We've heard these before: Change is scary. Change is difficult. Change is uncomfortable. The reality is that change is probably the only thing that is guaranteed in this world. If we avoid change, we avoid potential for growth and opportunity. Remaining stagnant or developing "sameness" in today's competitive market is not an option for fundraisers or organizations as a whole. ...

Tom Ahern speaks internationally on how to make more money from donor communications. He's written five how-to books on that particular topic. His clients for direct mail, case statements, audits and training include major charities like Sharp Healthcare (San Diego), the Gettysburg Foundation, the University of Chicago, Save the Children, Oxfam Australia as well as many smaller and local nonprofits. ...

About the Workshop: Fundraising to Infinity and Beyond! Change 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.  This workshop will help you think through the new realities in fund ...