Donor Development | March 2025 | Nashville, TN

Monday, March 31, 2025 — Thursday, April 3, 2025
03/31/25 4:00 PM 04/03/25 8:00 AM America/Chicago Donor Development | March 2025 | Nashville, TN Synopsis   As the proverb goes, “If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime.”      Donor Development Training Retreats are designed to do exactly that – teach Christian schools how to fish for like-minded donors to fuel their ministry. As a Christian school leader, you will receive best-in-class training on donor development, fundraising, and relationship-building. As part of your training, you will build a strategic development message and plan for your school. You will leave equipped and empowered to invite donors deeper into the work of your organization.    Who’s It For?  Schools and homeschool organizations are encouraged to send at least two representatives to this training together. Recommended attendees include the head of school (or equivalent), development director or development personnel, and/or board member(s).  Schedule  Day 1: 4:30pm-8pm | Hotel provided | Allow ample travel time to be ready for our 4:30pm start  Day 2: 8am-7:15pm | Hotel provided  Day 3: 8am-7:15pm | Hotel provided  Day 4: TRAVEL DAY  HFNashville at Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center 400 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37219 United States Donor Development | March 2025 | Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com false MM/DD/YYYY

HFNashville at Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center

400 Commerce Street
Nashville, TN 37219 United States

http://www.herzogfoundation.connect.space

Synopsis

As the proverb goes, “If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime.” 
 

Donor Development Training Retreats are designed to do exactly that – teach Christian schools how to fish for like-minded donors to fuel their ministry. As a Christian school leader, you will receive best-in-class training on donor development, fundraising, and relationship-building. As part of your training, you will build a strategic development message and plan for your school. You will leave equipped and empowered to invite donors deeper into the work of your organization.  

Who’s It For?

Schools and homeschool organizations are encouraged to send at least two representatives to this training together. Recommended attendees include the head of school (or equivalent), development director or development personnel, and/or board member(s).

Schedule

Day 1: 4:30pm-8pm | Hotel provided | Allow ample travel time to be ready for our 4:30pm start

Day 2: 8am-7:15pm | Hotel provided

Day 3: 8am-7:15pm | Hotel provided

Day 4: TRAVEL DAY

Event Contact: Herzog Foundation Institute
training@herzogfoundation.com

Donor Development | March 2025 | Nashville, TN

Monday, March 31, 2025, 4:00 PM — Thursday, April 3, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT

03/31/25 4:00 PM 04/03/25 8:00 AM America/Chicago Donor Development | March 2025 | Nashville, TN Synopsis   As the proverb goes, “If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime.”      Donor Development Training Retreats are designed to do exactly that – teach Christian schools how to fish for like-minded donors to fuel their ministry. As a Christian school leader, you will receive best-in-class training on donor development, fundraising, and relationship-building. As part of your training, you will build a strategic development message and plan for your school. You will leave equipped and empowered to invite donors deeper into the work of your organization.    Who’s It For?  Schools and homeschool organizations are encouraged to send at least two representatives to this training together. Recommended attendees include the head of school (or equivalent), development director or development personnel, and/or board member(s).  Schedule  Day 1: 4:30pm-8pm | Hotel provided | Allow ample travel time to be ready for our 4:30pm start  Day 2: 8am-7:15pm | Hotel provided  Day 3: 8am-7:15pm | Hotel provided  Day 4: TRAVEL DAY  HFNashville at Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center 400 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37219 United States Donor Development | March 2025 | Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com false MM/DD/YYYY

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Agenda Highlights:

All guests are required to attend the training in full including all sessions, activities, breaks, and group meals.

Breaks and snacks will be provided at various times during the session blocks. During group meals, food options will be available to accommodate select dietary restrictions such as gluten-free and vegetarian. Please plan accordingly for other dietary restrictions or preferences.

Agenda is subject to change.

	03/31/25 3:00 PM 03/31/25 3:00 PM America/Chicago Arrival Information & Hotel Check In View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/donor-development-march-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-03-31#session_row_29345 <br/> You have been assigned to either Hotel Indigo or the Fairlane Hotel! (check your email)<br> Check in is 3PM <ul><li>Hotel Indigo: 315 Union Street Nashville, TN</li><li>Fairlane Hotel: 401 Union Street Nashville, TN</li></ul> <br> You'll be asked to put a CC on file for incidentals. If you don't charge anything, the deposit will be back in your account within 14 days. <br> <br> <strong>The event begins at 4:00pm.</strong> Please check in prior or leave ... Hotel Indigo OR Fairlane Hotel Donor Development \| March 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 3:00 PM Hotel Indigo OR Fairlane Hotel Arrival Information & Hotel Check In You have been assigned to either Hotel Indigo or the Fairlane Hotel! (check your email) Check in is 3PM Hotel Indigo: 315 Union Street Nashville, TN Fairlane Hotel: 401 Union Street Nashville, TN You'll be asked to put a CC on file for incidentals. If you don't charge anything, the deposit will be back in your account within 14 days. The event begins at 4:00pm. Please check in prior or leave your bags with the front desk to ensure on-time arrival to the event. Several paid parking options are available around Nashville. Self-parking is not offered at the hotel, but valet parking is for $65-$55 per day. Click here for a complete list of parking options in Downtown Nashville. Remember that parking is considered a transportation cost and is not covered by the Foundation. Airport Suggestions: Nashville International Airport - 15 minutes from hotel Less Info
	03/31/25 3:50 PM 03/31/25 4:00 PM America/Chicago Walk to Training View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/donor-development-march-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-03-31#session_row_29346 <br/> Meet in the hotel lobby by 3:50pm to begin walking to the training venue. For those choosing to travel separately, please arrive to the venue by 4:00pm.<br> <ul><li>One of our team members will be in the lobby to walk you over. </li></ul> <br> Please arrive in Nashville prepared and ready to go. If needed, you can leave your belongings at the front desk to ensure you make it to Spark on time. Thanks! HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Donor Development \| March 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 3:50 - 4:00 PM HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Walk to Training Meet in the hotel lobby by 3:50pm to begin walking to the training venue. For those choosing to travel separately, please arrive to the venue by 4:00pm. One of our team members will be in the lobby to walk you over. Please arrive in Nashville prepared and ready to go. If needed, you can leave your belongings at the front desk to ensure you make it to Spark on time. Thanks! Less Info
	03/31/25 4:00 PM 03/31/25 7:00 PM America/Chicago Event Begins: Opening Activities View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/donor-development-march-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-03-31#session_row_29347 <br/> Registration<br> Welcome from HF<br> Meet your peers<br> Opening evening activities and dinner<br> <br> No need to bring anything - tonight's goal is to CONNECT. HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Donor Development \| March 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 4:00 - 7:00 PM HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Event Begins: Opening Activities Registration Welcome from HF Meet your peers Opening evening activities and dinner No need to bring anything - tonight's goal is to CONNECT. Less Info
	03/31/25 7:00 PM 03/31/25 8:00 PM America/Chicago Connection: Dinner Together View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/donor-development-march-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-03-31#session_row_30713 <br/> Connect with your peers over dinner! HFNashville at Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Donor Development \| March 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:00 - 8:00 PM HFNashville at Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Connection: Dinner Together Connect with your peers over dinner! Less Info
	03/31/25 8:00 PM 03/31/25 8:00 PM America/Chicago Walk to Hotel View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/donor-development-march-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-03-31#session_row_29518 <br/> Hotel Indigo OR Fairlane Hotel Donor Development \| March 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 8:00 PM Hotel Indigo OR Fairlane Hotel Walk to Hotel

