Lead the Ask: Executive Fundraising Bootcamp
6 Weeks to Confident Asks + Clear Results
Presented by: Holly Kobia, Founder & Principal, Kobia Consulting, LLC
Dates: Thursdays, November 6 – December 18, 2025 (no session Thanksgiving week)
Time: 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Location: Blacksburg, VA (venue details provided upon registration)
Investment: $695 (includes two 1-hour 1:1 strategy sessions + final celebration lunch)
Enrollment limited to 15 executive leaders
Program Overview
Every nonprofit leader knows fundraising is essential—but few feel truly confident leading the ask. Lead the Ask: Executive Fundraising Bootcamp is a high-impact, six-week experience designed exclusively for executive directors and senior nonprofit leaders who want to strengthen their fundraising mindset, build practical tools, and lead their organizations with confidence.
Through focused group sessions and personalized coaching, participants will learn to communicate their mission with clarity, identify and engage top donors, and make the ask with authenticity and ease. This is not theory—it's leadership in action. Direct, practical, and designed to help your organization finish the year strong and start the next with momentum.
Program Structure
6 In-Person Group Sessions
75–90 minutes each
2 Private 1:1 Sessions
1-hour strategy sessions with Holly Kobia
Final Celebration
Final session includes a celebration lunch
Schedule: Thursdays, November 6 – December 18, 2025 (11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., no session Thanksgiving week)
Virtual Access: While designed for in-person engagement, a limited number of virtual seats are available for nonprofit leaders outside the immediate area.
What You'll Gain
A clear, confident fundraising mindset—and the words to back it up
A refreshed case for support tailored to your organization
Tools to identify, prioritize, and engage high-value donors
A proven framework for making the ask that feels natural and successful
A simple 90-day Fundraising Readiness Roadmap to guide next steps
Personalized feedback and accountability through two 1:1 sessions
Who Should Attend
Executive Directors
CEOs
Development Directors
Senior Fundraisers
Board Chairs
Senior volunteers involved in fundraising
Leaders seeking to elevate their organization's fundraising results and confidence before year-end
Why It Works
You'll gain practical tools and immediate wins while uncovering deeper opportunities for growth in your organization's fundraising systems, board engagement, and donor communications.
Most participants leave inspired—and ready to take the next step through tailored consulting or strategy work with Kobia Consulting to keep the momentum going.
About the Facilitator
Holly Kobia is the Founder and Principal of Kobia Consulting, LLC, a Virginia-based firm that helps nonprofits and mission-driven organizations strengthen their fundraising, leadership, and communications strategies. Known for her results-driven yet approachable style, Holly has worked with executive leaders at Virginia Tech, national nonprofits, and community-based organizations to double—and in some cases triple—their fundraising outcomes.
She combines two decades of experience in strategic communications, advancement leadership, and executive coaching to help organizations build confident fundraising cultures and accelerate revenue growth. A former journalist turned senior fundraising strategist, Holly's work has been described as transformational for leaders ready to elevate their message, engage donors more deeply, and lead the ask with clarity and conviction.
Registration
Space is limited to 15 participants to ensure personalized attention.
To register or inquire about availability, contact:
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Investment: $695 (includes two 1-hour 1:1 strategy sessions + final celebration lunch)
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