The Four Decisions Online

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Our e-learning course was designed for the fundraising professional who is tired of leaving gifts on the table, for the fundraiser who no longer wants to work within the confines of “major gifts” or of “planned gifts.”

The course offers a time-efficient and cost-effective way to on-board a new major gift fundraiser. The Four Decisions Online solves your training problem through its five inter-active lessons designed to get the new hire up to speed quickly, affordably, and effectively.

More than a webinar.

  • The student is an active participant in this e-learning experience, not a passive listener.
  • Each lesson includes printable forms, checklists and templates applicable to that lesson.
  • Each lesson includes a Knowledge Assessment (quiz) and post-lesson assignments to help you apply general concepts to how your organization works.

Why ONLINE?

The Four Decisions is offered online to make it accessible to each student at his/her convenience–in the office, at home, or on the road.

Benefits for the Student

Get up to speed FAST. Learn &review basic concepts, then how to apply them at your organization. Learn major gift fundraising skills before you apply for the job.

Benefits for the Manager

The course gives you a template and a timeline for training each new hire. Use the course to recruit talent as part of a thorough on-boarding process, significantly reducing the time you previously spent on such training.

Benefits for the Organization

Make new hires productive faster than ever. Reduce your staff turn-over rate with all its associated costs.
If you prefer interaction with an instructor to this self-directed course, consider our Four Decisions Tutorial.

"My introduction to Dan’s e-learning could not have come at a better time. My shop was expanding and our new development professionals were in need of a detailed on-boarding experience. I quickly discovered that the lessons matched my own philosophies on fund development and,without the time for me to create and deliver vital training to my staff, the course played an important role in getting them up to speed." Matt Spencer, Executive Director of Development, Weber State University

"Dan’s course is valuable for both new and seasoned fundraisers. Those new to the field will learn the basics needed for successful development and set them up for future success. Seasoned professionals will be challenged to take an introspective look at their methods for continuous improvement." Patrick Higgins, Senior District Executive, Simon Kenton Council, Boy Scouts of America

"This is what I love about Dan Shephard’s e-learning course. He offers best practice knowledge in an interactive, on-line setting; thorough discussions; assignments to go out and practice in the real world and come back in for REAL feedback." Sandra Wichman, Director of Professional & Organizational Development, Florida International University