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SUMMARY:Gearing Up for a Successful Year End
DESCRIPTION:Gearing Up for a Successful Year End\nExplore the myriad of challenges in fundraising – a potential Recession\, relentless inflation\, lingering Covid-19\, and more – and learn ways to navigate the land mines to manage a successful year-end to 2024! \nAt this virtual 2-hour session\, openly discuss the greatest threats to your fundraising program given the current landscape\, and also how to seize the greatest opportunities before us so that you can reach out to your donors and prospects with confidence. \nThis is an virtual workshop. \n  \nAbout the Presenter \nWendy Dyer\, President of Wendy Dyer Fund Development Consultants\, has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits as a consultant\, from north to south and throughout the Midwest. She has helped pump millions of dollars into the economy – expanding programs and building schools\, health centers and cultural places – bringing opportunity to thousands of people. A frequent presenter and trainer\, Wendy encourages agencies to find their “sizzle” and embrace her mantra that “People are giving money away\, anyway\, might as well be to you.” She has served the region for 28 years and has helped to manage more than $100 million in projects over the last 2 years. \n  \nRegister HERE
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/gearing-up-for-a-successful-year-end-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Network for Strong Communities - Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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SUMMARY:The Fundamentals of Capital Fundraising
DESCRIPTION:The Fundamentals of Capital Fundraising\nBruce will present the fundamentals of a capital campaign for your organization. He will review what needs to be determined prior to the decision to launch a campaign\, how to identify and approach donor prospects\, and how to develop a timeline and budget. Perhaps more importantly\, he will share stories on the successes and failures from over a dozen capital campaigns he has been the leader for or the campaign consultant. Time for lots of questions because each campaign is unique. \nThis is a hybrid workshop\, in Springfield and on Zoom. \n  \n  \nAbout the Presenter \nBruce A. Nasby brings more than 40 years of experience as a CEO and C-suite executive working with organizations in 40+ countries in the areas of business\, education and youth-based empowerment. Bruce serves as an executive coach to leading business leaders and provides consulting to corporations and nonprofit organizations. \nLocally\, he has provided capital campaign counsel to Harmony House\, The Victim Center\, The Historic Gillioz Theatre\, CASA\, Council of Churches of the Ozarks\, Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield\, Care to Learn and is the founder of Midwest Leadership Forum\, a leadership training event. Bruce serves as a board member of the University of Arizona Alumni Association and locally served on the Drury University’s Breech Business Advisory Board\, The Center for Nonprofit Leadership\, Central Trust Advisory Board\, BPJ Insurance and Leadership Springfield. He has been a guest lecturer at Missouri State University\, Drury University\, Community Foundation of the Ozarks and the e-Factory. \nBruce served as Executive Vice President for Enactus for fifteen years. He was responsible for launching and building the organization’s international operations in 27 countries. During his tenure\, Bruce and his staff raised over $100\,000\,000 for Enactus worldwide. For his leadership worldwide\, he was recognized in 2013 as a Global Champion of Enactus\, the organization’s highest award. Prior to Enactus\, he served as the President/CEO of the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association\, one of the world’s largest zoological institutions. Bruce supported the needs of two million annual visitors\, 500 volunteers\, and 135\,000 donor and members. \nInternationally\, Bruce has been a panelist or participant at the World Economic Forum\, UBS Philanthropy Forum\, Forbes CEO Forum\, Clinton Global Initiative\, Milken Global Conference\, Forbes CEO Middle East Forum and World Innovation Summit for Education and has appeared on NBC’s Today Show. Bruce began his nonprofit career with Junior Achievement serving as CEO in Tucson\, San Jose\, and Southern California and as National Program Director in Stamford\, CT. Bruce is a graduate of the University of Arizona and served in the U.S. Navy receiving the Navy Achievement Award while serving on the USS Ranger during the Vietnam Conflict. He is the author of Reflections\, Redirections and Reinventions…lessons learned. Bruce has two children\, Lisa Jacobs and Scott Nasby\, and three grandchildren. \n  \nRegister HERE
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/the-fundamentals-of-capital-fundraising/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Network for Strong Communities - Springfield,Network for Strong Communities - Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201800
CREATED:20240716T152609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T152609Z
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SUMMARY:Fundraising 101
DESCRIPTION:Fundraising 101\nJoin veteran fundraiser Monica Cawvey Gallagher from Three Foxes Consulting to learn about how to build effective relationships that will help you raise funds for your organization. This course will help you understand the role fundraising plays in your organization\, the types of donors who could give to your cause\, and how to build relationships with those donors. Participants will learn about the stages of a prospect/donor relationship\, why those stages are important\, and how to move through them. Special attention will be given to major gifts and how to “make the ask.” \nThis course is good for new fundraisers\, fundraisers moving from entry-level roles into roles with greater donor contact\, board members\, and anyone else who would like to brush up on their skills and knowledge. \nThis is an in-person workshop in Springfield\, MO. \n  \nAbout the Presenter \nMonica Cawcey Gallagher\, CFRE\, Principal\, Three Foxes Consulting is a committed fundraising professional with over 20 years of experience as a frontline fundraiser. She began her career as the Associate Director of Development at Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago\, followed by roles at the Museum of Science and Industry and the Field Museum\, also in Chicago. \nIn 2006\, she moved to Philadelphia to take on the position of Vice President for Development at the National Constitution Center\, where she served for six years. Following that\, she led the development function at the University City Science Center and the Academy of Natural Sciences before founding Three Foxes in 2018. \nMonica’s areas of expertise include development program structure and growth\, board governance\, fundraising training and coaching\, revenue diversification\, writing\, annual funds\, individual giving\, corporate giving\, foundation giving\, nonprofit technology\, and information management. She gives her time as a volunteer with NYC Shiba Rescue\, as a member and Chair of the Development Committee at Eastern State Penitentiary (formerly a Board member\, as well)\, as a member of Providence Animal Center’s Advancement Committee\, and President of the Arts on the Avenue Board of Directors in Missouri. \n  \nRegister HERE
