ON DEMAND
Why Most Fundraising Plans Fail — and How to Build One That Works in 2026
Most nonprofits don’t struggle because they lack fundraising ideas — they struggle because they don’t have a clear, workable development strategy. In this live online session, you’ll learn how successful organizations are building diversified, sustainable funding plans in 2026 by moving beyond one-off tactics and reactive fundraising.
We’ll walk through the core structure of a modern development system — including individual giving, grants, board engagement, and emerging trends — so you leave with a clear framework you can apply immediately and a roadmap for building long-term financial stability.
Highlights Include:
Crafting A Development Plan That Works
Individual Giving
Tapping Into Donor Advised Funds
Monthly Donors
Foundation and Government Grants and Contracts
Corporate Engagement
Cultivating High Net Worth Individuals
Legacy Giving
Fundraising trends that will shape 2026
Special Events
Board Development
Cause Marketing
This 75 minute seminar includes a Q&A and discussion of strategic problem solving and Development How To’s.
Instructor
Bill Edelstein is a consultant specializing in helping not-for-profits develop diversified revenue streams. He holds Advanced Degrees in Education and Political Science. His professional work is focused on Donor Relations and Fundraising. Bill is an adjunct professor at Hunter College and John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Bill Edelstein https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-edelstein-ba8159112/
Testimonials
I participated in the P2P webinar which, by the way, was amazing. Thanks for all the information you shared. – Elliot, Adcieo
Thank you Bill!! I enjoyed the presentation, in fact one of the best I have attended in some time. – Wendy, Ferris State University
A great Grant Writing Class 101! – Cheryl, Tulane University
Keep up the great work. Really glad I was able to join today. – Anna, Community Bridges
Thanks so much for an amazing Webinar. So much info there. I’ve already sent my notes to the fundraisers but I am glad they will be getting your recording! – Diana, St. Joseph Center
Thank you for your time and effort teaching this course – I am really enjoying participating with other ‘students’! – Liz, AFTD
GREAT CLASSES! – Karen, Chicago Urban League
I’d like to thank you once again for the great virtual facilitation and training sessions. You were patient, understanding, engaging, and checked in with us on our learning in several ways. I admit that this is a very busy time for me as it is reporting season so I wasn’t able to participate in the homework the way I would have liked. I was so grateful that I felt nothing but understanding from you and was able to learn so much from your sessions! – Clarinda, United Way of Central Minnesota
Thank you Bill. I found the course helpful because you provided a comprehensive overview of all the moving parts with grants management and specific resources to help. – Julia, Wings for Kids