Events
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Keeping Donors, Keeping Your Sanity
Description: Fundraising is changing, and so are the challenges we face every day. From keeping donors engaged to preventing burnout and connecting with the next generation of philanthropists, today's development professionals are being asked to do more than ever before. Join the Association of Fundraising Professionals West Michigan for an insightful and energizing session with […]
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Engaging Your Board in Fundraising: Practical Strategies That Actually Work
Description: Most nonprofit boards understand they have a role in fundraising, but many organizations struggle to turn good intentions into meaningful action. This session will provide practical, proven strategies for engaging board members in ways that match their skills, comfort levels, and relationships—without expecting everyone to become a solicitor. Drawing on 30 years of campaign and […]
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Growing Sustainable Support – Monthly Giving and Peer-to-Peer Strategies
Description: This session breaks down the strategies and benefits of recurring giving and crowdfunding, exploring what makes them uniquely effective and how they can be an important component of a sustainable fundraising model. We’ll explore what motivates donors to give in this way, share real‑life examples from organizations already using these strategies effectively, and outline […]
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National Philanthropy Day
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MIVirtual EventREGISTER HERE Celebrated across the United States, NPD is a longstanding tradition in our region where we recognize and honor the generosity, leadership, and commitment of those who strengthen our community through philanthropy. SCHEDULE 8:30am - 11:30am: Mini-Conference (includes light bites and coffee) -Session A: 9:00am - 10:00am -Session B: 10:15am - 11:15am 11:30am - […]