2021 Giving USA Annual Report 
Presented by: Phoenix Philanthropy Group
discussion of philanthropy co-sponsored by:
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For over 60 years, fundraisers, nonprofit leaders, donors, scholars, and other individuals who work in or with the charitable sector have counted on Giving USA to provide the most comprehensive charitable giving data available. How we use the data, especially amid uncertain times, can help us focus our efforts making us more effective. Richard Tollefson, Founder and President of The Phoenix Philanthropy Group will present the latest data and insights.

Following the report, Virtuous Software and The Phoenix Philanthropy Group will host a panel discussion on the report findings and key insights on fundraising in 2021 and beyond. Joining them will be Kim Joyce, GPC, President and Founder of Kim Joyce & Associates as well as Sandra Searle, CFRE, Chief Development Officer of UMOM New Day Centers.

SPEAKERS:

Richard Tollefson - established The Phoenix Philanthropy Group with nearly 20 years of fundraising and advancement management experience, and now has more than three decades of successfully helping strengthen nonprofit and other organizations.   The Phoenix Philanthropy Group partners with organizations and individuals to build the strategies and resources to optimize their impact on our global society; by providing strategic, outcomes-driven revenue generation, constituent relations, strategic planning, and organizational development services that help clients fulfill their missions and achieve their goals. PPG has served more than 180 clients in education, human and community services, arts and culture, healthcare, social justice, and the environment in the Southwest and around the world

Gabe Cooper - founder and CEO of Virtuous Software, the only responsive fundraising platform that helps nonprofits easily create personalized donor experiences at scale that build better donor relationships. Previously, he was in leadership at a large nonprofit and co-founded an innovation consultancy. His drive stems from a passion to create market-defining software and help charities reimagine generosity. He frequently writes and speaks about empowering nonprofits to grow generosity through technology.

Kim Joyce - began her career in education and has been involved with the nonprofit sector as a grant professional, fundraising professional, and volunteer for over 20 years. Her grant writing firm, Kim Joyce & Associates, provides services in the areas of grant writing, prospect research, grant writing training, grant office assessments, donor cultivation coaching, and nonprofit capacity building.  Kim has assisted clients in receiving more than $107 million in grant awards.  Kim is a Grant Professional Certified (GPC) who earned her certification through the Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI). This distinction sets her apart from her peers in the industry; she is one of only 18 GPCs in the state of Arizona. She is also a GPA Approved Trainer and a CFRE Approved Education Provider.
Sandra Searle
Sandra Searle - has been a professional fundraiser in the Phoenix area for more than twenty-five years, working with varied organizations in the social service, environmental and medical sectors. Additionally, she has served as a Board member and volunteer with several groups within the Phoenix community.  A recipient of numerous personal and professional accolades—she is most proud of being her 8th-grade Spelling Bee Champion and has the trophy to prove it! Additionally, Sandra was honored as the 2010 Outstanding Fundraising Executive of the Year by the Greater Arizona AFP Chapter and is designated a Master Trainer by AFP International. Sandra was named a 2016 Dignity Health Human Kindness award winner. Nominated by her colleagues from departments throughout the hospital, less than 1% of Dignity Health employees are recognized for this prestigious honor.

REGISTRATION:
This year's event will have limited in-person capacity so reserve your spot quickly! All attendees will be required to wear a mask and we will set the room to conform to CDC guidelines.
(Note: Time is ARIZONA (MST) = PACIFIC (Daylight Savings Time)

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