Workshop Session 2: Practical Tools for the Journey
Wednesday, October 14, 2:45pm – 3:45pm

Communicating Financial Need with Clarity, Confidence, and Dignity

Robin L. Cabral, MA, CFRE, MFIA, is a fundraising coach and consultant known for value-added interim, hands-on support and outcome-driven coaching with razor-sharp monthly objectives and benchmarked deliverables. Her global reach spans the United States and Australia, serving small to mid-sized organizations that want practical momentum and measurable results. 

With 30+ years in the sector, Robin has raised millions, leading across the full development spectrum—from annual funds and donor communications to capital campaigns—and has held Director-level roles across the Northeast U.S., including regional and worldwide posts. 

A Certified Fund Raising Executive since 2008, Robin holds an MA in Philanthropy and Fund Development (Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota) and a BA in Sociology (UMass Dartmouth). 

She is an AFP Master Faculty Trainer and serves on AFP’s International Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) Committee; she is also a Member of the Fundraising Institute Australia (MFIA). 

Robin has been recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice (2018) in Philanthropy & Global Development and as one of Onalytica’s Top 100 Charity Influencers (2019). 

Robin is a sounding board, change agent, and “extra staffer” for professionals new to fundraising, practitioners aiming to excel, and executive directors seeking capacity and clarity. 

Her writing has appeared in outlets such as Nonprofit Pro, Massachusetts Nonprofit News, CharityChannel, Bloomerang, DonorSearch, Nonprofit Expert, DonorPerfect, and the Nonprofit Learning Library.