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SUMMARY:POP Goes Development
DESCRIPTION:As development professionals\, we are charged with the huge task of juggling many different segments of donor activities: major donors\, direct mail\, marketing\, events\, board relationships\, and even planned giving. This presentation will help prioritize and give clarity to those individuals who always feel they are reacting rather than being proactive in their work to ensure the greatest return. This presentation is especially informative for smaller organizations where the development director is in charge of many different areas.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/pop-goes-development-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201014T124500
DTSTAMP:20260520T222322
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SUMMARY:Lessons Learned About the Annual Fund During a Worldwide Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Join Anthony R. Alonso as he discusses the tools and techniques you should use to maximize communication efforts with your donors\, especially during times where face to face visits are not always an option. Cultivation is key for the long-term sustainability of your annual fund\, so make the most of a multi-channel strategy that incorporates email\, direct mail\, phone\, text\, and social media solicitations!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/lessons-learned-about-the-annual-fund-during-a-worldwide-crisis/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T130000
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SUMMARY:Navigating the New Normal: Lessons Learned During a Global Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear from local professionals about the lessons they’ve learned during the COVID-19 pandemic. Featuring Michael Rubin\, Rhonda Gray\, Dan Reynolds\, and Michael McMillan (not pictured). Moderated by Rachel Covington. \nAgenda\nEach section consists of a 15 minute presentation followed by a 5 minute q/a session.\n11:30 am: Stay the Course\, Michael Rubin\n11:50 am: Developing a New Community of Donors\, Rhonda Gray\n12:10 pm: Being Nimble in Turbulent Times\, Michael McMillan\n12:30 pm: Merger as a Strategy\, Dan Reynolds\n12:50 pm: Wrap-up\, Rachel Covington \nAbout the Program\nStay the Course\, Michael Rubin\nAre donors telling you not to contact them? Find out what is really on your donor’s mind. Tune in for Michael Rubin’s Stay the Course session!\nA New Community of Donors\, Rhonda Gray\nLearn how to meet the moment in entrepreneurial fundraising strategies. Find out what other non-profits have instituted in social media\, virtual meetings. And find out the future for fundraising technologies.\nBeing Nimble in Turburlent Times\, Michael McMillan\nAre you running out of innovative ideas to keep your your agency afloat during this unprecedented crisis? Michael McMillan outlines ways he and others are navigating through this trying time. Obtain practical tools to apply to your organization.\nMerger as a Strategy\, Dan Reynolds\nAre you concerned about what tomorrow will bring for your organization? Dan Reynolds outlines steps you can take today to stave off the head winds of tomorrow. With experience in all aspects of non-profits Synergy Alliance has come together to strengthen the St. Louis non-profit sector.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/navigating-the-new-normal-lessons-learned-during-a-global-pandemic/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200828T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200828T153000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222322
CREATED:20200430T131214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T131214Z
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SUMMARY:2020 Gateway Conference on Philanthropy
DESCRIPTION:This year\, we’ll use our 20/20 vision to take a look back and jump forward to the future of fundraising. What have you learned in 2020 that you will take with you to 2021\, and what would you leave behind? What do you expect to find in 2021? What do you expect 5\, 10\, or 20 years into your fundraising future? This year has been full of challenges\, but also opportunities. Join us as we look at what tried and true practices still work\, and what changes we need to make in fundraising. Pack your bags\, hop in the DeLorean\, and get ready to blast off! \nWHEN\nFriday\, August 28\, 2020\n7:30 AM – 3:30 PM \nLOCATION\nVIRTUAL! – More information to come!\nJoin AFP St. Louis virtually\, from the safety of your own home/office\, for a day of education\, conversation\, and networking as we explore new strategies in fund development\, while also reinforcing those classic best practices that remain constant. \nCOST\nNEW VIRTUAL PRICING! Enjoy more than $40 in registration savings!\n$99 for AFP Members ($129 after July 31)\n$129 for non-members ($149 after July 31)\nTake advantage of our early bird pricing and save $30! \n\nTICKETS\n$129.00 AFP Member\n$99.00 Earlybird rate before July 31 \n$129.00 AFP Member (outside of AFP St. Louis)\n$99.00 Earlybird rate before July 31 \n$149.00 Non-AFP Member\n$129.00 Earlybird rate before July 31
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/4294/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200527T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222322
CREATED:20200421T191230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T191230Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of the Legacy Ask
DESCRIPTION:AFP Global knows times are tough\, but you still need to stay at the top of your fundraising game. That’s why registration fees have been waived for the next three webinars for all members! Not an AFP member yet? You can join here: https://afpglobal.org/join\n\nYou’ve grown your legacy program\, you have an impressive pipeline of donors interested and considering leaving a legacy gift to your wonderful organization and now comes the big moment: THE ASK!\n\nThis webinar will present the similarities and differences between a legacy and a major gift ask\, what research tells us how donors make decisions and how you can harness all this information to craft a deeply personal and successful legacy ask.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/the-art-of-the-legacy-ask/
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200513T130000
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CREATED:20200421T191108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T191108Z
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SUMMARY:How to Create Donor Surveys that Improve Your Fundraising
DESCRIPTION:AFP Global knows times are tough\, but you still need to stay at the top of your fundraising game. That’s why registration fees have been waived for the next three webinars for all members! Not an AFP member yet? You can join here: https://afpglobal.org/join \nDone well\, surveys can empower you with real\, actionable\, and surprising insights into what your current and prospective donors do\, think\, and need. Smart surveys can turn your fundraising strategy into a fine-tuned\, sophisticated engine of revenue.\nIn this session\, we’ll examine all of the components of a great donor survey project—including how to build it\, deploy it\, and analyze the results. Perhaps more importantly\, we’ll identify and help you sidestep the countless pitfalls that plague so many surveys.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/how-to-create-donor-surveys-that-improve-your-fundraising/
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200430T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200430T093000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222322
CREATED:20200421T190238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T190238Z
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SUMMARY:Local Funders Respond to COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Leading local funders discuss what their organizations are doing in response to the current pandemic. Find out what resources are available for nonprofits and individuals who have been impacted by the disease or by the resulting downturn in the economy. They will discuss what community needs they are seeing\, how they have changed their grantmaking programs\, what areas they are focusing on and how to access available funds.\nThis event is presented free with Registration. Please consider making a donation to support further virtual programming from AFP St. Louis.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/local-funders-respond-to-covid-19/
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222322
CREATED:20200204T165554Z
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SUMMARY:Your Best Philanthropic Campaign: From Capital to Endowment and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:When: Thursday\, March 26\, 2020\, 1-4 p.m.  \nThe class will provide an overview of key strategies to execute your most successful campaign\, whether capital\, endowment or comprehensive. Instructor Dan Reynolds will share best practices\, priorities activities\, pillars for success\, and stories and lessons from the field regarding what works well and perhaps not so well.\nInstructor Dan Reynolds has been with Holmes\, Radford & Reynolds for 20 years. He has conducted numerous planning and feasibility studies\, created many fund development plans\, directed annual fund programs and capacity building initiatives\, and led highly successful campaigns raising millions of dollars with his clients in St. Louis.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/your-best-philanthropic-campaign-from-capital-to-endowment-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="UMSL Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200312T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222322
