Fundraising Fundamentals: Mastering Donor Lifecyles & Stewardship

Fundraising isn’t just about asking for money -- it’s about understanding the donor lifecycle and building relationships that sustain your organization year after year. This session will give you the tools to strengthen your fundraising skills and integrate them into the natural rhythm of your season.

In this session we'll cover:

• The Donor Lifecycle: cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship -- what they are and why each step matters.

• Stewardship Essentials: overlooked (& critical) factors in fundraising success and increased donor support.

• Campaign Timing: how to plan asks and launches around your artistic season for maximum impact.

• Low-Cost, High-Impact Approaches: strategies you can implement right away, even with limited resources.

By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with clear ideas for incorporating fundraising into your organization’s work -- not as an add-on, but as a natural part of your season and mission.

There will also be time for registrants to participate in a Q&A at the end of the session.

Registration

The link for the session will be sent upon registration. If you did not receive the link, please reach out to Program Manager, Patricia at patriciac@pact.ca

About the Session Leader - Kate Supleve

Kate is a fundraiser and arts administrator who hails from Winnipeg, Manitoba and her career has taken her onstage, backstage and to the office. An Honours graduate of the University of Winnipeg’s Department of Theatre and Film, Kate has worked as Artistic & Production Associate for Rainbow Stage, in both Audience and Fund Development for the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and as Development Manager for the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre. Additional work includes Assistant Director for Winnipeg Jewish Theatre, producer for Bravura Theatre, work with the Pantages Playhouse, and, like so many others, it all started with the Fringe. Kate was the Co-Executive Director at the Musical Stage Company and is currently the Director of Development at the Young People's Theatre in Toronto.