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SUMMARY:Making the Ask
DESCRIPTION: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. \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-ask/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelly Bernier":MAILTO:shelly@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190221T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T010714
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190218T222119Z
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SUMMARY:Fundraising 101/102
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 101/102 will be facilitated by two advanced professionals with a combined 30 years of experience in the field.\nMeet the Presenters\nJim Schallom\, MPPA\, CFRE\nSenior Director of Development\,\nCollege of Business Administration\nUniversity of Missouri – St. Louis\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.\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-1010-1/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelly Bernier":MAILTO:shelly@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190219T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190219T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T010714
CREATED:20190103T175207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T175207Z
UID:3599-1550565000-1550574000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Planned Giving 101 Boot Camp Series (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\n8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Registration\n9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Session \nSpeakers:\nCarol Weisman\, President\nBoard Builders\nMichael McMurtrey\, VP-Investment Officer\nWells Fargo Advisors       \nMORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/planned-giving-101-boot-camp-series-part-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:20190129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T010714
CREATED:20181023T175214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T175214Z
UID:3531-1548752400-1548763200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Creating Your Development Plan
DESCRIPTION: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.\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-3/
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:20181113T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181113T131500
DTSTAMP:20260521T010714
CREATED:20181004T195320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181004T195320Z
UID:3477-1542108600-1542114900@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Inside the Donor Mind: Branding and Communication Strategies that Resonate
DESCRIPTION: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? \nLindsay 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 communication to retain and attract donors. We’ll review case studies\, laugh out loud\, and cover insights about the habits of funders\, individual donors\, and your board. \nNetworking begins at 11:30 a.m. Lunch and panel discussion begin at noon.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/inside-the-donor-mind-branding-and-communication-strategies-that-resonate/
LOCATION:Vue 17\, 1034 S. Brentwood Blvd. #1700\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Nonprofit Marketers Network":MAILTO:csprc@qabs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180829T073000
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CREATED:20180622T184834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180622T184834Z
UID:3412-1535527800-1535563800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:2018 Gateway Conference on Philanthropy
DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/2018-gateway-conference-on-philanthropy/
LOCATION:St. Charles Convention Center\, One Convention Center Plaza\, St. Charles\, MO\, 63303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180828T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180828T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T010714
CREATED:20180622T184735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180622T184735Z
UID:3410-1535445000-1535472000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Fundraising 101/102
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. \nPrice:\n$99.00 – AFP Member\n$125.00 – Non-AFP Member\n$85.00 – Young Professional Members
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/fundraising-101-102/
LOCATION:St. Charles Convention Center\, One Convention Center Plaza\, St. Charles\, MO\, 63303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180827T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180828T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T010714
CREATED:20180622T184609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180622T184609Z
UID:3408-1535356800-1535468400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:CFRE Refresher Course
DESCRIPTION:Prepare 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. \nPRICE:\n$400 – AFP Members\n$500 – Non-members \nSCHEDULE:\nAugust 27\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 28\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
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/cfre-refresher-course/
LOCATION:St. Charles Convention Center\, One Convention Center Plaza\, St. Charles\, MO\, 63303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180714T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T010714
CREATED:20180326T181111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180326T181111Z
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SUMMARY:Planning and Implementing a Major Gift Program for Your Nonprofit Organization
DESCRIPTION:A successful major gifts program has the power to change the game for a nonprofit in the best way possible. Whether you work in development at a museum or advancement at a university\, if you’re in fundraising\, you understand how major gifts are paramount to the sustainability of every nonprofit organization. Dan Reynolds will walk us through the steps involved in planning and executing a major gift program for your nonprofit organization\, as well as lessons learned from the field. \nThe program is presented by Dan Reynolds\, President and owner of Holmes\, Radford & Reynolds\, Inc.\, a St. Louis-based campaign consulting firm. Dan has been with HRA for nearly eighteen years and previously worked for six years in the nonprofit field before consulting with a low-income housing organization in Chicago. Prior to joining HRA in 1999 he was a Director with Doorways\, an inter-faith residence in St. Louis serving people with HIV/AIDS.Registration is requested\, as space is limited.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/planning-and-implementing-a-major-gift-program-for-your-nonprofit-organization/
LOCATION:St. Louis Public Library (Central)\, 1301 Olive Street \, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180419T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180419T133000
DTSTAMP:20260521T010714
CREATED:20180326T183730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180326T183730Z
UID:3336-1524126600-1524144600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Crisis Fundraising