CREATED:20191230T182403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191230T182403Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Donor Recruitment: 7 Steps to Turn Online Followers into New Donors
DESCRIPTION:Nearly all nonprofits have fallen into this trap: we’ve built our homes on rented land\, with social media as the main avenue to grow our influence and find new donors. Now that Facebook\, YouTube\, Instagram and even LinkedIn are public companies\, the algorithms that we couldn’t control in the first place are now being dictated more and more by paid posts. This will only increase in the future.\nNonprofits must pivot towards brand-building tactics that provide reliable reach. It can be done. Learn to build your house on land you own. This workshop will teach you the seven steps to grow your base of support in reliable and consistent ways. \nAbout the Presenter:  Maryanne Dersch\nMaryanne Dersch is a teacher and coach for nonprofits in board leadership\, fundraising and marketing. Her company\, Courageous Communication\, works with boards and organizational leadership to create cultures that work in trust\, connection and ease to create a bigger impact.\nShe developed a method of fundraising\, Superstar Fundraising\, so organizations can have energy\, resources and donors flowing to them and end the chase and grind of fundraising. She wrote the book Courageous Communication: How Codependence Is Making Your Nonprofit Brand Boring and What to Do About It so nonprofits can own\, understand and share their value to attract like-minded donors.\nMaryanne has spent her professional career in or serving the nonprofit sector. Previous to starting Courageous Communication\, she spent 16 years at 501creative\, where she led fundraising and marketing planning projects\, wrote plans and developed creative material. Before 501creative\, she was a consultant at Vector Communications for four years. \nShe has served on boards and committees over the years\, including Community Service Public Relations Council and the Saint Louis Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals. She has served on the board of Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition until they became her client. She has fostered dogs for Stray Rescue of Saint Louis for 20 years.\nMaryanne graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1988 with a degree in journalism. She has three children adopted from foster care with her husband. She is known for her love of ultrahigh heels\, extra-large Diet Cokes\, and short karaoke rotations.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/digital-donor-recruitment-7-steps-to-turn-online-followers-into-new-donors-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200311T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200311T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222322
CREATED:20200123T193149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200123T193149Z
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SUMMARY:2020 Membership Social
DESCRIPTION:Let’s unwind and have a little fun together this spring! We’ll meet up at 5:30 p.m. at the Budweiser Brew House for a happy hour\, appetizers on us. You’ll get your first drink free and be able to learn more about the various event spaces within Ballpark Village. (Did you know they offer various event spaces? You may just leave with a new location in mind for a meeting or event for your organization!) After the tour\, we have the option to stay and socialize.\n\n\nLimited spaces available\, be sure to reserve your seat today! This event is open to any AFP member and is free\, but RSVP is required.\n3-hour parking validation included for Ballpark Village’s lot. \n\nAgenda\n5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Registration and Networking\, Happy Hour with free drink and appetizers\n6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Behind the Scenes Tour of Ballpark Village (Guests welcome to remain and watch the Blues game after the tour)
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/2020-membership-social/
LOCATION:Budweiser Brew House\, 601 Clark Ave #101\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200225T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200225T100000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222322
CREATED:20200123T193335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200123T193335Z
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SUMMARY:How to Become a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
DESCRIPTION:A Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) is a fundraising professional who has gone the extra mile to confirm their own mastery of fundraising practices. The CFRE is the only accredited\, globally recognized certification for fundraising professionals. The 2018 Compensation and Benefits Study conducted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals shows that in 2018\, CFREs in the United States earned on average $21\,000 more than their non-certified counterparts. CFRE shows you have displayed mastery of the field by meeting requirements and standards set in philanthropy. Nearly 99% of CFREs say earning their CFRE gave them a sense of personal achievement.\nThinking of earning your CFRE? Interested in learning more about the application process? Have you already started the process and are curious to learn more about study tips\, the test itself\, and other insights from an experienced CFRE? At this seminar you will learn first-hand knowledge from a CFRE Ambassador about the application process from start to finish. This session is helpful for anyone who may be considering taking the time to become a CFRE or anyone who has already started the process. \nAbout the Speaker\nAmie Bossi\, MPPA\, CFRE has worked in the nonprofit sector for over a decade and a half\, working with numerous local\, regional\, and national organizations. She spent most of her time working in small to mid-sized development departments\, even building from scratch an entire development program for an organization that although over 140 years old\, was brand new to the fundraising world.\nEnsuring organizations achieve their missions is Amie’s passion. Having played many different roles within organizations\, from Program Manager to Development Director\, she understands the importance of building a spirit of philanthropy and maintaining it throughout development work. She is currently writing a book about fundraising and the idea that fundraising isn’t scary\, and anyone can do it! She currently serves as the VP on the Board for the Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Program in St. Louis.\nAmie earned her BA in Communications and Sociology from Culver Stockton College and her Masters’ Degree in Public Policy Administration and Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from the University of Missouri – St. Louis. She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and an ambassador for the certification program. In her free time\, she loves to do community theater and spend time with her husband\, little sister\, rescued chocolate lab Maggie\, and cats Phoebe and Tommy. \n\nTICKETS\n$10.00 AFP Member \n$20.00 Non-AFP Member
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/how-to-become-a-certified-fund-raising-executive-cfre/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200218T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222322
CREATED:20200123T193518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200123T193518Z
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SUMMARY:Planned Giving Boot Camp Session 1
