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What does the fundraising community say about our high quality programs?

Grant Writing Above .500 – Everyone Wins
Mark Goldstien, CFRE

This was an excellent presentation and provided me some very helpful information that was easy to understand and well-organized.

This was an excellent presentation and provided me some very helpful information that was easy to understand and well-organized.

The Fundraiser’s Dilemma: Ethics in Contemporary Fundraising
Hal Lewis, Leadership For Impact

Liveliest presentation on ethics I have enjoyed to date.

Professional Development Panel, Higher Educational Opportunities

This is just what I needed – I was amazed to learn about some maybe inexpensive (or free!) professional development opportunities that I had no idea were available.

Hot Topics! Round Tables

I loved it! I thought the speed dating format was a lot of fun. The topics were relevant to my job. Small group participation is a great way to learn.

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2023 Past Program Topics

January | Prospect Research
February | Why a Gift Acceptance Policy Saves Embarrassment and Reduces Confusion
March | Enhancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
April | How to Raise Endowment Funding
May | The Annual Fund: Unsung Hero of Fundraising
June | Lemons to Lemonade
August | Quantifying the Connection: The 5 Evolutions of AI in Philanthropy
September | Navigating Sticky Situations
October | From the Donors: Insight into Motivations, Do’s and Don’ts
December | Dogwood Health Trust’s 2024 Grantmaking

2022 Past Program Topics

January | Mobilizing Your Agency with a Tactical Calendar
February | Directing Development: We Have A Job To Do
March | Non-profit and Local Government Relationships: A Conversation from Both Sides of the Table
April | Getting to Know Dogwood Health Trust
May | The Ethical Imperative: Standing Tall in the Face of Pressure
June | Privilege, Power & Philanthropy: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Fundraising World
August | The Power of YOU: The Art and Science of Self-Renewal
September | Crypto Philanthropy
October | Gift Planning Beyond Requests: Three Big Opportunities
December | The Joy of Fundraising from the Perspective of the Executive Director/CEO

2021 Past Program Topics

February (Rescheduled from Jan 2021) | Thanking Donors – a Six Month Update of the Impact of COVID on Donor Relations
February | Six Great Ideas for Helping Donors Plan Their Most Significant Gifts
March | Managing the Ask…Essential Steps When Soliciting Major Donors
April | How to Manage Your Career In Fundraising
May | Organizational Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
June | Donor Affinity Purposeful Engagement
August | How the Annual Fund Suppresses Giving And What To Do About It
September | The Fundraiser’s Guide to Smart Segmentation
October | The Ethical Challenges of All Positions in a Fundraising Shop
December | Stewardship Through the Donor Lifecycle

2020 Past Program Topics

January | The Hidden Secrets of Planned Giving
February | Grant Writing Above .500 – Everyone Wins
April | Fundraising Here and Now: Relevance, Impact, Innovation
May | COVID-19 The New Rules for Grant Seeking
June | How To Make Your Major Gift Program Successful
July | Your Annual Fund During a Worldwide Crisis – How Do We Get Back to Fundraising?
August | Five Mistakes Your Board Should Avoid
September | Foundations of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
October | Privilege, Power & Philanthropy: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Fundraising World
December | Is Prospect Development Donor-Centered? Yes! The Ethics and Process of Donor-Centered Prospect Development & Data Privacy

2019 Past Program Topics

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