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/fundraising-101-6/
LOCATION:Community Foundation of the Ozarks\, 425 E Trafficway St\, Springfield\, 65806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Network for Strong Communities - Springfield
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201800
CREATED:20240429T145331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T145643Z
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SUMMARY:Diversifying Funding Streams
DESCRIPTION:Diversifying Funding Streams\nEver wonder why it’s so hard to break out of the mostly grant-funded model and into more diverse funding streams? In this hands-on 2-hour workshop\, explore the Stanford Social Innovation Review 10 Funding Models to see the public’s perception of your nonprofit. Then\, discuss ways to start building an individual giving program from scratch. \nThis is a virtual workshop. \n  \nAbout the Presenter \nWendy Dyer\, President of Wendy Dyer Fund Development Consultants\, has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits as a consultant\, from north to south and throughout the Midwest. She has helped pump millions of dollars into the economy – expanding programs and building schools\, health centers and cultural places – bringing opportunity to thousands of people. A frequent presenter and trainer\, Wendy encourages agencies to find their “sizzle” and embrace her mantra that “People are giving money away\, anyway\, might as well be to you.” She has served the region for 28 years and has helped to manage more than $100 million in projects over the last 2 years. \n  \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/diversifying-funding-streams-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Network for Strong Communities - Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201800
CREATED:20240116T172042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T200532Z
UID:8262-1709197200-1709204400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Fundraising 101
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:  \nThis fast-paced\, two-hour interactive workshop is designed for development professionals early in their career who want to hit the ground running with healthy habits that will last a lifetime. Build your working toolkit with techniques you can put to immediate use for individual fundraising – including major gifts and digital platforms – plus best efforts to secure foundation and corporate giving. Established fundraising professionals are also welcome to join and freshen up on better fundraising practices. \nThis is a virtual workshop. \n  \nAbout the Presenter: Wendy Dyer \nWendy Dyer\, President of Wendy Dyer Fund Development Consultants\, has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits as a consultant\, from north to south and throughout the Midwest. She has helped pump millions of dollars into the economy – expanding programs and building schools\, health centers and cultural places – bringing opportunity to thousands of people. A frequent presenter and trainer\, Wendy encourages agencies to find their “sizzle” and embrace her mantra that “People are giving money away\, anyway\, might as well be to you.” She has served the region for 28 years and has helped to manage more than $100 million in projects over the last 2 years. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/fundraising-101-5/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Network for Strong Communities - Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201800
CREATED:20231003T175237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T175237Z
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SUMMARY:Fundraising 101
DESCRIPTION:Fundraising 101 \nAbout the Workshop:  \nThis fast-paced\, two-hour interactive workshop is designed for development professionals early in their career who want to hit the ground running with healthy habits that will last a lifetime. Build your working toolkit with techniques you can put to immediate use for individual fundraising – including major gifts and digital platforms – plus best efforts to secure foundation and corporate giving. Established fundraising professionals are also welcome to join and freshen up on better fundraising practices. \nThis is a virtual workshop. \n  \nAbout the Presenter: Wendy Dyer \nWendy Dyer\, President of Wendy Dyer Fund Development Consultants\, has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits as a consultant\, from north to south and throughout the Midwest. She has helped pump millions of dollars into the economy – expanding programs and building schools\, health centers and cultural places – bringing opportunity to thousands of people. A frequent presenter and trainer\, Wendy encourages agencies to find their “sizzle” and embrace her mantra that “People are giving money away\, anyway\, might as well be to you.” She has served the region for 28 years and has helped to manage more than $100 million in projects over the last 2 years. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/fundraising-101-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Network for Strong Communities - St. Louis
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231013T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201800
CREATED:20231003T174021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T174216Z
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SUMMARY:Gearing Up for a Successful Year End
DESCRIPTION:Gearing Up for a Successful Year End \nAbout the Workshop:  \nExplore the myriad of challenges in fundraising – a potential Recession\, relentless inflation\, lingering Covid-19\, and more – and learn ways to navigate the land mines to manage a successful year-end to 2023! \nAt this virtual 2-hour session\, openly discuss the greatest threats to your fundraising program given the current landscape\, and also how to seize the greatest opportunities before us so that you can reach out to your donors and prospects with confidence. \nThis is an virtual workshop. \n  \n About the Presenter: Wendy Dyer \nWendy Dyer\, President of Wendy Dyer Fund Development Consultants\, has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits as a consultant\, from north to south and throughout the Midwest. She has helped pump millions of dollars into the economy – expanding programs and building schools\, health centers and cultural places – bringing opportunity to thousands of people. A frequent presenter and trainer\, Wendy encourages agencies to find their “sizzle” and embrace her mantra that “People are giving money away\, anyway\, might as well be to you.” She has served the region for 28 years and has helped to manage more than $100 million in projects over the last 2 years. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/gearing-up-for-a-successful-year-end-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Network for Strong Communities - St. Louis
