"Out of the Foundation Box" Series
This series presents guest speakers talking about alternative funding strategies other than foundation grants.
Special Events: Know When to Hold 'Em, When to Fold 'Em, or When to Walk Away
Free
Washington, DC
Wednesday, July 7th
10:00 - 11:30 am
Since the economic tsunami of 2008, nonprofit organizations have been desperately looking for alternative funding sources and entrepreneurial opportunities as a way to fill their revenues gap. For nonprofits who are experienced in the art of hosting special events, they are looking for ways to make them bigger, better and more profitable. For newer organizations who are looking over the rainbow for a pot of gold, they view special events with either trepidation or an opportunity to diversify their funding sources.
"Special Events: Know When to Hold 'Em, When to Fold 'Em, or When to Walk Away" is designed to help organizations determine if this is a viable option to create new fundraising opportunities. We will cover:
- Knowing if you are ready to do fundraising benefits
- The key goals to remember when hosting special events
- Types of events and deciding if you can do them
- The logistics of planning special events from A-Z
- Evaluating the "success" of your event - the debriefing process.
This is a highly interactive workshop! Bring your ideas, questions and business cards. Who knows what possibilities are ahead in terms of possible joint events?
About the Presenter:
Currently the Grants Manager at St. Ann's Infant and Maternity Home, Gloria Mobley is the former President/Executive Director of Leadership Washington, now known as Leadership Greater Washington (LGW). The mission of LGW is to connect and challenge diverse leaders for the purpose of improving the quality of life in the Greater Washington metropolitan area. She is also a consultant who specializes in leadership and organizational development; equity and multicultural issues; strategic and program planning; community and public affairs; and community development. As a consultant, Ms. Mobley works with a number of nonprofit organizations, corporate clients and government agencies. From 2003-2005, Gloria I. Mobley was the Director of Field Operations for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness (GEAR UP) in the District of Columbia's State Education Office. GEAR UP provides the supports and services needed by African American and Latino students to become more successful in high school, and be ready and prepared to attend college. Its goal is to increase the number of students who are the first generation in their families to graduate from college.
Free Registration
This program is offered free of charge but registration is required as space is limited. Please
arrive on time.
You can register online, in person, or by calling 202-331-1400.
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Foundation Center
Washington, DC
1627 K Street, N.W.
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Washington, DC 20006-1708
Tel: (202) 331-1400
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