DESCRIPTION:The Saint Louis Planned Giving Council and the Association of Fundraising Professionals are again partnering to host a three-part Planned Giving 101 Boot Camp Series.\n\n\n\nThe series is designed to introduce the concepts of planned giving to development professionals\, executive directors\, board members and others who are either new to planned giving or interested in starting a planned giving program. It will appeal to experienced gift planners as well. Presented over three sessions\, experts will share their practical knowledge and proven templates for success. Walk away with specific actions to implement immediately and plans to keep building your program! Session format includes Q&A. \n\nSession 1: February 18\, Mary and Michael McMurtrey\nWill to Give: Collaborating with Advisors\, Volunteers and Donors to Create a Lasting Legacy\nSession 2: March 19\, Carol Weisman\nHow to Ask for a Planned Gift\nRead more about session two here\nSession 3: April 14\, Kent LeVan\nPlanned Giving Techniques Made Easy (or at Least Easier)!\nRead more about session three here\n\nAgenda:\n8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Registration & Breakfast\n8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Session \nAbout the session:\nThe first session\, presented by the Mary and Michael McMurtrey\, will address the power of collaboration in a successful planned giving program.  Using a specific tool called\, “Will to Give; Where There’s a Will There’s a Way” – you will learn about the benefits of Will to Give\, how to talk with your boards and key stakeholders about its value in a planned giving program.  Additionally\, they will present a mini Will to Give so that you can see the program first hand and they will work with you to develop strategies for incorporating this type of presentation into your fundraising efforts. \nAbout the Speakers:\nMary McMurtrey\nFinancial Advisor\nMary has a passion for philanthropy. She is a recognized community leader with twenty years of nonprofit and philanthropic experience. Her responsibilities include; philanthropic advising for current clients as well as advising nonprofit and foundation clients with their retirement accounts\, reserve funds and endowments. Mary helps her clients with fund development and planned giving strategies as well as offers guidance on overall policies and procedures.\nMary graduated with degrees in English Literature & Gender Studies from Augsburg University. She then completed a Master’s Degree in Public Policy Administration and Nonprofit Management & Leadership from the University of MO- St. Louis. Mary previously led the Gateway Center for Giving and later went on to serve as the Director of Community Engagement at the St. Louis Community Foundation where she created and launched GiveSTL Day and Invest STL\, in addition to managing several philanthropic portfolios that helped countless donors give with confidence.\nMary is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the St. Louis Planned Giving Council. She currently serves on the boards of the Diversity Awareness Partnership\, the Arianna Arts\, the St. Louis County Port Authority\, and VNA. She is a founding member and serves on the Advisory Board of the Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis.\nMichael McMurtrey\nSenior Vice President – Investment Officer\nMichael has over 30 years’ experience in the brokerage and securities industry\, he has a successful career working with both businesses and individuals.  In 2017\, Michael became a Premier Advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors\, a designation held by a select group of Financial Advisors as measured by business production\, educational attainment\, and overall professionalism.\nThe focus of Michael’s practice is helping small-business owners\, individuals\, nonprofits and family foundations.  Michael joined Wells Fargo Advisors with a clear vision of providing excellent client service driven by strategies not products.\nMichael earned his Master of Finance from St. Louis University.  Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors\, Michael ran an investment management company.  Additionally\, he spent 15 years at a financial services firm offering advice to institutional investors\, including mutual funds\, pension funds and investment advisors.  While there\, Institutional Investor magazine ranked the department he ran in the top ten in its discipline\, worldwide.\nMichael currently serves on the Planned Giving Council for the St. Louis Zoo\, the board of the Asthma & Allergy Foundation and the Ladue School District’s Finance Committee. Previously\, he served on the boards of the St. Louis Planned Giving Council and the Association for Fundraising Professionals. \nPricing:\nMembers of AFP and SLPGC: $65 per session or $160 for the series of three sessions\nNon-Members: $80 per session or $200 for the series of three sessions\nRegister Today!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/planned-giving-boot-camp-session-1/
LOCATION:Alberici\, 8800 Page Ave.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200214T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200214T100000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222322
CREATED:20200123T191848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200123T191848Z
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SUMMARY:Stu on Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:Stu on Stewardship will explore the four key fundamentals of donor stewardship and will then delve into how organizations can approach stewardship as an integral part of the overall fundraising cycle.  The session will include a discussion on best-practices for capturing stewardship data\, the most effective ways to use data to support stewardship activities\, and why effective stewardship relies on quality data. \nAbout the Speaker\nStuart (‘Stu’) Manewith joined the Omatic Software team in December\, 2015 as the Director of Professional Services.  He is a veteran in the field of development and fundraising as well as nonprofit financial management and technology consulting.  Before Omatic\, Stu worked for 13 years at Blackbaud\, focusing on The Raiser’s Edge\, Financial Edge\, and Blackbaud CRM implementations to large human services\, faith-based\, federated (chapter-based)\, and community-focused organizations.  Prior to his time at Blackbaud\, Stu served in senior fundraising\, program management\, and financial management positions at two St. Louis-based non-profits:  Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation and Theta Xi Fraternity/Foundation.  His professional areas of expertise include nonprofit business process improvement and effectively integrating development office and finance office operations.  Stu has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Washington University.  A Chicago native\, he resides in St. Louis\, Missouri. \n\nTickets\n$10.00 AFP Member \n$20.00 Non-AFP Member
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/stu-on-stewardship/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222322
CREATED:20191121T155429Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Your Development Plan
DESCRIPTION:Want to start 2020 with a powerful roadmap for raising money?  Join us for this hands-on workshop on Creating a Development Plan.\nParticipants will: \n\nLearn about the critical elements of a development plan\nAccess templates to make your own\nLeave with confidence that you can build a practical and “doable with a stretch” plan\n\nAbout the Presenter:  Wendy Dyer\nWendy has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits in more than two decades 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.”  She is currently helping to manage $80 million in projects across the region.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/creating-your-development-plan-4/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191203T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191203T100000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222322
CREATED:20190425T210049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T210049Z
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SUMMARY:Ask the Expert! Roundtable Conversations with Advanced Professionals
DESCRIPTION:About the Session\n\nChoose your own adventure! At this event\, you’ll be able to select the two sessions that most interest you. We’ll have advanced professionals (those with 15 years or more of experience) host conversations around some of the biggest challenges we face as fundraisers – from projecting development revenue to getting your Board involved.\nPrice\n$30 – AFP Members\n$45 – Non-members \n\nJustice Philanthropy in Practice\nRachel D’Souza-Siebert\, MPPA\, Founder and Principal\nGladiator Consulting\nRachel D’Souza-Siebert\, MPPA started her nonprofit career with Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis and enhanced her skillset as the founding Director of Development at St. Louis Language Immersion Schools. Rachel’s ability to cultivate relationships\, earn trust and drive results contributed to her success in her former roles.  Since founding Gladiator Consulting in 2015\, Rachel has worked with Funders\, Executive Directors\, Board Committees and Development staff of grassroots/grass-tops organizations to reimagine strategy\, fund development and partnership for the unique challenges that face our community. Rachel is a passionate advocate for collaboration\, racial equity\, justice philanthropy and community/ movement-centered fundraising. \n\nGetting in the Door to Make the Ask\nKristi Meyers-Gallup\, Principal\nYour Philanthropy\nKristi began her consulting firm\, Your Philanthropy\, in 2016\, leveraging her extensive experience in annual\, major and planned giving\, including work on multiple capital campaigns\, to help her clients reach their fundraising goals.  She offers her clients 30 years of fundraising experience working for multiple organizations\, including Washington University\, Case Western Reserve University\, University of Missouri-St. Louis\, Jewish Federation\, The Sheldon and Covenant Place. Her approach is to conduct an objective assessment that identifies opportunities to cost-effectively increase contributed income.  