In the nonprofit sector, relationship building is often taught through strategies, donor pipelines, and cultivation stages. But meaningful philanthropy starts with something simpler: genuine human connection.
Meet Your Trainer: Tiffany McCain, Director of Development, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Orange County
This interactive training explores how curiosity, authentic conversation, and strong listening skills can transform how nonprofit professionals engage with supporters and community members. Participants will learn how to approach conversations with confidence, remove intimidation from donor interactions, and focus on shared values rather than transactions.
Instead of leading with a pitch, this training emphasizes meeting people where they are, understanding what inspires them, and connecting them to causes they care about — whether within your organization or across the broader nonprofit community.
Through practical frameworks, reflection exercises, and conversation practice, participants will gain tools to build more natural, meaningful, and lasting relationships that strengthen both their organization and the philanthropic ecosystem.
Participants will leave with practical techniques to:
Build authentic relationships rooted in curiosity and respect
Strengthen listening and conversation skills
Approach philanthropy with confidence and humility
Connect people to causes based on passion and value
Foster a collaborative, community-minded approach to fundraising