High-Performing Development Team Accelerator Mastermind
Let's create a truly exceptional development team for your organization
A few of the amazing organizations I’ve had the privilege of training
Ever wondered what makes some development teams truly exceptional? What sets them apart on the path to success? It's not just about gathering talented individuals; it's about cultivating a high-performance development team with unique characteristics, behaviors, and best practices - not just a group individual contributors. So, what exactly is a high-performing development team? Picture a dedicated group of individuals who bring their diverse perspectives, specialized expertise, and complementary skills to the table. They are relentless in achieving outstanding results, united by trust, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose. These teams consistently surpass expectations, raising the bar for excellence. But here's the secret: High-performance teams aren't born; they're built.
Does this sound like you?
You’ve tried everything like attending conference sessions, reading blog post after blog post, and even hiring a consultant, but you are STILL STUCK. You're struggling with how to engage your development team around a shared vision, fostering unity, motivation, and next-level results.
You've done a lot of work around team building, but you’re simply not seeing the results. The absence of a high-performing development team leaves you with siloed, ad-hoc fundraising efforts that lack a coherent, results-oriented strategy.
You’re tired of wasting time, money, and energy on methods that give you zero to minimal results. You're frustrated by not having a development team that can diversify your funding sources effectively.
You’re not sure another course can help you. But you wish someone would just guide you. Working with a team plagued by complacency and inconsistent systems for accountability, you're not able to explore new donor demographics, innovative fundraising approaches, or strategic partnerships that could drive fundraising results.
YOU'RE NOT ALONE
You're experiencing these challenges because...
Without a high-performing development team, you're struggling to establish and maintain consistent revenue streams. This inconsistency is making it challenging for you to budget effectively, plan for future projects, and respond to unexpected financial needs.
A lack of a high-performing development team is limiting your donor engagement. Which is hampering your ability to effectively communicate your mission, impact, and funding needs to potential donors, resulting in missed opportunities for support and long-term donor relationships.
Without a high-performing development team, your fundraising efforts are inefficient and time-consuming. You lack a well-structured fundraising strategy, effective donor segmentation, and the tools needed to streamline your donation process, which can lead to wasted resources and lower returns on investment.
Without a high-performing development team, your fundraising programs can easily become siloed. Causing donors to languish in a rinse-and-repeat giving pattern or worse yet - redirect their giving to organizations where they feel the joy of giving, learning and growing.
Without such a team, you're likely experiencing stagnant growth, limiting your ability to scale your impact and reach new program and service participants.
Without a high-performing development team, you're struggling to identify, apply for, and secure grants effectively. Resulting in missed opportunities to access additional funding sources, hindering your ability to achieve your mission and goals.
Introducing
What if I could show you a better way?
With our guidance in team performance management, and the invaluable, experienced-based contributions from a diverse and carefully vetted group of mastermind members like you, my High-Performing Development Team Accelerator Mastermind will empower you to create a dynamic, innovative, and high-impact development team to drive your mission forward and achieving your ambitious fundraising goals.
Your life before High-Performing Development Team Accelerator Mastermind:
Struggling to establish and maintain consistent revenue streams without a high-performing development team.
Lack of skilled development professionals resulting in limited donor engagement.
Ineffective communications causing missed opportunities for support and long-term donor relationships.
Your fundraising efforts are inefficient and time-consuming resulting in wasted resources and lower returns on investment.
Your fundraising programs and initiatives are siloed; limiting the growth of your giving pipeline.
Stagnant growth is limiting your ability to scale your impact and reach new beneficiaries.
Struggling to identify, apply for, and secure grants effectively.
Your life after High-Performing Development Team Accelerator Mastermind:
Consistent and predictable revenue streams, allowing for better financial planning, enabling you to allocate resources efficiently and respond to emerging needs with confidence.
Successful in cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with donors leading to deeper engagement, increased donor loyalty, and a greater likelihood of continued support.
Efficient fundraising efforts using well-defined fundraising strategies and utilizing donor data effectively.