Kristi understands that it takes solid strategic planning\, strong volunteer and executive leadership\, and positive dynamics and messaging to effectively match donor interests with mission-critical activities. \n\nSo you think you want to be an ED? Pluses and minus to making the leap from a DD or CDO to ED\nLynn Huelsmann\, Executive Director\nBurns Recovered\nLynn has worked in the nonprofit sector for 19 years\, beginning her career as a director of development\, then a chief development officer\, then a Vice President of Development before moving into an Executive Director position.  She currently serves as the Executive Director of Burns Recovered a St. Louis-based nonprofit that provides programs and services to assist youth and adult burn survivors throughout the Midwest. \n\nYour Job Description and Everyday Reality. Let’s talk about it.\nAnne Wiehagen\, CFRE\, Director of Mission Advancement\nSociety of the Sacred Heart\nAnne Wiehagen\, CFRE\, is Director of Mission Advancement for the Society of the Sacred Heart\, a congregation of women religious whose U.S.-Canada province offices are located in St. Louis.  Anne has been part of the team that ran a nation-wide campaign to raise $47M to fund the sisters’ retirement needs and their spiritual and educational ministries into the future.\nServing as a mentor is Anne’s favorite AFP role. A frequent topic is discussing job descriptions vs. reality. Let’s talk about job descriptions\, the real world\, and your role as a professional fundraiser. \n\nIt’s All About Balance: Managing up and down as you lead your team in securing major gifts\nBrett Schott\, Chief Development Officer\nVariety St. Louis\nBrett Schott has been raising funds for St. Louis  organizations for twenty-five years\, spanning an array of institutions. Brett has worked at human service organizations\, institutions of higher education and the arts.  Currently the Chief Development Officer at Variety St. Louis\, Brett has previously served on the board of AFP St Louis and served as President longer ago than he cares to remember. \n\nHow to Project Development Revenue\nLinda Haley\, CFRE\, Owner and Principal\nLet’s Build Hope\nSince 1995\, Linda has successfully developed funds\, helping to raise more than $100 million for various non-profits of all sizes\, including religious\, social services\, arts\, education\, and healthcare organizations. Linda started Let’s Build Hope\, LLC\, in 2013\, where she and her team guide nonprofits by teaching\, coaching\, and mentoring nonprofit teams about the intricacies of fundraising for the much-needed\, ongoing annual needs nonprofits have.  At LBH\, she has developed\, and her team teaches\, a week-long Annual Fund Training Camp which has educated more than 230 fundraisers and volunteers about the intricacies of successful fund development and the need to build a true culture of philanthropy. One of Linda’s nonprofit passions is working with nonprofits in crisis. \n\nConverting Annual Donors into Major Donors\nWendy Dyer\, President\nWendy Dyer Fund Development Consultants\nWendy has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits over the last 25 years as a consultant.   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.  Currently she is helping to manage $80+ million in campaigns. 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/ask-the-expert-roundtable-conversations-with-advanced-professionals-2/
LOCATION:Vue 17\, 1034 S. Brentwood Blvd. #1700\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191114T133000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222322
CREATED:20190625T184855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190625T184855Z
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SUMMARY:2019 National Philanthropy Day Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS:\n$65 – AFP Members\n$85 – Guests\nIndividual tickets available beginning August 30.\nFull tables and sponsorship opportunities are also available; please contact Jackie Bode at jbode@aaortho.org for additional information. \nABOUT NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY\nNational Philanthropy Day is a special day set aside each year to recognize and pay tribute to those in our region and around the world who have impacted our communities  through their generous contributions of time\, talent and treasure.\nThe St. Louis Regional Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of individual\, foundation and corporate philanthropists; fundraising volunteers; and professional fundraising executives. The recipients of the 2019 National Philanthropy Day Awards are:\nOutstanding Fundraising Executive – Tom Eschen\nOutstanding Fundraising Volunteer – James D. Maher (Jim)\nSpirit of Philanthropy – Jerry & Peggy Ritter\nOutstanding Philanthropic Organization – John Fabick Tractor Company (Fabick Cat)\nOutstanding Philanthropists – David & Carol Gast\nOutstanding Young Professional – Jacob S. O’Neal\nOutstanding Youth in Philanthropy – Extra Hands for ALS
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/2019-national-philanthropy-day-luncheon/
LOCATION:Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel\, 191 Westport Plaza \, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191030T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222322
CREATED:20191024T142318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191024T142318Z
UID:4005-1572426000-1572433200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Making the Most of Year-End Asks
DESCRIPTION:If you think the song “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” is about the holidays\, think again!  It’s about fundraising!!  Did you know that most money donated each year from individuals comes during the months of November and December?  And\, the major of that comes in the last couple days of the year? \nIt’s an amazing time to get moving.  Join us for a fun\, interactive discussion on practical things we can do to increase communications with our donors to inspire last minute gifts. \nAbout the Presenter:  Wendy Dyer\nWendy has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits in more than two decades 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.”  She is currently helping to manage $80 million in projects across the region.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/making-the-most-of-year-end-asks/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191029T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191029T100000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222322
CREATED:20190917T170054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T170054Z
UID:3986-1572337800-1572343200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Ethics Doesn't Have to be Scary!
DESCRIPTION:Price:\n\n$10 – AFP Members\n$20 – Non-members \nAgenda:\n8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Registration/networking\n9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. – Presentation\n9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Q&A \nAbout the Program\nEthics can seem more frightening than Dracula and Frankenstein\, but they don’t need to! You’ll hear from some of our local leaders about what they’ve learned\, test yourself with a few scenarios\, and leave armed with AFP’s full resources and the knowledge you need to avoid being the next horror story. Spooky treats included. \nAbout the Speakers\nLarry Hostetler \nLarry Hostetler is the Senior Donor Relations Director for The Salvation Army in St. Louis\, Missouri. He has been with The Salvation Army in St. Louis since 2016. \nPreviously he served AFP as the Chapter Services Director for the Western U.S.  His territory included 67 chapters in the western U.S.\, from Minnesota south to Louisiana and west to include Alaska and Hawaii.\nPrior to joining AFP as a staff member\, Larry’s career in fundraising had spanned three decades\, and communities from coast to coast.\nHis service to AFP has also been varied. He has served on Chapter Boards in medium\, large\, and small chapters (in that order) and was Chapter President of the award-winning Yosemite Chapter in California from 2008-2010. He has also served on AFP International committees\, chairing the Chapter Support Subcommittee in the Membership Division.\nJim Schallom\nJim Schallom\, MPPA\, CFRE\, is Senior Director of Development at the University of Missouri-St. Louis where he is responsible for all capital\, endowment\, program\, and scholarship fundraising for the College of Business Administration. He has 15 years of comprehensive experience in nonprofit fundraising and leadership. Prior roles have included Director of Resource Development for Sherwood Forest\, Director of Development for Missouri & Indiana at College Summit\, and Membership Director for the Saint Louis Science Center.\nJim has served on the AFP St. Louis Board of Directors for six years and is currently Chapter President. He holds a BA in Education and Certificate in Business Administration from Saint Louis University and a Masters of Public Policy Administration and Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Jim earned designation as a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) in 2014 and was recognized by AFP St. Louis as Outstanding Young Professional at National Philanthropy Day in 2015.