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SUMMARY:The Importance and Opportunity of Diversity and Inclusiveness in Fundraising
DESCRIPTION: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.\n \nAt the end of this session participants will understand:\n  \n\nThe relationship and differences between “diversity” and “inclusion.”\nHow diverse communities are influencing and reshaping the ways we build relationships with donors and volunteers.\nStrategies for cross-cultural fundraising and reaching out to diverse donors.\n\n \n*This session is eligible for 1 hour of ACFRE Leadership or Ethics credit.\n \nAbout the presenters:\n \n\nAnne Brennan\, who is legally blind\, is the director of development for the Triangle Radio Reading Service (TRRS)\, a service for the blind and print impaired based in Raleigh\, NC.  A native New Yorker\, she is a graduate of Russell Sage College where she earned a B.S. in Psychology and Public Service with a concentration in Health Administration.   Anne’s nonprofit career spans three plus wonderful decades serving in the disability services arena\, hospital foundation\, education\, food banking\, social service\, medical membership association management and nonprofit management consulting.  She is a great advocate for people with disabilities and works passionately toward making accessibility for people with all types of handicaps the best that it can be.\n \n\nGina M.  Flores is the Senior Advancement Officer for the Smithsonian Latino Center\, guiding the unit’s development efforts and involvement in the Smithsonian Campaign.  She also works closely with the Smithsonian National Latino Board (SNLB). Ms. Flores comes to the Smithsonian from the National Council of La Raza where she managed their corporate development efforts.   Prior to NCLR\, Ms. Flores was an executive recruiter at Isaacson\, Miller; promoted Latino outreach at the American Red Cross National Headquarters; and worked in program management at the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. In 2004\, she participated in the Smithsonian James E. Webb fellowship program for minority business and public administration students.\n \n\nKrishan Mehta is Executive Director\, Campaign at Ryerson University. Previously\, he held a variety of senior fundraising\, alumni and marketing roles at Seneca College and the University of Toronto. Krishan is also an instructor in Ryerson’s fundraising management program and a PhD candidate at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education where he is conducting research on the philanthropy of high net-worth immigrants in Canada. He serves as President-Elect of the AFP Greater Toronto Chapter and was co-chair of AFP Diversity to Inclusion Series\, which was the first phase of this exciting inclusion initiative in Ontario. Krishan is an active volunteer in the community\, having served as board chair at the Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention\, and advancement chair and board member at Social Planning Toronto. Currently\, he is a member of the Working Women’s Community Centre Patron’s Council.\n \n*IN ADDITION TO CFRE CREDIT\, THIS SESSION IS WORTH 1 HOUR OF ACFRE CREDIT (LEADERSHIP OR ETHICS)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree to AFP members\n$20.00 to non-AFP members
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/the-importance-and-opportunity-of-diversity-and-inclusiveness-in-fundraising/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry Taylor":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161025T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023256
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SUMMARY:The Art & Science of Making the Ask
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop: \nThe Art and Science of the Ask\nThe “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 blend of Art and Science that you too can embrace.\nIn this workshop participants will learn:\n-How to build your menu of sizzling requests\n-How to find your style in asking people for support\n-How to just do it and make that ask!\nAbout the Presenter:\nWendy Dyer\nWendy has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits over the last 22 years 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.”
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/the-art-science-of-making-the-ask/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Flynn":MAILTO:cassidy@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160923T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160923T130000
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SUMMARY:Development Professionals Brown Bag Lunch
DESCRIPTION:About the Brown Bag: \nParticipants will:\n– Grab a bite with other professionals (lunch will be provided) \n– Share their experiences with capturing donor stories – what works and why?\n– 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 organization means to them\, how their gift creates a family legacy\, how their gift provides for a loved one.\n– Leave refreshed!\nAbout the Presenter:\nJane Langa is passionate about the power of Planned Giving and knows that it’s a huge and mostly untapped resource.  Nonprofits are comfortable with a direct Ask to their donors for a variety of gifts of time\, talent and treasure\, with the exception of asking for a Planned Gift.  Jane will shine a light on the barriers to making Planned Gift Asks and share how to make it a more approachable gift category for nonprofits to engage in.  A veteran in both the nonprofit and corporate sectors\, Jane is the co-founder of a nationally recognized business\, is a manager (?) at Nonprofit Services Center\, consults regularly for a local Foundation\, serves on the Board of the Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis and is a Commissioner for the City of Des Peres.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/development-professionals-brown-bag-lunch/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Flynn":MAILTO:cassidy@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160920T130000
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SUMMARY:Relationship Fundraising - Where Do We Go From Here?