DESCRIPTION:No matter what your role\, you’ll find this event informative and inspiring!\nAt any time\, a natural disaster or man-made crisis can hit\, impacting the people our organizations serve and requiring staff and volunteer leaders across the agency to shift their focus to best fulfill the mission and benefit the community. At this program\, you will hear from some key leaders who can share what they learned while responding to some of these events. \nMORNING PANEL\nIn the morning\, we will hear from a panel of leaders from around the country about how they and their organizations responded to significant natural disasters. Our panelists include experience in professional fundraising\, communications\, executive leadership\, and a board perspective.\nMeet the Panelists:  \n\nDonna McGinnis\,\nExecutive Director at Naples Botanical Garden\nDonna McGinnis is President and CEO of Naples Botanical Garden in Naples\, Florida. She is a native of Seattle and spent many years in St. Louis where she served in leadership positions at the Missouri Botanical Garden and Missouri History Museum.  She was also a consultant with The Rome Group and an adjunct professor at Washington University for a decade.\nDonna holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications\, an MBA\, and the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential. She serves in a leadership role with the American Alliance of Museums and is actively involved in domestic and international conservation issues. \n\nRamon Cruz\,\nBoard of Directors at the National Sierra Club\nRamón Cruz has over 15 years of experience intersecting the fields of sustainability\, environmental policy\, urban planning\, energy and climate change. He has worked in the public sector in his native Puerto Rico as the Deputy Director of the Environmental Quality Board\, the state environmental regulatory agency and as Commissioner of the Puerto Rico Energy Commission.\nHe has also worked in the non-governmental sector in senior positions at the Environmental Defense Fund\, the Partnership for New York City and the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy. He has been a consultant for the World Bank\, the Natural Resources Defense Council and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ). Ramón is a graduate of American University in Washington D.C. and Princeton University in New Jersey. \n\nMiranda Lewis\,\nExecutive Director\, Foundation Channel Marketing and Communication at Mercy Health Foundation\nMiranda has worked at Mercy Hospital since 2007\, serving currently as Executive Director\, Foundation Channel Marketing and Communication. She worked as the media coordinator for four years\, and served as the spokesperson for the hospital at the time of the Joplin tornado\, dealing with local\, national and international media. In the wake of the disaster\, Miranda had the opportunity to share her experience and lessons learned as a guest speaker at several crisis communication conferences such as Missouri Hospital Association\, Indiana Hospital Association\, Public Relations Society of America – Orlando Chapter and the California Association of Public Information Officials. \nKEYNOTE ADDRESS\nHandy Lindsey\, Jr.\, President of the Ruth Mott Foundation in Flint\, Michigan will deliver a keynote address you won’t want to miss. \n\nHandy Lindsey\, Jr.\,\nPresident of the Ruth Mott Foundation in\nFlint\, Michigan\nGrowing up poor as the oldest child of two Mississippi sharecroppers\, Handy Lindsey Jr. knew focusing on his education would be his pathway out of poverty. After moving to an impoverished neighborhood in north St. Louis\, Handy earned a scholarship and graduated from St. Louis University High School in 1971 – a triumph that altered the course of his life. Since then\, he has dedicated his life to working in philanthropy\, a profession that gives him the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for other families in need. Currently\, Handy is President of the Ruth Mott Foundation in Flint\, Michigan\, which is still recovering from a water crisis that exposed thousands of vulnerable residents to unsafe levels of lead in their drinking water. In addition to the Ruth Mott Foundation’s work around the water crisis\, Handy led the implementation of the Foundation’s new strategy that focuses grantmaking in the areas of youth\, public safety\, economic opportunity\, and neighborhoods.\nHandy has 30+ years of leadership experience in professional philanthropy. He joined the staff of The Ruth Mott Foundation of Flint Michigan in September 2014 as its President. In the interim between that post and his retirement as President of the Cameron Foundation of Petersburg\, Virginia in 2012\, he managed an independent consulting practice that focused on executive effectiveness and advising foundations in organizational development\, program planning and strategy and capacity building for nonprofit excellence. He led the Field Foundation of Illinois in Chicago from 1988 until 2003. Between 1980 and 1988 he served the Chicago Community Trust in several positions including Assistant Director\, Staff Associate\, Senior Staff Associate and Executive Director of the Chicago Area Foundation for Legal Services\, a supporting organization. He has also worked as a consultant to the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago and in Corporate Contributions with the local telephone company. Handy was instrumental in the development of the East St. Louis Community Foundation\, where he served as interim Executive Director in 1985-86. Handy has extensive nonprofit governance experience having served on the board of directors of more than two dozen civic organizations\, policy institutes\, and professional associations of philanthropy\, most in leadership roles such as member of the executive or management committee or chairman. Immediate past experience includes four years as a member of the executive committee of the Southeastern Council of Foundations and two years as chairman of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations. Handy studied at the University of Chicago where he earned an M.B.A. from the Booth School of Business\, an M.A. from the School of Social Services Administration (SSA)\, and an undergraduate degree in Sociology. Between 1997 and 2000 he completed all required course work\, but withdrew prior to completing the dissertation toward a PhD at SSA.\nContinental breakfast and full lunch provided. \n\nTICKETS\n$85.00 AFP Member \n$125.00 Non-AFP Member
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/crisis-fundraising/
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:20180410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180410T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T010714
CREATED:20180326T173850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180326T173850Z
UID:3322-1523350800-1523361600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Creating Your Development Plan
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:  Creating Your Development Plan\nRaising 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.\n \nAbout the Presenter:\nWendy Dyer\nWendy has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits over the last 22 years as a consultant\, from north to south and throughout the Midwest.   She has helped pump millions of dollars into the economy – expanding programs and building schools\, health centers and cultural places – bringing opportunity to thousands of people.  A frequent presenter and trainer\, Wendy encourages agencies to find their “sizzle” and embrace her mantra that “People are giving money away\, anyway\, might as well be to you.\n 
