AFP GBR Monthly Training Session

When:  Tue, Sep 8, 2026 from 11:30 AM to 01:00 PM (CT)
Greater Baton Rouge Chapter, Association of Fundraising Professionals
Monthly Training Session
 
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
 
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Mike Anderson's Seafood Restaurant
1031 West Lee Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
 
 
Gabrielle Tutko, Community Relations Manager
 
 
Your Mission Isn’t Your Pitch: Turning a Worthy Cause into a Compelling Corporate Partnership
 

A powerful mission may open the door, but a successful corporate pitch requires understanding what matters on the other side of the table. Drawing from experience both making and evaluating pitches, Gabrielle Tutko will share what makes companies say yes (and what makes them tune out), how to move beyond the standard sponsorship ask, and how to build mutually beneficial partnerships that last beyond the check.

 

BIO
 
Gabrielle Tutko is the Community Relations Manager at Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers, bringing more than 14 years of experience across corporate partnerships, marketing, media sales, and community engagement. Her career has given her a unique perspective from both sides of the table—from developing and selling sponsorships and partnerships to now evaluating opportunities from the corporate giving perspective. She is passionate about finding the intersection between organizational goals and community impact to create mutually beneficial partnerships that deliver meaningful value for everyone involved. 


 

Location

Mike Anderson's Seafood Restaurant
1031 West Lee Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
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Contact

Tammy Abshire
337-501-5696
afpbatonrouge@gmail.com