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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:20260521T031323
CREATED:20160512T180304Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160426T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T031323
CREATED:20160425T141443Z
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SUMMARY:Fundraising or Philanthropy? Keys to Board Success and Fund Development
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160329T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T031323
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160322T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T031323
CREATED:20151124T201439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151124T201439Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T031323
CREATED:20160212T162820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160212T162820Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160308T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T031323
CREATED:20160105T160742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160105T160742Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T031323
CREATED:20160112T152633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160112T152633Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T031323
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T031323
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T031323
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160203T113000
DTSTAMP:20260521T031323
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:20260521T031323
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:20260521T031323
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:20260521T031323
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:20260521T031323
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T031323
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160107T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160107T173000
DTSTAMP:20260521T031323
CREATED:20151230T142915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151230T142915Z
UID:1675-1452182400-1452187800@nscnow.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T031323
CREATED:20151103T145517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151103T145517Z
UID:1580-1449565200-1449576000@nscnow.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T031323
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T031323
CREATED:20151029T182625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151029T182625Z
UID:1576-1447232400-1447243200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Maximizing Your Gifts:  Fundraising Strategies for Arts Organizations
DESCRIPTION:The Arts and Education Council and NSC Present:  ALMA Workshop: Maximizing Your Gifts: Funding for Arts Organizations\nJoin us as we dive into fundraising for arts organizations!\nThis workshop will focus on:\n· Making your arts project sizzle for Individuals\n· Promising realistic arts outcomes for Foundations\n· Finding your art’s project value for Corporations\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 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.\n \n\n 
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/maximizing-your-gifts-fundraising-strategies-for-arts-organizations/
LOCATION:Centene Center for Arts and Education\, 3547 Olive Street\, St. Louis \, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Education,Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151110T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T031323
CREATED:20151009T175025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151009T175025Z
UID:1550-1447146000-1447153200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Laser-Focused Development: Building Successful Development in Small Shops
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\nLaser-Focused Development:  Building Successful Development in Small Shops\nRaising funds in a small shop with limited resources can be a challenge – but it CAN be done!  With a “laser focus” on using the best and most affordable techniques\, the one-person shop can set and reach development goals that will drive your agency toward success.  Learn to 1) choose the methods that are right for your agency\, 2) set quantifiable goals that stretch the agency AND produce much-needed funding\, 3) educate and engage leaders on the realities of the development process.  When you optimize your fund development resources\, both personal and financial\, and learn to prioritize the best fund development strategies\, your results will begin to match your effort!\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.\nShe 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/laser-focused-development-building-successful-development-in-small-shops/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Strategy
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151029T103000
DTSTAMP:20260521T031323
CREATED:20151007T195404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151007T195404Z
UID:1532-1446109200-1446114600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Central 4 Fundraiser$: Fall 2015 Update
DESCRIPTION:Any nonprofit professionals and interested volunteers are invited to this overview of the latest free resources and services for fundraisers available at St. Louis Public’s Central Library including:\n1)    recent Foundation Center and other subscription database upgrades providing information about grantmakers and/or potential individual donors\,\n2)    recommendations of  free research websites and online learning opportunities to help you keep up with trending mission\, finance and/or leadership issues affecting your requests for funds\, And\n3)    meet contact links with local professional groups working to improve  the sector\, including the Greater St. Louis Community Foundation\, NSC\, AFP\, CSPRC\, GPA\, NPML & YNPN.\nCoffee\, tea and light refreshments will be provided. Because the program will begin before Central Library is officially open to the public\, PREREGISTRATION for this FREE Event is required.  Call 314-539-0357 or register online at slplgfcnews.blogspot.com\n 
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/central-4-fundraiser-fall-2015-update/
LOCATION:Central Library SLPL\, 1301 Olive St.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Development,Evaluation and Outcomes,Finance,Fundraising,Grant Writing,Human Resources,Leadership,Marketing,Strategy,Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberley Parks":MAILTO:kparks@slpl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T031323
CREATED:20150831T183443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150831T183443Z
UID:1504-1445331600-1445342400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:How to Apply for a Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis Grant
DESCRIPTION:For those who plan to apply to Lutheran Foundation for funding\, this in-depth three hour workshop is a helpful overview of what we consider to constitute a strong grant request and what information we look for in applications. Lutheran Foundation staff will review each section of the application and describe the rationale for the questions\, how to answer the questions for various types of projects\, and give examples of what to include in your application. Key to a strong application is the quality of the project’s Logic Model and Evaluation Plan. Workshop participants will have an opportunity to learn more about Logic Models\, outcomes\, and evaluation\, and the role they play in developing strong programs and cohesive grant applications. This workshop is perfect for organizations seeking Lutheran Foundation funding for the first time\, and for new staff of current and past grantees. Free parking and light snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is required; visit www.LutheranFoundation.org/events. Please register each person separately. Due to room size limitations\, we ask that no more than two people per organization attend the workshop.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/how-to-apply-for-a-lutheran-foundation-of-st-louis-grant-2/
