Upcoming Events

09/16/2010

Too often, organizations waste money that could otherwise be spent on their mission or better ways to increase donor gifts. Drawing lessons from the book Donor Centered Fundraising by Penelope Burk, personal experience, and local donor surveys and interviews, John will discuss the effectiveness of various kinds of donor recognition for corporate and individual donors. Look for a surprisingly honest discussion of what works and what doesn’t.

“A Revolution in Generosity”

10/21/2010

Recent work within the religious fundraising community has furthered the donor-centered approach. It has also fostered new debate within the overall fundraising community about whether the person who does development work raises generous people or generous gifts as a first priority. Mark will detail the differing trajectories in these two approaches and offer insight into the religiously-motivated giver, regardless of where their gifts are directed.

7th Annual National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Philanthropists Award Breakfast

11/17/2010

National Philanthropy Day® is an occasion for our community to celebrate all the good things philanthropy brings to our lives, and to honor those individuals and organizations whose generous gifts of time, talent, treasure, and leadership exemplify philanthropy’s role in the enrichment of our world and make our communities a better place to live.