FUNDRAISING TRACK SCHEDULE 2021
**Speakers and times subject to change
MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2021
Session #1--11:00 am Central Time (Chicago)
PARTNERSHIPS WITH TEAMS AND CORPORATIONS
Partnerships are an essential element for nonprofits seeking to expand their presence and elevate their fundraising. Learn from leaders and their diverse experience at creating this opportunities for their organizations.
Session #2--12:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
ONLINE FUNDRAISING TOOLS
People spend enormous amounts online. How do we leverage their electronic engagement to be able to raise money? What are the most effective tools and strategies for organizations to find people where they are actively engaged online?
Session #3--04:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
GRANT WRITING
Writing grants is hard. We struggle to go through the process of evaluating grant opportunities and making wise choices as to which grants are feasible. What is the best place to find grant opportunities? How do we determine the viability? What is the best strategy for deciding whether or not to invest the time needed to submit a winning application?
Session #4--05:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
SPONSORSHIP
Funding is the lifeblood of any nonprofit. How can we be more effective at finding sponsorship for our organization so that we can provide better services to our community. Take a dive into the strategies and ideas that generate a winning sponsorship proposal.
TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 2021
Session #5--11:00 am Central Time (Chicago)
MAJOR GIFTS AND LEGACY GIFTS
How can we elevate our fundraising efforts in order to maximize the possibility of raising significant funding? Major gifts require a long-term view, delicate touch and lot of patience. Learn from some of the most successful fundraisers as they take you through the process.
Session #6--12:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
GRANT MAKING
Those with the money make the decisions. Still, there is both art and science to evaluating which funding requests are fulfilled. How do funders determine which proposals will be most effective? What do funders look for as they evaluate both the short and long-term prospects for an organization.
Session #7--04:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
PARTNERSHIPS
Creating winning partnerships requires creativity, patience and time. Learn from those that have effectively created opportunities for their organizations and clients.
Session #8--05:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
BOARD DEVELOPMENT
An organization's board of directors is one of the most important aspects of its organizational growth and health. How do you develop a vibrant board that not only raises money, but provides the connections and resources to help the organization succeed? How can you ensure that your board does not distract from your mission?
FUNDRAISING TRACK SCHEDULE 2020