DESCRIPTION: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.\n \nAt the conclusion of this session\, participants will:\n \n1.Understand how current academic theory supports the notion of relationship building\n2.Identify some key concepts that could be applied to your fundraising\n3.Assess your relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders in light of the challenges identified by the advisory group to determine if you could improve your fundraising by improving these relationships.\n \n* This session is eligible for 1 hour of ACFRE Management or Ethics credit.  \n \nAbout the presenters:\n \n\nAdrian Sargeant is Professor of Fundraising and Director of the Centre for Sustainable Philanthropy at the University of Plymouth in the U.K. He is also a Visiting Professor of Fundraising at Avila University in the United States and the Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies at the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane\, Australia. Adrian has received many awards for his services to the profession\, notably being named to the prestigious Nonprofit Times Power and Influence List in the United States in 2010. In the UK he also received a Civil Society Award for his Outstanding Contribution to Fundraising.\n \n\nIan MacQuillin is director of Rogare\, the fundraising think tank at Plymouth University\, where he edits the Critical Fundraising blog and is studying for a PhD\, exploring the fundamental drivers of stakeholder objections to fundraising. He has worked in fundraising since 2001\, as editor of Professional Fundraising\, account director at TurnerPR\, and head of communications at the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association\, all in the UK\n \n \n \n \n*IN ADDITION TO CFRE CREDIT\, THIS SESSION IS ELIGIBLE FOR 1 HOUR OF ACFRE CREDIT (MANAGEMENT OR ETHICS)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree to AFP members\n$20.00 to non-AFP members
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/relationship-fundraising-where-do-we-go-from-here/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry Taylor":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160912T120000
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SUMMARY:The 5 Things You Need to Know to Run a Successful Monthly Giving Program
DESCRIPTION: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.\n \nAt the conclusion of this session\, participants will know:\n  \n\nThe best channels for recruiting monthly donors\nBest practices for communicating with monthly donors in order to boost their retention and long-term value\nEffective strategies for recovering donors whose gifts decline\nThe best ways to upgrade gift levels\nThe key metrics you need to track in order to ensure long-term success.\n\n \nAbout the presenters:\n \nHarvey McKinnon is recognized as one of North America’s leading fundraising experts. He has authored four books\, two on monthly giving: Hidden Gold\, Tiny Essentials to Monthly Giving and his latest book\, The 11 Questions Every Donor Asks\, has received rave reviews. He co-authored the #1 bestseller The Power of Giving\, which has been translated into seven languages. Harvey’s company\, Harvey McKinnon Associates\, has raised hundreds of millions of dollars for clients ranging from Amnesty International and Oxfam\, to many hospitals and food banks. Harvey sits on a number of boards and speaks at conferences around the world\, and is considered a world leader on monthly giving. He has wrote the first book on this highly lucrative area\, which each year raises billions of dollars for non-profits. “Hidden Gold” and “Tiny: Essentials of Monthly Committed Giving”. His best-selling book\, “The 11 Questions Every Donor Asks” is used as a training manual for fundraising departments throughout the US and Canada from United Ways to the San Diego Zoo.\n \nRosemary Oliver\, CFRE\, has been the fundraising director for the English branch of Amnesty International in Canada since 1999. Prior to that\, she was the fundraising director at Greenpeace Canada for seven years and has also worked with Oxfam and a small multicultural hospital. With 30 years in fundraising\, Rosemary has a broad range of experience with specific expertise in monthly giving and grassroots major gifts and legacies. She’s passionate about creating donor communications strategies that boost retention and increase donor life-time value.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree to AFP members\n$20.00 to non-AFP members
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/the-5-things-you-need-to-know-to-run-a-successful-monthly-giving-program/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry Taylor":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160830T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160830T113000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023256
CREATED:20160715T140641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T140641Z
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SUMMARY:Mobile Giving - Maximizing Your Online Philanthropy
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nTwo Taps to Donate \n\nHow mobile giving will revolutionize how we communicate with donors \nMobile 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 without.\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \nMaryanne Dersch\nStrategist\, 501creative\nMaryanne Dersch has spent more than 20 years working in the nonprofit community relations biz\, the last 10 at 501creative\, where she helps clients reach their communication and branding goals. Previous to 501creative\, Maryanne was a consultant at Vector Communications and the public relations officer for the City of University City. \n\nMaryanne and her husband of 23 years\, Jon Schmuke\, adopted their three children\, Patrick\, AJ and Taylor\, out of foster care. She currently serves on the board of the Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition and is a foster parent and volunteer for Stray Rescue of St. Louis.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/mobile-giving-maximizing-your-online-philanthropy/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Flynn":MAILTO:cassidy@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160829T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160831T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160607T152802Z
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SUMMARY:What's The Big Idea?: A Day of New Thinking for Big Results 2016
DESCRIPTION:Gateway Conference on Philanthropy\n \nRegister now for this exciting re-envisioned conference for fundraisers and other professionals working in philanthropy.  Early bird discounts available through July 8.\nThis 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 top-tier educational sessions\, “a-ha!” moments\, and meaningful connections with colleagues.  The full line-up of speakers and sessions will be announced soon.\nMeet the Keynote Speaker: Jason Bockman\nThe Gateway Conference on Philanthropy is honored to have Jason Bockman\, co-founder and owner of Strange Donuts and co-founder of Strange Cares\, a non-profit dedicated to helping and empowering kids\, as the 2016 keynote speaker.  Jason’s road to success as an entrepreneur and philanthropist was not paved with rainbow sprinkles; with encouragement and mentorship Jason was able to overcome the significant odds that were stacked against him to build a business that has redefined the culinary and cultural landscape of St. Louis. \nIn his keynote address\, Jason will reflect on how the challenges of his youth have shaped who he is today\, share his message of how small acts of philanthropy can have tremendous impact\, and why we should all be nice and stay strange. \nTwo days of pre-conference programming will also be occurring\, the CFRE review course August 29 & 30 and Fundraising 101 & 102 on August 30. \n \nGateway Conference on Philanthropy – August 31 \n\nAFP Members: $125 ($150 after July 8)\nNon-Members: $170 ($195 after July 8)\n\nCFRE Review Course – August 29 & 30\nAFP’s CFRE review course offers advanced fundraising professionals an opportunity to review the main elements of a comprehensive fundraising program.  It is an intense\, two day course designed to review the skills\, techniques and program components professionals should have mastered at the five-year level.  It is the most effective way to prepare for the CFRE exam. \n\nAFP Members: $400\nNon-Members: $500\n\nFundraising 101 & 102- August 30\nThis full-day introductory course is designed to give beginners an overview of basics of fundraising and development.   Topics include prospect research and management\, cultivation techniques\, annual giving strategies\, special events\, budgeting and goal setting\, donor relations and more. \n\nAFP Members: $99\nNon-Members: 125\nYoung Professional or Collegiate Chapter Member: $85
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/whats-the-big-idea-a-day-of-new-thinking-for-big-results-2016/
LOCATION:St. Charles Convention Center\, One Convention Center Plaza\, St. Charles\, MO\, 63303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry Taylor":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160823T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023256
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Planned Giving
