Laser-Focused Development: Building Successful Development in Small Shops

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Laser-Focused Development: Building Successful Development in Small Shops
Raising funds in a small shop with limited resources can be a challenge – but it CAN be done! With a “laser focus” on using the best and most affordable techniques, the one-person shop can set and reach development goals that will drive your agency toward success. Learn to 1) choose the methods that are right for your agency, 2) set quantifiable goals that stretch the agency AND produce much-needed funding, 3) educate and engage leaders on the realities of the development process. When you optimize your fund development resources, both personal and financial, and learn to prioritize the best fund development strategies, your results will begin to match your effort!
About the Presenter:
Linda B. Haley, CFRE
Principal | Let’s Build Hope, LLC
Since 1995, Linda has successfully developed funds, helping to raise more than $100 million for various non-profits, including religious, social services, educational, and healthcare organizations.
She coordinated the annual fund efforts of nine major ministries of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod and then provided leadership on a $440 million campaign. Linda led Advancement Services’ efforts for McKendree University before moving to Zielinski Companies to work as a fund development consultant. There, Linda directed a team of three senior consultants and created popular development products, increasing sales revenue by 658% during her five-year tenure.
Linda moved into the social services realm in 2006, serving as Chief Development Officer for TouchPoint Autism Services and growing fund development revenue by 271% in five years. Linda became CDO for Youth Learning Center, where she led her own one-person shop and built the development program from the ground up! Realizing a long-time dream, Linda started Let’s Build Hope, LLC, in 2013. She now works closely with various nonprofit agencies, teaching, coaching, and mentoring development officers, staff at all levels, and volunteer leaders, especially Board members.
Linda obtained her CFRE credential in 2001, maintaining it for 14 years and now facilitating the CFRE Review Course in St. Louis. She serves in various volunteer capacities with non-profits in St. Louis, including as a Marketing Committee member for Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri and on the Conference and Sponsorship Committees of AFP St. Louis. Linda writes and speaks regularly about fund development and has been published in The Major Gifts Report and Successful Fundraising.