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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151111T090000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151110T090000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151029T103000
DTSTAMP:20260521T041554
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151020T090000
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CREATED:20150831T183443Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151009T090000
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CREATED:20150827T151139Z
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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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CREATED:20150814T144357Z
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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:MO
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Sise":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150825T120000
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CREATED:20150814T144155Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150623T090000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150617T083000
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CREATED:20150601T194042Z
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SUMMARY:Missouri Common Grant Application: Free Orientation
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150408T143000
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CREATED:20150310T213248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150310T213248Z
UID:1317-1428498000-1428503400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Fundraising Planning
DESCRIPTION:A successful nonprofit organization has diversified funding streams. If your organization has never developed a fundraising plan or calendar\, this free session is for you. Kief Schladweiler\, visiting Foundation Center  FIN specialist\, will provide an overview of the process of strategically thinking through the components of a fundraising plan and the tools you’ll need to succeed. More details and registration at http://slplgfcnews.blogspot.com.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/introduction-to-fundraising-planning/
LOCATION:Central Library SLPL\, 1301 Olive St.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberley Parks":MAILTO:kparks@slpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150217T120000
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CREATED:20150207T033238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150207T033238Z
UID:1177-1424163600-1424174400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:The Art of the Ask
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this informative\, strategic and interactive workshop that will help you be successful in making the ask.\nUnderstanding the art of how to make the “right” ask is key to success in any Major Giving initiative.\nIn this workshop participants will learn:\n-What to ask for\n-How to make the ask\n-Timing of the ask\nUtilizing your experiences\, the workshop will also use real-life case examples for an interactive\, engaging (and fun) spin on donor solicitation.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/the-art-of-the-ask/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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