overwhelm because it tells you exactly what to do every day for the 4 hottest months of the year.
“Plug & Play” Year-End Appeal Pack (Value: $197)
To help you overcome the struggle of writing compelling appeals with customizable templates and samples for your fundraising letters, Giving Tuesday, and your donation landing page.
Donor Thank You Swipe File (Value: $197)
Full of ideas and done for you tools that you use to improve your donor retention.
Year-End Fundraising Metrics Dashboard (Google Sheets Template) (Value: $197)
Track your year-end campaign performance with this pre-built google sheet to help you calculate ROI, average gift, donor retention, and more.
VIP ONLY BONUS: Mini-Course: “How to Get Your Board Involved in Year-End Fundraising”(Value: $297)
When you sign up for a VIP Ticket, you also receive this mini course with a video training, sample scripts board members can use for outreach, and a board engagement checklist for year-end.
VIP ONLY BONUS: 90-Minute Live Implementation Session (Post-Retreat)(Value: $197)
In this VIP follow-up call, you’ll have the chance to review your plans, troubleshoot, and ask questions. You’ll also have the opportunity to join in some breakout rooms to get feedback from other attendees.
VIP ONLY BONUS: 15-Minute Personalized Audit (with a Get Fully Funded Coach)(Value: $297)
Get your email appeal reviewed, a donation page audit, or social media review with a Get Fully Funded coach.
Free Webinar: The Last Ask: Major Donor Strategy for Year-End
Your major donors are waiting for a bigger ask than you’re giving them, and year-end is your best shot to make it. In this session, you’ll learn how to identify who’s ready for a bigger gift, when to make the ask, and exactly what to say so it feels natural instead of awkward.
What others are saying after attending the Inspired Fundraising Retreat!
“Get back time in your life and quit running in circles.
Before coming to the Inspired Fundraising Retreat, I felt overwhelmed by the marketing content that I was finding online.
The 120-Day Foolproof Calendar is simple, easy to use, and helped me organize my year-end fundraising so that I can focus on implementing.
Sign up for the Inspired Fundraising Retreat, and you’ll learn how to plan out the things you already are doing, so you don’t have to rush at the last minute for a half-decent outcome.”
“This is like a university degree amount of knowledge.
I felt overwhelmed trying to figure out what to prioritize before signing up for the Inspired Fundraising Retreat,
I love the 120-Day Foolproof Calendar! It really grounds me and I feel like I can apply it to the whole year. With a small staff, it also helps me figure out areas I need help and who to assign things to.
If you are thinking about attending—do it, do it, do it! Do not allow the cost to stand in your way!”
“It’s worth it on so many levels!
It’s so easy to get overwhelmed this time of year, but this annual Inspired Fundraising Retreat supplies many resources and in ways that I can take on piece by piece and adapt to my own situation.
And I loved the Get Fully Funded team’s positive support—they were totally present on the chat, and following along with the dialogue helped answer questions I didn’t even know I had.
My time was well spent! If you are thinking about attending, definitely do it!”
“Every single solitary item of discussion was a nugget of gold!
I am very new to fundraising and needed some wind in my sails and some direction, so I signed up for the Inspired Fundraising Retreat.
I rarely go to events like this that are so full of useful information. The Retreat is all practical, useful information, and strategies that can be implemented right away.
This is a fantastic workshop for new fundraisers who need support and direction.”
The Inspired Fundraising Retreat
August 19 – 21
10 am – 3:30 pm each day
Virtual from your computer
Regular Ticket
- 3 days of practical content and ideas
- Access to all recordings for 90 days after the Retreat
- Q&A lunch time breakout rooms with our handpicked Sponsors
- 120-Day Foolproof Calendar
- Plug & Play Appeal Pack
- Donor Thank You Swipe File
- Fundraising Metrics Dashboard
VIP Experience Ticket
- 3 days of practical content and ideas
- Access to all recordings for 90 days after the Retreat
- Q&A lunch time breakout rooms with our handpicked Sponsors
- Early Access to the 120-Day Foolproof Calendar
- Plug & Play Appeal Pack
- Donor Thank You Swipe File
- Fundraising Metrics Dashboard
- Fall Fundraising Planning Secrets Workshop with Sandy
- Done-for-You Time Saving Planning Templates
- Board Engagement Mini-Course
- Live Implementation Session
- Personalized Audit Call (Limit to first 25 VIPs)
Why The Inspired Fundraising Retreat is Different
Unlike free webinars or generic templates, The Inspired Fundraising Retreat is an interactive experience that delivers RESULTS.
During our time together, you’ll walk away with everything you need to hit your year-end fundraising goals, including:
✅ Your Holiday fundraising strategy planned.
✅ Your Fall appeal drafted.