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201800
CREATED:20230523T142019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T142019Z
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SUMMARY:Strategy Basics: Getting Ready for a Strategic Plan
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:  \nDoes strategy make you yawn? Grimace? Run? Unlock the basics of an effective strategic planning process that is engaging\, real and can help you bring your organization to the next level. We’ll give you tools to have an inclusive\, thoughtful and energizing strategy process with outcomes that are measurable and satisfying. You’ll walk away from this session feeling more prepared with next steps toward building your organization’s strategy. This workshop is ideal for executive directors\, leadership staff\, and board members. \n This is a FREE in-person workshop in Sikeston\, MO. \n  \nAbout the Presenter:  \nDiane Drollinger is the President/CEO of Network for Strong Communities (NSC)\, a statewide organization offering programs that strengthen nonprofit organizations. She has more than 30 years of experience in the community service sector and most recently served as Director of Community Partnerships at the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation. She also founded the Drollinger Group\, a consulting practice providing strategic services for nonprofits and charitable giving counsel for private sector clients. \nDiane is particularly noted for her experience in strategic visioning\, community collaboration\, resource development and messaging. She has experience as a grant maker (Roblee Foundation\, Episcopal Presbyterian Health Trust\, Nationwide Insurance Foundation)\, corporate community partnership consultant (Panera Bread\, Time Warner Cable and various consulting clients) and nonprofit consultant in the areas of board development\, community partnerships\, resource development and marketing/messaging. \nDiane has worked with health and human service agencies\, arts organizations and community development networks. She is a sought-after presenter\, facilitator and expert in holistic community engagement. Diane has volunteered her time on numerous boards in leadership positions across the social sector. She holds a music degree in Vocal Performance from Capital University in Columbus\, Ohio. \n  \nRegister Now!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/strategy-basics-getting-ready-for-a-strategic-plan-2/
LOCATION:Three Rivers College (Sikeston)\, 1400 S Main St\, Sikeston\, MO\, 63801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Network for Strong Communities - Southeast Missouri
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T103000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201800
CREATED:20230523T141549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T141549Z
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SUMMARY:A Donor's Tools to Think through Philanthropy and Philanthropic Planning
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:  \nIn this workshop\, you’ll hear from philanthropist Nina Needleman about the donor perspective. In this 1.5 hour session\, you’ll be introduced to the Giving Questionnaire\, which she developed as she thought through her charitable goals.  She shares this valuable tool with you for you to use to help other donors think through their charitable intent and priorities.  Additionally\, she will introduce the concept of Philanthropy Financial Planning.  Different philanthropy strategies make sense short term\, intermediate term\, and long term.  Hearing her approach\, and seeing her tools will help your conversations as you steward your existing donors and develop new ones.  Real life examples will be provided\, and you’ll wrap up with time to ask questions. \nThis is a FREE in-person session at NSC in St. Louis\, MO. \n  \n About the Presenter:  \nInstructor Nina Needleman is a Retired Financial Planner.  She spent the first three-decades of her career in the financial services industry\, mostly in stock brokerages and insurance firms.  For 20 years\, her job focus was teaching the salespeople so they could teach\, educate\, and sell financial products to consumers.  The next 9 years\, she worked directly with consumers as a Financial Planner to help them reach their personal life goals. \nNow she primarily uses her business skills to help nonprofit organizations and more importantly– as a volunteer to teach people about personal finance and philanthropy. Additionally\, in 2019\, she spearheaded the establishment of the NSC Capacity Building Scholarship.  This program has assisted more than 40 St. Louis area nonprofits since inception. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/a-donors-tools-to-think-through-philanthropy-and-philanthropic-planning/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Network for Strong Communities - St. Louis
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230414T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201800
CREATED:20230215T154736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T154736Z
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SUMMARY:Diversifying Funding Streams
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:  \nEver wonder why it’s so hard to break out of the mostly grant-funded model and into more diverse funding streams? In this hands-on 2-hour workshop\, explore the Stanford Social Innovation Review 10 Funding Models to see the public’s perception of your nonprofit. Then\, discuss ways to start building an individual giving program from scratch \nThis is a virtual workshop. \n  \nAbout the Presenter:  \nWendy Dyer\, President of Wendy Dyer Fund Development Consultants\, has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits as a consultant\, from north to south and throughout the Midwest.  She has helped pump millions of dollars into the economy – expanding programs and building schools\, health centers and cultural places – bringing opportunity to thousands of people.  A frequent presenter and trainer\, Wendy encourages agencies to find their “sizzle” and embrace her mantra that “People are giving money away\, anyway\, might as well be to you.”  She has served the region for 27 years and is currently helping to manage $100 million in projects across the region. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/diversifying-funding-streams-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Network for Strong Communities - St. Louis
