Fundraising 101

Starts:  Nov 4, 2019 08:00 AM (CT)
Ends:  Nov 5, 2019 05:00 PM (CT)
Associated with  AFPKC

Early Bird through September 30
    AFP Members: $225
    Non-Members: $304
October 1 and beyond:
    AFP Members: $249
    Non-Members: $324

Special pricing available if you are sending more than one person from the same organization. Contact us to find out more! 

About the Program

Your board, CEO, and the community demand that you are always at the cutting-edge of fundraising trends. This unique opportunity is brought to you by the only organization in town devoted solely to bettering our fundraising practices – AFPKC. Learn from the expert veterans what all types and sizes of nonprofits are doing nationwide to excite and incite their donors. 

This 2-day session is approved for 14.5 CFRE CEUs by CFRE International.

The course will cover fundamental fundraising techniques, including:

  • Securing individuals as annual donors
  • Upgrading and securing major gifts
  • Conducting capital campaigns
  • Working with trustees, volunteers and CEOs
  • Obtaining grant support from foundations, corporations and government sources
  • Prospect research
  • Planned giving
  • Planning successful special events
  • Stewardship and reporting
  • Operating a successful development office
  • Putting together a successful development plan


Who should attend?

  • Fundraisers new to the development field
  • Seasoned development professionals seeking a refresher course in fundraising techniques and skills
  • Volunteers, Board members, or development committee members who will gain tools, skills and confidence to support their organization’s fundraising activities
  • Trustees and CEOs, who will have a greater understanding of the development function as it relates to the organization’s overall strategic plan, and of their own key role in the development process
  • Others integral to the fundraising success of the organization, including development assistants, administrative assistants, receptionists and other support personnel

 

Faculty
The faculty consists of seven fundraising professionals who volunteer their time for this important program. They have experience in large and small, local, national and international organizations, schools, universities, hospitals, human services, youth services, historic preservation, churches, museums and the arts. Each faculty member is a Certified Fund Raising Executive and a seasoned educator.

Suzanne C. Dell-St. Clair, CFRE
Development Officer
Unity World Headquarters

Kimberly Hinkle, CFRE
Executive Director
Shawnee Mission Education Foundation

Jane Lampo, EdD, CFRE
Vice President of Community Engagement
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

Diane Marty, MALS, CFRE
Principal
Faire Consulting, LLC

Allison Rickels, CFRE
Executive Director & CEO
FarmHouse Foundation

Don Schreiner MPA CFRE
Director of Advancement
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art

Jennifer Wampler, CFRE
Chief Development Officer
Kansas City Ballet

Location

Kauffman Foundation Conference Center
4801 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110
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