Inspired Fun Coach – Lori Cloninger Sweeney

Coaching, Fundraiser Retreats and Presentations

Lori really enjoys coaching 1:1 virtually or during a unique and restorative 24-hour fundraiser retreat. Topics for coaching and presentations include outlining how to make an ask or qualification, helping a board understand their fundraising role or brainstorming creative cultivation.

You can access Lori’s expertise via one-to-one, personalized coaching virtually or through a one-of-a-kind fundraiser experience: a High Prairie retreat 90 minutes from Portland, Oregon. Personalized coaching is just that–what you need when you need it. And, if you don’t have a lot of time or need to pause and get out of the rush, you can spend 24 hours with Lori at her High Prairie home, where you can hike, e-bike, SUP–and ask as many questions as you like around fundraising topics, self care or professional survival. A 24-hour fundraiser retreat costs $250 per person and includes accommodations and dinner/brunch.

Lori also provides training through presentations for a group or organization. Each presentation is personalized for the client, emphasizing a particular area of interest, from ask role plays to the tools of fundraising to board engagement.

For presentations, Lori talks with the client leadership about needs and timing and outlines a plan that fits the organization or group. Presentation attendees are asked to read beforehand, prepare for the discussion and often complete action steps afterward. The presentations are interactive and work best with small to medium-sized groups (Lori also presents for conferences if needed, but the presentations are less personalized). A summary meeting after the presentation ensures that the tools discussed are put in action and how the leaders might measure fundraising activity through effective metrics. The best way to start a conversation about a presentation? Contact Lori at 503.260.7129 or email her via the contact link. The cost of any presentation varies depending on travel vs virtual, size of the group and time commitment.

A typical coaching experience is outlined below, beginning with a 30-minute introductory meeting where the client and Lori decide if values, process and outcomes align to make a meaningful partnership. Afterward, a contract is drawn up outlining needs and expectations; typical coaching engagements are approximately $1,200 per contract.

Lori Sweeney - Coaching Schematic