Developing an integrated fundraising strategy and plan that fuels your giving pipeline and deepens donor relationships.
Identifying and capitalizing on growth opportunities, expanding donor networks, and diversifying funding sources.
Excelling in identifying suitable grant opportunities, prepare compelling grant proposals, and secure funding from various sources.
Why join my High-Performing Development Team Accelerator mastermind?
With our guidance in team performance management, and the invaluable, experienced-based contributions from a diverse and carefully vetted group of mastermind members like you, High-Performing Development Team Accelerator Mastermind will empower you to create a dynamic, innovative, and high-impact development team to drive your mission forward and achieving your ambitious fundraising goals.
Exclusive Peer Learning: Interact with like-minded professionals who understand the unique challenges, insights and solutions for building and leading a high-performing development team.
Contribute, Collaborate & Connect: Contribute, collaborate and connect with a diverse group of chief executive officers, executive directors, and development directors, expanding your professional network and building lifelong relationships.
Expert Insights: Benefit from guest speakers, thought leaders, and fundraising experts who will share cutting-edge strategies and best practices.
Actionable Strategies: Gain practical, real-world insights to enhance your team-building efforts and boost fundraising results.
Accountability and Support: Find motivation and encouragement from your peers, holding each other accountable for achieving team-building success and ambitious fundraising goals.
If you want to build a dedicated group of individuals who bring their diverse perspectives, specialized expertise, and complementary skills to the table. A team that is relentless in achieving outstanding results, united by trust, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose. A development team that consistently surpasses expectations, raising the bar for excellence, then this mastermind is for you!
Only 10 spots available. Apply now!
What you can expect…
Regular Virtual Meetings: Engage in monthly virtual meetings to ensure continuity and sustained learning.
Interactive Hot Seat & Breakout Discussions: Expertly facilitated by Tammy Zonker, participate in hot seat and breakout sessions to solve your biggest problem or discover your next big breakthrough in a matter of minutes by taking a deep dive with the collective wisdom, insights, and feedback of fellow members.
Mastermind Member Spotlight: Showcase your own successful strategies and learn from others' achievements.
Resource Sharing: Access a curated library of fundraising resources and tools shared by fellow mastermind members.
Private Online Community: Stay connected and seek support to collaborate, share ideas, explore new opportunities, solve problems, or get quick answers to urgent “can’t wait” burning questions through our private and safe online mastermind community.
Annual Mastermind Summit: Get ready for an unforgettable intimate experience at our Annual Mastermind Summit! Held each June in a destination city, this event is designed to help you reset, recharge, and set the stage for a strong finish to your year.
On Day 1, you can look forward to interactive, workshop-style sessions led by the incredible Tammy Zonker. We'll also have intimate talks with inspirational speakers and engaging fireside chats with experts who will share actionable strategies to elevate your mid to major donors program.
Day 2 is all about having a blast together! Get ready for fun, interactive, and engaging activities that you won't find anywhere else.
We wholeheartedly encourage you to bring your spouse or significant other. Our Annual Mastermind Summit is the perfect blend of work and play, and we can't wait to share this experience with you and your guests. Guests may participate in our social hours and group dinners.
Who can join?
High-Performing Development Team Accelerator Mastermind is exclusively designed for chief executive officers, executive directors, and development directors in the nonprofit sector. We welcome individuals committed to elevating their fundraising practices and fostering a culture of shared knowledge and growth.
Invest in Your Professional Growth
Joining my High-Performing Development Team Accelerator Mastermind requires a commitment to excellence and a willingness to invest in your team's professional development.
Limited seats are available to ensure an intimate and impactful learning experience.
Only 10 spots available. Accepting applications now.
Next Steps
We're all about keeping things simple and friendly! Joining my High-Performing Development Team Accelerator Mastermind is a breeze, and it all comes down to three easy steps.
Here's how it works:
Complete the Application
Just fill out our application form as thoroughly as you can. The more honest and complete your information, the better we can get to know you. But don't wait too long – we have a cap on how many members we can bring into the group.
