July 2019
Meet the Funders: Community Foundations
Community foundations work to improve the lives of people in a specific geographic and/or interest area by strengthening effective nonprofits and supporting generous community members who want to give back. Individuals, families, and businesses granted over $160 million to nonprofits through San Diego’s four local community foundations in 2018. Join us for an engaging panel conversation with senior representatives of these local community foundations, who collectively serve thousands of local philanthropists. Hear tips from these leaders who help many of…
Find out more »August 2019
Creating a Culture of Philanthopry
An organization-wide philanthropic culture enhances fundraising results, strengthens relationships and leads to mission fulfillment. A philanthropic culture is the polar opposite of conducting fund development planning and activities in isolation. Instead, leaders, staff and volunteers all understand they are part of the fundraising team, and that every interaction with the public contributes to fundraising. Join us for this session which will introduce you to the power of philanthropic culture, provide indicators, and explore how you can use it to strengthen…
Find out more »September 2019
Donor Prospecting for Greater Giving
Join us to learn the strategies and techniques proven successful for identifying and cultivating donor prospects for your nonprofit. This workshop has something for everyone including those new to fundraising as well as those with extensive experience. Volunteers and board members are also welcome. You’ll leave with a clear plan of action to turn prospects into donors. Sharyn Goodson is the Leichtag Foundation’s Vice President of Philanthropy, where she manages Foundation grantmaking and its philanthropic consulting practice, leads funder…
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