"Making the Ask with Confidence" Zoom Event

Regardless of how long you’ve been in fundraising, there is always something you can learn about “making the ask” with donors. James Plourde, fellow AFPSS member, local non-profit fundraising consultant, and now author of Finding Funding: How Ask for Money and Get It, will share what he’s learned in his 30+ year career to help you have confidence in securing gifts. James will share effective tools and techniques that he’s used as both a frontline fundraiser and as a consultant with non-profits. Bring your questions and come learn how you can continue to strengthen your strategies and confidence in making asks and growing investments for your organization. 

James Plourde is the founder and principle of JP Fundraising Solutions and the author of the recently released book Finding Funding: How Ask for Money and Get It, available on Amazon. He brings over 30 years of experience as a front-line fundraiser and consultant to nonprofit clients in the Pacific Northwest. James’ primary focus is on fundraising assessments, audits, campaign planning studies, campaign counsel, case development, and coaching. He is based in Tacoma, WA.