# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Loudoun Nonprofit Academy: Mastering the Art of the Ask
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Mastering the Art of the Ask: Strategies to Unlock Your Donor’s Generosity

Fundraising is evolving—and so are donor expectations. In today’s philanthropic landscape, relationships matter more than ever, and the way you ask can be the difference between a transactional gift and a transformational partnership.

Join Keith Curtis, CEO and Chairman, and Kate Hildebrand, Consultant of The Curtis Group, for a dynamic and practical session that demystifies the art of the ask and equips you to secure stronger, more meaningful support for your mission.

Drawing on The Curtis Group’s 35+ years of experience helping nonprofits raise millions, this session will cover how to build trust, understand donor motivations, and tailor an “ask” that inspires generosity. Participants will walk through the essential stages of a successful solicitation—cultivating, preparing, asking, closing, and stewarding—with real examples and ready-to-use tips.

We’ll answer questions such as:
--How do I know when a donor is ready to give?
--What do I say during the ask?
--How do I navigate “no,” hesitation, or tough questions?
--How do I keep donors engaged after the gift?

You’ll leave with clear guidance and renewed confidence to lead your next donor conversation.

In Partnership with the Community Foundation for Loudoun & Northern Fauquier Counties

Intended Audience: 
Nonprofit Executive Directors / CEOs, Directors of Development, development staff, and board members looking to strengthen their knowledge and plan their giving this year.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leesburg/loudoun-nonprofit-academy-mastering-the-art-of-the-ask/200029300500409
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Leesburg
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties
- **lat**: 39.10679
- **long**: -77.54781
- **full address**: Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties, 714 East Market Street,Leesburg, Virginia, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Loudoun Nonprofit Academy: Mastering the Art of the Ask being held?
  - **A:** Loudoun Nonprofit Academy: Mastering the Art of the Ask takes place on Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties, 714 East Market Street,Leesburg, Virginia, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Loudoun Nonprofit Academy: Mastering the Art of the Ask?
  - **A:** Loudoun Nonprofit Academy: Mastering the Art of the Ask is organized by Loudoun Chamber of Commerce.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Loudoun Nonprofit Academy: Mastering the Art of the Ask is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leesburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Loudoun Nonprofit Academy: Mastering the Art of the Ask sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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