Fundraising

Gateway Conference on Philanthropy   Register now for this exciting re-envisioned conference for fundraisers and other professionals working in philanthropy.  Early bird discounts available through July 8. This will be a full day of big ideas and engaging learning experiences lead by some of the most dynamic and forward-thinking leaders in philanthropy and fundraising.  Join us for a day of ...

About the Workshop: Two Taps to Donate How mobile giving will revolutionize how we communicate with donors  Mobile wallets are the next big things, allowing donors to give with two quick taps. The increased use of mobile will affect our websites, email, social networks, and print materials. You’ll learn which web trends you need and which ones you can live ...

This practical how-to session led by two experts in monthly giving will equip you to start, or continue to grow, a successful monthly giving program for your organization. Filled with helpful tips and action-oriented ideas you can start using right away, you will learn how to plan, implement, monitor and improve any monthly giving program.   At the conclusion of this ...

This webinar presents the key findings from a comprehensive review of the theory underpinning relationships fundraising.  It presents the most relevant current thinking from marketing and social psychology and explores how it might be applied to fundraising. It also reveals what leading practitioners in the project's advisory group think are the biggest challenges facing this mode of fundraising.   At ...

About the Brown Bag: Participants will: - Grab a bite with other professionals (lunch will be provided)  - Share their experiences with capturing donor stories - what works and why? - Discuss how to create the most impact and meaning with video of planning giving donors telling their stories – how they have been touched by the organization, what the ...

About the Workshop: The Art and Science of the Ask The "dreaded" ask keeps us from reaching out to people who might likely appreciate the opportunity to invest in your organization. Get ready to join with colleagues and do some asking in this hands-on and interactive workshop to alleviate the analysis/paralysis that comes with asking someone for money.  It's a ...

Diversity is the seeking and achieving of a broad representation of experiences, perspectives, opinions and cultures. Inclusiveness is an essential source of vitality and strength for the effective pursuit of an organization's mission. Join three diversity-focused fundraisers for a discussion about the importance of, and opportunities provided by, inclusion in the charitable sector.   At the end of this session ...

Had Enough of Campaigns? Don’t worry – not THAT kind of campaign. Dan Reynolds, Managing Partner of Holmes, Radford & Avalon, Inc., a St. Louis-based campaign consulting firm, will present the following 2 courses.   The Importance of a Pre-Campaign Feasibility and Planning Study: In this session, you will learn about the purpose and benefits of conducting a feasibility study ...

The 2016 U.S. Trust® Study of High Net Worth Philanthropy examines giving patterns, priorities and attitudes of America's wealthiest households. Since 2006, this biennial study has been written and researched in partnership with the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. The largest, longest running series of its kind, the study is an important barometer for wealthy donors' charitable engagement and viewpoints, ...

Had Enough of Campaigns? Don’t worry – not THAT kind of campaign. Dan Reynolds, Managing Partner of Holmes, Radford & Avalon, Inc., a St. Louis-based campaign consulting firm, will present the following 2 courses.   The Importance of a Pre-Campaign Feasibility and Planning Study: In this session, you will learn about the purpose and benefits of conducting a feasibility study ...