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“.. the Fundraising Leadership Academy has been the best time investment I have ever made..”
“I cannot overstate how beneficial this class has been to me personally, my career, and the organization I represent. Adrienne is a spectacular leader who brings her wealth of experience, common sense approach, corporate and non-profit connections, and fabulous sense of humor to make this an amazing experience. I have told my colleagues and friends in other non-profits; the Fundraising Leadership Academy has been the best time investment I have ever made, and my FLA Tuesdays were always my favorite day of the week. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the generous sponsors and partners who support this program!”
“There are two organizations that are invaluable to the nonprofit sector in Columbus and FLA is one of those two.”
“A tactical approach to fundraising that engages leadership, boards, and funders. Bravo to the funders and TCF for strengthening our sector to serve our community!”
“It's so much more than can be explained on a one-pager marketing sheet”
“Adrienne's encouraging approach improved my confidence and empowered me to begin making small changes, rather than feel overwhelmed about all that I still needed to learn.”
“When a community invests in your organization and your mission in such a thoughtful and significant way, you feel such a renewed sense of hope and energy to double-down and work harder to achieve your mission.”
“Thank you for bringing in such top-notch talent; you never just "check the box" on anything you provide to our group..”
“It provided valuable and practical information and resources.”
“…fostered a sharing environment..”
“It’s very important to me, personally, that those who funded this opportunity understand the significance of the gift they’ve given – not just to [our organization], but to our community as a whole. It's so much more than can be explained on a one-pager marketing sheet. It's about those relationships, the network, the knowledge of how to raise funds, the plan that pulls all the overwhelming moving parts together, the inside and real stories of the panelists and the sense of community and confidence that is built from ALL of these things coming together. You can't get these from a binder or an online course. This has a much deeper and more sustainable positive impact. I will always be an advocate for FLA because I see endless value in the places where nonprofits need it the most. This course is a game changer for [our organization] in so many ways… so very grateful for the opportunity!”
“This was the best Professional Development I've ever attended.”
“Adrienne's leadership stands out as my favorite part of the program. The knowledge she shared was just the right amount, at a level that everyone (seasoned or unseasoned fundraising professionals) could learn from. She was so accessible and helpful anytime questions arose at sessions or even via email in between sessions. Adrienne's encouraging approach improved my confidence and empowered me to begin making small changes, rather than feel overwhelmed about all that I still needed to learn.”
“Thank you so much for this amazing class... it is such a powerful, necessary and transformative investment in our community. I am so very grateful; thank you! When a community invests in your organization and your mission in such a thoughtful and significant way, you feel such a renewed sense of hope and energy to double-down and work harder to achieve your mission.”
“The FLA has been one of the most significant experiences of my 30-year career.”
“Thank you for bringing in such top-notch talent; you never just "check the box" on anything you provide to our group, it's always the best of the best, which makes such an important difference in accelerating our ability to grow and become much better fundraisers. It also communicates how much you personally care about the investment and growth of each of our organizations. Thank you so much for truly caring about our success, it adds so much meaning and motivation to our work when we can sense others’ desire to see our success. THANK YOU!”
“The relationships that were built were great and just being around and learning from Adrienne was fantastic! Her genuine care, honesty from her experiences and her knowledge base were amazing!”
“This was very comprehensive and fostered a sharing environment that felt comfortable where you wouldn't be judged for sharing honestly and openly.”
“I thought Adrienne was a fabulous presenter, made herself available to us and really listened to our input. She truly modeled the behavior she was trying to depict of a fundraiser as well.”
“It's an amazing course. I would like to take it again!”