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201800
CREATED:20221208T202602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T214604Z
UID:7980-1674723600-1674730800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Developing a Fundraising Plan
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:  \nWant to start 2023 with a powerful roadmap for raising money?  Join us for this hands-on workshop on Creating a Development Plan. \nParticipants will: \n\nLearn about the critical elements of a development plan\nAccess templates to make your own\nLeave with confidence that you can build a practical and “doable with a stretch” plan\n\nThis is a virtual workshop. \nAbout the Presenter:  \nWendy Dyer\, President of Wendy Dyer Fund Development Consultants\, has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits as a consultant\, from north to south and throughout the Midwest.  She has helped pump millions of dollars into the economy – expanding programs and building schools\, health centers and cultural places – bringing opportunity to thousands of people.  A frequent presenter and trainer\, Wendy encourages agencies to find their “sizzle” and embrace her mantra that “People are giving money away\, anyway\, might as well be to you.”  She has served the region for 27 years and is currently helping to manage $100 million in projects across the region. \n  \nRegister for this workshop HERE.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/developing-a-fundraising-plan/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Network for Strong Communities - St. Louis
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201800
CREATED:20220929T164504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T164504Z
UID:7905-1668675600-1668682800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Fundraising 101
DESCRIPTION:Fundraising 101 \nAbout the Workshop:  \nThis fast-paced\, two-hour interactive workshop is designed for development professionals early in their career who want to hit the ground running with healthy habits that will last a lifetime.  Build your working toolkit with techniques you can put to immediate use for individual fundraising – including major gifts and digital platforms – plus best efforts to secure foundation and corporate giving.   Established fundraising professionals are also welcome to join and freshen up on better fundraising practices. \nThis is a virtual workshop. \nAbout the Presenter: Wendy Dyer \nWendy Dyer\, President of Wendy Dyer Fund Development Consultants\, has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits as a consultant\, from north to south and throughout the Midwest. She has helped pump millions of dollars into the economy – expanding programs and building schools\, health centers and cultural places – bringing opportunity to thousands of people. A frequent presenter and trainer\, Wendy encourages agencies to find their “sizzle” and embrace her mantra that “People are giving money away\, anyway\, might as well be to you.” She has served the region for 28 years and has helped to manage more than $100 million in projects over the last 2 years. \n  \nRegister for this workshop here.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/fundraising-101-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Network for Strong Communities - St. Louis
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220914T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201800
CREATED:20220803T194036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T194036Z
UID:7836-1663146000-1663153200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Gearing Up for a Successful Year End
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:  \nExplore the myriad of challenges in fundraising – a potential Recession\, relentless inflation\, lingering Covid-19\, and more – and learn ways to navigate the land mines to manage a successful year-end to 2022! \nAt this virtual 2-hour session\, openly discuss the greatest threats to your fundraising program given the current landscape\, and also how to seize the greatest opportunities before us so that you can reach out to your donors and prospects with confidence. \n  \nAbout the Presenter: Wendy Dyer \nWendy Dyer\, President of Wendy Dyer Fund Development Consultants\, has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits as a consultant\, from north to south and throughout the Midwest. She has helped pump millions of dollars into the economy – expanding programs and building schools\, health centers and cultural places – bringing opportunity to thousands of people. A frequent presenter and trainer\, Wendy encourages agencies to find their “sizzle” and embrace her mantra that “People are giving money away\, anyway\, might as well be to you.” She has served the region for 28 years and has helped to manage more than $100 million in projects over the last 2 years. \n  \nCLICK HERE to register for this workshop.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/gearing-up-for-a-successful-year-end/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Network for Strong Communities - St. Louis
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201800
CREATED:20220330T164313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T164313Z
UID:7540-1652954400-1652961600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Digital Donor Recruitment: 7 Steps to Turn Online Followers into New Donors
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:  \nNearly all nonprofits have fallen into this trap: we’ve built our homes on rented land\, with social media as the main avenue to grow our influence and find new donors. But we don’t control that space and who sees our content. And the algorithms change\, older platforms fall out of favor as new ones emerge and it is hard to keep up with the changes. \nNonprofits can pivot towards brand-building tactics that provide reliable reach.  Learn to build your house on land you own. This workshop will teach you the seven steps to grow your base of support in reliable and consistent ways. \nAbout the Presenter: Maryanne Dersch \nMaryanne Dersch coaches and trains nonprofit leaders to master the art of influence\, so they can raise more money without feeling rejected or pushy. Her “effervescent badassery” calls you to be more influential in your work\, life and even in your own view of self. \nShe has spent almost thirty years working in the nonprofit world helping organizations communicate more effectively internally and externally. From those experiences she authored\, Courageous Communication: Why codependence is making your nonprofit brand boring and what to do about it. She also produces and hosts The Influential Nonprofit podcast and the annual Donor Attraction Forum virtual event. \nShe is leading a movement to change “nonprofit” to “human investment company” to accurately reflect the contributions of the sector. She’s known for her love of ultrahigh heels\, extra-large Diet Cokes\, and short karaoke rotations.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/digital-donor-recruitment-7-steps-to-turn-online-followers-into-new-donors-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Network for Strong Communities - St. Louis
