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Wine Up Wednesday: Celebration and Sharing
Dec
7

Wine Up Wednesday: Celebration and Sharing

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What worked well this year? What didn't go so well? We will use this time to gather, get to know each other, and share the good, the bad, and the ugly of development work to learn from and support each other in this important work.

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These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well!

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Wine Up Wednesday: Finishing 2022 Strong
Nov
9

Wine Up Wednesday: Finishing 2022 Strong

Note: This class is a week later than the normal first Wednesday.

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There is much to cover when it comes to wrapping up your year. At this session we will talk about wrapping up your annual fund, stewardship of donors, the economy, and getting ready for 2023.

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These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well!

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Wine Up Wednesday: Engaging Younger Donors
Oct
5

Wine Up Wednesday: Engaging Younger Donors

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As donors age, we need to replace them in the pipeline with younger donors but they don't act or think like their parents. We will workshop ways to engage with younger donors. Bring your success and horror stories to share with each other.

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These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well!

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Wine Up Wednesday: Legacy Giving - How to Ask
Sep
7

Wine Up Wednesday: Legacy Giving - How to Ask

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You probably heard that to raise more money, you need to have a planned giving or legacy program. We will talk about what that means and what you need to have in place to effectively solicit and accept legacy or planned gifts.

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These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well!

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Wine Up Wednesday: Anatomy of a Good Donor Meeting
Aug
10

Wine Up Wednesday: Anatomy of a Good Donor Meeting

NOTE DATE CHANGE - this event only. Previously August 3.

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You have the meeting with your donor; how can you make the most of it to assure that you maximize your chances of receiving a gift? We'll practice asking each other to make a major gift so you leave full of confidence when you make your next personal ask.

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These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well!

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Wine Up Wednesday: Getting the Donor Meeting
Jul
6

Wine Up Wednesday: Getting the Donor Meeting

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You know you need to meet with major donor prospects in person, but how can you best reach out to secure that meeting? Bring your questions and scenarios and we will workshop them to make you a pro at getting that all-important meeting.

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These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well!

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Wine Up Wednesday: Donor Stewardship Ideas
Jun
1

Wine Up Wednesday: Donor Stewardship Ideas

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The most important thing you can do to grow your development program is effectively steward your donors. Bring your donor stewardship materials and ideas and we will workshop them to help you most effectively thank your donors and show them what an impact they make on your organization.

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These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well!

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Wine Up Wednesday: One Person Shops
May
4

Wine Up Wednesday: One Person Shops

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Are you a Jack or Jill of all trades in your office? Need to do all of the development work and more? Come share with others who also work in one-person shops to learn tips and tricks to get it all done and remain sane. And if the latter seems impossible, we have wine!

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These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well!

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Wine Up Wednesday: Developing A Fundraising Plan
Apr
6

Wine Up Wednesday: Developing A Fundraising Plan

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Do you need permission to say no to your board, your boss, or your well-meaning staff? Trying to find more hours in your day? Developing a fundraising plan can help you focus your time and effort on those activities that will give you the most bang for your buck and allow you to say no to those ideas you know just won't work.

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These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well!

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Wine Up Wednesday: Bloomerang User Group
Mar
2

Wine Up Wednesday: Bloomerang User Group

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Meet with others who use Bloomerang development software to learn tips and tricks and use it more effectively and efficiently. Looking for a new development database? Come see what Bloomerang has to offer.

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These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well!

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Wine Up Wednesday: Grant Research
Feb
2

Wine Up Wednesday: Grant Research

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How can you find new grant sources for your key projects? Bring your key projects and we will show you ways to find possible grant funding and how to determine which are worth your time to pursue.

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These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well!

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Wine Up Wednesday: Turning Event Attendees into Donors
Dec
1

Wine Up Wednesday: Turning Event Attendees into Donors

Wine Up Wednesday

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Special events. The bane of my existence! They cost a lot of money and time, yet most organizations fail to maximize their potential. Plan now to turn the attendees at your event into regular donors and set yourself up for success in 2022. Bring examples of how you follow up with your event attendees to share with and learn from your peers.

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These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well! In nonpandemic times (hopefully starting in June or July!), we gather over a glass of wine. Until then, we will use Zoom to gather virtually ... and feel free to bring your own wine!

