
Nonprofit Professional Development
Absolute Impact’s Education division includes a thoughtfully curated selection of microcourse experiences led by subject matter experts.
Our offerings span across a variety of development related topics. Available for virtual or in-person delivery, all courses can be modified for a 2 or 4 hour timeframe based on your needs. Whether virtually or in-person, we use the power of creativity to bring each session to life!
No matter your preference, we partner with you to create an extraordinary experience.
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Retention of donors is a dilemma faced by an overwhelming percentage of nonprofits. This microcourse will cover how to build a stewardship plan, executing that plan and how to turn donors into your biggest advocates. Participants will leave with specific steps to help build a culture of philanthropy across their organization.
Audience: development teams, board members, executive directors
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Building a pipeline for cultivation of new gifts is important for nonprofit growth. This course provides participants with specific strategies for building a cultivation plan, the elements needed to execute that plan and how to build a donor pipeline that aligns with those funding priorities.
Audience: development teams, board members, executive directors
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Securing donations and having processes in place to manage those donor relationships are critical to the success of your organization. This microcourse teaches participants how to manage the various components of a development department. Participants will learn best practices for maintaining their donor database, what it takes to build an effective donor communications plan, and how to ensure alignment across key departments that intersect with development.
Audience: development teams, data management staff, finance staff, board members, executive directors
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Fundraising isn’t just the staff’s job—it’s a team effort, and your board plays a critical role. This course demystifies fundraising for board members and shows them how to contribute meaningfully—whether or not they love asking for money. We’ll explore the board’s responsibilities in donor engagement, relationship-building, and stewardship, and provide practical tools to help each member support fundraising in ways that align with their strengths. Perfect for new and seasoned board members alike, this class builds confidence, clarity, and a shared commitment to funding your mission.
Audience: development teams, board members, executive directors, senior leadership team members
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This training will provide you with the competencies you need to manage a grants department. Attendees will walk away with the skills needed to research grants, build a proposal team, write a compelling application, manage deadlines and create a resource library that contains the elements needed to manage the grant lifecycle.
Audience: development teams, data management staff, finance staff, board members, executive directors, senior leadership teams, marketing team
Menu of Microcourse Experiences

Coaching for Nonprofit Professionals
Having an individualized or small group professional coach for current or new team members is an effective way to build organizational capacity. Our coaching sessions are geared towards tenured and new nonprofit executive leaders, development team, and board of directors.
Team Building for Nonprofit Organizations
Whether you have an upcoming retreat or want to improve team culture and communications, we can help you build inclusive and psychologically safe spaces filled with thought-provoking and courageous discussions, while incorporating fun activities suitable for all participants. We offer both in-person and virtual sessions. Our innovative approach to team building will leave everyone feeling grounded, empowered and energized!