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Moving from stagnant philanthropic revenue to sustainable growth.

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A Working Session for Nonprofit Leadership Teams

Inside the Workshop

A facilitated working session designed to help nonprofit leadership teams move from event-driven fundraising to a more relationship-based major gift approach.

Led by Tom Wick, co-founder of the Accelerator, and Anne Smith, Senior Vice President at TWB.

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Tom Wick, Senior Counsel
twick@twbfundraising.com
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Anne Smith, Senior Vice President
asmith@twbfundraising.com

Is This Right for Your Team?

This session is best suited for organizations that:

  • Rely heavily on events or short-term fundraising tactics
  • Feel like they’re working hard but not seeing consistent growth
  • Want stronger alignment across leadership on major gift fundraising strategy

Why This Matters Now

As fundraising continues to shift, many teams are working hard—but without a clear, shared approach to guide the work. This session is designed to help your team step back, align, and focus on what drives long-term philanthropic growth.

Workshop Information

Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: 2 N. Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606

Investment: $1,500 per organization (up to 3 participants).

Recommended participants include your Executive Director/CEO, Development lead, and a key fundraising team member. You’ll get the most value when your executive and development leadership are in the room together.

Limited seats available — participation is capped to keep the session highly interactive.

<p>Request a Spot</p>

What to Expect in the Session

  • Apply the framework directly to your organization
  • Collaborate with other nonprofit leaders
  • Gain expert insight and feedback
  • Leave with a clear, actionable fundraising plan

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"We left with practical tools we could implement immediately and relationships we’ll continue to draw on. I would highly recommend the Accelerator to nonprofit leaders and development professionals seeking to build or assess a comprehensive, relationship-based (rather than transactional) fundraising strategy."

Dayna Dion
Vice President of Communications and Operations
Easterseals Chicago

“It’s clear this framework was built with fundraisers, for fundraisers—thoughtfully addressing the many interconnected elements that shape an organization’s fundraising culture and practice.”

Kristin Pollock
Chief Operating Officer
Kids First Chicago

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1 Nonprofit leaders brainstorming in breakout groups.
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2 The Framework being presented during the workshop.
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3 Discussion within each organization on how to reach relationship-based fundraising.

Not ready to register yet?

If you’re exploring how relationship-based fundraising could work for your organization, you can connect directly with Tom Wick: twick@twbfundraising.com 

Or download the workshop overview to review and share with your team:

Prefer to start on your own?

Self-Guided Roadmap

Work through the framework at your own pace using a structured workbook with practical tools and worksheets. Ideal for leaders who want a clear roadmap they can begin implementing immediately.

<strong>Download the full framework</strong>