Description

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

For smaller nonprofits, fundraising can be challenging.  Staffing, board engagement, expertise, and time are barriers to building a successful fundraising program. In this course, we will explore those challenges and develop strategies to plan fundraising initiatives that can be implemented and lead to elevated fundraising results.

WORKSHOP OUTCOME

• General overview of fundraising readiness
• Elements of a comprehensive fundraising program
•  Annual fund musts:  give, give again, upgrade
• How to focus on major gift development 
• What are the best ways to engage volunteers in fundraising
• How special events can help or hurt your organization

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

An executive leader and career fundraising professional, Vicki Pugh has led teams that have raised more than $350 million for organizations in Florida and New York City, including the New York City Opera, Carnegie Hall, Ballet Florida, YMCA, Palm Beach Atlantic University, and the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. She has extensive experience in all areas of advancement, including strategic planning, annual and capital campaigns, major gifts, planned giving, board development, corporate and foundation support, and special events.  Vicki is currently CEO of Advancement Experts, a consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations build a culture of philanthropy through Advancement Planning, Vision-Based Strategic Planning, Campaign Planning, Board Development, and Organizational and Culture Development. She is a faculty member of The Fund Raising School of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, teaching courses in leadership, major gifts, capital campaigns, and fundraising principles and holds the CFRE and CAP credentials.