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop: \nDemystifying Planned Giving – Planned Giving Basics \nWhat is Planned Giving?\n·        Definition of a Planned Gift\n·        Types of Planned Gifts\nWhy are the myths about Planned Giving?\n·        Donor type\n·        Staffing\n·        Difficulty\nWhat are the truths about Planned Giving?\n·        Donor type\n·        Staffing\n·        Simplicity\nWays donors can give – Stats on giving\n·        All donation types\n·        Planned Gifts\nReview of Basic Terms Planned Giving Terms:\n·        What they mean\n·        How to make them relevant to donors\n·        Which tools are best for your NP\nHow to be ready for that first Planned Gift? What to do when your organization gets that second Planned Gift? \nAbout the Presenter:\nJane Langa is passionate about the power of Planned Giving and knows that it’s a huge and mostly untapped resource.  Nonprofits are comfortable with a direct Ask to their donors for a variety of gifts of time\, talent and treasure\, with the exception of asking for a Planned Gift.  Jane will shine a light on the barriers to making Planned Gift Asks and share how to make it a more approachable gift category for nonprofits to engage in.  A veteran in both the nonprofit and corporate sectors\, Jane is the co-founder of a nationally recognized business\, is a manager (?) at Nonprofit Services Center\, consults regularly for a local Foundation\, serves on the Board of the Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis and is a Commissioner for the City of Des Peres.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/demystifying-planned-giving/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Flynn":MAILTO:cassidy@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160628T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023256
CREATED:20160607T175430Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of Fundraising: How Digital Technologies and Strategies Will Create Your Next Gen Development Operation
DESCRIPTION:Digital Fundraising has made its way into the development programs of hundreds of philanthropies across the country. In concert with the rise in online events such as Giving Days and crowdfunding\, digital fundraising has become a critical channel for all non-profit organizations\, large and small. We will explore the elements of a next generation development office\, from a technology and strategy perspective.\n \nAt the conclusion of this session\, participants will learn:\n  \n\nTakeaway actionable steps to start and grow a digital fundraising program\nIdentify areas for growth in the industry\, digital communication\, stewardship\, and major donor identification\nHear case studies from some of the country’s best digital fundraisers\n\n \nAbout the presenters:\n \nMichael Greenberg is the Senior Executive VP of Ruffalo Noel Levitz\, the Founder of ScaleFunder\, and a current leading expert in crowdfunding for higher education. ScaleFunder revolutionized online giving in higher education and is now the leading custom philanthropic crowdfunding solution in the United States with more than 70 partner institutions.\n \nAs vice president of business development for ScaleFunder\, Gregory Ware focuses on client development and acquisition.  Before joining ScaleFunder Gregory was at UCLA\, where he was the director of business partnerships and special projects for UCLA’s corporate\, foundation and research relations department. He was responsible for project management\, business analysis and lead generation. He managed a multimillion-dollar corporate partnership portfolio\, which included many Fortune 500 clients.  Before UCLA\, Gregory worked at the trendy telecommunications provider\, Boost Mobile\, as the entertainment marketing coordinator for the film\, television\, music and sports departments.\n\n\nFree to AFP Members\n$20.00 to non-AFP members
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/the-future-of-fundraising-how-digital-technologies-and-strategies-will-create-your-next-gen-development-operation/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry Taylor":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160607T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023256
CREATED:20160519T140803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160519T140803Z
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SUMMARY:Fundraising to Infinity and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nFundraising to Infinity and Beyond!\nChange is happening at a rapid-fire pace.  Diverse audiences – from the Greatest Generation to Millennials – require multi-channel approaches.  Transformative philanthropy\, plus the growing movement of Effective Altruism\, and other developments mean that we have to constantly modernize our fundraising programs. \nThis workshop will help you think through the new realities in fund development\, with group discussions on future changes and how we can adjust with alacrity and dignity. \n\n\nAbout the Presenter:\nWendy Dyer\nWendy has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits over the last 22 years 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.”
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/fundraising-to-infinity-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Flynn":MAILTO:cassidy@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160526
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SUMMARY:Association of Fundraising Professionals: Extended Session with Tom Ahern
DESCRIPTION:Tom Ahern speaks internationally on how to make more money from donor communications. He’s written five how-to books on that particular topic. His clients for direct mail\, case statements\, audits and training include major charities like Sharp Healthcare (San Diego)\, the Gettysburg Foundation\, the University of Chicago\, Save the Children\, Oxfam Australia as well as many smaller and local nonprofits.\nEvent Details\n7:30 – 8:15 am: Senior Professionals – Meet the Author\n8:00 am – Registration & Breakfast\n8:30 – 11:30 am Two Presentations: “Writing a Powerful Case for Support“and “Direct Mail for Smaller NGOs”\n12:00 – 1:30 pm – Lunch and “Loverizing”: The Lucrative\Difference a Few Well-Chosen Words Will Make in Your Donor Communications\nCost: $85 for AFP members\, $130 for non-members (includes parking\, breakfast and boxed lunch)\nSenior Professionals Breakfast (limited to 25 people)\nNetwork with your colleagues and engage in an informal Q&A with speaker\, Tom Ahern\, prior to the Seminar.  Also\, share your feedback on the types of programming that you would like AFP to offer Senior Professionals. This breakfast is only for Senior Professionals (10+ years in the profession). Open only to those who register for the May 25th Session with Tom Ahern.\nWriting a Powerful Case for Support: “Why should I give you my hard-earned money?”  Answer this question well\, and you’ll never be short of funds. Answer it poorly\, and fundraising becomes an uphill battle.  Most nonprofits suffer from what the best-selling business book\, Made to Stick\, rightly calls the “curse of knowledge.”  This shortcoming – and a common lack of donor-centricity – seriously undermine the effectiveness of many (maybe even most) donor communications … from the humble elevator speech (an overrated exercise) to direct mail appeals to websites to stewardship materials like “gratitude reports” all the way up to capital campaign case statements.  In this revealing session\, one of North America’s most experienced case writers shares his secrets for properly selling your projects\, programs\, endowments\, initiatives\, buildings\, renovations\, and bright ideas.\nDirect Mail for Smaller NGOs: How to Make It Work for You\nIs direct mail dead? Cancel the obituary. It is still\, by far\, the biggest moneymaker in fundraising.  On the other hand: given that many of the so-called “rules” of direct mail derive from campaigns that mail millions of pieces\, can smaller\, local non-profits\, mailing mere hundreds or thousands of pieces\, reasonably expect to use direct mail to advantage?  Absolutely.  Direct-mail appeals from local non-profits\, done right\, can net tens of thousands of dollars with a single mailing. For smaller NGOs\, direct mail remains a powerful tool for (1) acquiring new donors and (2) attracting repeat gifts from past donors. Direct mail also plays a key role in promoting bequest and monthly giving.  Yet local charities often find their direct mail results deeply disappointing.  What are they doing wrong?  This workshop will analyze several recent case studies where small or local non-profits used direct mail to attract shockingly large amounts of philanthropy. This workshop clarifies how direct mail really works (physically and emotionally); how to set achievable expectations; and how to write an appeal that engages the reader.\nLoverizing: The Lucrative Difference a Few Well-Chosen Words Will Make in Your Donor Communications\nYou’ve heard the news: donor-centricity — an approach psychologist Jen Shang has dubbed “loverizing” — is a street paved with gold. It raises lots more money and retains donors longer.  But you’re in the trenches. You need practical advice. What — exactly — makes a direct mail appeal irresistibly “donor-centered”? How do you “loverize” your website or newsletter?  Learn the nuts and bolts in this heavily illustrated new workshop from copywriting master\, Tom Ahern.  Angel Aloma\, ED of Food for the Poor\, a billion dollar charity\, recently wrote Tom to say: “I want to reiterate that much of what we are doing now in regards to donor centricity was inspired by your wonderful presentation…. I am convinced that the reason why we have grown in the last years of tough economic conditions in the country is because of that wonderful switch that you inspired [in our communications].”