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/creating-your-development-plan-2/
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:20180327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180327T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T010714
CREATED:20180326T173552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180326T173552Z
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SUMMARY:Rescheduled: Creating Your Development Plan
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:  Creating Your Development Plan\nRaising 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.\n \nAbout the Presenter:\nWendy Dyer\nWendy has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits over the last 22 years as a consultant\, from north to south and throughout the Midwest.   She has helped pump millions of dollars into the economy – expanding programs and building schools\, health centers and cultural places – bringing opportunity to thousands of people.  A frequent presenter and trainer\, Wendy encourages agencies to find their “sizzle” and embrace her mantra that “People are giving money away\, anyway\, might as well be to you.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/rescheduled-creating-your-development-plan/
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:20180327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180327T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T010714
CREATED:20180306T201651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T201651Z
UID:3268-1522141200-1522152000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:The ABC's of MOU's
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop: The ABC’s of MOU’s\nMany governmental agencies and foundations require that you partner with other agencies/organizations to secure funding.  During this session you will examine the key elements and guidelines to develop an effective Memorandum of Understanding.  You will also learn the difference between a MOU\, a letter of commitment and a letter of support.  You will receive examples.  Formal partnerships make your job easier and contribute towards sustainability.\n \nAbout the Presenter: \nKent Hornberger \nKent Hornberger is a Certified Grant Professional with over 40 years of experience in nonprofit management and fund raising.\nKent currently serves of the national board of the Grant Professionals Certification Institute that is dedicated to strengthening the nonprofit sector’s ability to pursue and maintain public and private sector funding by promoting competency and ethical practices within the field of grantsmanship.\nKent is immediate Past-President of the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the GPA and served for three years as the Chairman of the GPA’s Higher Education Special Interest Group.  He has held leadership positions in other professional organizations including the Association for Fundraising Professionals\, and the Jesuit Advancement Association.\nKent has taught courses on the principles and practices of grant writing/management\, critical analysis skills\, communications\, ethics and project management at several St. Louis area colleges and universities.  He has been a frequent workshop presenter at both regional and national conferences of the Grant Professionals Association\, the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy\, the Council for the Advancement of Support for Education\, the Jesuit Advancement Association\, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.  He has also served on the board of numerous not-for-profit organizations including Catholic Family Services and EarthDance Farms.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/the-abcs-of-mous-3/
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:20180314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T010714
CREATED:20180306T201534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T201534Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Your Development Plan
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:  Creating Your Development Plan\nRaising 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.\n \nAbout the Presenter:\nWendy Dyer\nWendy has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits over the last 22 years as a consultant\, from north to south and throughout the Midwest.   She has helped pump millions of dollars into the economy – expanding programs and building schools\, health centers and cultural places – bringing opportunity to thousands of people.  A frequent presenter and trainer\, Wendy encourages agencies to find their “sizzle” and embrace her mantra that “People are giving money away\, anyway\, might as well be to you.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/creating-your-development-plan/
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:20180222T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180222T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T010714
CREATED:20180212T185928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180212T185928Z
UID:3259-1519320600-1519329600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Calling All New and Young Professionals (No Matter Your Age): Development 101 - Getting Started on the Right Foot!
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT DEVELOPMENT 101\nHow do most of us learn about development? On the job\, that’s how. That can be a good thing…or a disaster! Come spend time with Linda Haley learning about the basics you’ll need to figure out which development positions are right for you\, learn the fundamentals early so you’ll have a firm foundation for your development future\, and avoid any unnecessary pitfalls.\nWe’ll talk about mentors – how to find\, keep\, and effectively work with them. We’ll strategize around development techniques and metrics so you can be prepared to tackle most development activities. And we’ll talk about nonprofit challenges and how to spot those that might be unmanageable and unproductive for you.\nCome spend some time learning how to get started on the right foot!\nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nLinda B. Haley\, CFRE\nPrincipal – Let’s Build Hope\nNamed the 2016 Outstanding Fundraising Executive by the St. Louis Regional Chapter of AFP \nSince 1995\, Linda Haley\, CFRE\, has worked as a development officer and consultant\, raising more than $100 million for religious\, social services\, educational\, and healthcare organizations. Linda is the founder of Let’s Build Hope\, which supports nonprofit organizations through teaching\, coaching\, and mentoring development teams\, senior staff\, and board members. She also offers a weeklong Annual Fund Training Camp to educate fundraisers and volunteers about the intricacies of successful fund development and the need for a true culture of philanthropy. Linda speaks both locally and nationally about fund development and is a vocal advocate for nonprofits who seek to change the fabric of the communities they serve. \n*Please note that young professional functions no longer have age restrictions.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/calling-all-new-and-young-professionals-no-matter-your-age-development-101-getting-started-on-the-right-foot/
