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The Growing Generosity Series: Strengthening Your Ministry’s Fundraising Foundation

The GC’s Fundraising Training Webinar Series has been developed specifically for ministry projects seeking to strengthen their fundraising capacity and build sustainable foundations for future growth. This free series provides practical tools, proven strategies, and valuable insights to help ministries navigate fundraising with greater clarity and confidence.

Topics focus on strengthening donor relationships, communicating mission and impact effectively, and developing systems that support long-term ministry sustainability and growth. Participants will gain knowledge and resources that can be applied directly within their ministries to enhance fundraising effectiveness and support lasting mission impact.

Webinars in this series include:


  • Beyond the Quick Fix: Building a Resilient Brand That Fuels Fundraising in Any Season

    Ellen Graf-Martin, President & Chief Strategist of Graf-Martin Communications
    April 9, 2026 • 11:00 am–12:30 pm EST

  • Funding the Vision

    Gregg Hinzelman, Chief Catalyst and Founder of Multiplied Impact
    April 23, 2026 • 11:00 am–12:30 pm EST

  • The Generous Host: Creating Meaningful Donor Experiences

    Greg Pennoyer, Special Counsel to the Chief Executive Officer, Prison Fellowship International
    May 7, 2026 • 11:00 am–12:30 pm EST

  • From Chaos to System: Sustainable Fundraising for Small Ministries

    Dwayne Cline, Founder & Principal at Cline Consulting
    June 4, 2026 • 11:00 am–12:30 pm EST

Each session is designed to help you move forward with confidence and intention, whether you are refining what already exists or building something new.


After you sign up, you will receive a calendar invitation to each of the webinars in the series. If this isn’t convenient for your time zone or you want to re-watch with your team, all sessions will be available after the series.


We hope you will take this step with us. Your leadership today is shaping the sustainability of your ministry tomorrow.

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Beyond the Quick Fix: Building a Resilient Brand That Fuels Fundraising in Any Season
A GC Webinar with Ellen Graf-Martin



In this webinar, Ellen Graf-Martin (President & Chief Strategist of Graf-Martin Communications) presents on “Building a Resilient Brand That Fuels Fundraising in Any Season” focusing on how to strengthen your ministry’s fundraising foundation. Furthermore, she answers frequently asked questions about personal challenges often encountered in ministry fundraising.

Links mentioned in the webinar:

Self Assessment: https://grafmartin965.outgrow.us/best-kept-secret-quiz

Graf-Martin Newsletter: https://www.grafmartin.com/blog

Fundraising Worksheet: View Worksheet

Ellen’s Bio:

Ellen Graf-Martin is the founder and President of Graf-Martin Communications, a creative agency specializing in integrated branding, marketing, public relations and crisis communications. With over two decades of experience, Ellen has used her experience, her innovative and tailored approaches, and her passion to empower organizations and help guide their respected brands and organizations like THE CHOSEN, Compassion Canada, Bible League Canada, Open Doors Canada, Children’s Health Foundation and Karis Disability Services. Her pursuit of excellence and understanding of the non-profit sector positions her as a visionary leader and champion for leveraging exceptional marketing for social good.

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Major Donor Development: Funding the Vision A GC Webinar with Gregg Hinzelman

We’re excited to continue the Growing Generosity Series with our second webinar guest, Gregg Hinzelman, Chief Catalyst and Founder of Multiplied Impact.

In this webinar, “Funding the Vision,” Gregg shares practical strategies to strengthen your ministry’s fundraising foundation. Drawing from decades of hands-on experience, he explores sustainable approaches to funding while addressing common questions and challenges faced in both personal and ministry fundraising contexts.

Gregg’s Bio:

Gregg brings over 31 years of ministry experience, helping leaders develop and act on God-sized visions. Through his work with Multiplied Impact, he equips individuals and teams to leverage their gifts, passions, and resources for greater Kingdom impact while building strategic, sustainable funding approaches.

His journey has taken him from launching inner-city ministry as a student, to serving as Director of Strategic Engagement with Campus Crusade for Christ, Cru/Power to Change, to mobilizing leaders and resources globally. Gregg is passionate about helping others think bigger and step out in faith to advance the mission.

Resources from the Webinar:

5-session video series on Major Donor Development:
For access or purchase details, contact Gregg at gregg@multipliedimpact.com.

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Major Donor Development
The Generous Host: Creating Meaningful Donor Experiences

We’re excited to continue the Growing Generosity Series with our next webinar and guest speaker, Greg Pennoyer from Prison Fellowship International.

In this session, “The Generous Host: Creating Meaningful Donor Experiences,” Greg explores how we can build impactful, lasting relationships through a posture of generosity and intentional connection. Drawing from decades of experience, he shares how meaningful donor engagement can strengthen communities and sustain ministry work for the long term.

Greg’s Bio:

Greg Pennoyer serves as Special Counsel to the CEO of Prison Fellowship International, where he builds and nurtures relationships with major donors, particularly in Canada. He works closely with leadership to strengthen a community of supporters committed to transformational ministry impact.

With over 30 years of experience in ministry and philanthropy, Greg brings a relational, thoughtful approach shaped by leadership roles across several mission-driven organizations. He is passionate about helping generosity create lasting and meaningful impact.

Webinar Replay

Major Donor Development
From Chaos to Systems: Sustainable Fundraising for Small Ministries

We’re excited to conclude our Growing Generosity Series with our final webinar featuring Dwayne Cline, Founder & Principal of Cline Consulting.

In this session, “From Chaos to Systems: Sustainable Fundraising for Small Ministries,” Dwayne shares practical strategies for developing sustainable fundraising systems that strengthen donor relationships, support long-term growth, and increase ministry impact.

Dwayne’s Bio:

With more than 30 years of leadership experience across nonprofit, ministry, and healthcare sectors, Dwayne brings a wealth of expertise in governance, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and organizational leadership. Through his work with Cline Consulting, he has helped organizations build effective systems, align teams around shared goals, and turn strategic plans into meaningful action.

Whether your ministry is looking to strengthen its fundraising foundation or create a more intentional major donor strategy, this webinar provides valuable insights and practical tools to help you move forward with confidence.

Thank You for Joining the Series

Thank you for being part of the Growing Generosity Series. We hope these sessions have encouraged, equipped, and inspired ministry leaders to build stronger relationships and sustainable support for long-term Kingdom impact.

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