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Best Practices on Building Relationships with Funders

Securing grant funding is more than just writing a persuasive proposal; it's about building meaningful relationships with your funders. A strong relationship with funders can unlock opportunities for collaboration, impact, and long-lasting positive change. In this training we discuss top strategies to cultivate these crucial partnerships and how authentic and transparent communication will take your organization a long way.

    • Understanding the funder's mission and priorities

    • Transparent and engaging communication

    • Personalizing interactions

    • Demonstrating impact and success

    • Development Directors

    • Development Staff

    • Grant Writers

    • Executive Leadership

    Participation is free for ACAM Network Partner organizations and 2025 All-Access Pass holders. For all other attendees, the cost to participate is $35.

  • Lacey Young serves as a Mission Advancement Vice President, working hands-on with client organizations to grow both annual and capital funds. As part of the DFW region, Lacey has helped raise millions of dollars in annual, major gift, and capital campaign funds for a variety of faith-based and social service organizations. With empathy and energy, Lacey values cultivating relationships with organizations while helping strategically align their donors' passions to advance each organization's mission.

    Her experience prior to joining Mission Advancement includes over 10 years of fundraising experience across multiple spaces, including private independent schools, health care and social service organizations, and national nonprofit organizations. Lacey has managed a variety of annual appeals and capital campaigns, as well as marketing and communications elements of a development office. Trained at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy: Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and Independent School Management, she is a certified International Advancement Professional reflecting her dedication to her profession and desire to continually improve her skills.

    The 2025 Resource Development trainings are brought to you by Mission Advancement

  • You can register for this session by clicking this link: Best Practices on Building Relationships with Funders

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