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220407T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201800
CREATED:20220222T202834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T202834Z
UID:7512-1649322000-1649329200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Diversifying Funding Streams
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop: \nEver wonder why it’s so hard to break out of the mostly grant-funded model and into more diverse funding streams?  In this hands-on 2-hour workshop\, explore the Stanford Social Innovation Review 10 Funding Models to see the public’s perception of your nonprofit.  Then\, discuss ways to start building an individual giving program from scratch. \n \nAbout the Presenter: Wendy Dyer\nWendy Dyer\, President of Wendy Dyer Fund Development Consultants\, has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits as a consultant\, from north to south and throughout the Midwest.  She has helped pump millions of dollars into the economy – expanding programs and building schools\, health centers and cultural places – bringing opportunity to thousands of people.  A frequent presenter and trainer\, Wendy encourages agencies to find their “sizzle” and embrace her mantra that “People are giving money away\, anyway\, might as well be to you.”  She has served the region for 27 years and is currently helping to manage $100 million in projects across the region.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/diversifying-funding-streams/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Network for Strong Communities - St. Louis
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201800
CREATED:20211213T183546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T183546Z
UID:7506-1645002000-1645009200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Fundraising 101
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop: \nThis fast-paced\, two-hour interactive workshop is designed for development professionals early in their career who want to hit the ground running with healthy habits that will last a lifetime.  Build your working toolkit with techniques you can put to immediate use for individual fundraising – including major gifts and digital platforms – plus best efforts to secure foundation and corporate giving.   Established fundraising professionals are also welcome to join and freshen up on better fundraising practices.  \nAbout the Presenter: Wendy Dyer\nWendy Dyer\, President of Wendy Dyer Fund Development Consultants\, has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits as a consultant\, from north to south and throughout the Midwest.  She has helped pump millions of dollars into the economy – expanding programs and building schools\, health centers and cultural places – bringing opportunity to thousands of people.  A frequent presenter and trainer\, Wendy encourages agencies to find their “sizzle” and embrace her mantra that “People are giving money away\, anyway\, might as well be to you.”  She has served the region for 27 years and is currently helping to manage $100 million in projects across the region.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/fundraising-101-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201800
CREATED:20210830T162113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T162113Z
UID:7494-1633597200-1633604400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Major Gifts and the 80/20 and 95/5 Rule
DESCRIPTION:Major gifts provide one of the highest returns on investment of any development shop.  Learn how the increasing wage gap in the U.S. is impacting major gifts\, what you can do to capitalize on the trends\, and why it’s important to nurture gifts of all levels.  \nAbout the Presenter:  Wendy Dyer \n\nWendy Dyer\, President of Wendy Dyer Fund Development Consultants\, has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits as a consultant\, from north to south and throughout the Midwest.  She has helped pump millions of dollars into the economy – expanding programs and building schools\, health centers and cultural places – bringing opportunity to thousands of people.  A frequent presenter and trainer\, Wendy encourages agencies to find their “sizzle” and embrace her mantra that “People are giving money away\, anyway\, might as well be to you.”  She has served the region for 27 years and is currently helping to manage $100 million in projects across the region.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/major-gifts-and-the-80-20-and-95-5-rule-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201800
CREATED:20210811T161844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T161844Z
UID:7491-1631178000-1631185200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Fundraising 101
DESCRIPTION:This fast-paced\, two-hour interactive workshop is designed for development professionals early in their career who want to hit the ground running with healthy habits that will last a lifetime.  Build your working toolkit with techniques you can put to immediate use for individual fundraising – including major gifts and digital platforms – plus best efforts to secure foundation and corporate giving.   Established fundraising professionals are also welcome to join and freshen up on better fundraising practices.  \nAbout the Presenter:  Wendy Dyer\nWendy Dyer\, President of Wendy Dyer Fund Development Consultants\, has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits as a consultant\, from north to south and throughout the Midwest.  She has helped pump millions of dollars into the economy – expanding programs and building schools\, health centers and cultural places – bringing opportunity to thousands of people.  A frequent presenter and trainer\, Wendy encourages agencies to find their “sizzle” and embrace her mantra that “People are giving money away\, anyway\, might as well be to you.”  She has served the region for 27 years and is currently helping to manage $100 million in projects across the region.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/jumpstart-your-fundraising/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201800
CREATED:20210330T152214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T152214Z
UID:7478-1620388800-1620392400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Learn New Tricks: A Practical Guide to Launch Your Planned Giving!