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Wine Up Wednesday: Grant Research
Nov
3

Wine Up Wednesday: Grant Research

Wine Up Wednesday

ABOUT THE TOPIC:

How can you find new grant sources for your key projects? Bring your key projects and we will show you ways to find possible grant funding and how to determine which are worth your time to pursue.

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These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well! In nonpandemic times (hopefully starting in June or July!), we gather over a glass of wine. Until then, we will use Zoom to gather virtually ... and feel free to bring your own wine!

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Wine Up Wednesday: Donor Stewardship: Planning Now to Retain Year end Donors
Oct
6

Wine Up Wednesday: Donor Stewardship: Planning Now to Retain Year end Donors

Wine Up Wednesday

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More than half of donors who make their first gift do not make a second. Why? They do not know that their gift made a difference for the organization. How can you encourage new donors to continue to support your organization? We will talk about some of the theories behind donor retention and share specific examples that have worked for other organizations.

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These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well! In nonpandemic times (hopefully starting in June or July!), we gather over a glass of wine. Until then, we will use Zoom to gather virtually ... and feel free to bring your own wine!

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Wine Up Wednesday: Getting your Board Involved in Development
Sep
1

Wine Up Wednesday: Getting your Board Involved in Development

Wine Up Wednesday

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The number one complaint I hear about board members: "How do I get them to fundraise?" The problem usually isn't with your board members but with how you prepare and engage them in the development process. Learn best practices and from each other: what has worked and not worked for your peers and come prepared to share your experiences.

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These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well! In nonpandemic times (hopefully starting in June or July!), we gather over a glass of wine. Until then, we will use Zoom to gather virtually ... and feel free to bring your own wine!

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Wine Up Wednesday: Planning for Year End Giving
Aug
4

Wine Up Wednesday: Planning for Year End Giving

Wine Up Wednesday

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Did you know that more than 25% of all money raised comes in the last week of December? Start planning your year end giving campaign now to have success in December. Bring your most recent or planned year end giving messages and we will workshop them to maximize their impacts.

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These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well! In nonpandemic times (hopefully starting in June or July!), we gather over a glass of wine. Until then, we will use Zoom to gather virtually ... and feel free to bring your own wine!

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Wine Up Wednesday: Preparing for Giving Tuesday
Jul
7

Wine Up Wednesday: Preparing for Giving Tuesday

Wine Up Wednesday

Now Available In Person for Vaccinated People

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Should you host a #GivingTuesday campaign? What will make for a good campaign that raises significant funds for your organization? Learn from others the best practices and what how they have raised significant funds on Giving Tuesday. (HINT: Start now, don't wait until November!)

Limited to 8 people. Stay and network until we run out of wine; leave with great ideas and new friends. RSVP required; $10/person.

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These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well! In nonpandemic times (hopefully starting in June or July!), we gather over a glass of wine. Until then, we will use Zoom to gather virtually ... and feel free to bring your own wine!

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Virtual Wine Up Wednesday: Development for Executive Directors and Board Chairs
Nov
4

Virtual Wine Up Wednesday: Development for Executive Directors and Board Chairs

If development is not your primary function, the effectiveness of your development program requires a strong working relationship with your development staff. This program will provide an overview of development to allow you to effectively partner with your development staff, direct his or her efforts, and evaluate the program's effectiveness.

FREE Zoom Wine Up Wednesday

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Virtual Wine Up Wednesday: Writing an effective case statement
Oct
7

Virtual Wine Up Wednesday: Writing an effective case statement

Fundraising programs rely on an effective case for support, whether for a capital campaign, annual fund, or endowment campaign. What should a case statement contain? How can you write one? Bring your ideas about your fundraising programs and we will outline the basic elements of your case for support. Or come listen and learn from others.

FREE Zoom Wine Up Wednesday

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Virtual Wine Up Wednesday: Using data in your grants or fundraising appeals
Sep
2

Virtual Wine Up Wednesday: Using data in your grants or fundraising appeals

Perhaps you've heard that you should add data to your fundraising appeals or grant applications. Where can you find the data you need to substantiate your claims? How can you include them without sounding overly technical? Bring fundraising appeals or grant application narratives and we will workshop ways to most effectively incorporate data and places to find the data you need to best tell your story.