LOCATION:Urban Chestnut Grove Brewery and Bierhall\, 4465 Manchester Ave.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180213T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180213T133000
DTSTAMP:20260521T010714
CREATED:20180212T185150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180212T185150Z
UID:3254-1518510600-1518528600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Planned Giving 101 - Session One
DESCRIPTION:Schedule:\n8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration & Networking\n9:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Morning Session with Michael Geis\n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Break\, Lunch & Networking\n12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Afternoon Session with Carol Weisman\nFees:\n$70 SLPGC & AFP Members\n$110 Non-Members\nTO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT PLEASE VISIT:\nThe St. Louis Planned Giving Council Calendar of Events\n\n\n\nJoin SLPGC and AFP St. Louis for the kickoff session of their three-part planned giving “boot camp” series. Although the series is primarily 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 who are interested in starting a planned giving program\, it will appeal to experienced planned giving professionals as well. Presented in three parts over February\, March\, and April\, these sessions featured seasoned planned giving experts sharing their practical knowledge and expertise. The session format includes Q&A. \nAbout the Morning Session: \nRise Above – Making Space for Planned Giving \n \nMichael Geis\, CFRE\, FCEP\, FAHP\nSenior Vice President & Regional Manager\nThompson & Associates \nSmall shops\, large shops\, all shops miss opportunities to invite planned giving considerations. Whether your shop has an established gift planning program or is yearning to get something started\, this session offers multiple\, easy-to-initiate strategies for all involved that will launch or enhance gift planning efforts while propelling donor response beyond your wildest dreams. \nAbout the Speaker: \nMichael P. Geis joined Thompson & Associates in 2008 after serving as Executive Director of a hospital foundation which was a client of Thompson & Associates. Mike works with nonprofit organizations in the Midwest with Doug Olson and is based in Nebraska.\nMr. Geis has devoted his entire professional career to nonprofit management and fund development\, raising nearly $100 million for various charities. He has fulfilled executive and capacity building responsibilities on a statewide\, regional and national level and achieved the distinction of Fellow\, a professional certification entrusted to approximately 70 individuals worldwide. His specialty is working with donors to achieve their charitable objectives while working effectively with professional advisors. He has consulted and lectured nationally on various topics related to charitable gift planning\, fundraising and nonprofit management.\nMike currently serves as Secretary for Goodwill Industries Board of Directors; Advisor for TeamMates Metro Omaha; Co-Coordinator for EndowNebraska; Board of Directors for Planned Giving Council of Nebraska; and Chairman\, Fellow Mentoring for Association for Healthcare Philanthropy. Mike is a Fellow in Charitable Estate Planning from the Institute of Charitable Estate Planning. He is active in AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals)\, Planned Giving Council of Nebraska\, and Omaha Estate Planning Council.\nMr. Geis has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and Masters of Science in Education from the University of Nebraska in Kearney. His is a lifetime resident of Nebraska and a native of Beaver Crossing\, Nebraska.\n \nAbout the Afternoon Session: \nPlanned Giving Boot Camp: The Why\, The Who\, and The How \n \nCarol Weisman\, MSW\, CSP\nPresident\nBoard Builders \nThe secret of a successful planned giving program is identifying the best prospects and knowing how to approach them. Carol will offer tips that you can use immediately and share the secrets of successful planned giving programs. Are you looking for sustainable fundraising? Do you want a methodology that takes approximately $.03-$.10 to raise a dollar? If you are just starting a planned giving program\, you’ll learn how to get the troops trained and ready to go. If you have an established program and want to grow it\, you will learn how to grow it exponentially. 65% of all Americans don’t have an estate plan or will. Don’t let your supporters be part of the 35%.\nCarol Weisman founded Board Builders in 1994. She does keynotes\, board retreats and teaches board members around the world how to fundraise. Carol has served on 39 boards and has been president of eight. She is finishing her 10th and 11th books\, which focus on planned giving. Becoming One of the Grateful Dead: Where There’s a Will There’s a Way is for donors. It features people from all walks of life who are making a difference in this world and the next. Her other book is for nonprofit leaders. Planned Giving Basics: The Why the Who and the How shares down-to-earth advice on the specifics of how to ask\, who to ask first\, and the words to use. Raising Charitable Children has been featured in the NY Times\, Parade Magazine\, Scholastic Parent and Child Magazine\, and though she wrote it in 2006\, was in Money Magazine last year. Few things get Carol more excited than teaching board members that everyone in the room can be happily and productively involved in the fundraising process. Carol has two major goals in life: do a cartwheel again by age 70 and return to her pre-baby weight before her son’s fast approaching 40th birthday. \n\nClick for more information about our speakers.\nTO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT PLEASE VISIT:\nThe St. Louis Planned Giving Council Calendar of Events
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/planned-giving-101-session-one/
LOCATION:Alberici\, 8800 Page Ave.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171109T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171109T103000
DTSTAMP:20260521T010714
CREATED:20171103T175206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171103T175206Z
UID:3182-1510216200-1510223400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Fundraising Metrics - What to Measure and How to Record it!
DESCRIPTION:This session will explore types of metrics and drivers as well as processes and how to apply the information.  Hear practical examples of implementing and measuring data to gain insights to your fundraising and help you achieve your performance goals.  A panel discussion will follow presentations by our speakers\, so come with your questions.\nPanelists: Mike Ehlert\, Ross Hendrickson\, and Julie Turner
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/fundraising-metrics-what-to-measure-and-how-to-record-it/
LOCATION:St. Charles City-County Library – Spencer Branch\, 77 Boone Hills Drive\, St. Peters\, MO\, 63376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161213T173000
DTSTAMP:20260521T010714
CREATED:20160825T202615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160825T202615Z
UID:2642-1481644800-1481650200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Had Enough of Campaigns?