	03/31/25 3:00 PM 03/31/25 3:00 PM America/Chicago Arrival Information & Hotel Check In View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/donor-development-march-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-03-31#session_row_29345 <br/> You have been assigned to either Hotel Indigo or the Fairlane Hotel! (check your email)<br> Check in is 3PM <ul><li>Hotel Indigo: 315 Union Street Nashville, TN</li><li>Fairlane Hotel: 401 Union Street Nashville, TN</li></ul> <br> You'll be asked to put a CC on file for incidentals. If you don't charge anything, the deposit will be back in your account within 14 days. <br> <br> <strong>The event begins at 4:00pm.</strong> Please check in prior or leave ... Hotel Indigo OR Fairlane Hotel Donor Development \| March 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 3:00 PM Hotel Indigo OR Fairlane Hotel Arrival Information & Hotel Check In You have been assigned to either Hotel Indigo or the Fairlane Hotel! (check your email) Check in is 3PM Hotel Indigo: 315 Union Street Nashville, TN Fairlane Hotel: 401 Union Street Nashville, TN You'll be asked to put a CC on file for incidentals. If you don't charge anything, the deposit will be back in your account within 14 days. The event begins at 4:00pm. Please check in prior or leave your bags with the front desk to ensure on-time arrival to the event. Several paid parking options are available around Nashville. Self-parking is not offered at the hotel, but valet parking is for $65-$55 per day. Click here for a complete list of parking options in Downtown Nashville. Remember that parking is considered a transportation cost and is not covered by the Foundation. Airport Suggestions: Nashville International Airport - 15 minutes from hotel Less Info
	03/31/25 3:50 PM 03/31/25 4:00 PM America/Chicago Walk to Training View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/donor-development-march-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-03-31#session_row_29346 <br/> Meet in the hotel lobby by 3:50pm to begin walking to the training venue. For those choosing to travel separately, please arrive to the venue by 4:00pm.<br> <ul><li>One of our team members will be in the lobby to walk you over. </li></ul> <br> Please arrive in Nashville prepared and ready to go. If needed, you can leave your belongings at the front desk to ensure you make it to Spark on time. Thanks! HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Donor Development \| March 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 3:50 - 4:00 PM HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Walk to Training Meet in the hotel lobby by 3:50pm to begin walking to the training venue. For those choosing to travel separately, please arrive to the venue by 4:00pm. One of our team members will be in the lobby to walk you over. Please arrive in Nashville prepared and ready to go. If needed, you can leave your belongings at the front desk to ensure you make it to Spark on time. Thanks! Less Info
	03/31/25 4:00 PM 03/31/25 7:00 PM America/Chicago Event Begins: Opening Activities View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/donor-development-march-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-03-31#session_row_29347 <br/> Registration<br> Welcome from HF<br> Meet your peers<br> Opening evening activities and dinner<br> <br> No need to bring anything - tonight's goal is to CONNECT. HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Donor Development \| March 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 4:00 - 7:00 PM HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Event Begins: Opening Activities Registration Welcome from HF Meet your peers Opening evening activities and dinner No need to bring anything - tonight's goal is to CONNECT. Less Info
	03/31/25 7:00 PM 03/31/25 8:00 PM America/Chicago Connection: Dinner Together View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/donor-development-march-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-03-31#session_row_30713 <br/> Connect with your peers over dinner! HFNashville at Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Donor Development \| March 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:00 - 8:00 PM HFNashville at Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Connection: Dinner Together Connect with your peers over dinner! Less Info
	03/31/25 8:00 PM 03/31/25 8:00 PM America/Chicago Walk to Hotel View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/donor-development-march-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-03-31#session_row_29518 <br/> Hotel Indigo OR Fairlane Hotel Donor Development \| March 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 8:00 PM Hotel Indigo OR Fairlane Hotel Walk to Hotel