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/association-of-fundraising-professionals-extended-session-with-tom-ahern/
LOCATION:Knight Executive Education and Conference Center (Washington University)\, Washington University 2nd Floor\, Room 200 Intersection of Throop and Snow Drive\, St. Louis\,\, MO\, 63130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry Taylor":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160518T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160518T113000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023256
CREATED:20160512T180304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160512T180304Z
UID:2445-1463560200-1463571000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Association of Fundraising Professionals May Seminar: Leading Through Change
DESCRIPTION:We’ve heard these before: Change is scary. Change is difficult. Change is uncomfortable. The reality is that change is probably the only thing that is guaranteed in this world. If we avoid change\, we avoid potential for growth and opportunity. Remaining stagnant or developing “sameness” in today’s competitive market is not an option for fundraisers or organizations as a whole. Part of initiating change or conversely\, adapting to it\, is knowing what is happening now and how making the changes will impact progress and future successes.\nWhether you’re the sole development person in your agency or part of a large fundraising machine\, change is going to affect you throughout your career. “Leading Through Change: Adapting to New Regulations and Progressing Organizational Culture” will help prepare you for potential changes through the use of real-life examples of organizational and departmental change during “good” times and during some significant hardships\, like the lack of an Illinois state budget. The seminar will also address the historical component of an organization\, where many Board members and members of the leadership team have significant tenure\, and the challenges that arise when trying to make significant changes that impact those individuals directly. How messages are communicated and the way all stakeholders in an organization are involved can directly impact how change is perceived and the effectiveness of what the future will hold once those changes are implemented successfully.\n“The secret of change is to focus all of you energy\, not on fighting the old\, but on building the new.” Dan Millman\, Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives\n \nMeet the Presenters:\nMelissa Webster is a Director of Programs for Placement for One Hope United. She also holds responsibilities in Fund Development and is a firm believer in fundraising being part of everyone’s role within an agency. In the first year of being an official part of the development team\, she helped increase fundraising for the Central and Southern Illinois region of One Hope United by over 60%. She brings to One Hope United experience building successful teams and a background in not only communications and fundraising\, but mental health and counseling. Melissa is a licensed therapist (LCPC) and has worked in the field for over 17 years. Melissa is a graduate of Indiana State University\, with a BS in Communications and an MS in Agency Counseling.\nJayme Godoyo is a Fund Development Officer for One Hope United\, covering the Central and Southern Illinois region. In her five years with the agency\, Jayme has been involved in numerous changes\, the most recent being the realignment of the team into one entity\, thus dissolving the regional lines. Since that transition began in early 2015\, development income has more than doubled agency-wide. Jayme brings experience in direct service work with residential youth to the team as well as a background in marketing and communications. Jayme obtained a BS in Advertising from the University of Illinois and an MA in Nonprofit Administration from Lindenwood University.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/association-of-fundraising-professionals-may-seminar-leading-through-change/
LOCATION:Every Child’s Hope\, 8240 Saint Charles Rock Road\, St. Louis\, MS\, 63114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry Taylor":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160426T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023256
CREATED:20160425T141443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160425T141443Z
UID:2057-1461661200-1461668400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Fundraising or Philanthropy? Keys to Board Success and Fund Development
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/fundraising-or-philanthropy-keys-to-board-success-and-fund-development/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Flynn":MAILTO:cassidy@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160329T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023256
CREATED:20160216T164759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160216T164759Z
UID:1942-1459242000-1459252800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:The Art and Science of the Ask
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nThe Art and Science of the Ask\nThe “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 blend of Art and Science that you too can embrace.\nIn this workshop participants will learn:\n-How to build your menu of sizzling requests\n-How to find your style in asking people for support\n-How to just do it and make that ask!\nAbout the Presenter: \nWendy Dyer\nWendy has been a fundraiser and a fundraising consultant for more than 20 years.  She does extensive training and coaching and strongly believes in skills-transfer to ensure that the next generation of fundraisers can enrich their organizations and the community for many years to come.  Wendy is a hands-on consultant and provides practical solutions for goals that are ‘doable with a stretch.’\nShe is a graduate of Saint Louis University where she started her fundraising career in donor research\, major gifts and corporate/foundation relations.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/the-art-and-science-of-the-ask/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160322T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023256
CREATED:20151124T201439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151124T201439Z
UID:1635-1458637200-1458644400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:What to Expect When You're Expecting Revenue