DESCRIPTION:Had Enough of Campaigns? Don’t worry – not THAT kind of campaign. Dan Reynolds\, Managing Partner of Holmes\, Radford & Avalon\, Inc.\, a St. Louis-based campaign consulting firm\, will present the following 2 courses.\n\n  \n\nThe Importance of a Pre-Campaign Feasibility and Planning Study: In this session\, you will learn about the purpose and benefits of conducting a feasibility study for your organization.  We will discuss how this tool helps to clarify how you need to position your campaign for success\, who will help to lead it\, and opportunities for leadership gifts.\n\nTuesday\, November 29\, 4:00-5:30 p.m. \n\nHallmarks of a Successful Campaign: Now that you’ve developed your roadmap for your campaign\, Dan will walk you through the elements and factors that define campaign success.  He will guide a discussion about the stages of a campaign and lessons learned from the field.\n\nTuesday\, December 13\, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/had-enough-of-campaigns-2/
LOCATION:St. Louis Public Library (Central)\, 1301 Olive Street \, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T010714
CREATED:20160607T181010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160607T181010Z
UID:2496-1480420800-1480424400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:High Net Worth Donors
DESCRIPTION:The 2016 U.S. Trust® Study of High Net Worth Philanthropy examines giving patterns\, priorities and attitudes of America’s wealthiest households. Since 2006\, this biennial study has been written and researched in partnership with the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. The largest\, longest running series of its kind\, the study is an important barometer for wealthy donors’ charitable engagement and viewpoints\, offering valuable insights that inform the strategies of their peers\, nonprofit professionals\, charitable advisors\, and others.\n \nAt the end of this session participants will:\n  \n\n Hear the latest data on America’s wealthiest donors\nBe given strategies on how to apply that data to the fundraising needs of their respective nonprofit organizations.\n\n \nAbout the presenter:  \n \nClaire Costello is the National Philanthropic Practice Executive for Philanthropic Solutions at U.S. Trust\, Bank of America Private Wealth Management.  Ms. Costello is a recognized expert in philanthropy. Her reputation results from her involvement with a variety of non-profit ventures and her extensive work assisting high-net-worth individuals and families in identifying and fulfilling their philanthropic ambitions. She supports clients in making a broad range of philanthropic decisions concerning the implementation and execution of their giving strategies and is responsible for providing thought leadership and identifying best practices for both philanthropic families and nonprofit institutions.  Previously\, Ms. Costello founded and managed the Citigroup Private Bank global Philanthropic Advisory Service. She also practiced law as a litigator in both the public and private sectors\, prior to which she clerked in the U.S. District Court.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree to AFP members\n$20.00 to non-AFP members
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/high-net-worth-donors/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry Taylor":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161129T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161129T173000
DTSTAMP:20260521T010714
CREATED:20160825T202440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160825T202440Z
UID:2641-1480392000-1480440600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Had Enough of Campaigns?
DESCRIPTION:Had Enough of Campaigns? Don’t worry – not THAT kind of campaign. Dan Reynolds\, Managing Partner of Holmes\, Radford & Avalon\, Inc.\, a St. Louis-based campaign consulting firm\, will present the following 2 courses.\n\n  \n\nThe Importance of a Pre-Campaign Feasibility and Planning Study: In this session\, you will learn about the purpose and benefits of conducting a feasibility study for your organization.  We will discuss how this tool helps to clarify how you need to position your campaign for success\, who will help to lead it\, and opportunities for leadership gifts.\n\nTuesday\, November 29\, 4:00-5:30 p.m. \n\nHallmarks of a Successful Campaign: Now that you’ve developed your roadmap for your campaign\, Dan will walk you through the elements and factors that define campaign success.  He will guide a discussion about the stages of a campaign and lessons learned from the field.\n\nTuesday\, December 13\, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/had-enough-of-campaigns/
LOCATION:St. Louis Public Library (Central)\, 1301 Olive Street \, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T010714
CREATED:20160607T180739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160607T180739Z
UID:2495-1478520000-1478523600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:The Importance and Opportunity of Diversity and Inclusiveness in Fundraising
DESCRIPTION:Diversity is the seeking and achieving of a broad representation of experiences\, perspectives\, opinions and cultures. Inclusiveness is an essential source of vitality and strength for the effective pursuit of an organization’s mission. Join three diversity-focused fundraisers for a discussion about the importance of\, and opportunities provided by\, inclusion in the charitable sector.\n \nAt the end of this session participants will understand:\n  \n\nThe relationship and differences between “diversity” and “inclusion.”\nHow diverse communities are influencing and reshaping the ways we build relationships with donors and volunteers.\nStrategies for cross-cultural fundraising and reaching out to diverse donors.\n\n \n*This session is eligible for 1 hour of ACFRE Leadership or Ethics credit.\n \nAbout the presenters:\n \n\nAnne Brennan\, who is legally blind\, is the director of development for the Triangle Radio Reading Service (TRRS)\, a service for the blind and print impaired based in Raleigh\, NC.  A native New Yorker\, she is a graduate of Russell Sage College where she earned a B.S. in Psychology and Public Service with a concentration in Health Administration.   Anne’s nonprofit career spans three plus wonderful decades serving in the disability services arena\, hospital foundation\, education\, food banking\, social service\, medical membership association management and nonprofit management consulting.  She is a great advocate for people with disabilities and works passionately toward making accessibility for people with all types of handicaps the best that it can be.\n \n\nGina M.  Flores is the Senior Advancement Officer for the Smithsonian Latino Center\, guiding the unit’s development efforts and involvement in the Smithsonian Campaign.  She also works closely with the Smithsonian National Latino Board (SNLB). Ms. Flores comes to the Smithsonian from the National Council of La Raza where she managed their corporate development efforts.   