Meaningful, Purpose Driven Events

When:  Oct 9, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 01:30 PM (CT)
Associated with  AFP TX, Coastal Bend Chapter
Whether part of a large organization or a member of a small team, you’ll gain valuable insight from this hands-on learning experience as we examine the changing landscape of our attendees’ needs and discuss how to design memorable event experiences for them that communicate the mission of your organization and more! As organizations evolve, so should our events, but often we’re still frozen in time like a “banquet” dinner. Liberate your events stuck in the past with these innovative methods and warm up to amazing experiences that will melt even the coldest of hearts.


Lynne Wester strongly believes that donor relations is the key to unlocking fundraising success and that organizations must be as dedicated to the donor experience, or DX, as they are to the ask itself. Sometimes referred to as the Olivia Pope of fundraising, Lynne helps organizations when they need it the most – when crisis or opportunity arrive.

 

Lynne and her teammates at the Donor Relations Guru Group partner with nonprofits large and small on a variety of initiatives from developing sound strategy and vision to utilizing technology and creating meaningful donor engagement - all designed to positively affect the fundraising bottom line. Her guidance has led her clients to be recognized on the national stage for fundraising innovation, creative communication, and groundbreaking donor relations work.

 

The DRG website in a unique industry tool filled with resources, samples and thought leadership on donor relations and fundraising. Lynne is regularly featured in publications such as the Washington Post, Chronicle of Philanthropy, and CASE Currents and has authored three books of her own on a myriad of industry topics.

 

Lynne received her B.A. from the University of South Carolina, holds a Masters in Strategic Fundraising and Philanthropy from BayPath University, and proudly sports a DUCKtorate from the Disney Institute.