GiftWorks is fundraising software that's powerful, intuitive, easy-to-use and affordable; built and supported by a team that is passionate about strengthening nonprofits. Learn more about GiftWorks Fundraising Software.
Congratulations! By using GiftWorks, you are taking a major step toward increasing your development dollars. The next step is to understand the capabilities of this powerful tool and how to effectively utilize GiftWorks for your fundraising strategy.
Our GiftWorks Professional Development Series teaches you how to use GiftWorks in conjunction with solid fundraising principals and best practices to maximize your development efforts.
Classes are offered as engaging, one-hour webinars, conveniently scheduled throughout the week so you can participate right from your desk. They're available as individual sessions or as part of a comprehensive series. Complete any five core-curriculum modules and be certified as a GiftWorks Professional!
And our pricing is as flexible as our software. You can purchase each module separately for $79 or the entire series for just $349.
Training Course Calendar
All times and dates are based on US Eastern Time. Calendar only shows courses with available spaces (empty dates may indicate fully subscribed courses). Click a date to select a course or view our course descriptions.
Learn how to configure and customize GiftWorks to maximize the benefits to your organization. Learn how to set up your Groups, Custom Fields, Funds and more so you are capturing the data essential for your organization. Core curriculum.
The care and cultivation of your prospects and donors are crucial to your fund development efforts. Learn how to use GiftWorks to manage your cultivation process, from creating truly personalized gift acknowledgements to implementing inexpensive, yet savvy donor stewardship methods. Learn how to enter donors consistently and effectively and how to use Households, Affiliate Donors, and more. Core curriculum.
Campaigns are the cornerstone of your fundraising strategy. From planning your campaign to evaluating the results, GiftWorks can work for you. Learn how annual campaigns and capital campaigns can be managed to achieve superior results using GiftWorks. Core curriculum.
You can increase the amount of dollars you raise immediately by using effective segmentation for your marketing and communications. Maintaining and accessing valid data is vital for your fundraising efforts. Learn how to use SmartLists to create highly targeted lists for both communications and analysis. Learn how SmartLists work with Reports and how to use and customize the many Reports that come with GiftWorks. Core curriculum.
Effectively communicating to your donors and potential donors is a priority for your organization. From the initial solicitation to the imperative acknowledgement, how well you communicate to your constituents will determine your fundraising success. In this session we'll explore the CRM capabilities and mailing efficiencies that GiftWorks offers. Learn how to create customized letter templates and use GiftWorks built-in mail merge. We will also review the security features found in GiftWorks Standard and Premium. Core curriculum.
Did you know our SmartPlan includes five GiftWorks University Courses? For a low monthly fee, SmartPlan includes unlimited phone and email support, training, and all future GiftWorks Standard or Premium upgrades*.
