Join Becca Merrell and Lynette Dunn, two fundraising experts from Netzel Grigsby Associates, as they share their toolkit to help board members fundraise. With these simple tools, anyone can become less fearful about fundraising and more inspired to do the good work needed to attract more resources for your organization. Netzel Grigsby Associates in partnership with diverse nonprofits has raised over $3 billion in support of organizational goals.
Speakers
Rebecca J. Merrell
Executive Vice President & Regional Director
Becca partners with a wide variety of nonprofit organizations to advance their goals, including health and human services, educational institutions, religious organizations and youth services. Her knowledge has been valuable in creating and implementing dynamic programs to fund services – while helping donors enjoy their giving. She believes that empowering nonprofit volunteers and staff with tools and knowledge will ensure long-term organizational stability.
Becca has secured significant dollars and exceeded goals for compelling organizations such as Casa Pacifica Center for Children and Families, First Presbyterian Church of Santa Barbara, Marian Regional Medical Center, Ojai Valley School, the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, the Santa Barbara Zoo, and multiple YMCA’s and Boys & Girls Clubs.
Becca is a board and faculty member for the Center for Nonprofit Leadership at California Lutheran University as well as a faculty member for their Executive Skills for Church Leaders program. Active in the Association of Fundraising Professionals, she is a member of the San Luis Obispo Chapter and is a past president of the Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties Chapter, where she was selected as Fundraiser of the Year in 2008.
Lynette R. Dunn
Vice President
Lynette brings over 20 years of experience in nonprofit management and fundraising to her role as vice president with Netzel Grigsby Associates. Her expertise includes developing and implementing strategic fundraising plans, capital campaigning, and major gift solicitation – including planned gifts. She is a skilled trainer for volunteers and board, ensuring they have the tools to succeed.
Lynette directs major capital campaigns, conducts development and campaign planning studies, and manages both annual giving campaigns and major gift programs. Most recently she has partnered with the Santa Barbara Humane Society and the Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County to assist them in reaching their goals.
Lynette is active in the Association of Fundraising Professionals Santa Barbara County /Ventura Counties Chapter, where she serves as Co-Vice-President of Programs. She was selected as Fundraiser of the Year in 2016. Valued as expert trainer, Lynette is a faculty member for the Center for Nonprofit Leadership at California Lutheran University, teaching fundraising.