Webinars & Training Videos
Webinars and training videos are a great way to learn more about Kentucky Gives Day campaign strategies, and put your organization on the path to success! Join us for a live webinar with your Kentucky Gives Day team, or check out the pre-recorded training videos designed to help you learn more about specific topics of all levels. No matter the size and shape of your organization, we've got the tools to help you succeed!
Live Webinars
Getting Ready for Kentucky Gives Day
Wednesday, April 15
2:00 PM ET - 3:00 PM ET
Join KNN and GiveGab for a review of KY Gives basics, such as how to register your organization and leverage features available for a successful giving day. In addition, we'll review strategies for engaging your supporters entirely online in light of COVID-19.
#KYGives20: Building and Mobilizing a Network of Champions
Tuesday, April 14
11:00 AM ET - 12:15 AM ET
In the current unpredictable environment, nonprofit leaders are constantly changing and adapting their calendars, content, and call on their creativity. Join Julia Campbell to learn about how to leverage #GivingTuesdaynow on 5/5 for a successful #KYGives20 ON 5/12, build and mobilize a network of champions, compassionately communicate with donors and supporters during this time of crisis, adapt social media content, and more!
P2P Fundraising for KY Gives
Monday, April 20
2:00 PM ET - 3:00 PM ET
Learn everything you need to know to engage your supporters in a successful P2P fundraising strategy for KY Gives! In this webinar, we will cover everything from who to ask, how to help fundraisers share their stories, and how to steward your fundraisers after a successful KY Gives!
Training Videos - Series 101
For organizations in search of the Kentucky Gives Day essentials, look no further! Our 101 Level Training Videos will highlight some of the most important steps every organization should take to prepare for a successful Kentucky Gives Day campaign. Perfect for organizations of any size or capacity!

Getting Ready - 15 Min
Interested in participating in Kentucky Gives Day ? We'll cover the benefits of participating in a giving day and how to sign up your organization to be a part of the fun! We’ll also point you towards other tools and resources available to make your giving day as successful as possible.
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Giving Day Basics - 20 Min
Are you excited about participating in Kentucky Gives Day , but not sure where to start or what to prioritize? This training course will highlight the five essential steps to ensuring your organization has a strong showing on Kentucky Gives Day without exhausting your limited time and resources.
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Creating The Perfect Profile - 20 Min
Your Kentucky Gives Day profile is the first thing your donors will see during the big event. This training course will show you how to create and customize an engaging Kentucky Gives Day profile that will entice potential supporters and successfully highlight your organization’s unique stories.
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Telling Your Story - 20 Min
Storytelling goes beyond your organization’s overall mission, and allows potential supporters to connect with your work and feel like they can make a difference. We’ll share our best practices for telling engaging stories to make your donors feel like the champions they are.
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Spreading The Word - 30 Min
You’ve completed your Kentucky Gives Day profile, and now it’s time to share it with the world! We’ll cover the many ways your organization can promote Kentucky Gives Day across multiple platforms as well as best best practices for creating action driven content for your supporters.
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Thanking Your Donors - 20 Min
After your success on Kentucky Gives Day it’s time to thank the supporters who helped you reach your goals. In this training course we’ll cover how to thank all of your donors effectively and share tips, strategies, and best practices for donor stewardship success on Kentucky Gives Day and beyond!
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Take your Kentucky Gives Day campaign to the next level! In our 201 Level Training Videos we'll highlight ways in which your organization can run a successful Kentucky Gives Day campaign through more specific strategies and best practices.

Goal Setting Strategies - 20 Min
Before you dive into your Kentucky Gives Day campaign, take the time to assess your goals! In this training course we’ll share the importance of setting clear goals as well as best practices and strategies for how you can make the most out of Kentucky Gives Day .
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The Power of P2P Fundraising - 15 Min
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising is a great way to expand your reach on Kentucky Gives Day by utilizing your most passionate supporters to share their stories and fundraise on behalf of your organization. In this training course we'll cover everything you need to know about recruiting and empowering fundraisers for Kentucky Gives Day !
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Creative Engagement Ideas - 15 Min
Kentucky Gives Day is the perfect opportunity to engage your supporters both online and off! We'll share nonprofit best practices and creative ways to engage and excite your supporters and your community on Kentucky Gives Day .
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Social Media Strategies - 30 Min
Social media is a great way to engage with your supporters and get them excited about Kentucky Gives Day ! We’ll cover the basics of several popular social media platforms, and how to best leverage them to reach your goals on Kentucky Gives Day .
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Scheduling Communications - 20 Min
When preparing for Kentucky Gives Day , your communications with supporters can play an enormous role in your overall success. We’ll cover supporter communication best practices and highlight tools your organization can use for more efficient and effective online engagement.
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A Picture Tells A Thousand Words - 25 Min
Images have the power to tell stories and evoke emotion in your supporters and potential donors. In this training course we’ll go over the impact images can have on your supporters, and how to improve your online engagement during Kentucky Gives Day and beyond!
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For the Giving Day gurus interested in getting the most out of your Kentucky Gives Day experience. Our 301 Level Training Videos will highlight best practices and strategies for stronger engagement on Kentucky Gives Day and beyond!

Engaging Your Board - 15 Min
Getting your board on board for Kentucky Gives Day can be a pivotal step in your overall giving day success. In this training course, we’ll cover strategies and best practices for engaging with your board before, during, and after Kentucky Gives Day .
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Matching Challenges - 15 Min
Matching challenges are an exciting way to motivate your donors to make a greater impact on Kentucky Gives Day and beyond! In this training course we’ll cover best practices for finding sponsors and how to utilize your matching dollars for maximum engagement.
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Gamifying Your Giving Day - 10 Min
Kentucky Gives Day is the perfect opportunity to have a little fun with your supporters while motivating them to have a greater impact on your organization. In this training course, we’ll cover how you can utilize the momentum of Kentucky Gives Day to create exciting challenges for your supporters.
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Retaining New Donors - 15 Min
After Kentucky Gives Day , it's important to celebrate your new supporters, and start building your new relationships. In this training course we’ll cover strategies and best practices for retaining your new donors through engaging opportunities within your organization and beyond.
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Building Better Relationships - 20 Min
After Kentucky Gives Day , it’s time to steward your donors and acknowledge their generous support. In this training course, we’ll cover stewardship best practices and strategies for building stronger and longer lasting relationships with your supporters.
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