Mastering Nonprofit Development Excellence

Are you a leader looking to take your organization to the next level? Our Course "Mastering Nonprofit Development Excellence" is a comprehensive course designed to equip nonprofit leaders and fundraisers with the essential knowledge and skills needed to secure funding effectively and ensure your organization's long-term success.



Development Planning:
A Roadmap to Success

Jaime Schilling is a seasoned fundraising professional, specializing in philanthropy and major gifts. She has spent the last 13 years building donor relationships, securing gifts ranging from $10,000 to $4M; including outright gifts, multi-year pledges, planned gifts and gifts of real property. She has also served as a development generalist, for 5 years leading a full development team responsible for annual fund, direct mail, digital and peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, special events, major gifts, and planned giving. Jaime has worked to advance a host of high-impact missions, including international development, regenerative agriculture and food systems, higher education, and social and mental health services for refugees and immigrants, seniors, at-risk youth, foster children, and survivors of sexual assault.

Unlocking Funding Opportunities:
Grant Research, Writing, and Donor Cultivation


Emily Paul holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Writing for Media and Communication from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and a Masters Degree in Mass Communication from Kent State University. Her career in development began at United Way of Greater Philadelphia where she gained strategic fundraising experience from one of the oldest and most successful non-profit organizations in the country. After 5 years with United Way, Emily moved to CompleteCare Health Network, the second largest Federally Qualified Health Center in New Jersey where she oversaw marketing and development as the Vice President of Communications and Development. In that role, Emily earned over $70 million in funding from federal, state and private grants, garnering a high success rate.

Mastering Social Media Influence:
Leveraging Digital Platforms for Organizational Success


Seeing the positive change digital communities can create, Brynne Krispin is passionate about using social media for good. After nearly a decade in DC working on campaigns at every level – from grassroots to global – she’s had a front row seat to test and develop proven digital strategies that motivate audiences to take action. Brynne’s expertise in empathy-based marketing helps brands cut through the noise and connect with their audiences on a deeper level.