2026
Webinars & Training Videos
Webinars and training videos are a great way to learn more about Avenues for Hope campaign strategies and put your organization on the path to success! No matter the size and shape of your organization, we've got the tools to help you succeed!
Avenues for Hope Bootcamp: Campaign Fundamentals
Wednesday Sept 16, 10 a.m. MT via Teams
Hosted by People First
Grab your giving boots, it's time to walk through the fundamentals of Avenues for Hope. This training gives new and returning nonprofits and community partners everything they need to launch a standout campaign. We'll cover the basics of why AFH exists, who the key players are, and the benefits of participating.
We'll also walk through the online giving platform and spotlight what's new for the 2026 campaign, including AFH's first-ever Giving Tuesday launch.
You will leave with clarity about how AFH can play a key role in supporting your year-end fundraising efforts.
Building Your Best AFH Campaign Yet: Giving Tuesday Launch and Mindset Shifts for Success
Wednesday Sept 30, 10 a.m. MT via Teams
Hosted by People First
This year's Avenues for Hope kicks off on Giving Tuesday for the first time, giving participating nonprofits a built-in launch pad to start strong. It also means this year’s campaign may feel like more of a marathon than a sprint. This session focuses on the foundation: the mindset shifts your team needs to build your best campaign yet, like moving from just asking for money to inviting people to partner in your life-changing work. Led by a Certified Fundraising Executive and a psychology researcher, this session pairs the science of what holds nonprofi t leaders back with strategies you can put to use immediately.
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Working Smarter Not Harder: Cultivating Major Gifts for Major Impact
Wednesday Oct 14, 10 a.m. MT via Teams
Hosted by People First
Every single gift matters, but not every gift has equal impact. Nonprofits are
strapped for time, and major gifts are too often not prioritized well, even though
they consistently deliver the best return on the time you invest. Led by a Certified
Fundraising Executive, this hands-on training walks nonprofit leaders through a live
worked example demonstrating how to build a donor pyramid, identify major gift
prospects, and cultivate them with confidence, equipping organizations with a clear
strategy for securing the sustainable gifts that fuel their mission.
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Storytelling for Good: How to Tell Your Story During AFH
Wednesday Oct 28, 10 a.m. MT via Teams
Hosted by People First and Idaho Housing Foundation
Stories are how we communicate our missions and move people to support our
work. Led by Amethyst of People First Communications, followed by
an optional social media bootcamp with Lynette at Idaho Housing, this virtual training dives into what stories are and why they
matter so much for year-end fundraising, showcasing real examples of stories that
have driven fundraising success. Participants will learn people-first storytelling
practices, how to equip their messengers, and how to collect and share the right
story at the right time to inspire people to give. We’ll also share social media
templates, content calendars, and practical tips for how to weave your storytelling
techniques across your different communication channels.
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Making Your Mission Known: How to Maximize Engagement and Donor Count
Wednesday Nov 4, 10 a.m. MT via Teams
Hosted by People First
Your life-changing mission deserves to be known by the masses. This session explores practical techniques for engaging both long-term supporters and new community members by leveraging people, strategy, and storytelling, covering multi-channel communication, peer-to-peer fundraising, gamification for good, and local partnership development. Participants leave with a clear blueprint for building their most inclusive, wide-reaching campaign yet.
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Ready, Set, Giving Tuesday Launch!
Wednesday Nov 18, 10 a.m. MT via Teams
Hosted by People First
Giving Tuesday is almost here. Is your campaign ready? This session walks nonprofit leaders through a comprehensive readiness checklist covering the key tasks to complete the week before, the days before, the hours before, and launch day itself. From mapping out communications, to remembering to flip your website's donation button to your Avenues for Hope landing page, nothing essential gets missed. This training synthesizes key insights from throughout this year's series and includes extended, live Q&A support, so you walk away confident and ready to launch your best campaign yet.
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Finishing Strong: It's Not Over 'Til the Potato Drops
Monday Dec 21, 10 a.m. MT via Teams
Hosted by People First
Did you know that 10% of all giving happens in the final three days of the year? This mid-campaign check-in reenergizes teams with practical, tested strategies to finish strong: personal outreach to major donors, mapping out final mass communications, and reconnecting with past supporters who haven't given yet. This session will also include announcements from the Idaho Housing Foundation team, plus space for nonprofits to troubleshoot their specific campaigns and get their questions answered.
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Optional GiveGab Webinars
Watch the recorded trainings on GiveGab's training page to learn more about the platform and how you can use it to maximize your campaign.
Getting Started with Giving Days
In this session, we will guide you through the process of registering and setting up your organization, covering everything from an overview of the dashboard to adding users, linking bank accounts, and more. We’ll conclude by reviewing steps for creating your Giving Day profile, and how to prepare for the steps following your initial setup!
Getting the Most of Giving Days with Matches & Challenges
In this session, we’ll discuss how you can gamify your day with matches and challenges, and other key tools that will help you make the most of the giving day.
Wrapping up your Giving Day
In the final session of our three-part series, we’ll focus on key strategies for final preparations, along with tips and best practices to engage your supporters and ensure success both during and after your Giving Day.
Giving Day Training Videos
Learn how to complete all of the components of your profile to create an engaging experience for your supporters.
Looking for more information to help you craft your perfect profile? Check out the resources below!
Watch this video to learn how to meet your donors where they are, and help them become vested in your mission through successful storytelling.
Looking for more information to help you tell your giving day story? Check out the resources below!
Communicating goals internally and externally can have a direct impact on your results. Check out this video to learn about how to set yourself up for success by planning out your unique goals for Avenues for Hope.
Looking for more information to help you set and communicate your goals for the big day? Check out the resources below!
Having your board, 'on board' for Avenues for Hope can strengthen your network of both support and outreach. Here are some ways to effectively engage board members in the day at varying capacities!
Learn all about this effective online fundraising strategy, and view some quick how-to videos to get started with GiveGab’s P2P Fundraising tool.
Looking for more information on getting started with P2P Fundraising? Check out the trainings below!
Leverage social media to increase your online presence and audience engagement during Avenues for Hope.
Looking for more information to help you spread the word on social media? Check out the resources below!
Dollars can go a lot further when leveraged as Matches and Challenges. Learn what these gifts are, how they function in GiveGab, and gain some unique strategies to successfully gamify your day with these larger donations!
Looking for more information on creating and leveraging match and challenge opportunities? Check out the resources below!
Learn what information is available to you after Avenues for Hope, and how you can use it to build on existing and newly-created relationships with your organization.
Looking for more information on donor stewardship after the big day? Check out the resources below!
Learn about best practices and the most important elements to consider when creating a plan to engage your donors and supporters virtually.