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nWhat to Expect When You’re Expecting Revenue \nWe all hope that our development officers and fundraising efforts are moving us in the right direction…but do we know what to realistically expect?  This presentation will help non-profit senior leaders and financial professionals have a better grasp of fund development\, its possibilities and pitfalls\, and what it actually takes to raise a dollar.  Ways to understand cost per dollar raised and return on investment for your organization’s development program will be outlined.  Plus\, you’ll learn about the difference between fundraising efficiency and effectiveness and which of these should “rule the day” to bring the most money to the bottom line.  Find out what to really expect when you’re expecting revenue from your development efforts!\nAbout the Presenter: \nLinda B. Haley\, CFRE\nPrincipal\, Let’s Build Hope\, LLC\nSince 1995\, Linda has successfully developed funds\, helping to raise more than $100 million for various non-profits\, including religious\, social services\, educational\, and healthcare organizations.  She coordinated the annual fund efforts of nine major ministries of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod and then provided leadership on a $440 million campaign.  Linda led Advancement Services’ efforts for McKendree University before moving to Zielinski Companies to work as a fund development consultant.  There\, Linda directed a team of three senior consultants and created popular development products\, increasing sales revenue by 658% during her five-year tenure.\nLinda moved into the social services realm in 2006\, serving as Chief Development Officer for TouchPoint Autism Services and growing fund development revenue by 271% in five years.  Linda became CDO for Youth Learning Center\, where she led her own one-person shop and built the development program from the ground up!  Realizing a long-time dream\, Linda started Let’s Build Hope\, LLC\, in 2013.  She now works closely with various nonprofit agencies\, teaching\, coaching\, and mentoring development officers\, staff at all levels\, and volunteer leaders\, especially Board members.\nLinda obtained her CFRE credential in 2001\, maintaining it for 14 years and now facilitating the CFRE Review Course in St. Louis.  She serves in various volunteer capacities with non-profits in St. Louis\, including as a Marketing Committee member for Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri and on the Conference and Sponsorship Committees of AFP St. Louis.  Linda writes and speaks regularly about fund development and has been published in The Major Gifts Report and Successful Fundraising.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/what-to-expect-when-youre-expecting-revenue/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023256
CREATED:20160212T162820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160212T162820Z
UID:1936-1457514000-1457524800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:ALMA Workshop:  Sustainability for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n\n\n\n       \nAbout the Workshop:\nSustainability for the Arts\nMany parts of an arts organization must contribute to sustainability practices in order to create the fiscal stability needed to accomplish the organizations mission.\nThis workshop will:\n·         Present a variety of best practices and assessment tools\n·         Help you identify strategic decisions that can be undertaken by management and the board to strengthen your organization’s sustainability\nAbout the Presenter: \nAmy Altholz\nAmy Altholz leads Rubin Brown’s arts and cultural organization segment within the not-for-profit department. As a partner with more than 10 years of audit and consulting experience\, Amy works closely with a number of not-for-profit organizations within the arts community.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/alma-workshop-sustainability-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:Centene Center for Arts and Education\, 3547 Olive Street\, St. Louis \, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Education,Finance,Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160308T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023256
CREATED:20160105T160742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160105T160742Z
UID:1709-1457427600-1457438400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Storytelling: How to Tell Stories with Passion\, Drama and Tension
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nStorytelling: How to Tell Stories with Passion\, Drama and Tension\nPowerful storytelling makes an emotional connection and keeps your current supporters engaged and your prospective supporters wanting to learn more. This workshop will teach you how to craft powerful stories so you won’t miss an opportunity to share all the good work your nonprofit is doing.\nAbout the Presenter: \nMaryanne Dersch\nStrategist\, 501creative\nMaryanne Dersch has spent more than 20 years working in the nonprofit community relations biz\, the last 10 at 501creative\, where she helps clients reach their communication and branding goals. Previous to 501creative\, Maryanne was a consultant at Vector Communications and the public relations officer for the City of University City.\nMaryanne and her husband of 23 years\, Jon Schmuke\, adopted their three children\, Patrick\, AJ and Taylor\, out of foster care. She currently serves on the board of the Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition and is a foster parent and volunteer for Stray Rescue of St. Louis.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/storytelling-how-to-tell-stories-with-passion-drama-and-tension/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Marketing
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023256
CREATED:20160112T152633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160112T152633Z
UID:1736-1455267600-1455292800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Elite Training Program for Raiser's Edge
DESCRIPTION:NSC is announcing a new partnership with Denver-based Lebertech Technology Services which will allow you access to the highly requested Raiser’s Edge Elite Training Program. \n\n\nParticipants will meet for two days a month over four months (eight total sessions) and develop mastery of one of the industry’s leading donor engagement software\, Raiser’s Edge.  Dates include:\n\n\nFebruary 11 & 12\nMarch 22 & 23\nApril 20 & 21\nMay 24 & 25\n\n9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\n\n\nPrice: $500 ($62.50 per each full day class)\n\n\n\nRaiser’s Edge expert and training leader Rebel Saffold III will offer his vast\, practical knowledge to assist you in mastering the software. New and existing users will enjoy an easy-to-grasp\, worry-free experience as one course builds upon the others in this comprehensive training session.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe training will focus on specific needs such as queries\, mailings\, reporting\, events and moves management\, including:\n\n\n\nTwo onsite training sessions each month\nEasy-to-follow course materials and visual process maps\nFull access to a comprehensive document (template) library\nMonthly “How-To” videos to reinforce learning\nPersonalized online support\n\nParticipants will receive: \n\nAn agenda customized for the attendees’ specific needs\nTraining on the difference between data and information\nInsights into how to maximize functionality\nDocumented policies and procedures and best practices\nTips and tricks to make things easier to accomplish goals\nProven examples and techniques of how other organizations use their software\nTools for maximizing Raiser’s Edge software to boost fundraising opportunities and dollars\nEasy-to-implement shortcuts for ensuring consistent and accurate reporting\, leading to an enhanced environment of trust among nonprofit donors and stakeholders\nWays to effectively utilize communications tools and templates to ensure consistency in donor experience\nTools for the effective use of Raiser’s Edge systems to greatly enhance the productivity and morale of your fundraising team\nFull access to training resources through the Lebertech Learning Academy\, which offer timely updates and reinforce ongoing skill-building opportunities\n\nWho Should Take This Class:\n\nGift and data entry staff\nDatabase administrators\nData analysts and reporting analysts\nRaiser’s Edge “Power” users\nDevelopment officers and development staff\nHeads of development\, advancement\, and membership\nDatabase/application administrators for Raiser’s Edge\nInformation technology staff responsible for Raiser’s Edge\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees should bring a laptop to these sessions.  They do not need to have Raiser’s Edge installed.\n\n\n\n\nEnroll today and receive a FREE\, 30-minute discovery session with a member of the Lebertech Technology Services Team to discuss your specific Raiser’s Edge technology needs. Training session slots are limited\, so don’t delay!\nClick HERE to register!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/elite-training-program-for-raisers-edge-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023256
