Level Up Digital Fundraising Resources

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Onboarding Resources

As part of the Level Up program, we encourage your team to watch these instructional videos for utilizing this giving platform year-round. Explore the complete ColoradoGives.org digital fundraising webinar library for comprehensive guidance.

Still have questions? Explore our support FAQs for additional information.

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The Basics 

Beyond The Basics

Embedable Donation Forms 101

Digital Fundraising Strategy Courses

Presented by NextAfter Institute™

The fundraising experts at NextAfter Institute™ will facilitate monthly one-hour webinars designed to elevate your nonprofit's digital fundraising strategy. Through these courses, you will learn practical takeaways and actionable insights that you can apply right away to enhance your fundraising efforts.

NextAfter™ Webinar Trainings

2024 Orientation

Level Up Program: NextAfter™ Digitial Fundraising Courses

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Webinar #1

Goals & Metrics: Data-Driven Guide to Colorado Gives Day

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Webinar #2 

Compelling Appeals: The Art of Value Propositions for Colorado Gives Day

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Activate Your FREE Catchafire Subscription

Virtual training with Catchafire for all nonprofits on Coloradogives.org

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WEBINAR #3

Inbox Impact: Defining Your Colorado Gives Day Email Strategy

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OCTOBER 23

WEBINAR #4 | Strategic Countdown: Mapping Your Year-End Campaign Strategy

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NOVEMBER 20

WEBINAR #5 | Clicks to Cash: Optimizing Donation Pages for Colorado Gives Day

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DECEMBER 4

 WEBINAR #6 | Year-End Rally: Maximizing Your End-of-Year Appeals

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Copywriting Courses

Presented by Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy™

Copywriting 1.0 (First-Year) Participants

At the end of this course, one staff member will receive a Certificate in Fundraising Copywriting. You will discover how to apply Philanthropic Psychology as you craft compelling campaign content. You will learn how organizations can significantly enhance both immediate contributions and donor lifetime value.

Copywriting Course 1.0 Program Details

This course is a 4-module, 4-week boot camp, delivered entirely online. You will have 1 main staff participant complete and become certified through the course. 

Please plan to commit to 5 hours per week to complete readings, listen to brief lectures, and complete assignments.

 Invited to Canvas: mid-August 2024
✔ Course Access Begins: September 3, 2024
✔ Final Assignment Submitted: mid-October 2024
✔ Colorado Gives Day Early Giving Begins: November 1, 2024
✔ Colorado Gives Day: December 10, 2024

Copywriting 2.0 (Returning) Participants

This advanced Copywriting 2.0 Course is tailored for organizations that have completed the Copywriting 1.0 Course. It serves as a capacity-building workshop aimed at embedding philanthropic psychology principles throughout your entire organization. 

Copywriting Course 2.0 Program Details

This course offers 3 half-day virtual training sessions with Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy:

 September 13, 2024 | 9 AM  12: 30 PM
✔ September 27, 2024 | 9 AM  12:30 PM
✔ October 4, 2024 | 9 AM  12:30 PM

Zoom invites will be sent directly to participating nonprofits in August 2024. 

Please attempt to include at least 4 staff to members per participating nonprofit. Staff members attend the workshops in real time and/or watch the recordings. 

  • Invite Your Team: CEO, C-suite director of communications, C-suite director of programs and the Copywriting 1.0 graduate
  • Prework: Send 10 communication examples per participating nonprofit to jbrown@coloradogivesfoundation.org by July 31, 2024.


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Follow these steps for help getting started:

✔ Watch Catchafire Getting Started Video
Take a Quick Needs Assessment Quiz
✔ Schedule a 1:1 Needs Assessment Call 
See how other Coloradans use Catchafire
Add Staff to your Catchafire Account
Get Help: Embed your Donation Form

Email help@catchafire.org for direct support.

Catchafire™ Subscription

As you learn new digital fundraising strategies, lean on your Catchafire™ subscription to connect with skilled volunteers to help you execute your fundraising projects.

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Frequently Asked Questions


Have questions about the program?
Contact Jordan Brown at jbrown@coloradogivesfoundation.org

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