Acquisition of new donors for success
This workshop is designed to help you learn effective techniques to identify and expand your donor base, thereby boosting fundraising success.
This workshop is designed to equip participants with practical knowledge and proven strategies to effectively identify, research, and grow their donor base in order to strengthen fundraising outcomes. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how donor acquisition fits within the broader fundraising cycle, and how intentional prospecting can lead to more sustainable giving relationships. Through real-world examples, tools, and guided exercises, the workshop will build confidence in assessing donor potential, prioritising prospects and aligning fundraising approaches with organisational goals. By the end of the session, learners will be better prepared to create a strong donor pipeline and make more strategic, well-informed fundraising asks that drive long-term success.
Course Highlights
By the end of the workshop, learners will be able to:
- Understand donor acquisition versus donor stewardship
- Explore methods and tools for researching prospective donors
- Apply frameworks and criteria to identify and quality prospective donors for building a robust donor pipeline
- Develop skills to strategise your fundraising asks
Here’s what past participants have said about the course!
Past runs of our workshops has yielded overwhelmingly positive feedback:
- 100% of respondents said that the workshop(s) met some or all of their learning needs.
- 96.7% of respondents said that they would recommend the workshop(s) to others.
This was what they had to say:
- “The mentors, with their years of experience and expertise, offered invaluable insights and guidance that I’m eager to apply. The collaborative atmosphere and engaging discussions made for a truly enriching experience.” — Attendee from a humanitarian organisation
- “It was really reassuring to see that I’m not alone, and hearing how others have overcome similar challenges was refreshing […] I’m walking away with new ideas and the confidence to keep going.” — Attendee from an IPC non-profit organisation
- “What I really appreciated was hearing how other charities do fundraising and donor engagement, and learning about the meaningful work they do.” — Attendee from an IPC organisation
Upcoming Course Date:
Upcoming Training Date: 16 April 2026, 9am to 5pm.
Venue location: Lifelong Learning Institute, 11 Eunos Rd 8, Singapore 408601 (Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar)
Course Fees
Course Fees
Course Fees: $520
Subsidies You Can Apply For
Past participants have successfully applied for and received the NCSS Charities Capability Fund – Training Grant (CCF), covering up to 80% of the course fee.
Note: You need to apply at least a month before the course starts as the approval takes a while. Please apply to the grant here.
Meet Your Facilitators!
Ms. Yap Su-Yin is a veteran nonprofit board director with deep sector knowledge, having served as CEO for a grantmaker and Executive Director for University Advancement. She was awarded the President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Award (Leader of Good) 2023 for her contributions to Singapore’s social sector.
Ms. Pauline Tan is the Principal Consultant of Soristic, a social impact consultancy. She has conducted various philanthropic research as well as supported grant administration for a philanthropic organisation.