✅ Evergreen social media posts mapped out.
✅ Your website optimized for donations.
✅ Confidence that you’ve covered all the bases.
This isn’t theory. You’ll leave with a concrete year-end fundraising plan to hit the ground running!
Our foolproof planning template…
Customized for you…
Biggest. Results. Ever!
Let us show you the path to goal-busting success this holiday season!
Without working 24/7 – you need to enjoy your time off!
What others are saying after attending the Inspired Fundraising Retreat!
“You’ll get your money’s worth within the first hour.
I loved that it was a retreat—that caught my attention first.
The best part was the 120-day calendar and the formulas. I loved having logic as well as creativity in year-end planning. It will help me shape my communication plan this year.
You should definitely attend if you are thinking about it!”
“I just LOVE being with like minded people!
I decided to attend because I am new at being a Development Director and always eager and ready to learn more!!
I enjoyed learning everything AND meeting new people going through the same things!!
Sign up!!! You’ll be so glad you did!!”
“The Inspired Fundraising Retreat exceeded ALL of my expectations.
I signed up because I want to be fully funded and then some so that I can make the biggest impact possible to the animals in my care!
The materials and delivery were just so well thought out. Now I am excited about fundraising—I don’t think I’ve ever said that before in my life!
The Retreat is a must attend!”
“Sign up—you won’t regret it!
I registered for the Retreat because I wanted to focus on year-end fundraising and I often feel like I have too much to do as a one-person development shop.
I learned much and plan to follow that 120-day calendar. Plus y’all putting it in Trello was simply awesome. I have new ideas and no longer feel so overwhelmed!”
What to Expect at the Inspired Fundraising Retreat
This isn’t your typical training. The Inspired Fundraising Retreat is a hands-on, get-it-done experience designed to help you raise more money with less stress this fall.
Day 1: Tools, Tips & Expert-Led Strategies
We’re kicking things off by introducing you to some of the best tools, resources, and fundraising experts in the nonprofit world.
In a series of fast-paced, interactive breakout sessions led by our trusted sponsor partners, you’ll uncover smart, doable strategies to help you fundraise more efficiently and effectively—starting now.
💡 Breakout session topics include:
- Getting Your Data Ready for a Stress-Free Year-End Appeal
- Stay Legal, Stay Funded: Nonprofit Compliance Made Simple
- Plan a Winning Year-End Appeal (that donors can’t ignore)
- 5 Strategies to 10x Your Giving Tuesday Campaign
- Tools & Treasures: Find Auction Items That WOW
Day 2: Build Your 120-Day Fundraising Plan
It’s time to get your fall fundraising house in order. We’ll walk you step-by-step through creating your customized 4-month plan—complete with Asks, donor communications, and stewardship strategies—so nothing falls through the cracks.
📅 You’ll walk away with:
- A plug-and-play 120-Day Fall Fundraising Calendar
- A clear strategy for warming up donors before you ask
- A checklist to optimize your website for year-end traffic
- Proven messaging templates to make your Ask with confidence
Day 3: Master the Ask + End-of-Year Success Tools
Now that your plan is in place, we’ll help you fine-tune your messaging, sharpen your storytelling, and elevate your donor experience—all to ensure your year-end appeals bring in the most gifts possible.
💬 You’ll learn how to:
- Leverage Giving Days to boost both donations and donor retention
- Use storytelling techniques that tug at heartstrings (and open wallets)
- Map out the key donor communications you need between now and December 31
- And so much more!
You’ll leave the Retreat with more than just ideas—you’ll have a fully built plan, ready to execute with confidence.
Stop the chaos. Follow a trusted plan.
Sign up today for the hands-on year-end fundraising workshop trusted by hundreds of nonprofit professionals to deliver BIG results.
No fluff. No guesswork. Just fundraising that works.
The Inspired Fundraising Retreat
August 19 – 21
Regular Ticket
- 3 days of practical content and ideas
- Access to all recordings for 90 days after the Retreat
- Q&A lunch time breakout rooms with our handpicked Sponsors
- 120-Day Foolproof Calendar
- Plug & Play Appeal Pack
- Donor Thank You Swipe File
- Fundraising Metrics Dashboard
VIP Experience Ticket
- 3 days of practical content and ideas
- Access to all recordings for 90 days after the Retreat
- Q&A lunch time breakout rooms with our handpicked Sponsors
- Early Access to the 120-Day Foolproof Calendar
- Plug & Play Appeal Pack
- Donor Thank You Swipe File
- Fundraising Metrics Dashboard
- Fall Fundraising Planning Secrets Workshop with Sandy
- Done-for-You Time Saving Planning Templates
- Board Engagement Mini-Course
- Live Implementation Session
- Personalized Audit Call (Limit to first 25 VIPs)
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