Prior to NCLR\, Ms. Flores was an executive recruiter at Isaacson\, Miller; promoted Latino outreach at the American Red Cross National Headquarters; and worked in program management at the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. In 2004\, she participated in the Smithsonian James E. Webb fellowship program for minority business and public administration students.\n \n\nKrishan Mehta is Executive Director\, Campaign at Ryerson University. Previously\, he held a variety of senior fundraising\, alumni and marketing roles at Seneca College and the University of Toronto. Krishan is also an instructor in Ryerson’s fundraising management program and a PhD candidate at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education where he is conducting research on the philanthropy of high net-worth immigrants in Canada. He serves as President-Elect of the AFP Greater Toronto Chapter and was co-chair of AFP Diversity to Inclusion Series\, which was the first phase of this exciting inclusion initiative in Ontario. Krishan is an active volunteer in the community\, having served as board chair at the Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention\, and advancement chair and board member at Social Planning Toronto. Currently\, he is a member of the Working Women’s Community Centre Patron’s Council.\n \n*IN ADDITION TO CFRE CREDIT\, THIS SESSION IS WORTH 1 HOUR OF ACFRE CREDIT (LEADERSHIP OR ETHICS)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree to AFP members\n$20.00 to non-AFP members
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/the-importance-and-opportunity-of-diversity-and-inclusiveness-in-fundraising/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry Taylor":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161025T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T010714
CREATED:20160715T142642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T142642Z
UID:2583-1477386000-1477393200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:The Art & Science of Making the Ask
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop: \nThe Art and Science of the Ask\nThe “dreaded” ask keeps us from reaching out to people who might likely appreciate the opportunity to invest in your organization. Get ready to join with colleagues and do some asking in this hands-on and interactive workshop to alleviate the analysis/paralysis that comes with asking someone for money.  It’s a blend of Art and Science that you too can embrace.\nIn this workshop participants will learn:\n-How to build your menu of sizzling requests\n-How to find your style in asking people for support\n-How to just do it and make that ask!\nAbout the Presenter:\nWendy Dyer\nWendy has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits over the last 22 years as a consultant\, from north to south and throughout the Midwest.   She has helped pump millions of dollars into the economy – expanding programs and building schools\, health centers and cultural places – bringing opportunity to thousands of people.  A frequent presenter and trainer\, Wendy encourages agencies to find their “sizzle” and embrace her mantra that “People are giving money away\, anyway\, might as well be to you.”
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/the-art-science-of-making-the-ask/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Flynn":MAILTO:cassidy@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160923T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T010714
CREATED:20160715T141744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T141744Z
UID:2579-1474630200-1474635600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Development Professionals Brown Bag Lunch
DESCRIPTION:About the Brown Bag: \nParticipants will:\n– Grab a bite with other professionals (lunch will be provided) \n– Share their experiences with capturing donor stories – what works and why?\n– Discuss how to create the most impact and meaning with video of planning giving donors telling their stories – how they have been touched by the organization\, what the organization means to them\, how their gift creates a family legacy\, how their gift provides for a loved one.\n– Leave refreshed!\nAbout the Presenter:\nJane Langa is passionate about the power of Planned Giving and knows that it’s a huge and mostly untapped resource.  Nonprofits are comfortable with a direct Ask to their donors for a variety of gifts of time\, talent and treasure\, with the exception of asking for a Planned Gift.  Jane will shine a light on the barriers to making Planned Gift Asks and share how to make it a more approachable gift category for nonprofits to engage in.  A veteran in both the nonprofit and corporate sectors\, Jane is the co-founder of a nationally recognized business\, is a manager (?) at Nonprofit Services Center\, consults regularly for a local Foundation\, serves on the Board of the Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis and is a Commissioner for the City of Des Peres.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/development-professionals-brown-bag-lunch/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Flynn":MAILTO:cassidy@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T010714
CREATED:20160607T180406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160607T180406Z
UID:2493-1474372800-1474376400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Relationship Fundraising - Where Do We Go From Here?
DESCRIPTION:This webinar presents the key findings from a comprehensive review of the theory underpinning relationships fundraising.  It presents the most relevant current thinking from marketing and social psychology and explores how it might be applied to fundraising. It also reveals what leading practitioners in the project’s advisory group think are the biggest challenges facing this mode of fundraising.\n \nAt the conclusion of this session\, participants will:\n \n1.Understand how current academic theory supports the notion of relationship building\n2.Identify some key concepts that could be applied to your fundraising\n3.Assess your relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders in light of the challenges identified by the advisory group to determine if you could improve your fundraising by improving these relationships.\n \n* This session is eligible for 1 hour of ACFRE Management or Ethics credit.  \n \nAbout the presenters:\n \n\nAdrian Sargeant is Professor of Fundraising and Director of the Centre for Sustainable Philanthropy at the University of Plymouth in the U.K. He is also a Visiting Professor of Fundraising at Avila University in the United States and the Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies at the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane\, Australia. Adrian has received many awards for his services to the profession\, notably being named to the prestigious Nonprofit Times Power and Influence List in the United States in 2010. In the UK he also received a Civil Society Award for his Outstanding Contribution to Fundraising.\n \n\nIan MacQuillin is director of Rogare\, the fundraising think tank at Plymouth University\, where he edits the Critical Fundraising blog and is studying for a PhD\, exploring the fundamental drivers of stakeholder objections to fundraising. He has worked in fundraising since 2001\, as editor of Professional Fundraising\, account director at TurnerPR\, and head of communications at the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association\, all in the UK\n \n \n \n \n*IN ADDITION TO CFRE CREDIT\, THIS SESSION IS ELIGIBLE FOR 1 HOUR OF ACFRE CREDIT (MANAGEMENT OR ETHICS)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree to AFP members\n$20.00 to non-AFP members
