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.

	04/02/25 7:50 AM 04/02/25 7:50 AM America/Chicago Walk to training View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/donor-development-march-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-04-02#session_row_29354 <br/> Leave the hotel by 7:50 am to make it to Spark on time. Our team will not be in the lobby to guide you, feel free to walk solo or with a group staying at your hotel. For those choosing to travel separately, please arrive to the venue by 8:00 am. Hotel Indigo OR Fairlane Hotel Donor Development \| March 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:50 AM Hotel Indigo OR Fairlane Hotel Walk to training Leave the hotel by 7:50 am to make it to Spark on time. Our team will not be in the lobby to guide you, feel free to walk solo or with a group staying at your hotel. For those choosing to travel separately, please arrive to the venue by 8:00 am. Less Info
	04/02/25 8:00 AM 04/02/25 12:00 PM America/Chicago Morning Sessions View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/donor-development-march-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-04-02#session_row_29355 <br/> Coffee and breakfast<br> Lead yourself before you wreck yourself<br> Articulate your vision and profile<br> Understand how you got here<br> Move to strategic priorities 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 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM HFNashville at Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Morning Sessions Coffee and breakfast Lead yourself before you wreck yourself Articulate your vision and profile Understand how you got here Move to strategic priorities Less Info
	04/02/25 12:00 PM 04/02/25 12:45 PM America/Chicago Connection: Lunch Together View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/donor-development-march-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-04-02#session_row_29356 <br/> Connect with your peers over lunch! 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 12:00 - 12:45 PM HFNashville at Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Connection: Lunch Together Connect with your peers over lunch! Less Info
	04/02/25 12:45 PM 04/02/25 6:30 PM America/Chicago Afternoon Sessions View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/donor-development-march-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-04-02#session_row_29357 <br/> Meet HF<br> Determine strategic priorities<br> Set your giving goals<br> Group coaching and self leadership <br> Presentation to peers<br> Closing encouragements 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 12:45 - 6:30 PM HFNashville at Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Afternoon Sessions Meet HF Determine strategic priorities Set your giving goals Group coaching and self leadership Presentation to peers Closing encouragements Less Info
	04/02/25 6:30 PM 04/02/25 7:15 PM America/Chicago Connection: Dinner Together View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/donor-development-march-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-04-02#session_row_29358 <br/> Well done! You've completed your Donor Development Training. Enjoy dinner together. The hotel room is covered tonight for you to take tomorrow as a rest and travel day. Good luck with implementing all you've learned and once you implement, apply for our Development Leadership Intensives (donor 2.0). 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 6:30 - 7:15 PM HFNashville at Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Connection: Dinner Together Well done! You've completed your Donor Development Training. Enjoy dinner together. The hotel room is covered tonight for you to take tomorrow as a rest and travel day. Good luck with implementing all you've learned and once you implement, apply for our Development Leadership Intensives (donor 2.0). Less Info
	04/02/25 7:15 PM 04/02/25 7:15 PM America/Chicago Return to Hotel View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/donor-development-march-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-04-02#session_row_29359 <br/> Hotel Indigo OR Fairlane Hotel Donor Development \| March 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:15 PM Hotel Indigo OR Fairlane Hotel Return to Hotel

	04/02/25 7:50 AM 04/02/25 7:50 AM America/Chicago Walk to training View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/donor-development-march-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-04-02#session_row_29354 <br/> Leave the hotel by 7:50 am to make it to Spark on time. Our team will not be in the lobby to guide you, feel free to walk solo or with a group staying at your hotel. For those choosing to travel separately, please arrive to the venue by 8:00 am. Hotel Indigo OR Fairlane Hotel Donor Development \| March 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:50 AM Hotel Indigo OR Fairlane Hotel Walk to training Leave the hotel by 7:50 am to make it to Spark on time. Our team will not be in the lobby to guide you, feel free to walk solo or with a group staying at your hotel. For those choosing to travel separately, please arrive to the venue by 8:00 am. Less Info
	04/02/25 8:00 AM 04/02/25 12:00 PM America/Chicago Morning Sessions View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/donor-development-march-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-04-02#session_row_29355 <br/> Coffee and breakfast<br> Lead yourself before you wreck yourself<br> Articulate your vision and profile<br> Understand how you got here<br> Move to strategic priorities 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 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM HFNashville at Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Morning Sessions Coffee and breakfast Lead yourself before you wreck yourself Articulate your vision and profile Understand how you got here Move to strategic priorities Less Info
	04/02/25 12:00 PM 04/02/25 12:45 PM America/Chicago Connection: Lunch Together View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/donor-development-march-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-04-02#session_row_29356 <br/> Connect with your peers over lunch! 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 12:00 - 12:45 PM HFNashville at Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Connection: Lunch Together Connect with your peers over lunch! Less Info
	04/02/25 12:45 PM 04/02/25 6:30 PM America/Chicago Afternoon Sessions View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/donor-development-march-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-04-02#session_row_29357 <br/> Meet HF<br> Determine strategic priorities<br> Set your giving goals<br> Group coaching and self leadership <br> Presentation to peers<br> Closing encouragements 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 12:45 - 6:30 PM HFNashville at Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Afternoon Sessions Meet HF Determine strategic priorities Set your giving goals Group coaching and self leadership Presentation to peers Closing encouragements Less Info
	04/02/25 6:30 PM 04/02/25 7:15 PM America/Chicago Connection: Dinner Together View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/donor-development-march-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-04-02#session_row_29358 <br/> Well done! You've completed your Donor Development Training. Enjoy dinner together. The hotel room is covered tonight for you to take tomorrow as a rest and travel day. Good luck with implementing all you've learned and once you implement, apply for our Development Leadership Intensives (donor 2.0). 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 6:30 - 7:15 PM HFNashville at Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Connection: Dinner Together Well done! You've completed your Donor Development Training. Enjoy dinner together. The hotel room is covered tonight for you to take tomorrow as a rest and travel day. Good luck with implementing all you've learned and once you implement, apply for our Development Leadership Intensives (donor 2.0). Less Info
	04/02/25 7:15 PM 04/02/25 7:15 PM America/Chicago Return to Hotel View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/donor-development-march-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-04-02#session_row_29359 <br/> Hotel Indigo OR Fairlane Hotel Donor Development \| March 2025 \| Nashville, TN training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:15 PM Hotel Indigo OR Fairlane Hotel Return to Hotel