LOCATION:Lutheran Hour Ministries\, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Melinda McAliney":MAILTO:melinda@lutheranfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151009T103000
DTSTAMP:20260521T031323
CREATED:20150827T151139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150827T151139Z
UID:1503-1444381200-1444386600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis Overview
DESCRIPTION:Get to know Lutheran Foundation in this 90 minute informative workshop. We will cover the Foundation’s history\, vision\, mission\, and core values. We will also review the Foundation’s six Funding Focus Areas and opportunities for funding. This workshop is perfect for organizations seeking Lutheran Foundation funding for the first time\, and for new staff of current and past grantees. Free parking and light snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is required; visit www.LutheranFoundation.org/events. Please register each person separately. Due to room size limitations\, we ask that no more than two people per organization attend the workshop.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/lutheran-foundation-of-st-louis-overview/
LOCATION:Lutheran Hour Ministries\, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Melinda McAliney":MAILTO:melinda@lutheranfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T031323
CREATED:20150814T144357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150814T144357Z
UID:1465-1442307600-1442595600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:NPML Fundraising Institute
DESCRIPTION:At the NPML Fundraising Institute 2015\, learn the most up-to-date information on current fundraising practices and ideas. \nTo register for all five sessions at a cost of $350\, click here.\n \nIf you’d like to register for individual sessions\, at the per session cost\, click on the individual session links.\nThis year’s sessions are:\nSession 1: Successful Grant Writing — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday\, Sept. 15. $99 to enroll individually. Includes lunch. Social Sciences and Business building\, SSB 411. To register individually for Session 1\, click here. \nSession 2: Planning and Managing Successful Special Events — Wednesday\, Sept. 16\, 1-4 p.m. $49 to enroll individually. Course meets in Social Sciences and Business building\, SSB 132. To register individually for Session 2\, click here.\n\nSession 3: Strategic Fundraising: a Road Map for Fundraising Success — Thursday\, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $99 to enroll individually. Lunch included. Course meets in the Social Sciences and Business building\, SSB 411. To register individually for Session 3\, click here.\nSession 4: Grants Research: An Introduction to Data Resources and Grant Prospect Research. Friday\, Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon. $49 to enroll individually. Course meets in the Social Sciences and Business building\, SSB 410. To register individually for Session 4\, click here.\nSession 5: Pursuing Significant Fundraising Opportunities Through a Planned Giving Program. Friday\, Sept. 18 from 1-4 p.m. $49 to enroll individually. Course meets in the Social Sciences and Business building\, SSB 410. To register individually for Session 5\, click here.\n \n 
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/npml-fundraising-institute/
LOCATION:MS
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Sise":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150825T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T031323
CREATED:20150814T144155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150814T144155Z
UID:1490-1440493200-1440504000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Demystifying Planned Giving – Planned Giving Basics
DESCRIPTION:Demystifying Planned Giving – Planned Giving BasicsWhat is Planned Giving?·        Definition of a Planned Gift·        Types of Planned GiftsWhy are the myths about Planned Giving?·        Donor type·        Staffing·        DifficultyWhat are the truths about Planned Giving?·        Donor type·        Staffing·        SimplicityWays donors can giveStats on giving·        All donation types·        Planned GiftsReview of Basic Terms Planned Giving Terms:·        What they mean·        How to make them relevant to donors·        Which tools are best for your NPHow to be ready for that first Planned GiftWhat to do when your organization gets that second Planned Gift
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/demystifying-planned-giving-planned-giving-basics/
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:20150623T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T031323
CREATED:20150601T192717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150601T192717Z
UID:1436-1435050000-1435060800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Managing your Major Gift Process: Moves Management 101
DESCRIPTION:Managing your Major Gift Process: Moves Management 101\nWhat is moves management? It is a strategic and systematic process of managing donor relationships that help “move” donors to give larger and more impactful gifts and create new levels of sustainable support for your organization.\nThis interactive workshop will define moves management systems and give you strategies on how to embed these processes to help reach your major gift fundraising strategies and engage board members and volunteers in cultivation and solicitation process.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/managing-your-major-gift-process-moves-management-101/
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:20150617T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150617T100000
DTSTAMP:20260521T031323
CREATED:20150601T194042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150601T194042Z
UID:1438-1434529800-1434535200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Missouri Common Grant Application: Free Orientation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/missouri-common-grant-application-free-orientation/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150610T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150610T153000
DTSTAMP:20260521T031323
CREATED:20150601T152639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150601T152639Z
UID:1428-1433944800-1433950200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Missouri KIDS COUNT Data Training
DESCRIPTION:If your nonprofit serves children in Missouri\, come get a free overview of what national and local data is tracked and made accessible to you free via the KIDS COUNT® efforts of the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Learn how to find and use the right data to effectively support your mission. Cosponsored by ARCHS\, the official Missouri KIDS COUNT® data partner for the St. Louis region\, Central Library\,  2nd fl training rm.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/missouri-kids-count-data-training/
LOCATION:Central Library SLPL\, 1301 Olive St.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Leadership,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberley Parks":MAILTO:kparks@slpl.org
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