DESCRIPTION:In 2018\, the Animal Protective Association (APA) of Missouri\, with the help of The Rome Group\, launched a Planned Giving Advisory Council consisting of estate planning attorneys\, financial advisors\, and wealth managers. This Council was tasked with helping formalize and support a planned giving program for the APA. Since the inception of this Council\, the APA has launched a comprehensive planned giving program that has helped the organization secure and realize over $10 million in planned gifts. This session will provide practical and replicable details about the approach the APA took when developing and implementing a successful planned giving program and will include an overview of planned giving\, an introduction to basic terminology and an overview of several easy-to-implement planned giving vehicles. Participants will also learn to identify\, assess\, and cultivate prospective donors to build their own planned giving program.\nParticipants will: \n\ngain ideas for identifying and cultivating relationships among their current donor base\nlearn several basic\, easy-to-implement vehicles to start a planned giving program\nlearn about ways to utilize volunteers to maximize efficiency and impact when implementing a planned giving program\nlearn the foundational steps to implement and manage a planned giving program
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/learn-new-tricks-a-practical-guide-to-launch-your-planned-giving/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210420T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210420T093000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201800
CREATED:20210303T180803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T180803Z
UID:4654-1618907400-1618911000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Storytelling: Your Most Powerful Tool in Nonprofit Marketing
DESCRIPTION:WHAT’S THE BIG IDEA?\nWe all want to be part of an epic story where we are the hero. We have wanted it since we were children reading bedtime stories with our parents or watching our first films on the Big Screen. We are the central figure in our life’s epic of breakups\, successes\, failures\, and adventure. However\, when your nonprofit markets itself\, it can’t be the hero. The people you serve and your donors must be the hero; the nonprofit is just the guide. Your organization is the Obi-wan\, and they are the Luke Skywalkers. In the presentation\, filmmaker Dan Parris breaks down the elements of a story and how your nonprofit can use this powerful tool to draw current donors deeper into the mission and attract new donors.\nUsing examples from organizations like Charity Water\, When the Saints and Almost Home\, Dan makes a compelling argument about how understanding story and who the hero is changes everything about our nonprofit marketing. You will dive into story structure and how that can be persuasively applied to blogs\, podcasts\, email blasts\, promotional videos and virtual fundraisers/events. We will talk about the importance of character\, conflict\, and calls to action when it comes to the work your organization does and talk about tips on how to communicate this well. The talk will be interactive\, and you will leave the presentation understanding how the 5 parts of a story apply to the organization you work with and the story you all are compelling donors to join.\nThis session has been approved for 1 CFRE point.\nDan Parris\nCo-Founder\nSpeak Up Studios\nDan Parris is an award-winning filmmaker and co-founder of Speak Up Studios\, a St. Louis based video production company specializing in non-profit storytelling. Their past clients include Parents as Teachers\, St. Louis Public Radio\, St. Louis Aquarium Foundation\, UMSL\, SLU\, The Salvation Army\, The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis\, Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation\, Wings of Hope and Deaconess Foundation\, to name a few. Speak Up Studios has helped nonprofits raise millions through the use of video and storytelling and are passionate about the collective impact happening in our region. Dan also directed the feature-length documentaries Show Me Democracy and What Matters?\, was the closing speaker at TEDxGatewayArch and co-founded the non-profit\, Continuity\, whose mission is to expand diversity in media production. Dan lives in South City St. Louis with his wife and 4 kids.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/storytelling-your-most-powerful-tool-in-nonprofit-marketing/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T090000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201800
CREATED:20210303T180422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T180422Z
UID:4649-1617177600-1617181200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Raising Money with an Anti-Racist Approach
DESCRIPTION:Increasing your focus on diversity and inclusion and raising money aren’t mutually exclusive. In this webinar\, we’ll help you assess and revitalize your development program to take an anti-racist approach that results in successful fundraising and a high return on investment. In addition to providing practical advice and anti-racist actions you can take in your fundraising\, we’ll also consider the roles that culture and systems play in our fundraising. Two of the most burdensome traps that many nonprofits fall into are doing things as they’ve always been done and making assumptions. Participants will learn strategies that help you overcome these tendencies.\nLearning Objectives:\n– Understand that “Anti-racist” doesn’t mean a lower ROI\n– Learn how to de-couple money from power and still raise lots of money\n– Create anti-racist practices in your volunteer corps and board development\n– Understand the importance of and how to build an anti-racist fundraising culture\nSpeakers\nRobert C. Osborne\, Jr.\nPrincipal\, The Osborne Group\, Inc.\nRobert was taught the power of philanthropy from an early age from both of his parents. With 25 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector\, Robert brings his expertise to his clients\, the organizations whose boards he serves on\, and the pro bono projects he assists with. He believes that civil society has a critical role to play in making the world a better place.