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/relationship-fundraising-where-do-we-go-from-here/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry Taylor":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T010714
CREATED:20160607T180226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160607T180226Z
UID:2492-1473681600-1473685200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:The 5 Things You Need to Know to Run a Successful Monthly Giving Program
DESCRIPTION:This practical how-to session led by two experts in monthly giving will equip you to start\, or continue to grow\, a successful monthly giving program for your organization. Filled with helpful tips and action-oriented ideas you can start using right away\, you will learn how to plan\, implement\, monitor and improve any monthly giving program.\n \nAt the conclusion of this session\, participants will know:\n  \n\nThe best channels for recruiting monthly donors\nBest practices for communicating with monthly donors in order to boost their retention and long-term value\nEffective strategies for recovering donors whose gifts decline\nThe best ways to upgrade gift levels\nThe key metrics you need to track in order to ensure long-term success.\n\n \nAbout the presenters:\n \nHarvey McKinnon is recognized as one of North America’s leading fundraising experts. He has authored four books\, two on monthly giving: Hidden Gold\, Tiny Essentials to Monthly Giving and his latest book\, The 11 Questions Every Donor Asks\, has received rave reviews. He co-authored the #1 bestseller The Power of Giving\, which has been translated into seven languages. Harvey’s company\, Harvey McKinnon Associates\, has raised hundreds of millions of dollars for clients ranging from Amnesty International and Oxfam\, to many hospitals and food banks. Harvey sits on a number of boards and speaks at conferences around the world\, and is considered a world leader on monthly giving. He has wrote the first book on this highly lucrative area\, which each year raises billions of dollars for non-profits. “Hidden Gold” and “Tiny: Essentials of Monthly Committed Giving”. His best-selling book\, “The 11 Questions Every Donor Asks” is used as a training manual for fundraising departments throughout the US and Canada from United Ways to the San Diego Zoo.\n \nRosemary Oliver\, CFRE\, has been the fundraising director for the English branch of Amnesty International in Canada since 1999. Prior to that\, she was the fundraising director at Greenpeace Canada for seven years and has also worked with Oxfam and a small multicultural hospital. With 30 years in fundraising\, Rosemary has a broad range of experience with specific expertise in monthly giving and grassroots major gifts and legacies. She’s passionate about creating donor communications strategies that boost retention and increase donor life-time value.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree to AFP members\n$20.00 to non-AFP members
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/the-5-things-you-need-to-know-to-run-a-successful-monthly-giving-program/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry Taylor":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160830T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160830T113000
DTSTAMP:20260521T010714
CREATED:20160715T140641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T140641Z
UID:2576-1472549400-1472556600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Mobile Giving - Maximizing Your Online Philanthropy
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nTwo Taps to Donate \n\nHow mobile giving will revolutionize how we communicate with donors \nMobile wallets are the next big things\, allowing donors to give with two quick taps. The increased use of mobile will affect our websites\, email\, social networks\, and print materials. You’ll learn which web trends you need and which ones you can live without.\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \nMaryanne Dersch\nStrategist\, 501creative\nMaryanne Dersch has spent more than 20 years working in the nonprofit community relations biz\, the last 10 at 501creative\, where she helps clients reach their communication and branding goals. Previous to 501creative\, Maryanne was a consultant at Vector Communications and the public relations officer for the City of University City. \n\nMaryanne and her husband of 23 years\, Jon Schmuke\, adopted their three children\, Patrick\, AJ and Taylor\, out of foster care. She currently serves on the board of the Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition and is a foster parent and volunteer for Stray Rescue of St. Louis.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/mobile-giving-maximizing-your-online-philanthropy/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Flynn":MAILTO:cassidy@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160829T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T010714
CREATED:20160607T152802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160607T152802Z
UID:2484-1472457600-1472662800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:What's The Big Idea?: A Day of New Thinking for Big Results 2016
DESCRIPTION:Gateway Conference on Philanthropy\n \nRegister now for this exciting re-envisioned conference for fundraisers and other professionals working in philanthropy.  Early bird discounts available through July 8.\nThis will be a full day of big ideas and engaging learning experiences lead by some of the most dynamic and forward-thinking leaders in philanthropy and fundraising.  Join us for a day of top-tier educational sessions\, “a-ha!” moments\, and meaningful connections with colleagues.  The full line-up of speakers and sessions will be announced soon.\nMeet the Keynote Speaker: Jason Bockman\nThe Gateway Conference on Philanthropy is honored to have Jason Bockman\, co-founder and owner of Strange Donuts and co-founder of Strange Cares\, a non-profit dedicated to helping and empowering kids\, as the 2016 keynote speaker.  Jason’s road to success as an entrepreneur and philanthropist was not paved with rainbow sprinkles; with encouragement and mentorship Jason was able to overcome the significant odds that were stacked against him to build a business that has redefined the culinary and cultural landscape of St. Louis. \nIn his keynote address\, Jason will reflect on how the challenges of his youth have shaped who he is today\, share his message of how small acts of philanthropy can have tremendous impact\, and why we should all be nice and stay strange. \nTwo days of pre-conference programming will also be occurring\, the CFRE review course August 29 & 30 and Fundraising 101 & 102 on August 30. \n \nGateway Conference on Philanthropy – August 31 \n\nAFP Members: $125 ($150 after July 8)\nNon-Members: $170 ($195 after July 8)\n\nCFRE Review Course – August 29 & 30\nAFP’s CFRE review course offers advanced fundraising professionals an opportunity to review the main elements of a comprehensive fundraising program.  It is an intense\, two day course designed to review the skills\, techniques and program components professionals should have mastered at the five-year level.  It is the most effective way to prepare for the CFRE exam. \n\nAFP Members: $400\nNon-Members: $500\n\nFundraising 101 & 102- August 30\nThis full-day introductory course is designed to give beginners an overview of basics of fundraising and development.   Topics include prospect research and management\, cultivation techniques\, annual giving strategies\, special events\, budgeting and goal setting\, donor relations and more. \n\nAFP Members: $99\nNon-Members: 125\nYoung Professional or Collegiate Chapter Member: $85
