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By Jen Pendleton, CFRE, Vice President – Indiana, Aly Sterling Philanthropy
Whether you’re doing it yourself or working with a consultant, any good strategic planning process should begin with a short stakeholder assessment. By conducting this assessment prior to writing (or renewing) your plan, you will gain…
If you’re in the Toledo area, please join us on June 14, 8-10:30a.m., for a free briefing on Giving USA 2018, the annual report on trends in philanthropic giving. You are sure to learn something new about the giving priorities and values of Americans who support nonprofits. The program will feature Melissa Brown, a consultant for Giving USA and nationally recognized researcher in philanthropic studies. Register now…
This is because donors who use DAFs are seeking three main benefits: to receive an immediate tax break, to have time to make giving decisions and to let professionals grow the money and manage the gifts.
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In an effort to expand its donor operations and donor base, the ProMedica Foundation group is seeking to engage a Regional Representative for each of the following areas: Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis and Naples. View the position details and apply to Aly Sterling Philanthropy online.
Join Aly on April 10 at 2 p.m. for Dynamics of the Ask, a free webinar offered in partnership with DonorSearch.
About Dynamics of the Ask
Fear. Loathing. Avoidance. When it comes to the word “fundraising” these terms are usually found nearby. While most of our nonprofits cite “fundraising” as their number one priority, they also cite it as their number one challenge (as do our board surveys, too!).
Aly Sterling’s webinar will help bust a few myths that surround the art and science of donor cultivation and solicitation.
Read on to learn more and sign up for the free webinar.
Better boards make better nonprofits. And better nonprofits make better communities.
Tuesday, April 24, 2018 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce
8th Floor Conference Room
300 Madison Ave
Toledo, OH 43604
Become a skilled, engaged board member – register now, space is limited!
ProMedica is seeking a major gifts officer and a giving specialist to play key roles in advancing the growing philanthropic goals across the healthcare system. Apply by March 16, 2018. View details for both positions and apply online.
By Jen Pendleton, Vice President-Indiana
I’ve worked with a lot of boards in a lot of capacities. I’ve been a staff member, a staff leader, a board member and even a board chair before becoming a nonprofit advisor. After 23 years of working in the nonprofit sector, I know that each role is challenging for different reasons. However, the most consistent question I hear is from board members asking, “What should I really be doing?”
10 PRINCIPLES OF THE EVOLVED BOARD: This isn’t an ordinary board training, it’s EVOLUTIONARY!
MARCH 16, 2018 | 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The Speak Easy, downtown Indianapolis
This workshop is ideal for nonprofit executives, board chairs and board members. Register now, only 30 spots available!
It’s been said that death and taxes are the only certainties in life. We say change is another. And for nonprofits, specifically, it’s leadership change. Don’t let a staff or board vacancy send your organization off course. Read on for more information about succession planning and related resources…
Nonprofit emails are in a state of limbo. If you've never taken a look at MailChimp's benchmark data, it can be a wealth of insight as to how you're performing on average. On one hand, the sector averages a nearly 25% open rate — the seventh-highest by industry. On...
In this engaging half-day workshop, we’ll cover three key practices for deploying volunteer leaders and creating a healthy, engaged board.
WEDNESDAY | FEB. 7 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Greater Brighton Chamber of Commerce
Brighton, Michigan
This workshop is ideal for board members and nonprofit staff leaders – attending together is highly recommended. Register now, space is limited!
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