WOW Moments for Fundraising Success

In today’s world, if you can systematically surprise and delight your supporters, then you’re going to be a successful fundraiser.

On this training course you’ll learn what WOW moments are and how you can use them to inspire supporters.

Through interactive exercises, real examples and online support, we will give you the tools you need to create WOW moments.

Module 1: What are WOW moments?

  • Why WOW is so powerful

  • The four essentials of WOW moments

  • How you can harness the power of moments

Module 2: Genuine Gratitude

  • The power of great thanking

  • Great gratitude through post, email, online and telephone

  • Ideas you can adapt and use in your own fundraising

Module 3: Superb Stewardship

  • Creating your own WOW calendar

  • Going above and beyond

  • How to use milestones and anniversaries to inspire

Module 4: Putting WOW into action

  • The power of using props and demonstrations

  • Pitfalls to avoid

  • Using future pacing to bring your cause to life

This course is based on the successful 'Wow Moments' event run by Rob Woods of Bright Spot Fundraising and Craig Linton, Thread Founder

We both passionately believe in the power of wow moments to help you raise more money.

We're proud to share with you stories and examples of fundraisers who are already using the techniques on the course to increase their fundraising income.

Proven Ways to WOW

Want to show your appreciation for your supporters, but not sure how? Want to try something different, but feeling daunted? Need to convince your colleagues of the impact of WOWing your donors?

This course will give you the boost of inspiration you need to get the ideas for WOWing your donors flowing, as well as the evidence you need to get buy-in for this approach internally. You’ll leave ready to elevate your stewardship and deliver your own WOW moments.

Choose Your Plan

Essentials

£149+VAT

Includes:

  • Access to all modules

  • Interactive exercises

  • Questions and tasks

  • Email support

Advanced

£199+VAT

Everything on the essentials course plus:

  • Access to our participant's group, where you can ask questions and get feedback

  • Live one-hour 'Ask us anything' session

  • End of course certificate

  • Free review and feedback on one piece of writing

Team Masterclass

£1999+VAT

You'll receive:

  • Access to the course for 10 people

  • Three one hour virutal sessions to develop a WOW plan for your organisation

  • Feedback and advice on your WOW ideas

Frequently asked questions

Is there a discount for multiple bookings?

Yes. If you want to book on multiple people from the same charity or if you want to attend any of our other training courses, then we we will be happy to discuss an additional discount. Get in touch and we'll send you a code.

Can you invoice me?

Yes. If you are booking more than one place, then we can invoice you. Please send us an email to [email protected] for details.

What if I can't complete the course straight away?

The course will be available for you to do at your own pace. We start people at the same time so participants can share questions and feedback. Plus it allows us to provide a live Q&A.

If that doesn't suit you, then you'll be able to access the modules for a year from the cohort start day.

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