\nJackie Hamilton \nJackie’s role at the St. Louis County Library is to plan\, develop and implement strategic fundraising programs to support the library’s commitment of promoting reading and literacy as well as to manage the St. Louis County Library Foundation.\nJackie enjoys and believes strongly in building lasting relationships in order to meet the growing needs of the community her organization serves. The St. Louis County Library Foundation is committed to enhancing and enriching the library’s educational and cultural mission by securing financial support beyond public funding; sponsoring programs and special projects\, and serving as a library ambassador.\nPrior to joining St. Louis County Library\, Jackie served as the Chief Development Officer of Beyond Housing\, Inc.\, a non-profit community development organization in St. Louis\, MO for five years. She led a team of six and was responsible for setting the strategic direction of the philanthropy/fund development arm of the organization.  She worked to ensure the organization was healthy\, which was inclusive of fundraising\, board and volunteer management as well as grants and event oversight. Her focus was to sustain their $17 million operating budget while helping to grow the $110 million of company assets.  In her five-year tenure\, working side by side with CEO Chris Krehmeyer\, she and her team raised over $30 million.\nFormer positions are the Director of Development for Eden Seminary and consultant for Oasis and Vi-Jon Laboratories.\nJackie is a proud member of The Links\, Incorporated Gateway IL Chapter. In 2014\, the Gateway Metropolitan Section of the National Council of Negro Women Inc. recognized Jackie as an outstanding leader.\nA strong advocate for women and human rights\, Jackie served on the board of Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region for 12 years\, with eight of those years serving as Development Committee Chair.  Currently she serves on the education committee.\nJackie is a St. Louis native who completed her undergraduate work at UM-St. Louis and her postgraduate studies at Lindenwood University. She received her Financial Management Certification from Neighbor Works America and will receive her Certificate in Business Management for Non-Profit Leaders  from Washington University Olin Business School this October.\nJackie is a proud graduate of Focus Leadership St. Louis and Our Community Listens and is honored to serve as a “BIG” with Big Brothers and Big Sisters.\nJackie is an avid tennis player\, she stays active by skiing\, golfing and has a strong affinity to travel. She strongly believes that travel is an important aspect of life and should be an integral part of everyone’s educational experience.  She enjoys helping others plan trips that create ongoing learning opportunities.\nJackie said that giving back has always been a part of her DNA.  Having a love for fund development\, I try to engage\, mentor and share any knowledge I have of this industry.  My first real job out of college I received a mini plaque from my dad that said\, there are three kinds of people\, those who make things happen\, those who watch things happen and those who wonder what happened.\nMy family\, friends and colleagues will all concur that I am one of action who has to make things happen.\nRachel D’Souza-Siebert\, MPPA\nRachelD’Souza-Siebert\, MPPA is at her best when she’s reimagining\, rebuilding and risk-taking. In 2008\, Rachel left for-profit retail leadership for the nonprofit sector.  She started her nonprofit career with Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis and enhanced her skillset as the founding Director of Development at St. Louis Language Immersion Schools. Rachel‘s ability to cultivate relationships\, earn trust and drive results contributed to her success in her former roles. Rachel is a passionate advocate for collaboration\, racial equity\, justice philanthropy and community/ movement-centered fundraising. Since founding Gladiator Consulting in 2015\, Rachel has worked with Funders\, Executive Directors\, Board Committees and Development staff of grassroots/grass-tops organizations to reimagine strategy\, fund development and partnership for the unique challenges that face our community.\nRachel earned her BA with honors from Loyola University Chicago and then went on to complete a Master’s Degree in Public Policy Administration and Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from the University of Missouri – St. Louis.  In 2012\, the Association of Fundraising Professionals honored Rachel with their inaugural Outstanding Young Professional Award. She is also proud alumna of FOCUS Leadership St. Louis Class 38. Rachel sits on the board of the Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy and volunteers with American Heart Association\, City Garden Montessori School\, and the Community Builders Network. Rachel lives in the Shaw neighborhood with her husband\, two young children (who always keep her on her toes!) and a Westie named Mowgli.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/ethics-doesnt-have-to-be-scary/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191017T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191017T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222322
CREATED:20190917T165840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T165840Z
UID:3984-1571333400-1571338800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Diversity and Inclusion: What the Work Looks Like
DESCRIPTION:We have a Diversity and Inclusion committee!!! Now what?\nMost organizations these days have a Diversity and Inclusion committee…. That’s great\, but what comes next? This is the tricky part that most organizations fall down on – what and how do we do the actual work?  During this session\, we will explore pitfalls and bumps in the road that others face when embarking on this work and learn how to avoid and continue to push forward.\nAttendees will learn the following: \n\nHow to stand up a strong Diversity and Inclusion working committee within their organization\nBest practices for embedding Diversity and Inclusion in the organization\nHow to bring your employees/members along for the journey\n\nAbout the Speakers\nRaina McNutt\, member of the Junior League of St. Louis since 2008\, is serving her second year as the Chair of the Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion Board Committee. Her passion for the League’s mission and commitment to Diversity and Inclusion has led her to realize the profound benefit and need for this work. She enjoys spending her free time exploring St. Louis with her three girls and going to concerts with her friends.\nCarrie Crompton graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Saint Mary’s College of California in 1999 and graduated from law school in 2004.  During law school\, she studied abroad in Madrid\, Spain.  Studying abroad provided a wonderful opportunity to learn about other cultures and immerse herself in a foreign language. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Public Policy Administration with an concentration in Nonprofit Management and Leadership.\nAfter working in the legal field for several years\, Carrie transitioned to a career in the nonprofit industry in St. Louis\, mostly within the US Au Pair sector.\nCarrie Crompton has been a proud member of the Junior League of Saint Louis for over 15 years. During her tenure at the JLSL\, she has managed all things operationally and strategically. In her current role as President\, she oversees the strategic management of the organization and the Board of Governance.\nShe has previously sat on the Boards for Caring Solutions\, on several local non-profit boards\, at this point in her personal life\, her main volunteering is done with the Junior League of St. Louis and her children’s school. At her children’s school\, she is a proud Room Mom\, Communications Chair of the Athletic Association\, PTA Board member\, Family Dance Chair\, and even coached the Kindergarten and 1st grade track team!  She is very involved in the Moms Club of Saint Louis City (part of Moms Club International) and sat on the Board from 2012-2014 and currently\, as the Vice-President.\nShe lives in Lafayette Square with her three young sons – Rand (8)\, Greyson (6)\, and Ford (4).  They recently adopted 4 baby hens and have created the Chick Inn in their backyard.  The boys also love to garden fresh food with mom.  Fresh eggs and veggies for all! \n\nTickets:\n$10.00 AFP Member \n$20.00 Non-AFP Member \n\nAgenda:\n5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Registration/networking\n6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. – Presentation\n6:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  – Q&A
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/diversity-and-inclusion-what-the-work-looks-like/
LOCATION:Schlafly Bottleworks \, 7260 Southwest Avenue\, Maplewood\, MO\, 63143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T103000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222322
CREATED:20190917T165601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T165601Z
UID:3981-1570091400-1570098600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Digital Donor Recruitment: 7 Steps to Turn Online Followers into New Donors
