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. ...
St. Louis area churches and organizations will once again gather to discuss the “ins and outs” of volunteer management. The focus of this meeting will be determined at the 1st Quarter gathering on February 9th. Click Here to Register Now!
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 ...
About the Workshop: Board Development The Board of Directors is potentially one of the greatest assets of a nonprofit agency. Ideally, service on a Board is a rich and fulfilling volunteer engagement that benefits both the individual and the nonprofit. This seminar will address best practices in nonprofit boards and share approaches for addressing some of the challenges with developing ...
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About the Workshop: Creative Approaches to Evaluation Going beyond anecdotal evidence and outcome-based evaluations oftentimes presents itself as a challenging obstacle to those working in the arts. After all, how can you quantify the impacts associated with creativity, the artistic experience, and personal transformation? This interactive workshop will explore approaches to evaluation that make sense for arts organizations by balancing ...
About the Workshop: Steps to Formulate a Realistic Budget for a Grant Proposal Having a clear and realistic budget is essential to any grant application. Funders scrutinize budgets if they are interested in funding your proposal, so having a specific, realistic, and strong submission which can withstand a critical eye is important. In this workshop, you will learn how ...
Volunteer experiences foster opportunities for people of various backgrounds to interact with one another. But navigating the many currents of class, race, faith, education and language can cause friction between volunteers, those they serve, and you - the volunteer manager who’s steering the ship! In this session we’ll discuss how to train our current volunteers to serve with cultural sensitivity, ...
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 ...