During this training, we will explore innovative tools that can be used to collect data (e.g., photo elicitation, selfie-stations, feedback walls), make sense of data (e.g., data parties, learning sessions), and share data (e.g., presentations, one-pagers, dashboards, visualizations). As we review these approaches and try a few of them, we will also walk through a […]
Do you have major donors or other stakeholders to cultivate? Would you like to use your staff’s and committee’s time in a highly productive and engaging way? If so, this workshop is for you! This workshop will seek to build upon the foundations of your current fundraising and relationship-building by sharing a model for pursuing […]
About this event Major gift fundraising has the power to elevate your organization. Engaging donors who have the ability to support your organization at a meaningful level remains the most impactful fundraising strategy you can employ. And yet, with everything on your plate - it’s hard to know where to start. Join us in this […]
In mid-June, Giving USA will release the 2026 edition of its Annual Report on Philanthropy in America. This invaluable resource examines the sources and uses of charitable giving in the U.S. for the year 2025 and provides key data to help nonprofit organizations formulate effective fundraising strategies, approaches and activities. Join us for this Coffee & Connections lunchtime […]
In mid-June, Giving USA will release the 2026 edition of its Annual Report on Philanthropy in America. This invaluable resource examines the sources and uses of charitable giving in the U.S. for the year 2025 and provides key data to help nonprofit organizations formulate effective fundraising strategies, approaches and activities. Join us for this Coffee & Connections lunchtime […]
Turn your mission into a persuasive case that resonates with nonprofit donors and drives real results. In this workshop, we will explore the essential elements and critical tools needed to make an effective case for sustained support to your prospective and recurring donor audiences. Through this workshop, participants will gain: Clarity around the key questions […]
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