Session 1- Fall Development Series-Donor Prospecting; Who Are Your Donors?- Thursday, October 13th from 10:30-11:30
Nonprofits need donors (individual, corporate and foundation) to be sustainable. How we find the right donors will lead you to fundraising success. Let’s explore where prospecting fits in the “Fundraising Cycle” and some tools to help you start the fundraising process. During this session we will talk about how to identify prospective donors, why prospecting is important and what we need to consider when seeking out new donors. The joy of giving is right around the corner!

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Session 2- The Ask- Tuesday- October 18th from 10:00AM-1:00PM.

This session is for those who want to build and/or improve their skills and tools around ‘the ask.’ We will learn and practice using questions, the art of listening, engaging donors, and asking for commitments.

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Session 3- Use Donor Stewardship to Maintain Your Audience and Grow Their Support- Wednesday, November 16th from 10:00-11:00 AM

It is easier and less expensive to retain an existing donor than to seek out and convert a brand new one. The best way to properly care for and feed your donors is by creating and maintaining a robust donor stewardship program. Donor stewardship isn’t just for major donors—take steps to help every donor feel the love.

Presented By: 

Session 1 Presenter: Elizabeth Prutch 

 

Elizabeth Prutch has 17 years of experience in building collaborative partnerships and revenue growth.

Prior to joining the Association, Elizabeth served as the Corporate Regional Philanthropy Officer for the American Red Cross (Colorado & Wyoming) where she managed a portfolio of over 100 partners ranging from small businesses to corporations with global footprints. In this role, Elizabeth also served on the regional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee with the goal of putting Red Cross plans in to action around people, culture, and community. 

Before her time with the Red Cross, Elizabeth had the pleasure of helping to advance alumni engagement and diversify revenue streams at the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Leadership Foundation where she led individual giving, corporate partnerships and foundation support that combined accounted for 15% of the Leadership Foundation’s annual budget.  She also worked closely with a team to drive value-added alumni engagement through strategic programming and events.  Under Elizabeth’s watch, 2,000 alumni reengaged (from a total of 5,000 alums) through multiple programs and an online platform she created called The Network.

Elizabeth has a proven ability to identify key players and create strong connections that result in mutually beneficial partnerships.  

Elizabeth has held numerous board seats, is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Denver where she majored in communications, has a certificate in fundraising management from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, completed Race Talk University, is a graduate of Building Cultural Competency, a program of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, and is an alum of Leadership Denver class of 2015.

Session 2 Presenter: Mike Gemm

Mike Gemm is the Founder and CEO of Gemm Consulting, an organization committed to dramatically improving the impact of non-profits through improved fundraising, accurate financial data, and transformational coaching for leaders and their teams. Mike has helped organizations raise over $60M+ raised for clients, both directly “in the field” making asks, and coaching clients to get those results in every sub-sector, with annual budgets from $30,000 to $15 Billion, and everything in between. Throughout his career, Mike has been recognized as a catalyst, sharing his contagious enthusiasm for life and constant improvement. He and his wife, Jessica, have two sons Nathaniel and Xander. He’s passionate about training and coaching, personal development, and seeing people reach their potential.

 

Session 3- Presenter: Kiersten Hill, Director of Nonprofit Solutions

Pricing

• Free for members of Colorado Nonprofit Association (must be logged in for discount on Regular price)
• 100.00 for non-members