Activating the Board’s Role in Fundraising: From Understanding to Ownership – July 14 (SOLD OUT)

SIGN UP! BLOCS 101 / 102

Dynamic, in-person trainings designed to equip fundraising and development teams with the tools they need to partner effectively with BLOCS and learn alongside peers across the region.

Each course is a separate, one-day training. BLOCS 101 and BLOCS 102 are both offered each day during the regional training windows below. Participants may register for only one course per day.

Registration: 8:30AM
Courses Start: 9:00AM
Lunch: Noon
Networking Reception: 2:30PM

BLOCS 101

BLOCS 101 introduces school partners to the fundamentals of EITC & EDS, including state and federal program overviews, key BLOCS resources, and strategies for activating and maximizing the partnership. Participants will also gain hands-on experience with the Salesforce Community platform, and the new BLOCS University digital platform. The session is designed to help participants build a strong foundation and better understand the tools and support available through BLOCS.

BLOCS 102

BLOCS 102 builds on the foundation established in BLOCS 101 through a more workshop-focused format that gives school partners hands-on experience. Sessions are interactive and collaborative, helping participants build confidence, strengthen practical fundraising and stewardship skills, and deepen relationships within the BLOCS community.

2026 Regional Training Dates:

Philadelphia, Union League Liberty Hill: June 23–25, July 14–16
Lancaster, Eden Resort & Suites: July 8–9
Lehigh Valley, Bear Creek Mountain Resort: July 21–22
Pittsburgh / Greensburg, RLA Learning & Conference Center: July 28–29
Erie, Bayfront Convention Center: August 4–5
Scranton, Hilton Scranton Conference Center: August 11–12
Harrisburg, Hershey Lodge: August 18

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Capital Projects & Public Funding Conference (Summer/Fall 2026)

A convening focused on public funding, capital project strategy, and shared learning across the field. This conference will bring together leaders and practitioners to explore funding pathways, successful project models, and emerging opportunities in the public funding landscape.