CREATED:20160108T224241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160108T224241Z
UID:1724-1455195600-1455206400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Marketing Strategies for Social Media Campaigns
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, Feb. 11\, 2016 from 1-4 p.m. in #92 JC Penney Conference Center on the UM-St. Louis north campus \nSocial networks are becoming an integral part of the marketing mix. On these platforms\, brands can engage with prospects and consumers on many levels. In this three-hour seminar you will learn how top brands create a presence on these social networks\, understand the differences between earned\, owned and paid media\, and the various tools used to listen and engage with consumers including Hootsuite. We will also discuss crisis management\, rules of engagement\, the importance of transparency\, audiences\, content calendars\, and the various ways engagement is measured.  We will focus on the top networks including Facebook\, Twitter\, Instagram\, and LinkedIn. We’ll also cover how all of this will help you with #GiveSTL Day coming up in May 2016.\nInstructors:\nPerry Drake is an Assistant Professor of social and digital media marketing at UMSL and a published author and regular speaker.\nBrianna Smith is a well-recognized and often quoted blogger and adjunct instructor at UMSL teaching Social Media Strategy.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/marketing-strategies-for-social-media-campaigns/
LOCATION:# 92 JC Penney Conference Center (UM-St. Louis North Campus)\, One University Blvd. \, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Marketing,Strategy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023256
CREATED:20160112T152404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160112T152404Z
UID:1733-1455181200-1455206400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Elite Training Program for Raiser's Edge
DESCRIPTION:NSC is announcing a new partnership with Denver-based Lebertech Technology Services which will allow you access to the highly requested Raiser’s Edge Elite Training Program. \n\n\nParticipants will meet for two days a month over four months (eight total sessions) and develop mastery of one of the industry’s leading donor engagement software\, Raiser’s Edge.  Dates include:\n\n\nFebruary 11 & 12\nMarch 22 & 23\nApril 20 & 21\nMay 24 & 25\n\n9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\n\n\nPrice: $500 ($62.50 per each full day class)\n\n\n\nRaiser’s Edge expert and training leader Rebel Saffold III will offer his vast\, practical knowledge to assist you in mastering the software. New and existing users will enjoy an easy-to-grasp\, worry-free experience as one course builds upon the others in this comprehensive training session.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe training will focus on specific needs such as queries\, mailings\, reporting\, events and moves management\, including:\n\n\n\nTwo onsite training sessions each month\nEasy-to-follow course materials and visual process maps\nFull access to a comprehensive document (template) library\nMonthly “How-To” videos to reinforce learning\nPersonalized online support\n\nParticipants will receive: \n\nAn agenda customized for the attendees’ specific needs\nTraining on the difference between data and information\nInsights into how to maximize functionality\nDocumented policies and procedures and best practices\nTips and tricks to make things easier to accomplish goals\nProven examples and techniques of how other organizations use their software\nTools for maximizing Raiser’s Edge software to boost fundraising opportunities and dollars\nEasy-to-implement shortcuts for ensuring consistent and accurate reporting\, leading to an enhanced environment of trust among nonprofit donors and stakeholders\nWays to effectively utilize communications tools and templates to ensure consistency in donor experience\nTools for the effective use of Raiser’s Edge systems to greatly enhance the productivity and morale of your fundraising team\nFull access to training resources through the Lebertech Learning Academy\, which offer timely updates and reinforce ongoing skill-building opportunities\n\nWho Should Take This Class:\n\nGift and data entry staff\nDatabase administrators\nData analysts and reporting analysts\nRaiser’s Edge “Power” users\nDevelopment officers and development staff\nHeads of development\, advancement\, and membership\nDatabase/application administrators for Raiser’s Edge\nInformation technology staff responsible for Raiser’s Edge\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees should bring a laptop to these sessions.  They do not need to have Raiser’s Edge installed.\n\n\n\n\nEnroll today and receive a FREE\, 30-minute discovery session with a member of the Lebertech Technology Services Team to discuss your specific Raiser’s Edge technology needs. Training session slots are limited\, so don’t delay!\nClick HERE to register!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/elite-training-program-for-raisers-edge/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023256
CREATED:20160114T183846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160114T183846Z
UID:1739-1455008400-1455019200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Build Your Donor Base from Scratch
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nBuild your Donor Base from Scratch\nSo you don’t have a natural constituency\, right?  No alumni!  No grateful patients!  What to do?  Attend this hands-on workshop and learn how to build a donor base from scratch.  This workshop is for small nonprofits who are likely reliant on grant funding and who struggle to develop a pool of individual donors because they simply don’t exist.\nAbout the Presenter: \nWendy Dyer\nWendy has been a fundraiser and a fundraising consultant for more than 20 years.  She does extensive training and coaching and strongly believes in skills-transfer to ensure that the next generation of fundraisers can enrich their organizations and the community for many years to come.  Wendy is a hands-on consultant and provides practical solutions for goals that are ‘doable with a stretch.’\nShe is a graduate of Saint Louis University where she started her fundraising career in donor research\, major gifts and corporate/foundation relations.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/build-your-donor-base-from-scratch/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160203T113000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023256
CREATED:20160108T150950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160108T150950Z
