Course and Event Schedule

In this lightning round, acclaimed speaker, coach and social entrepreneur Liz Ngonzi will draw on her decades of experience facilitating collaborative partnerships that drive social change globally. As founder of The International Social Impact Institute, she will share her proven ICAT framework that guides purpose-driven leaders and organizations through clarifying their story, integrating messaging across channels, and executing targeted engagement plans. By applying digital storytelling and AI, Ms. Ngonzi will assist partners in connecting authentically. She will provide actionable insights into forging win-win collaborations that strategically combine diverse strengths to amplify reach and impact. Ms. Ngonzi will demonstrate how her framework transforms mindsets and systems by inspiring new partnerships rooted in shared purpose and humanity. Audience members will gain a roadmap to building purposeful partnerships that ignite positive change in communities worldwide.

In a world in which people increasingly learn, socialize, and work online, nonprofit organizations seeking to engage existing and prospective supporters must be able to do so through effective digital storytelling. At the core of that engagement is a well-crafted story that informs, inspires, and catalyzes audiences to support your organization. That story may take the form of video, a social media post, an online petition, an e-newsletter, content on your organization’s website or on those of your funders and other partners, or it may even be told by unaffiliated online influencers such as bloggers. Upon completion of this course, developed by Liz Ngonzi, you should be able to:

• • Apply a simple storytelling framework to craft a compelling digital story.
  • Develop a high-level digital strategy for supporter engagement.
  • Determine the best social media platforms to engage your supporters.
  • Effectively use social media platforms for your organization’s storytelling and fundraising.

In this digital age, it's essential for nonprofits to embrace innovative strategies and tools for effective and efficient fundraising. This course led by our CEO, Liz Ngonzi - a renowned educator and Adjunct Assistant Professor at NYU, equips nonprofits with robust digital platforms to maximize their relevance, diversify fundraising methods, and innovate to drive impact. You'll learn to raise awareness about your cause, enhance supporter engagement, and integrate emerging technologies into your digital strategies.

We explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as Chat-GPT, blockchain technology, virtual events, and virtual reality. You'll learn practical skills through case studies and best practices, culminating in an actionable digital strategy to boost fundraising and engagement for your organization.

This course is eligible towards the completion of the Certificate in Fundraising or the Certificate in Digital Fundraising . Bundle your coursework and earn a professional credential that communicates knowledge and skills gained. Declared Certificate students receive 10% off of courses within the program.

Note: Full participation in Digital Storytelling, Innovation, and Fundraising is applicable for 15 points in Category 1.B–Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.