Our Team Reviews Your Application
Our dedicated team will carefully review every application we receive. Afterward, we'll either reach out with an invitation to an Exploration Call or offer suggestions for other communities or resources that might be a better fit for your specific needs.
(please allow up to 5 business days)
Exploration Call with Tammy Zonker
Tammy will personally conduct an Exploration Call with you. It's a chance for her to get to know you better, answer any questions you might have, and make sure that the High-Performing Development Team Accelerator Mastermind is the perfect fit for you. If it is, we'll kickstart the onboarding process to ensure you're all set for maximum success.
We're here to make this journey as easy and straightforward as possible. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions along the way – we're always here to help!
“Every time we work with Tammy, I'm in awe of her style, the energy she brings to her work, and her passion and expertise.”
Britanny Saunier, Executive Director
Partnership for Food Safety Education
“After a two-day visit to the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, she prepared a 60-page report detailing our many strengths and opportunities for improvement. Her report is now our roadmap to sustainable funding. I would heartily recommend her anytime an organization is looking to take a good fundraising program and make it extraordinary.”
David Broughton, President & CEO, Crisis Center, Tampa FL
“I have worked with Tammy many times over the past several years, as she has coached many nonprofit organizations I am involved with. She is the best! She is a skilled professional who is conscientious, astute, personable, and compassionate. She is an invaluable resource to any organization that is working to achieve sustainable funding.”
Cathy Smith, Owner, PAR, Inc. & Nonprofit Board Member, Tampa, FL
“Tammy has helped us really understand how to communicate better with our donors; how to make sure our mission is at the frontline of their decision-making. She has been an absolute joy to learn from. This is the first fundraising role that I have ever been in before. At 30 years old, I'm wondering how do I rocket-launch my fundraising expertise. You learn from Tammy Zonker, that's what you do! I'm excited to learn from her and continue to see how she transforms the world.”
Stevie McGrail, Assistant Director of Development, University of South Florida
“Tammy Zonker is at the top of her game. She is an accomplished speaker who can enchant an audience with her professionalism and charisma. And, she's a masterful, expert fundraiser. You don't often have those two qualities in the same person. She's terrific, and fun to work with too!”
Gail Perry, Gail Perry Group, Philanthropy Expert, Speaker & Author
“Tammy is one of the most personable, inspiring and knowledgeable professionals in the field of fundraising training and major donor development. Tammy naturally demonstrates why donors love her and why organizations can accomplish endless results if you champion the cause and take the time to get to know donor desires. I highly recommend Tammy Zonker.”
Kelly Olsen Hutchinson, Director of Development & Community Relations, Salvation Army, Louisville, KY
“After ten years of working in the non-profit sector, I thought I had a good handle on fundraising. It's all about relationships, right? Well, yes, but there's so much more to it. Tammy Zonker showed me that! Over her two days working with the staff and Board at Positive Tomorrows, she helped me recognize the value of creating relationships that go beyond the surface – beyond the normal, beyond the donation.”
Joshua Beasley, Director of Development, Positive Tomorrows, Oklahoma City, OK
Hey, there! I’m Tammy Zonker.
I'm the Founder and President of Fundraising Transformed and host of The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast.
I’ve been a major gifts strategist and fundraising expert for more than 25 years. I’m also a certified AFP Master Trainer and international speaker.
I’ve led and trained thousands of nonprofit social service organizations, private schools, colleges and universities, and healthcare organizations to collectively raise more than a half-billion dollars — and counting — including a single gift of $27.1M.
I have served as adjunct faculty at Indiana University and technical editor for Wiley Publishing’s “Fundraising for Dummies” third edition.
I currently serve as Dean at the Institute for Charitable Giving, a member of the AFP International Conference Education Committee, a member of the Nonprofit Quarterly’s Editorial Advisory Board, a contributing writer to NonProfit PRO, and an advisor at Capital Campaign Pro.
If you're ready to take the plunge and harness these extraordinary strategies, tools, and insights to fuel your fundraising journey, you're in the right place. Apply now and let's create a truly exceptional development team for your organization!