\nA well-known international speaker and workshop leader\, Robert works with all types of organizations and all sizes. He has conducted well-received workshops and/or keynote addresses for the International Fundraising Congress\, the Association of Fundraising Professionals\, the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy\, the International Fundraising Festival\, AFP Congress\, the Fundraising Institute of New Zealand\, and many others.\nRobert serves on the Board of the United Hospital Fund in New York. He also serves on the International Advisory Board of the Czech Fundraising Center in Czech Republic\, the International Advisory Board of the Impact Hub Belgrade in Serbia\, and the Advisory Board of the Impact Hub Metropolitan in New York. He is a studio partner and co-founder of Studio X Ventures\, a venture studio for social impact startups in the Balkans with a focus on women founders. Robert serves as a mentor and advisor to a number of startups in the US and the Balkans.\nLaurel McCombs\nSenior Philanthropy Advisor\, The Osborne Group\, Inc.\nLaurel brings over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector to her role as consultant and trainer with The Osborne Group.  Laurel works closely with clients on topics including donor engagement\, development operations\, board fundraising and more. In addition to well-received workshops for national organizations\, universities\, and more\, Laurel has presented at the AFP International Conference\, CASE-NAIS\, and AFP Congress.  Prior to joining TOG\, Laurel worked with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America where she coordinated capacity-building support to agencies across the country.\nLaurel has a degree from USC and lives in Portland\, OR.\nAdditional Resources: \nFor more information about The Osborne Group\, go to https://www.theosbornegroup.com/\nCFRE Credit:  1
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/raising-money-with-an-anti-racist-approach/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210312T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201800
CREATED:20201223T180515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T180515Z
UID:4514-1615539600-1615550400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Fundraising 101/102
DESCRIPTION:Join AFP St. Louis for two half-day virtual learning sessions and dialogue about the basics of fundraising. Designed for those new to the fundraising and nonprofit management professions\, these interactive seminars offer an overview of a range of topics in fundraising\, development\, and management including the nature of nonprofits\, prospect research and management\, annual giving strategies\, donor cultivation and stewardship\, budgeting and goal setting\, special events\, and more. Fundraising 101/102 will be facilitated by two advanced professionals with a combined 40 years of experience in the field.\nFundraising 101 and 102 will be taught virtually through Zoom from 9 am – 12 pm on Thursday\, 3/11 and Friday\, 3/12
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/fundraising-101-102-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201800
CREATED:20201223T180254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T180254Z
UID:4512-1615453200-1615464000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Fundraising 101/102
DESCRIPTION:Join AFP St. Louis for two half-day virtual learning sessions and dialogue about the basics of fundraising. Designed for those new to the fundraising and nonprofit management professions\, these interactive seminars offer an overview of a range of topics in fundraising\, development\, and management including the nature of nonprofits\, prospect research and management\, annual giving strategies\, donor cultivation and stewardship\, budgeting and goal setting\, special events\, and more. Fundraising 101/102 will be facilitated by two advanced professionals with a combined 40 years of experience in the field.\nFundraising 101 and 102 will be taught virtually through Zoom from 9 am – 12 pm on Thursday\, 3/11 and Friday\, 3/12
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/fundraising-101-102-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210129T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210129T100000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201800
CREATED:20201223T180105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T180105Z
UID:4510-1611909000-1611914400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:It's a Whole New Virtual World! Advanced Professional Roundtables
DESCRIPTION:Choose your own virtual adventure! At our annual roundtable event\, you’ll be able to select the three sessions that most interest you. Advanced professionals (those with 10+ years of experience) will host important conversations as the world has gone virtual and changed for fundraisers\, donors\, and within our communities. Learn how non-profit professionals have adapted\, lead change\, and re-imagined the ways in which we can help others practice their philanthropy. It’s a whole new virtual world! \nAgenda\n8:30-9:00 am – Session 1\n9:00-9:30 am – Session 2\n9:30-10:00 am – Session 3\nTopics will include: \n\nCommunity Building and Strengthening St. Louis\, Dara Eskridge\, LEED AP ND\nThanking Donors in the Virtual World…Get Off the Email and Call Them! Jarel Loveless & Sara Lahman\nIt’s Time to Fully Automate Your Fundraising\, Laura Rossman\nStaff Engagement and Self-Care During COVID-19 and Beyond\, Lynn Huelsmann\, MPPA\, CFRE\nSmall Shop Strategies for Surviving and Thriving\, Rachel Broom\, MPA & Robin Kraujalis\, CFRE\nHow to Inspire Teams when Life and Career get Messy\, Kristi Meyers Gallup
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/its-a-whole-new-virtual-world-advanced-professional-roundtables/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210128T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201800
CREATED:20210106T153716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T153716Z
UID:4565-1611824400-1611831600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Jumpstart Your 2021 Fundraising!