DESCRIPTION:AFP of St. Louis and Maryanne Dersch of Superstar Fundraising present:\n\n\nNearly all nonprofits have fallen into this trap: we’ve built our homes on rented land\, with social media as the main avenue to grow our influence and find new donors.\nNow that Facebook\, YouTube\, Instagram and even LinkedIn are public companies\, the algorithms that we couldn’t control in the first place are now being dictated more and more by paid posts. This will only increase in the future.\nNonprofits must pivot towards brand-building tactics that provide reliable reach. It can be done. Learn to build your house on land you own. This workshop will teach you the seven steps to grow your base of support in reliable and consistent ways.\nMaryanne Dersch of the Superstar Fundraising program and AFP of St. Louis have joined forces to bring you this program. Maryanne will facilitate this practical workshop to give you skills and techniques you can apply immediately. \n\nParking is provided across the street from the venue. Spaces are limited. There is street parking available and public lot on the south side of Forest Park Parkway and Sarah. \nAgenda\n8:30 a.m. – Arrival and networking\n9:00 a.m. – Workshop\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/digital-donor-recruitment-7-steps-to-turn-online-followers-into-new-donors/
LOCATION:CIC@CET\, 20 South Sarah Street\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191001T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191001T114500
DTSTAMP:20260520T222322
CREATED:20190917T170734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T170734Z
UID:3990-1569918600-1569930300@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:What’s the big IDEA? The Fundraiser’s Role in Enhancing Inclusion\, Diversity\, Equity\, and Access
DESCRIPTION:More and more\, funders are asking nonprofits to describe how their work advances diversity and inclusion in our community. As grant and fundraising professionals\, we must be prepared to respond to this question and understand how programs are (and are not) addressing these issues\, and how that might impact our ability to meet our fundraising goals. \nAt this half-day conference\, you will hear from Dr. Masum Momaya\, whose work has focused on equality and social justice for the past 20 years. Dr. Momaya will discuss diversity\, equity\, and inclusion efforts within the national funding landscape\, and how funders are increasingly looking to grantees for new and innovative solutions. You will also hear from a panel of local funders who will discuss how their current and future grant-making priorities are helping to promote greater diversity and equity in the St. Louis area. \nAgenda: \n\n\n8:30-9:00 AM: Registration\, check-in\, breakfast (included)\, and networking \n\n\n9:00-10:00 AM: Keynote \n\n\n10:00-10:15 AM: Break \n\n\n10:15-11:45 AM: Local funder panel \n\n\nKeynote: The keynote address\, “Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion and the National Funding Landscape\,” will be given by Masum Momaya\, Ed.D. Dr. Momaya has over 20 years of experience working for women’s rights\, gender\, race and class equality\, and social justice. She is the Founder of “Curating Words\, Strategies and Sights for Justice and Rights”; Open Society Foundations Fellow for Leadership in Government; Chicago Council on Global Affairs Fellow for Global Cities and Culture; Consultant for Helicon Collaborative; and Curator of Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation\, a Smithsonian exhibition traveling through 2020. \nFunder Panel: Three local funders will share their thoughts on the importance of diversity in service provision and how they are helping to promote diversity within the St. Louis nonprofit community through their grant-making strategies. Each of the funders will also share some history about their organizations\, including their past grant-making strategies\, and areas of opportunity now or in the future. The panelists will include: \n\n\nMegan Armentrout\, Program Associate\, Incarnate Word Foundation \n\n\nPaulette Foerster\, Director of Programs\, St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund \n\n\nKristin Cowart\, Senior Project Director\, Children’s Services\, St. Louis Mental Health Board
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/whats-the-big-idea-the-fundraisers-role-in-enhancing-inclusion-diversity-equity-and-access/
LOCATION:Missouri Foundation for Health\, 4254 Vista Ave.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="GPA St. Louis":MAILTO:info@gpastlouis.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190926T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222322
CREATED:20190813T164612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190813T164612Z
UID:3911-1569488400-1569495600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Bringing Moves Management Into Your Life!
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on workshop explores the value of moves management for major gift programs. You can make moves management a “healthy habit” by institutionalizing this vital process into your development program. Embracing moves management will make you a more intentional fundraiser and you won’t have to scramble through the tyranny of the annual fund because you will know – at a glance – where you are with your key donors. \nAbout the Presenter:  Wendy Dyer\nWendy has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits in more than two decades 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.”  She is currently helping to manage $80 million in projects across the region.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/bringing-moves-management-into-your-life/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190918T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190918T100000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222322
CREATED:20190723T190215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190723T190215Z
UID:3893-1568795400-1568800800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Anatomy of a Donor Letter
DESCRIPTION:About the Session\n\n\nJust like surgeons need to know the shape of the skeleton\, the physical layout of the internal organs\, and the connective tissues of the muscles and ligaments in order to perform a delicate surgery\, fundraisers need to know the essentials of a good letter in order to effectively reach their audience and encourage maximum giving. From what to include (a PS\, of course!) and what to exclude (condescension and jargon\, obviously)\, to how it all looks\, a good letter takes skill as well as an understanding of current best practices.\nIn this interactive session\, a fundraising consultant (Amie) and a copywriter (Stephan) will show you the essential elements of a good fundraising letter. Live examples from local and national organizations will be used to highlight the good\, the bad\, and (occasionally) the ugly.\nAttendees will leave with specific tools and resource recommendations\, including a checklist to help them better plan and deliver their next control-beating letter. \nAbout the Presenters\nAmie Bossi\, MPPA\, CFRE is an independent fundraising consultant who has worked with numerous local nonprofits in various roles to improve their operations and expand their revenue. Her experience covers everything from direct mail to major gifts for nonprofits in the St. Louis region and beyond. She can be reached at amiebossi9@gmail.com.\nStephan Mathys is a freelance copywriter who has written letters\, e-mails\, grants\, and other marketing and fundraising content for missions in the St. Louis area and across the country. His prior career as an insurance data specialist allows him to not only offer content creation but strategic planning and financial forecasting skill. He can be reached at stephan@sjmcopywriting.com \n\nPrice\n$10 – AFP Members\n$20 – Non-Members \nAgenda\n8:30 a.m. – Registration & Networking\n9:00 a.m. – Program\n9:45 a.m. – Q&A
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/anatomy-of-a-donor-letter/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190828T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190828T173000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222322
CREATED:20190425T205919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T205919Z
UID:3768-1566977400-1567013400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:2019 Gateway Conference on Philanthropy: Evolve
DESCRIPTION:$140 for AFP members ($165 after July 14)\n$185 for non-members ($210 after July 14)\nAbout the Conference \nWhat is changing and what is staying the same? How can we evolve to keep up with new technology that can develop agile and adaptive fundraising campaigns\, while at the same time maintain strong relationships through traditional face-to-face cultivation and stewardship?  We must refine and transform our strategies to respond to the ever changing behavior and trends of the world that we all live in\, striving to be inclusive and responsive individuals. Join AFP St. Louis for a day of education\, conversation and networking as we explore new strategies in fund development\, while also reinforcing those classic best practices that remain constant.\nClick here to learn more! \nPre-Conference Programs \nJoin us for two days of pre-conference programs!\nCFRE Refresher Course (formerly CFRE Review Course)\nAugust 26 & 27\n8:00 am – 4:30 pm at Network for Strong Communities\n$400 – AFP Members\n$500 -Non-Members\nClick here to learn more and to register!\nFundraising 101 & 102\nAugust 27\n8:30 am – 4:00 pm at Network for Strong Communities\n$99 – AFP Members\n$125 – Non-Members\n$85 – Young Professional Members\nClick here to learn more and to register!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/2019-gateway-conference-on-philanthropy-evolve/
