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SUMMARY:Keeping Donors\, Keeping Your Sanity
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nFundraising 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. \nJoin the Association of Fundraising Professionals West Michigan for an insightful and energizing session with Tamela Spicer\, Chief Changemaker at The Intentional Catalyst. Drawing on decades of experience in fundraising\, nonprofit leadership\, and philanthropy\, Tamela will share practical strategies and fresh perspectives to help you navigate three of the biggest challenges facing our profession today: \n\nDonor retention: Building lasting relationships in an increasingly competitive fundraising environment.\nBurnout: Protecting your passion while thriving in a demanding profession.\nNext generation donors: Understanding what motivates emerging philanthropists and how to inspire their support.\n\nWhether you’re new to fundraising or a seasoned professional\, you’ll leave with actionable ideas\, renewed energy\, and strategies you can put to work right away. \nPresenter: \nTamela Spicer is the principal of The Intentional Catalyst\, LLC\, where she helps nonprofit organizations strengthen their impact through strategic planning\, philanthropic advising\, storytelling\, and change management. Her career has included leadership roles with The Salvation Army\, the Arthritis Foundation\, Flat River Outreach Ministries\, and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University\, where she also taught fundraising\, strategic planning and management\, and grant writing in the master’s program. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\nLocation: Humane Society Of West Michigan\, 3077 Wilson Dr NW\, Walker\, MI 49534
URL:https://afpwm.org/event/keeping-donors-keeping-your-sanity/
CATEGORIES:Friday Breakfast Group
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