Have Questions? Get in Touch!
If you have any questions or need further information about my Mid to Major Donors Accelerator Mastermind, please don't hesitate to contact us.
FAQ
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Everything is online — no travel required.
You can go through the materials each week as they’re released. And because you'll have lifetime access to all lessons, videos, and materials — you can log in anytime to ensure your ultimate fundraising plan remains focused on what's important.
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Masterclass Schedule
You’ll have access to the masterclass modules at 10:00 AM ET (U.S.) time on the dates listed below.
Module 1: Assess Your Donor Data, Fundraising Performance & Trends
Release date: January 15, 2024
Module 2: Determine What’s Working and Could be Enhanced or Scaled
Release date: January 22, 2024
Module 3: Determine What’s Not Working and Could be Re-imagined or Retired and What’s Missing
Release date: January 29, 2024
Module 4: Strengthen Your Fundraising Foundation: Annual Fund, Major Gifts and Planned Giving
Release date: February 5, 2024
Module 5: Invest in Innovation to Enhance Your Fundraising Results
Release date: February 12, 2024
Module 6: Create a Structure for Accountability, Performance Measurement & Reporting
Release date: February 19, 2024
Weekly LIVE Q&A Group Coaching Schedule
During the masterclass, we get together every Thursday from 1:00 PM to 2 PM ET (U.S.) as a group to talk about how the masterclass is going and to answer any questions you may have about class content, the application of insights you gained from your data assessment, and creating your annual fundraising plan.
January 18, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET (U.S.)
January 25, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET (U.S.)
February 1, 2022 at 1:00 PM ET (U.S.)
February 8, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET (U.S.)
February 15 2024 at 1:00 PM ET (U.S.)
February 22, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET (U.S.)
Pre-Submit Questions
Got a burning question that you want to pre-submit? You'll also be able to pre-submit questions prior to the upcoming weekly LIVE Q&A group coaching sessions.
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We understand your busy schedule. The mastermind offers flexible learning with monthly meetings, allowing you to balance your professional and personal commitments while still reaping the benefits of networking and skill development.
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Our curriculum is carefully crafted to address the specific challenges faced by major gifts officers, executive directors, and development directors. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to seek personalized guidance from experts and peers.
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Upon completion, you'll have a refined understanding of major gift cultivation, a robust network of industry peers, and the confidence to lead your organization to fundraising success. You'll be equipped to secure larger donations and exceed your fundraising goals.
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We value the diverse geographic locations of our participants. Our meeting times are chosen to accommodate multiple time zones, ensuring that you can actively engage regardless of your location.
The mastermind meeting times are all Eastern U.S. time, but you can use worldtimebuddy.com to translate these times to your time zone.
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We understand that funding can be a concern. While we don't offer financial aid directly, we do offer a three-payment plan to help minimize the initial cash outlay. We do encourage you to explore external funding opportunities and sponsorships that might be available through your organization or local foundations.
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Absolutely! We believe in long-term success. After completing the mastermind, you'll have access to a supportive alumni network via our private and safe online community, ongoing resources, and occasional alumni events to continue your professional growth.
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This mastermind is a single membership program. Meaning, one person per membership. If you’d like to do the program along with your partner, they must enroll separately.
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We accept all major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, Discover and Diners, and American Express.
We are not currently set up to receive PayPal Apple Pay, Google Pay, checks, invoices, or bank transfers.
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We maintain a limited class size to ensure a personalized and interactive learning experience. This allows for meaningful discussions, more direct access to experts, and better networking opportunities.
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Absolutely. The core principles of major gift cultivation are versatile and can be applied to various nonprofit sectors. Our mastermind focuses on foundational strategies that can be adapted to suit different missions and donor demographics.
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Our program emphasizes ethical fundraising practices and a hybrid between donor- and community-centric approaches. If your organization is committed to these principles and values, our mastermind aligns perfectly with your mission and will complement your fundraising efforts.
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Just email us at transform@fundraisingtransformed.com. We’ll reply as soon as we can!