LOCATION:Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel\, 191 Westport Plaza \, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190827T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190827T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222322
CREATED:20190425T205628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T205628Z
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SUMMARY:Fundraising 101
DESCRIPTION: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\, budgeting and goal setting\, special events\, and more. Fundraising 101 will be facilitated by two advanced professionals with a combined 40 years of experience in the field. \nMEET THE PRESENTERS:\nJim Schallom\, MPPA\, CFRE\nDirector of Resource Development\nSherwood Forest\nJim Schallom\, MPPA\, CFRE\, is Director of Resource Development for Sherwood Forest where he is responsible for major gifts\, annual giving\, corporate and foundation relations\, community relations\, volunteer engagement\, planned giving\, and board development. He provides staff leadership to the organization’s first-ever capital and endowment campaign – Way More Than Camp. Prior roles have included Director of Development for Missouri and Indiana at College Summit and Membership Director for the Saint Louis Science Center.\nJim has served on the AFP St. Louis Board of Directors for six years and is currently Chapter President. He also co-leads the Alumni Affinity Group for the NPML Program at UMSL. He holds a BA in Education and Certificate in Business Administration from Saint Louis University and a Masters of Public Policy Administration and Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Jim earned designation as a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) in 2014 and was recognized by AFP St. Louis as Outstanding Young Professional at National Philanthropy Day in 2015.\nTheresa Fleck\, CFRE\nSenior Consultant\nLet’s Build Hope\, LLC\nTheresa L. Fleck\, CFRE\, has been raising funds successfully since 2001. Ms. Fleck has extensive experience developing strategy and executing fundraising plans for a wide range of nonprofit organizations\, including universities\, independent schools\, social service agencies\, international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and arts organizations.\nShe has a proven track record of designing and implementing comprehensive strategic and tactical plans for all levels of fund development and considerable training in planned and major gifts\, capital campaigns\, event planning\, annual fund execution\, donor stewardship and board development. A seasoned fundraising professional\, Ms. Fleck has managed\, mentored and collaborated with boards\, volunteers and staff to focus on the identification and long-term cultivation of donors. Her career experience also includes strategic planning\, admissions\, board training\, executive-level leadership\, marketing\, public relations and communications.\nMs. Fleck is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE)\, a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the St. Louis Planned Giving Council (SLPGC). She has spoken regionally at professional development sessions for both the Rhode Island and Greater St. Louis Chapters of AFP and nationally for the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). She has served on the board of AFP\, Rhode Island and AFP\, Greater St. Louis Region in a variety of leadership roles\, including marketing chair and conference chair. Ms. Fleck holds a Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Management from Washington University in St. Louis and a dual Bachelor’s Degree in Communications/Public Relations and English Literature from Ohio Northern University.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/fundraising-101/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190828
DTSTAMP:20260520T222322
CREATED:20190313T190007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190313T190007Z
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SUMMARY:CFRE Refresher Course
DESCRIPTION:August 26\, 2019 7:30 AM to August 27\, 2019 3:00 PM \n\nPRICE\n\n\n$400 – AFP Members\n$500 – Non-members \nSCHEDULE\nAugust 26\n7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.    – Registration/Check-in\n8:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.   – Morning\n11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Lunch Break\n12:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.  – Afternoon\nAugust 27\n7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.     – Registration/Check-in\n8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.   – Morning\n12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. – Lunch Break\n12:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.   – Afternoon \nABOUT THE COURSE\nPrepare for the CFRE exam with AFP St. Louis.  This two-day course includes knowledgeable\, top-notch instructors and case studies to assist you in preparing for the exam.  Join us! \nParticipation in the AFP CFRE Refresher Course may assist you in learning or reviewing concepts covered on the Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) examination as detailed on the Test Content Outline provided by CFRE International. However\, the AFP CFRE Refresher Course is not designed specifically as a prep course for the exam.  It is designed to provide a review of concepts one should know at the five-year experience level. \nAFP highly recommends that this refresher course be just one of the resources you use in preparing to take the CFRE exam.  Your study should also include reading books that appear on the CFRE Resource Reading List. \n\nIf you have any questions about this course\, please contact Lyndsey Reichardt at  lreichardt@oasisnet.org. \nIf you need help registering\, please contact admin@afpstl.org. 
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/cfre-refresher-course-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190814T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190814T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222322
CREATED:20190723T185948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190723T185948Z
UID:3890-1565803800-1565809200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:12 Foundational Fundraising Principles
DESCRIPTION:About the Session\n\nAt this session Martin will discuss a set of foundational principles that he has observed\, experienced and practiced that led to the raising of over $500 million dollars during his 24 year fundraising career. During the talk he will answer several questions: How does fundraising benefit our organizations; What does fundraising do for donors; and What’s in it for us? This is an opportunity to gain new insights into the nature of fundraising\, your role in fundraising\, and leave inspired and challenged by this set of powerful underlying principles.\nAbout the Presenter: Martin Leifeld\nConsultant\nMartin Leifeld Leadership & Fundraising\nMartin Leifeld\, author\, coach\, consultant and public speaker\, directed the raising of over $500 million dollars during his 24 years of fundraising leadership in the St. Louis region. Martin authored the book\, FIVE MINUTES FOR FUNDRAISING – A Collection of Expert Advice from Gifted Fundraisers. MartinLeifeld.com provides nearly 100 video presentations about leadership and fundraising matters.\nMartin served as vice chancellor for university advancement at UMSL for 10 years. He led a dramatic increase in fundraising\, averaging $26.4 million per year. University Advancement had 140 employees and a $16 million budget focusing upon alumni engagement\, community relations\, fundraising\, marketing and communication\, university events and St. Louis Public Radio.\nPreviously Leifeld was associate vice president for university development at Saint Louis University and director of development for the Diocese of Belleville\, Ill.\nMartin was named the 2018 Outstanding Fundraising Executive by the AFP St. Louis Regional Chapter. \nPrice\n\n$10 – AFP Member\n$20 – Non-member \nAgenda\n5:30 pm – Registration/Networking\n6:00 pm – Presentation\n6:45 pm – Q&A
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/12-foundational-fundraising-principles/
LOCATION:Emmaus Homes\, 3731 Mueller Rd.\, Saint Charles\, MO\, 63301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190718T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190718T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222322
CREATED:20190625T184427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190625T184427Z
UID:3834-1563471000-1563476400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Learning From Our Mistakes