DESCRIPTION:2021 is finally here\, ready or not.  It’s time to dust off those yearly budgets and find the funds to make this year a success! \nJoin us for this interactive workshop to add new tools to your fundraising toolkit and hone in on healthy habits that result in fundraising success.  Topics covered include better donor engagement\, adding a gift table to your Development Plan\, and finding your sizzle for 2021 messaging.  \nAbout the Presenter:  Wendy Dyer\nWendy has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits in more than two decades as a consultant\, from north to south and throughout the Midwest.  She has helped pump millions of dollars into the economy – expanding programs and building schools\, health centers and cultural places – bringing opportunity to thousands of people.  A frequent presenter and trainer\, Wendy encourages agencies to find their “sizzle” and embrace her mantra that “People are giving money away\, anyway\, might as well be to you.”  She is currently helping to manage $80 million in projects across the region.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/jumpstart-your-2021-fundraising/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201800
CREATED:20201223T175712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T175712Z
UID:4506-1610535600-1610539200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Managing Up With Salesforce.org: A Conversation With Jarel Loveless
DESCRIPTION:Looking for ways to grow your fundraising team’s engagement\, focus\, and performance? Join host Robin LeVan\, SVP of Marketing and Partnership and Sam Goodson\, Nonprofit Cloud Consultant at Buzzbold and special guest Jarel Loveless\, Chief Development Officer at Annie Malone Children’s and Family Services for virtual coffee as we chat about how Salesforce’s Nonprofit Cloud helped Jarel lead his team and build fundraising success.  Register here.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/managing-up-with-salesforce-org-a-conversation-with-jarel-loveless/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201800
CREATED:20200825T182028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200825T182028Z
UID:4393-1608120000-1608123600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Managing the Ask... Essential Steps when Soliciting Major Donors
DESCRIPTION:For more than 30 years\, Diane M. Carlson has been helping her clients ask for and receive millions of dollars in support for their organizations. In this 45-minute webinar\, Diane walks her audience through the process of managing the “ask”\, starting with prospect identification and ending with how to handle saying “thank you”.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/managing-the-ask-essential-steps-when-soliciting-major-donors/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201211T100000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201800
CREATED:20200123T192201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200123T192201Z
UID:4164-1607675400-1607680800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Triggered Digital for Increased Engagement
DESCRIPTION:You’ve done all the right things. Collected the emails at every logical interaction with donors. Now what do you do with them? The leadership team from M&C will share strategies and tactics for making the most of this contact information goldmine. \n\nLearn about the best platforms for your organization and particular goals\nDemystify the magic of an effective welcome series\nDiscover how to make an editorial and deployment calendar your whole team can use\nFind out which types of communication lend themselves to automation and which ones don’t\n\nCome with your questions and challenges and dig in during this interactive session. \nAbout the Speakers\nMonica Tiffany\, Creative Director\, Principal at Merrigan & Co\nMonica Tiffany specializes in developing effective communications strategy for companies and organizations. She has written for Shriners Hospitals for Children\, National Geographic\, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the American Red Cross\, to name a few.\nMonica served as VP of Marketing and Communications for the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Kansas City Chapter. She currently serves as Marketing Consultant on the CASA of Jackson County board and is a member of the Reach Out and Read KC Community Council. A Mizzou graduate\, Monica also serves on the MU English Leaders Development Board helping to promote the university’s English Department and connect recent graduates with career opportunities. She joined the Mid America Planned Giving Council board in 2018. Monica is also a member of the Women’s Foundation Inner Circle and The Nelle.\nAs a professional creative director and copywriter\, she speaks to both local and national audiences about copywriting\, messaging and creative strategy. Prior to joining M&C\, Monica spent five years in nonprofit association management.\nMerritt Neil\, President\, Principal at Merrigan & Co\nMerritt Neil is a direct marketing strategist\, copywriter and trainer. She specializes in providing measurable results for clients through a range of marketing channels\, print and digital. She regularly consults and writes for both for-profit and nonprofit national organizations\, including the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the University of Kansas Physicians Group and Hospital.\nMerritt serves on the faculty at Rockhurst University\, where she developed and teaches the Marketing and Technology Trends course. She is past president of the Kansas City Direct Marketing Association. KCDMA named Merritt “Direct Marketer of the Year” in 2012. She was recently honored as a member of the 2016 40 Under Forty class by Ingram’s Magazine.\nMerritt currently serves on the board the Kansas City Direct Marketing Education Foundation\, as well as serving as Marketing Chair for the Communications Studies Alumni Board at the KU Edwards Campus.\nShe received her undergraduate degree in Communication Studies from Rockhurst University and a Masters in the same discipline from the University of Kansas. \n\n\nTickets\n$10.00 AFP Member \n$20.00 Non-AFP Member
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/triggered-digital-for-increased-engagement/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201800
CREATED:20200825T181901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200825T181901Z
UID:4391-1605700800-1605704400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Pop Goes Development
DESCRIPTION:As development professionals\, we are charged with the huge task of juggling many different\nsegments of donor activities: major donors\, direct mail\, marketing\, events\, board relationships\,\nand even planned giving. This presentation will help prioritize and give clarity to those\nindividuals who always feel they are reacting rather than being proactive in their work to ensure\nthe greatest return. This presentation is especially informative for smaller organizations where\nthe development director is in charge of many different areas.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/pop-goes-development/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T103000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201800
CREATED:20201014T171343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T171343Z
UID:4428-1605603600-1605609000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Major Gifts and the 80/20 and 95/5 Rule
DESCRIPTION:Major gifts provide one of the highest returns on investment of any development shop.  Learn how the increasing wage gap in the U.S. is impacting major gifts\, what you can do to capitalize on the trends\, and why it’s important to nurture gifts of all levels.  \nAbout the Presenter:  Wendy Dyer\nWendy has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits in more than two decades as a consultant\, from north to south and throughout the Midwest.  She has helped pump millions of dollars into the economy – expanding programs and building schools\, health centers and cultural places – bringing opportunity to thousands of people.  A frequent presenter and trainer\, Wendy encourages agencies to find their “sizzle” and embrace her mantra that “People are giving money away\, anyway\, might as well be to you.”  She is currently helping to manage $80 million in projects across the region.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/major-gifts-and-the-80-20-and-95-5-rule/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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