FREE Zoom Wine Up Wednesday

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Virtual Wine Up Wednesday: Year-End Giving Campaign Planning
Jul
8

Virtual Wine Up Wednesday: Year-End Giving Campaign Planning

It may only be July, but the time to begin to think and plan for your year-end giving campaign, especially if you plan to run a #Giving Tuesday campaign. Discuss the steps you can take over the next six months to launch a successful year end campaign without scrambling at the last minute

FREE Zoom Wine Up Wednesday

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Virtual Wine Up Wednesday: Effectively researching grant funders
May
6

Virtual Wine Up Wednesday: Effectively researching grant funders

An effective grant program relies on effective research to identify foundations, corporations, and government agencies with an potential interest in funding your program. This hands-on workshop will show you strategies to find grant sources for your program using the Foundation Center Directory and other resources.

Limited to 15 people. Stay and network until we run out of wine; leave with great ideas and new friends. RSVP required; $10/person.


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Virtual Wine Up Wednesday: Bad Data: How to develop and maintain an accurate donor database
Apr
8

Virtual Wine Up Wednesday: Bad Data: How to develop and maintain an accurate donor database

Garbage in, garbage out. You can only run good reports and effectively manage your fundraising data if you have processes in place to assure you have good data entry policies and processes. Discuss how other organizations effectively manage their data entry to maximize the quality of your data.

Held the second Tuesday in April because of April 1 grant deadlines.

Limited to 15 people. Stay and network until we run out of wine; leave with great ideas and new friends. RSVP required; $10/person.

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VIRTUAL Wine Up Wednesday: Online giving platforms: Experiences, best practice, and advice
Mar
25

VIRTUAL Wine Up Wednesday: Online giving platforms: Experiences, best practice, and advice

Are you thinking of adding or expanding online or recurrent giving and wondering which platform works best? Bring your advice about the platforms you like or don't like or ask questions of colleagues who successfully solicit funds online about their platforms.

Bring Your Own Wine to your computer and join us! Details to follow for login access.

Held later in March because of AFP's Success in Fundraising Conference.

Limited to 15 people. Stay and network until we run out of wine; leave with great ideas and new friends. RSVP required; $10/person.


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Effectively Moving your Organization Forward: A Workshop for Nonprofit Board Chairs
Feb
8

Effectively Moving your Organization Forward: A Workshop for Nonprofit Board Chairs

The best nonprofit board chairs know the organization and understand its place in the larger community and among its local and national peer organizations. The effective board chair also manages the board, works closely with the chief executive, and sets board culture. In short, effective board governance and engagement relies on a skillful and engaged board chair.

This hands-on, half day workshop – designed specifically for board chairs or aspiring board chairs – will help you:

  • Engage board members to take ownership of their work on the board

  • Promote outstanding board development and governance practices

  • Cultivate a strong working partnership with the chief executive

  • Adopt a work structure that effectively supports the work of the board

  • Facilitate an effective board meeting

  • Play a leadership role in community relations

Register: $79. Limited to 15 seats.

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Wine Up Wednesday: Messaging Roundtable
Feb
5

Wine Up Wednesday: Messaging Roundtable

Bring your fundraising materials, and we will review your messages in a roundtable format. With special guest Heather White of Heather White Design, you will leave with suggestions on the strengths of your messages and ways to talk about your organization and fundraising more effectively including ways to more visually tell your story.

Limited to 15 people. Stay and network until we run out of wine; leave with great ideas and new friends. RSVP required; $10/person.


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Wine Up Wednesday: Thanking your Donors
Dec
4

Wine Up Wednesday: Thanking your Donors

An estimated 40% of all gifts come in November and December. Thanking them correctly (and frequently) now can set them on a path to become a lifetime donor to your organization. Come learn ways to thank donors, how to write an effective thank you letter, and ways to make your donors feel great about giving to your organization. Bring a copy of a recent thank you letter or stewardship plan for us to review and discuss.

Stay and network until we run out of wine; leave with great ideas and new friends. RSVP required; $10/person.


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