Fundraising

Join AFP St. Louis for a full day of learning and dialogue about the basics of fundraising. Designed for those new to the fundraising and nonprofit management professions, this interactive seminar offers an overview of a range of topics in fundraising, development, and management including the nature of nonprofits, prospect research and management, annual giving strategies, donor cultivation and stewardship, ...

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What makes a donor engage? Why, with varying degrees of passion, do they decide to fund? How can we keep existing donors engaged amidst deteriorating tax incentives? Lindsay Matush, CEO of Vario Marketing, will help you assess the “donor resonance” of your brand and equip you with tools for understanding your donors’ motivations. You’ll gain practical marketing ideas for year-round ...

Raising money but lack a plan?  Join us for this hands-on workshop to explore critical elements of Development Plans.  Access templates to make your own and leave with confidence that you can build a practical and "doable with a stretch" plan. About the Presenter:  Wendy Dyer Wendy has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits in more than two decades as ...

Agenda: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Registration 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Session Speakers: Carol Weisman, President Board Builders Michael McMurtrey, VP-Investment Officer Wells Fargo Advisors       MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!

Join AFP St. Louis for a full day of learning and dialogue about the basics of fundraising. Designed for those new to the fundraising and nonprofit management professions, this interactive seminar offers an overview of a range of topics in fundraising, development, and management including the nature of nonprofits, prospect research and management, annual giving strategies, donor cultivation and stewardship, ...

Is fear of the "ask" keeping you safe behind your desk instead of talking with your donors?  If so, you're not alone!  Join us for this totally hands-on and interactive session where you will get comfortable being uncomfortable and gain confidence and courage to reach out.  About the Presenter:  Wendy Dyer Wendy has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits in ...

Agenda: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Registration 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Session Speaker: Yvette Hartsfield, CAP, CFRE, Managing Director of Development Missouri History Museum MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!

One of the most overlooked tools in your fundraising toolkit. In this fast-paced, 3 hour workshop, learn how to make the Gift Table your BFF in planning and executing your fundraising program. Whether you're in campaign mode or not, Gift Tables are critical elements and can serve as road maps to success, help drive in gifts from donors, and help ...

Price $10 - AFP Members $20 - Non-members Agenda 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Registration/Networking 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. - Presentation 6:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Q&A About The Session Donor retention is at an all-time low. That means we're not keeping our donors involved! In this session, we will discuss why people give or don't give ...