UID:1727-1454490000-1454499000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Funders' Expectations for Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nUnderstanding Funders’ Expectations for Evaluation\nThere are many reasons for a nonprofit to evaluate its performance and outcomes\, including gathering the information that helps in serving the community as effectively as possible and also enabling the organization to report on its impact to funders\, board members and other stakeholders. This workshop helps attendees understand the evaluation vocabulary typically used by funders (like the difference between outcomes\, indicators and measures) and also how to develop a straightforward approach to measuring and reporting on impact that aligns with funders’ expectations.\nAbout the Presenter:\nLeslie Scheuler\, PhD\nLeslie has more than 20 years’ experience in organizational consulting with specialties in assessment\, strategic planning\, program design\, data-based decision making\, and collective impact. She is a top-tier professional\, working with clients such as the US Department of State\, the Missouri Foundation for Health\, Monsanto\, and the Cardinals Care Foundation. She has a PhD in Social Science Research and a Masters in Social Work from Washington University and is the author of more than 120 published reports and articles.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/understanding-funders-expectations-for-evaluation/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Development,Evaluation and Outcomes,Fundraising,Grant Writing,Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160203T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023256
CREATED:20151130T222721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151130T222721Z
UID:1640-1454464800-1454515200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Charitable Gift Annuities Made Simple
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nCharitable Gift Annuities Made Simple\nCharitable gift annuities can often seem challenging and daunting\, but they can be a powerful development tool for an organization.  This workshop will cover the basics of charitable gift annuities – who is your best Gift Annuity Donor\, why is this a smart choice for well-established nonprofits\, and how do they work?\nOther topics will include:\n·         Tax News for 2016 affecting Charitable Giving\n·         How this news affects Gift Annuities\n·         What is a Charitable Gift annuity anyway?\n·         The Benefits of giving through a Charitable Gift Annuity – for the donor and the nonprofit\n·         Different types of Charitable Gift Annuities\n·         Who is your best Gift Annuity donor prospect?\n·         How to set up a Gift Annuity program for your nonprofit\n·         Helpful tools  – organizations\, websites and aps\n·        Local and national nonprofits that are already Gift Annuity leaders\nAbout the Presenter: \nJane Langa\nProject Manager\, NSC\nJane Langa is passionate about the power of Planned Giving\, a huge and mostly untapped resource for nonprofits.  Jane will explain the basics of Charitable Gift Annuities – who are the best Gift Annuity donors\, why this is a smart choice for well-established nonprofits\, and how CGA’s benefit both the donor and the nonprofit.  A veteran in both the nonprofit and corporate sectors\, Jane is a project manager at Nonprofit Services Center\, consults regularly for a local foundation\, serves on the Board of the Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis and is a Commissioner for the City of Des Peres.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/charitable-gift-annuities-made-simple/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance,Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160128T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023256
CREATED:20151217T204502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151217T204502Z
UID:1642-1453993200-1454000400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:The Feasibility Study - Understanding and Using This Important Tool For Your Nonprofit Organization
DESCRIPTION:The basic function of the Planning and Feasibility Study is to determine how well positioned the organization is to achieve the traditional standards and hallmarks associated with a successful fundraising campaign program. An effective use of the study process can uncover ways and means to lead organizations to success\, even when the challenges may appear daunting or ambitious. Feasibility studies are often used in relation to a particular campaign\, but this tool can also be used to inform and advance other philanthropic capacity building efforts. Come to this class to learn more about how feasibility studies work\, and how your nonprofit can employ this important tool to help advance your development goals.\nInstructor Dan Reynolds began his career in the independent sector with a low-income housing organization in Chicago. Prior to joining HRA in 1999 he was a Director with Doorways\, an inter-faith residence in St. Louis serving people with HIV/AIDS.\nIn his Leadership Role with HRA Dan has conducted numerous planning and feasibility studies\, written many fund development plans\, directed annual fund programs and led highly successful capital campaigns raising millions of dollars with his clients in the Midwest.\nDan earned bachelor’s degrees in Latin American Studies and International Relations from the University of Wisconsin and a master’s degree in Public Policy Administration with a certificate in nonprofit management and leadership from the University of Missouri-St. Louis\, where he graduated with honors. Dan has served as Board Member to the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the Association of Fund Raising Professionals. Dan is an adjunct instructor at Washington University for Nonprofits and Philanthropy.\nClick to register!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/the-feasibility-study-understanding-and-using-this-important-tool-for-your-nonprofit-organization/
LOCATION:# 92 JC Penney Conference Center (UM-St. Louis North Campus)\, One University Blvd. \, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evaluation and Outcomes,Fundraising,Strategy
ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Sise":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023256
CREATED:20151214T145237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151214T145237Z
UID:1654-1453885200-1453896000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Jump Start your 2016 Fundraising Year!
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nJump Start your 2016 Fundraising Year!\nGive a JOLT to your 2016 fundraising plan early in the game by attending this post-holiday\, hands-on workshop.  By mid-January it’s time to pour out the eggnog and get serious.  Adopt several new tips and techniques to make 2016 a banner year for your organization.  In this workshop\, we will explore evidence-based fundraising strategies in each of the primary fundraising streams of revenue and identify which of those are most promising for your organization.\nAbout the Presenter: \nWendy Dyer\nWendy has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits over the last two decades\, from north to south and throughout the Midwest.  She has helped pump millions of dollars into the economy – building schools\, health centers and cultural places – bringing hope to thousands of people in need.\nA frequent presenter and trainer\, Wendy pushes agencies to put a jolt of “sizzle” into their fundraising and embrace her mantra that “People are giving money away\, anyway\, might as well be to you.”