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/whats-the-big-idea-a-day-of-new-thinking-for-big-results-2016/
LOCATION:St. Charles Convention Center\, One Convention Center Plaza\, St. Charles\, MO\, 63303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry Taylor":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160823T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T010714
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Planned Giving
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop: \nDemystifying Planned Giving – Planned Giving Basics \nWhat is Planned Giving?\n·        Definition of a Planned Gift\n·        Types of Planned Gifts\nWhy are the myths about Planned Giving?\n·        Donor type\n·        Staffing\n·        Difficulty\nWhat are the truths about Planned Giving?\n·        Donor type\n·        Staffing\n·        Simplicity\nWays donors can give – Stats on giving\n·        All donation types\n·        Planned Gifts\nReview of Basic Terms Planned Giving Terms:\n·        What they mean\n·        How to make them relevant to donors\n·        Which tools are best for your NP\nHow to be ready for that first Planned Gift? What to do when your organization gets that second Planned Gift? \nAbout the Presenter:\nJane Langa is passionate about the power of Planned Giving and knows that it’s a huge and mostly untapped resource.  Nonprofits are comfortable with a direct Ask to their donors for a variety of gifts of time\, talent and treasure\, with the exception of asking for a Planned Gift.  Jane will shine a light on the barriers to making Planned Gift Asks and share how to make it a more approachable gift category for nonprofits to engage in.  A veteran in both the nonprofit and corporate sectors\, Jane is the co-founder of a nationally recognized business\, is a manager (?) at Nonprofit Services Center\, consults regularly for a local Foundation\, serves on the Board of the Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis and is a Commissioner for the City of Des Peres.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/demystifying-planned-giving/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Flynn":MAILTO:cassidy@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160628T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T010714
CREATED:20160607T175430Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of Fundraising: How Digital Technologies and Strategies Will Create Your Next Gen Development Operation
DESCRIPTION:Digital Fundraising has made its way into the development programs of hundreds of philanthropies across the country. In concert with the rise in online events such as Giving Days and crowdfunding\, digital fundraising has become a critical channel for all non-profit organizations\, large and small. We will explore the elements of a next generation development office\, from a technology and strategy perspective.\n \nAt the conclusion of this session\, participants will learn:\n  \n\nTakeaway actionable steps to start and grow a digital fundraising program\nIdentify areas for growth in the industry\, digital communication\, stewardship\, and major donor identification\nHear case studies from some of the country’s best digital fundraisers\n\n \nAbout the presenters:\n \nMichael Greenberg is the Senior Executive VP of Ruffalo Noel Levitz\, the Founder of ScaleFunder\, and a current leading expert in crowdfunding for higher education. ScaleFunder revolutionized online giving in higher education and is now the leading custom philanthropic crowdfunding solution in the United States with more than 70 partner institutions.\n \nAs vice president of business development for ScaleFunder\, Gregory Ware focuses on client development and acquisition.  Before joining ScaleFunder Gregory was at UCLA\, where he was the director of business partnerships and special projects for UCLA’s corporate\, foundation and research relations department. He was responsible for project management\, business analysis and lead generation. He managed a multimillion-dollar corporate partnership portfolio\, which included many Fortune 500 clients.  Before UCLA\, Gregory worked at the trendy telecommunications provider\, Boost Mobile\, as the entertainment marketing coordinator for the film\, television\, music and sports departments.\n\n\nFree to AFP Members\n$20.00 to non-AFP members
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/the-future-of-fundraising-how-digital-technologies-and-strategies-will-create-your-next-gen-development-operation/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry Taylor":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160607T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T010714
CREATED:20160519T140803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160519T140803Z
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SUMMARY:Fundraising to Infinity and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nFundraising to Infinity and Beyond!\nChange is happening at a rapid-fire pace.  Diverse audiences – from the Greatest Generation to Millennials – require multi-channel approaches.  Transformative philanthropy\, plus the growing movement of Effective Altruism\, and other developments mean that we have to constantly modernize our fundraising programs. \nThis workshop will help you think through the new realities in fund development\, with group discussions on future changes and how we can adjust with alacrity and dignity. \n\n\nAbout the Presenter:\nWendy Dyer\nWendy has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits over the last 22 years as a consultant\, from north to south and throughout the Midwest.   She has helped pump millions of dollars into the economy – expanding programs and building schools\, health centers and cultural places – bringing opportunity to thousands of people.  A frequent presenter and trainer\, Wendy encourages agencies to find their “sizzle” and embrace her mantra that “People are giving money away\, anyway\, might as well be to you.”
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/fundraising-to-infinity-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Flynn":MAILTO:cassidy@nscnow.org
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