Title: Your Case for Support: Becoming Fluent in Your Donors' Language Presenter: Doug Diefenbach, VP, Strategy & Brand, Foster Avenue The first truth of every fundraiser: donors aren鈥檛 giving to support your organization 鈥� they鈥檙e giving to achieve higher objectives that they聽value. Clarifying that connection is the job of your case statement 鈥� the…
Title: Nonprofit Board Fundraising Presenter: Mary Morten, President of Morten Group As a board member, one of your responsibilities is help make sure your organization has enough resources to meet its mission. As the ED or development person, you need the involvement of your board in fulfilling their role with fundraising. How do you…
Title: Fundraising for Introverts Presenter: Brian Saber, President, Asking Matters It鈥檚 time to break free from the biggest stereotype holding back the nonprofit world 鈥� that only extroverts can be successful fundraisers. Join Brian Saber for this 60-minute interactive webinar to learn all the powerful attributes introverts bring to fundraising, not only in major…
Title: Hiring, Retaining, and (re)Training Fundraising Staff Presenter: Sidney C. Freitag-Fey, MA, CFRE, Chief Development Officer, Delta Institute The fundraising sector--like so many--has been buffeted by substantial change over the past four years. Many practices, approaches, and engagement methods no longer net the same return on investment as they did a decade ago, and…
Baccalaureate Service Friday, May 10, 7:30 p.m., Fourth Presbyterian Church All graduates (undergraduate, graduate, and Seminary) are encouraged to attend. Graduates will begin to assemble for the process in caps, gowns, and hoods at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are not required for family and friends who wish to attend the Baccalaureate Service. Commencement Ceremony Saturday, May…
For 25 years, the Axelson Center has enhanced the performance and effectiveness of individuals and organizations in the nonprofit sector, building vibrant communities in Chicago and beyond through strengthening nonprofit leadership. Through conferences, our CEO Bootcamp, nonprofit management awards, and more, we have served thousands of nonprofit leaders and organizations. We are overjoyed to…