Original Broadcast Date: February 12, 2026

Summary: Establishing a new organization, whether it’s a charity or a nonprofit, can be incredibly exciting. Your team is likely full of passion, and eager to make a real difference in the community. But when it comes to raising the funds needed to support your mission long term, it can feel overwhelming.

In this practical, beginner-friendly session, explore the essential steps every new organization should consider when building a fundraising strategy. Whether you are stepping into leadership for the first time, guiding a grassroots initiative, or trying to turn early enthusiasm into long-term support, we will offer guidance to help you take confident action right away.

After watching this webinar, participants will understand how to:

  • Identify the essential elements of a strong fundraising foundation.
  • Recruit and engage board members who support fundraising efforts.
  • Build strategies for finding and retaining early donors and supporters.

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Sisters and co-founders of Story Point Consulting, Rochelle and Roxanne have decades of experience in nonprofit fundraising strategy and analytics. They have worked with staff and volunteers at nonprofits and charities across Canada, helping them find the right donors for their cause and communicate effectively, so their organizations can develop lasting relationships with supporters. Their approach involves using practical fundraising strategies, including their software, Chronicle, a Canadian donor management system that supports nonprofits in using their data to make informed fundraising decisions, that make it possible for small, and new teams to raise the essential funds they need to support their missions well into the future, so they can focus on the work that truly matters.

Contact information: info@storypoint.ca.