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/jump-start-your-2016-fundraising-year/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023256
CREATED:20151124T195446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151124T195446Z
UID:1632-1453798800-1453809600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Big Gifts – Small Shops
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nBig Gifts – Small Shops\nThink you can’t get big gifts in small shops? Think again! Learn to educate\, inspire\, and motivate your entire agency\, including your Board\, to get behind the major gifts process. Together we’ll unravel the mysteries of building the case for funding\, identifying major gift prospects\, preparing for solicitation\, cultivating\, making the ask\, and saying thanks well. We’ll also talk about the differences between starting and building a major gift program.  Best of all\, we’ll learn to engage your full team in the process and make the process work for them AND for you. Sometimes\, bigger is better!\nAbout the Presenter: \nLinda B. Haley\, CFRE\nPrincipal\, Let’s Build Hope\, LLC\nSince 1995\, Linda has successfully developed funds\, helping to raise more than $100 million for various non-profits\, including religious\, social services\, educational\, and healthcare organizations.  She coordinated the annual fund efforts of nine major ministries of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod and then provided leadership on a $440 million campaign.  Linda led Advancement Services’ efforts for McKendree University before moving to Zielinski Companies to work as a fund development consultant.  There\, Linda directed a team of three senior consultants and created popular development products\, increasing sales revenue by 658% during her five-year tenure.\nLinda moved into the social services realm in 2006\, serving as Chief Development Officer for TouchPoint Autism Services and growing fund development revenue by 271% in five years.  Linda became CDO for Youth Learning Center\, where she led her own one-person shop and built the development program from the ground up!  Realizing a long-time dream\, Linda started Let’s Build Hope\, LLC\, in 2013.  She now works closely with various nonprofit agencies\, teaching\, coaching\, and mentoring development officers\, staff at all levels\, and volunteer leaders\, especially Board members.\nLinda obtained her CFRE credential in 2001\, maintaining it for 14 years and now facilitating the CFRE Review Course in St. Louis.  She serves in various volunteer capacities with non-profits in St. Louis\, including as a Marketing Committee member for Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri and on the Conference and Sponsorship Committees of AFP St. Louis.  Linda writes and speaks regularly about fund development and has been published in The Major Gifts Report and Successful Fundraising.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/big-gifts-small-shops/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Development,Fundraising,Leadership
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023256
CREATED:20151217T201705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151217T201705Z
UID:1663-1453381200-1453392000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Social Media 101
DESCRIPTION:Social media is now considered a basic necessity for effectively communicating an organization’s mission\, needs\, and efforts. Come to this class to get a basic landscape on today’s key social media tools and learn tips on how to leverage these tools to meet your organization’s goals. The class will cover pointers on how to get started or just review what you have to maximize your efforts. We’ll also cover how to maximize #GiveSTL Day coming up in May 2016. \nInstructor Allison Hawk Collinger is the Principal of AHC Consulting LLC. Collinger’s company provides “What if?” strategic communications\, collaboration and branding services to a range of clients as well as a popular Social Media workshop series\, geared to empowering attendees to learn\, freshen and incorporate social media tools to strengthen stakeholder engagement. Formerly vice president of Fleishman-Hilliard\, Inc. and executive at the St. Louis Rams\, she has received three Silver Anvils from the Public Relations Society of America. Collinger has been behind some of the regions’ key initiatives and celebrations including generating support for two professional sports venues in downtown St. Louis (Edward Jones Dome and Scottrade Center)\, returning professional football to St. Louis\, opening the region’s light rail system\, being responsible for two Super Bowl Post-Parties\, and rebranding the Spirit of St. Louis Marathon and Family Fitness Weekend into GO! St. Louis. You can find her on Twitter @ahawkcollinger. (And yes\, that is the Lombardi Trophy in the photo and Super Bowl XXXIV bling!). \nClick here to register for Social Media 101 \nThis class is sponsored by\, and offered in partnership with\, the St. Louis Community Foundation. The St. Louis Community Foundation is providing a $100 door prize to be awarded to an organization represented by one of the attendees.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/social-media-101/
LOCATION:# 92 JC Penney Conference Center (UM-St. Louis North Campus)\, One University Blvd. \, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Marketing
ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Sise":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160107T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160107T173000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023256
CREATED:20151230T142915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151230T142915Z
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SUMMARY:Part 1: Best Choices & Basic Steps
DESCRIPTION:Part 1: Best Choices & Basic Steps \nIf you are thinking about helping your community by founding a nonprofit corporation\, experts Sue Greenberg and Laurie Hauber will explain the various legal and financial options to consider\, and outline the essential steps in the nonprofit process. Potential sources of revenue\, how to build a good governing board and developing a realistic budget will be discussed.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/part-1-best-choices-basic-steps/
LOCATION:Central Library SLPL\, 1301 Olive St.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Development,Fundraising,Human Resources,Other,Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023256
CREATED:20151103T145517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151103T145517Z
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SUMMARY:Donor Retention:  Inspiring Loyalty in your Fundraising
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nDonor Retention:  Inspiring Loyalty in your Fundraising \nAs recently reported in the latest issue of Advancing Philanthropy “Competition is fierce…Just as in every other industry\, loyalty is\, if not dead\, then on life support.”  What is your organization doing about retaining donors?  Everyone knows it’s easier and far less expensive to keep donors than find new ones every year\, yet many of us are caught in a vicious cycle.  Donors are yours to lose or keep!  The question is:  What are you going to do about it?\nIn this session participants will learn:\n-Why donors leave you and how we miss the obvious\n-How to use social information to keep donors\n-A secret 1.2.3. process to better stewardship\n-Much more in this hands-on session\nAbout the Presenter:\nWendy Dyer\n\nWendy has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits over the last two decades\, from north to south and throughout the Midwest.   She has helped pump millions of dollars into the economy – building schools\, health centers and cultural places – bringing hope to thousands of people in need.\nA frequent presenter and trainer\, Wendy pushes agencies to put a jolt of “sizzle” into their fundraising and embrace her mantra that “People are giving money away\, anyway\, might as well be to you.”
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/donor-retention-inspiring-loyalty-in-your-fundraising/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023256
CREATED:20151022T162253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151022T162253Z
UID:1565-1447750800-1447758000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Optimizing your Event for Fundraising Success
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\nOptimizing your Event for Fundraising Success\nEvents are the most costly fundraising initiative for organizations\, so having an intentional and strategic focus is imperative for success. How can your event be a driving force for new potential donors to engage with your organization? How can it be a part of your Individual Giving Program and be a platform for communicating mission and community impact?  This two hour interactive workshop will not only touch on these topics\, but will also be tailored based on your organization’s needs. In order to maximize your experience\, we need your input to customize this workshop.\nAfter you register\, you will be directed to a brief survey that will help in the design of the workshop.\nAbout the Presenter:\nJackie Smith\, Director of Community Partnerships\nNonprofit Services Center\nJackie has been in the nonprofit sector for over 15 years and has a deep understanding of nonprofit management\, resource development\, marketing and communications. She is passionate about facilitating conversation and collaboration that sparks community change. Jackie graduated from Auburn University and has a masters in management and leadership from Webster University.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/optimizing-your-event-for-fundraising-success/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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