Path to Mastery Cohort

Move from Theory to Real-World Mastery

Move beyond the classroom & into the field

You’ve taken the courses. You understand the concepts.

But as any climber knows, learning about the mountain is very different from actually climbing it.

The Path to Mastery Cohort bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world execution.

For AGU Fundamentals Graduates ready to move beyond theory.

Fundraising Can Feel Like a Solo Expedition

isolation

Stuck on a major gift ask with no one to pressure test your approach?

Complexity

Facing technical or estate planning questions that require deeper expertise?

Momentum Gaps

Know the right principles but struggle to apply them consistently?

You Don't Have to Do it Alone

Get the community, accountability, and expert guidance you need to get unstuck and accelerate your results.

The Path to Mastery Cohort

real-time problem solving with Experts who Know the terrain

Peer-to-Peer Learning

You are matched with a specialized group of five peers.

Small organizations are paired with small organizations, and large with large, ensuring feedback fits your context.

Expert Facilitation

Direct, ongoing access to seasoned experts, including:

Real-Time Problem Solving

We discuss the specific donors and situations you are facing right now.

meet our master cohort facilitators

Program Structure

Move Beyond Theory and Master Execution

group size

Intimate groups of 5 peers

Frequency

Groups meet twice a month via Zoom

Commitment

Minimum 12-month commitment

Format

Virtual sessions focused on active deals, donor strategy, and skill refinement

Choose the Right Route

We offer three distinct tracks to ensure you are in the room with the right people discussing the right topics.

Choose From:

1. The Major Gifts Track

Our core track. Refine storytelling, navigate complex conversations, and move major donors toward significant gifts.

Best for: Fundraisers focused on high-impact donor relationships

2. The Planned Giving Track

High-level technical strategy. Access to NCF gift planners to discuss complex assets, tax implications, and estate planning structures.

Best for: Gift planners and technical fundraisers

3. The Pastoral Track

Tailored to the unique dynamics of church leadership, stewardship, and congregation engagement.

Best for: Stewardship pastors and executive pastors

TRUSTED BY

Investment

Pricing structures are designed to fit the size and scope of your organization.

For individuals & Organizations

(open enrollment)

Monthly Plan:

$1,000 / month

Annual Plan:

$10,000 / year

(Save $2,000 by paying annually)

Spots are limited to maintain cohort intimacy.

For large Organizations

Large institutions often have existing training ecosystems. The Path to Mastery Cohort offers:

Ask us about custom scoping and pricing

Path to Mastery Cohort

Start The Conversation

The Path to Mastery Cohort is an invite-only experience for leaders who are serious about refining their craft.

If you are interested in joining a cohort, please complete the form below. We will follow up personally to discuss next steps.

Spots are limited to preserve the intimacy of each group.

Have questions or need assistance?

For questions or assistance, please contact Sarah Jay Timmermans, AGU Managing Director, at 949-392-8528 or sarah@assetgiving.university.

What people are saying about their AGU Experience

AGU really opened my eyes to the exponential growth possible...

AGU really opened my eyes to the exponential growth possible by focusing more on asset giving. Several lightbulbs turned on and it was more beneficial that I expected. I have lots to review and practice.

Byron Hack

President, GTi HOPE

It was a perfect balance of learning, connection, and encouragement.

I appreciated AGU’s approach. I had recently attended a secular fundraising workshop, and the experience there felt very aggressive. These seminars, however, were such a refreshing change and a much better fit for me. It was a perfect balance of learning, connection, and encouragement. I have fresh understanding of the many ways we can minister to our supporters and help them make kingdom-building donations.

Angela Gomez

Director of Development, Free Wheelchair Mission

I’ve been in fundraising for 40 years and I’m seeing opportunities I’ve missed.

I’ve been in fundraising for 40 years and I’m seeing opportunities I’ve missed. This training on asset-based giving has really challenged me to ask deeper and more meaningful questions with donors. I’ve talked with business owners about their business but I never really got into their long -term vision and their own legacy planning. One of the things I’m walking away from this training with is how to ask these questions that take us down the road of discovery and how to introduce these topics in a natural conversational way.

Stephen Christensen

Chief Philanthropy Officer, Olive Crest

The AGU program created a framework before getting into the more technical details of asset giving

The AGU program created a framework before getting into the more technical details of asset giving, which was smart. This reinforced my focus on being donor centric, especially asking about our donors’ businesses.

Andy Pyne

Area Director, Philanthropy, World Vision

I’m reminded of the pastoral role I have in the lives of our stakeholders.

I’m honestly sad that I haven’t learned about asset giving earlier in my role as a fundraiser. So grateful for the equipping and care AGU is providing to ministry leaders. I’m reminded of the pastoral role I have in the lives of our stakeholders. The relationships I’m forming in the cohort have been great and I’m learning as others ask questions.

Amy Sieve

Heartland Regional Representative, HOPE International

Every stewardship pastor should take this course.

Jon Batarse

Pastor of Stewardship and Operations, Mariners Church

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