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2025 Learn-Alongs

Presenting our 2025 Learn-Along Calendar!

RaiseMN is excited to share our virtual six-session 2025 Learn-Along calendar, built with the annual donor cycle in mind.

We’ve expanded our selection of Learn-Alongs this year to help nonprofit leaders and fundraisers build on previous success and raise more money throughout the year.

Save with a 2025 Class Pass!
Register for individual events below, or purchase a class pass for $225 and receive six learn-along registrations for the price of five (a savings of $45)!

New in 2025, all RaiseMN learn-alongs are Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) approved and credit eligible! Participants can earn continuing education credits towards a CFRE annual certification.*

*Participation in RaiseMN's 2025 Learn-Alongs may assist you in learning or reviewing concepts covered on the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) examination as detailed on the Test Content Outline provided by CFRE International. CFRE International does not sponsor or endorse any educational programs and the RaiseMN 2025 Learn-Along series was not developed in conjunction with CFRE International.

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The Art of Live Asks

  • Riverplace | Exposition Hall Meeting Room 43 Main Street Southeast Main Street Minneapolis, MN, 55414 United States (map)

Cost: $60 + processing

RaiseMN first offered this workshop in April, and we’ve already heard how attendees are using what they learned to polish their live fundraising skills, build confidence, and surpass their goals! We’re bringing it back due to popular demand and just in time for the fall fundraising gala and event season.

This workshop will help strengthen your “live asks,” which are any fundraising ask given in front of a group, like at a house party, performance, gala or community meeting. Together, we’ll unpack examples of great (and terrible) asks, and help you build an ask based on your organization’s work and audience. You’ll have the chance to make your ask and receive feedback in a super supportive and encouraging environment.

Who’s this for?
This session is built for anyone who is in charge of asking for money at a fundraising event -- from development staffers and executive directors to trusted volunteers and board members.

Earlier Event: May 16
Donor Meetings 101