DESCRIPTION:Price\n\n\n\n\n$10 – AFP Member\n$20 – Non-member \nAgenda\n5:30 pm – Registration/Networking\n6:00 pm – Panel Discussion\n6:45 pm – Q&A \n\nAbout the Session\n\n\nOhhhh….now I get it! For most of us hindsight is 20/20. Just as in life\, as fundraising professionals\, we make mistakes. If we are smart about it\, we look at those mistakes as opportunities\, and figure out how to do better the next time. At this session\, a panel of three distinguished nonprofit professionals will humbly share lessons learned on a variety of development topics including career development\, management\, special events\, and donor relations. Participants will be part of this conversation as they live and learn together\, and consider how they can avoid easy missteps in the future. \nAbout the Moderator\nKatie McGovern\nDirector of Development\nThe ALS Association St. Louis Regional Chapter\nKatie McGovern has 15 years’ experience in development\, communications and volunteer and staff management. Katie currently serves as the director of development at The ALS Association and is responsible for overseeing and facilitating all fundraising activity\, along with board\, volunteers and fellow staff. Katie is a long-standing AFP member and has served on a number of AFP committees. She has presented on local and national platforms on topics including donor stewardship\, building the donor pipeline\, growing mid-level donors and the effects of the Ice Bucket Challenge. She has received several awards for her leadership\, including Mentor of the Year from the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN.) \nAbout the Panelists\nLyndsey Reichardt\nSenior Director of Development\nOasis\nLyndsey has been in nonprofit fundraising for 14 years.  She is Senior Director of Development at Oasis\, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to healthy aging through lifelong learning\, healthy lifestyles\, and civic engagement.  Lyndsey joined AFP in 2009\, and has been involved in a number of committees and board positions. She is currently serving as President Elect. Lyndsey earned her CFRE in 2012\, her Masters in Public Affairs from Mizzou in 2011\, and a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from Missouri State University in 2005.\nIn 2014\, Lyndsey was recognized by the St. Louis Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals as the Young Professional Fundraiser of the Year.  She is also a former Chamberlain Scholar\, and was named to the St. Louis Business Journal’s 30 Under 30 list in 2011. Lyndsey and her husband live in Ballwin with their 4 year old daughter and 8 month old son.\nJarel Loveless\nManaging Director of Development\nTeach for America St. Louis\nJarel Loveless is the Managing Director of Development at Teach for America St. Louis. He has previously held development roles at the Saint Louis Science Center\, the Saint Louis Art Museum\, and the University of Missouri – St. Louis.\nBefore returning to his hometown of St. Louis and embarking upon his nonprofit career twelve years ago\, Jarel worked as a reporter at the Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer.\nLisa Picker\nExecutive Director\nWomen’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis\nLisa Picker is Executive Director of the Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis\, a regional catalyst for workplace\, individual\, and policy change that advances women’s economic success. During her career\, Lisa has worked to protect and empower victims of domestic and sexual violence and to help students to become the first in their family to graduate with a post-secondary degree. Since starting with the WFSTL in April 2018\, Lisa’s leadership has doubled the reach and impact of the organization’s Women in the Workplace: Employment Scorecard initiative. Lisa is a graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism and has been recognized as an “Emerging Leader” through the national Bank of America “Neighborhood Builders” program.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/learning-from-our-mistakes/
LOCATION:Schlafly Bottleworks \, 7260 Southwest Avenue\, Maplewood\, MO\, 63143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190627T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190627T100000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222322
CREATED:20190425T205356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T205356Z
UID:3764-1561620600-1561629600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Ask the Expert! Roundtable Conversations with Advanced Professionals
DESCRIPTION:About the Session\nChoose your own adventure! At this event\, you’ll be able to select the two sessions that most interest you. We’ll have advanced professionals (those with 15 years or more of experience) host conversations around some of the biggest challenges we face as fundraisers – from projecting development revenue to getting your Board involved.\nPrice\n$30 – AFP Members\n$45 – Non-members \nFull list of topics and presenters to come soon!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/ask-the-expert-roundtable-conversations-with-advanced-professionals/
LOCATION:Vue 17\, 1034 S. Brentwood Blvd. #1700\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190606T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190606T133000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222322
CREATED:20190521T144339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T144339Z
UID:3794-1559822400-1559827800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Fundraising For Introverts: How To Raise More By Finding Confidence in Networking\, Face-To-Face Asks\, Telephone Calls and More..
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning fundraisers Nikki Bell and Simon Scriver\, who have overcome anxiety and self-doubt to become public speaking contest winners & successful relationship fundraisers\, will share their learnings of how to achieve your fundraising goals when all you really want to do is hide behind your desk. \nYou’re empathetic\, creative and skilled in spotting opportunities\, all qualities to be a great fundraiser. But to be an amazing fundraiser you need to put yourself out there\, network constantly and be comfortable in front of a crowd.  Let’s face it…we don’t always feel up to it.\nIn this webinar introverts\, Nikki & Simon will give you the tools and the confidence you need to open new doors\, boost your fundraising and advance your career.\nWhat we will cover during the live nonprofit training webinar: \n\n\nHow introverts can get the most out of networking events…even when you dread them \n\n\nHow to structure a successful and confident phone call \n\n\nHow to make great presentations and pitches as an introvert \n\n\nHow to make an ask face-to-face as an introvert and overcome your fear \n\n\nHow to build your on-line presence and make the most of social media \n\n\nHow to gain confidence and build your personal brand to open new doors and advance your career \n\n\nYour Bonus Materials \n\n\nNetworking Cheat Sheet For Introverts \n\n\nThe Introverts Telephone Fundraising Check-list \n\n\nSample Telephone Structure & Transcript \n\n\nStarting Social Media Networking – How To Guide \n\n\nSlides and recording \n\n\n\nAbout Your Presenter Simon Scriver\n\nSimon Scriver is a professional fundraising consultant\, coach\, trainer\, Board Member and practitioner. \nSimon has won Fundraising Ireland’s ‘Small Budget\, Big Impact’ and ‘Supplier Of The Year’ Awards\, as well as Eircom’s Start-up Award. He is a TEDx speaker and has previously won the Toastmasters UK & Ireland International Speech Contest. A board member of a small non-profit ‘Making Connections’\, he also sits on the Advisory Panel of Rogare\, the international fundraising think tank\, and is a member of the Institute of Fundraising and the AFP.\n​Simon also offers consultancy to some of the biggest and smallest charities in Ireland and abroad. He offers advice and training to non-profits to make their fundraising more cost-effective\, speaking regularly at international conferences. He holds a Diploma in Fundraising and a Certificate in Fundraising. \nAbout Your Presenter Nikki Bell \nNikki Bell MinstF (Cert) is an award-winning relationship fundraiser\, #SocialCEO Rising Star\, and international speaker. \nWith a certificate in fundraising and over eight years’ experience in the charity sector\, Nikki has worked with community\, individual giving\, telephone\, F2F and corporate fundraising teams for charities large and small; responsible for growing and leading fundraisers\, developing strategies\, and raising money through innovation and strong relationships. Having recently worked with the British Heart Foundation\, leading fundraising for the North East of England and managing the charity’s 2018 brand refresh\, Nikki now works as a consultant\, trainer and mentor with KEDA Consulting.\nWith a passion for supporting and celebrating brilliant fundraising\, Nikki sits on the Institute of Fundraising’s National Fundraising Convention board\, as well as organising the North East of England Fundraising Conference.  She also blogs at www.charitynikki.com and tweets at @CharityNikki.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/webinar-fundraising-for-introverts-how-to-raise-more-by-finding-confidence-in-networking-face-to-face-asks-telephone-calls-and-more-2/
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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