Fall Workshop Offerings - 3 Trainings to Find Success in the Current Landscape

How can we better position our nonprofits for sustainability, resilience and even success in these times?  We are offering 3 different trainings to help you do just that!  Take one or take them all.  In the current landscape how do we best Fundraise, Message & Market ourselves and engage in Advocacy for the cause we care about and work for?

Fundraising Success in a Volatile Landscape

2 Session Virtual Workshop

Part 1 - Beyond Survival Mode: Strategies for Fundraisers in Today's Uncertain Times

Wednesday, October 29th, 9:00am – 11:00am

Part 2 - Compelling Connections: Transformative Techniques for Donor Engagement

Wednesday, November 5th, 9:00am – 11:00am

REGISTER ONCE FOR BOTH SESSIONS HERE

Please use full name of your organization, NO acronyms

After registration, if you do not receive a confirmation email within 48 hours, please email cnl@nevcofoundation.org.  You can also add that address to your contacts to ensure receipt of the log in credentials

Part 1 - Beyond Survival Mode: Strategies for Fundraisers in Today's Uncertain Times

Wednesday, October 29th, 9:00am – 11:00am

On Zoom – attendees will receive link after registration is confirmed

In today’s ever-changing world of fundraising, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success.

In this workshop you will gain valuable insights into the current funding landscape, highlighting the latest trends and challenges that fundraisers face. Discover innovative and practical strategies tailored for nonprofits and smaller organizations to navigate these changes, ensuring your organization's sustainability and growth.

Take-Aways:

• Learn actionable strategies to effectively navigate and adapt to the shifting funding environment.

• Understand how to leverage AI tools to enhance and innovate your fundraising efforts, making a significant impact even with limited resources.

• Cultivate essential mindset shifts to become a compelling ambassador for your cause, inspiring others to join your mission.

Part 2 - Compelling Connections: Transformative Techniques for Donor Engagement

Wednesday, November 5th, 9:00am – 11:00am

In today’s dynamic economy, building and maintaining lasting relationships with individual donors is more critical than ever. This engaging training session, designed specifically for nonprofit leaders and fundraisers, provides tools to foster genuine connections with your donors.

Take-Aways:

• Discover proven strategies for engaging and maintaining meaningful relationships with individual donors.

• Explore the latest in neurophilanthropy to boost donor engagement.

• Learn best practices in crafting and delivering powerful, heartfelt invitations and asks that resonate with donors.

• Gain insights into the impending “great wealth transfer” and learn how planned giving can play a pivotal role in inviting donors to contribute lasting gifts.

About Trainer Sharon Papo

Sharon Papo, LCSW, Founder and CEO of Indigo Skies Consulting, specializes in supporting community-based organizations to achieve their fundraising potential. With over 20 years of fundraising experience, Sharon has helped these organizations collectively raise well over $100 million.

Sharon’s previous roles as Executive Director at the Diversity Center (Santa Cruz County) and 3rd Street Youth Center and Clinic (San Francisco) highlight her ability to substantially increase sustainable revenue, and start and complete successful capital campaigns.

Sharon is an experienced trainer and consultant, regularly training and speaking on national fundraising podcasts. Sharon’s qualifications include a master’s degree from UC Berkeley’s School of Social Welfare, a Diversity and Inclusion certificate from Cornell, and recognition by Santa Cruz County (they named Jan. 12, 2021 Sharon Papo day in recognition of Sharon’s local leadership). Sharon’s also the co-founder of LGBTQ eLearning and an Amazon best-selling author of the book “Success Redefined” with co-author Jack Canfield.

SAVE THE DATES FOR #2 & #3 Offerings

Future-Proofing Your Nonprofit: Engaging the Next Generation with DIY PR & Marketing

Trainer: Kayla Scott, MarketSharePR

When: Friday November 21^st, 8:30am – 12:00pm 

Virtual Training: How Nonprofits Can Grow their Influence and Power through Advocacy

Trainer: Bethany Snyder of Snyder Strategies

When: TBD in the first week of December