Linda Lysakowski

Linda Lysakowski

Linda is one of more than one hundred professionals worldwide to hold the Advanced Certified FundRaising Executive designation. In her twenty-five plus years as a philanthropic consultant, Linda has managed capital campaigns, helped hundreds of nonprofit organizations achieve their development goals, and trained more than 40,000 development professionals in Canada, Mexico, Egypt, Bermuda, and most of the fifty United States, in addition to leading hundreds of virtual training programs with a world-wide audience.
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Professional achievements:
  • One of just over one hundred professionals worldwide to hold the Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive (ACFRE) designation
  • Over 25 years of experience as a philanthropic consultant
  • Graduate of the Faculty Training Academy of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
  • Master teacher
  • Author of more than one dozen books
  • Graduate of Alvernia University in Reading, Pennsylvania

Courses run by Linda Lysakowski

  • Nonprofit Strategic Planning Certification
    Nonprofit Strategic Planning Certification

    In this three-part series, nonprofit planning expert Linda Lysakowski will explain who should be involved in the process, how to get the information you need, and how to run a productive planning retreat. You will learn to develop a clear...

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  • Top 12 Ways To Make Sure Your Event Raises Money
    Top 12 Ways To Make Sure Your Event Raises Money

    Fundraising genius Linda Lysakowski will help you get a grasp on post-pandemic event planning before it is too late. You will learn how to measure return and make wise decisions about organizing activities with the greatest impact. What You'll Learn:...

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  • Leading The Board And The Organization
    Leading The Board And The Organization

    Lead Better. Discover How Your Board Can Advance Needed Change. The nonprofit sector is coming to terms with the fact that boards must change the traditional ways they have worked in the face of systemic challenges and inequities. Is your...

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  • Nonprofit Board Member Certification
    Nonprofit Board Member Certification

    Get Your New Board Members Certified Now: Maximize Board Impact and Collaboration With many nonprofits beginning their fiscal year and board members taking new positions, now is an ideal time for your entire board to complete an informative and insightful...

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  • Selecting The Ideal People For Board Leadership Roles
    Selecting The Ideal People For Board Leadership Roles

    The Board Leadership You Need Right Now: Learn How to Fill Critical Positions With the Ideal People Board officers are vital to a nonprofit's success in the rebuilding months to come. These leaders can help weather transitions, navigate change, and...

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  • Board Leaders Partnering And Collaborating With Staff
    Board Leaders Partnering And Collaborating With Staff

    Optimize Collaboration Between Your Board and Staff: Learn How to Foster an Effective Partnership An effective partnership between board and staff leaders is a tremendous asset. It is often the key to flexible and resilient organizational leadership – the kind...

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  • Assessing And Optimizing Board Performance
    Assessing And Optimizing Board Performance

    How Effective Is Your Board? Learn How to Assess and Improve Board Performance A strong, vibrant board of directors is a clear indicator of a healthy organization. Yet even the best organizations need ongoing attention and check-ups to ensure that...

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