Workshops & Events

Major gifts are built on meaningful relationships. This interactive workshop is designed to increase participants’ confidence and comfort in engaging donors through authentic discovery conversations, active listening, and relationship-building strategies. Attendees will learn practical techniques for identifying donor interests, strengthening trust, navigating gift conversations naturally, and creating lasting partnerships that inspire philanthropy. Whether new to fundraising or looking to sharpen your skills, participants will leave with actionable tools you can put into practice immediately.

About Deb

Debra Gill brings more than 40 years of fundraising leadership experience across a wide range of nonprofit sectors, with deep expertise in philanthropy, campaign strategy, and organizational development. Her career includes leadership roles with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Montana State University–Bozeman, Bozeman Health Foundation, and a nationally recognized philanthropy consulting firm before founding Alliance Philanthropy in 2021. Today, Deb provides strategic counsel to nonprofit organizations nationwide. Her expertise includes executive coaching, organizational capacity building, campaign planning and counsel, board and staff development, strategic assessments, major and planned giving, and nonprofit leadership.

Registration for this workshop is now closed.

Let's get together to celebrate an incredible year for our nonprofit community! Join us in the historic Conrad Mansion on Thursday, December 10 at 4:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served. More information coming soon!

Learn how to identify common financial risks and strengthen your nonprofit’s internal controls through real-world scenarios involving cash handling, payroll, grant compliance and more. This interactive workshop will help nonprofit leaders, staff and board members recognize potential weaknesses and develop practical solutions to protect organizational resources and strengthen accountability. 

This session is led by Grace McKoy, CPA, CVA, a leader on Pinion’s audit and assurance team with more than 10 years of experience and specialized expertise in nonprofit organizations.

Show your supporters some love all year long! In this hands-on workshop led by Molly Wright, Whitefish Community Foundation’s Marketing and Communications Manager, you’ll build a manageable communications plan around your organization's programs, events, and fundraising priorities. We'll explore strategies for creating engaging email newsletters, repurposing content across channels, and strengthening relationships with supporters.

Bring your organization's calendar and leave with the foundation of a customized 12-month editorial calendar you can use. There may or may not be Valentine’s Day candy involved. :)