Webinars

You spend a fair amount of time talking about foundations, but what are they saying about you?  Learn about the “behind the scenes” work and conversations that foundations are having about you, and how you can provide foundation staff and trustees with the greatest amount of value at each interaction!

Presented by Joanna Nixon

12pm Eastern, 11am Central, 10am Mountain, 9am Pacific

Asking for money is not easy for everyone.  The fear of being told no is so strong that some board members never overcome their fear of asking.  Participants will leave with a checklist for “model solicitation” and a host of tools for responding to the dreaded “No” response.

Presented by Ted Grossnickle and Derrick Feldmann

12pm Eastern, 11am Central, 10am Mountain, 9am Pacific

Ever seen one of your donors names listed on the annual report for your local community foundation as someone who has started a donor-advised fund?  Ever wondered whether you should bring it up with the donor, or if you should wait to see if they disclose the fund’s existence?  Learn strategies for identifying donor-advised funds, determining the best way to discuss a donor’s advised fund with them, and how to navigate the nuances presented donor advised funds.

Presented by Joanna Nixon

12pm Eastern, 11am Central, 10am Mountain, 9am Pacific

For many organizations, funding is not the primary reason for launching a capital campaign.  In other cases, the organization severely underestimates the level of change and organizational transformation that comes with a capital campaign. Learn strategies for anticipating, embracing, and making the most of the opportunity for change presented by a capital campaign.

Presented by Ted Grossnickle and Derrick Feldmann

12pm Eastern, 11am Central, 10am Mountain, 9am Pacific