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SUMMARY:Fundraising Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:This in-person series is hosted by the Nonprofits LEAD \nWednesdays beginning February 4th\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nRegistration Fees: $350/person (discounts available if more than one person from your organization plans to attend) \n \nREGISTRATION\nFundraising Fundamentals: A 5-Session Nonprofit Cohort \nJoin us for a hands-on\, in-person fundraising cohort designed to strengthen your organization’s capacity to raise funds effectively and sustainably. Participants will build core fundraising skills\, share experiences with peers\, and leave with practical tools to grow their organization’s development efforts. Each participant in the cohort will also receive a 1:1 fundraising strategy session with Nonprofits LEAD Program Director\, Shannan Tschopp to implement strategies\, and receive an accredited badge from Marietta College. \nEach session will focus on a key area of nonprofit fundraising. \nSESSION SCHEDULE: \nSession 1: Wednesday\, February 4th\, 2026: Fundraising Basics by Sarah Barton\, Owner and Founder of Nonprofit411. Explore the core principles of fundraising and how to build a strategic development plan aligned with your mission and goals. \nSession 2: Wednesday\, February 18th\, 2026: Grant Writing Essentials by Chantal Centofanti-Fields\, Grants and Foundation Officer at Marietta College. Learn how to find funding opportunities\, craft compelling proposals\, and communicate your impact to funders. \nSession 3: Wednesday\, March 4th\, 2026: Building a Donor Base by Jarrett Stull\, Executive Director of Memorial Health Foundation. Discover strategies for identifying\, cultivating\, and retaining individual donors to create a strong and engaged supporter network. \nSession 4: Wednesday\, March 18th\, 2026: Fundraising Events by Nikki Thomas\, President of Cornerstone Community Development Corporation and Development Director at Golden Girls Group Home. Dive into event planning\, promotion\, and execution—from small gatherings to large-scale fundraisers—that align with your organization’s capacity and community. \nSession 5: Wednesday\, April 1st\, 2026: Fundraising Sustainability by Katie Bailey\, Executive Vice President\, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at People’s Bank. Wrap up with strategies for creating lasting fundraising systems\, diversifying revenue streams\, and fostering a culture of philanthropy within your organization. \nAll sessions are from 9am-noon at Marietta College\, with the exception of Wednesday\, April 1st which will conclude with a short presentation and luncheon from 12:30pm-2pm. \nCost is $350/person\, but discounts are available if more than 1 person from your organization plans to attend.\n\nRegistration link: https://givepul.se/z7oetj
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/fundraising-fundamentals/
LOCATION:The McDonough Center for Business & Leadership\, Marietta College\, 5th Street\, Marietta\, OH\, 45750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Member Event,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nonprofits LEAD":MAILTO:nonprofitslead@marietta.edu
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