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5-Week Grant Writing Course:
Proven Strategies for Grant Success
Wine Up Wednesday: One-Person Shops
Learn tips and share your own to recruit, retain, and engage the best board possible for your organization.
Wine Up Wednesday: Using AI in Development
Artificial intelligence has gotten a lot of attention lately. Will it replace your role? Can it make you more efficient and effective? Come share your experiences integrating AI into your work so we can learn this evolving field together
Wine Up Wednesday: Preparing for Giving Tuesday
Love it or hate it, #GivingTuesday is just around the corner! If you want to launch a successful campaign, you need to start now. Learn some tips and tricks to maximize your impact on this increasingly important day for giving.
Wine Up Wednesday: Effective Year-End Giving
As we begin the fourth quarter, the end of the year will be here before we know it, making now the time to start thinking about and planning your year-end giving campaign. With approximately a quarter of all dollars donated in the next three months, learn how to increase the share that your organization receives.
Wine Up Wednesday: Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
Peer-to-peer fundraising has taken on an increasingly important role in philanthropy, especially among younger donors. We will discuss best practices and your experiences and questions with peer-to-peer fundraising to see if it fits with your organization and goals.
Wine Up Wednesday: Should You Have an Annual Report?
As you think about the end of the year, should you publish an annual report or an impact report? Bring copies of what your organization publishes to share with your peers and your questions and we will workshop this important question.
Wine Up Wednesday: Bloomerang Users Group
Learn tips and share your own to recruit, retain, and engage the best board possible for your organization.
Wine Up Wednesday: All About Endowments
Should you have an endowment? Learn all about endowments, who should have them and how to best raise money for your endowment.
Wine Up Wednesday: Measuring and Reporting Outcomes
Wine Up Wednesday:
Measuring and Reporting Outcomes
Funders increasingly want to see the outcomes of your work and their investment, beyond how many people you served. Come share and learn best practices in identifying, measuring, and reporting outcomes of your work.
Wednesday, February 7
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
IN-PERSON
Wastyn & Associates
4215 East 60th Street
Suite 4 (lower level)
Davenport, IA 52807
RSVP required; $10/person.
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Wine Up Wednesday: Engaging new donors
Wine Up Wednesday:
Engaging new donors
Hopefully you will have lots of new donors coming to your organization through your year-end appeals and had lots of new donors throughout the year. How can you engage them with your organization and keep them engaged? Come share tips and tricks with your colleagues to retain more donors.
Wednesday, December 6
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
IN-PERSON
Wastyn & Associates
4215 East 60th Street
Suite 4 (lower level)
Davenport, IA 52807
RSVP required; $10/person.
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Wine Up Wednesday: Creating a board that engages in fund development
Wine Up Wednesday:
Creating a board that engages in fund development
The perennial question .... "How can I get my board to fundraise?" Come share things that have worked with your board and learn from others who have found the answers!
Wednesday, October 4
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
IN-PERSON
Wastyn & Associates
4215 East 60th Street
Suite 4 (lower level)
Davenport, IA 52807
RSVP required; $10/person.
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Wine Up Wednesday: Grants roundtable
Wine Up Wednesday:
Grants Roundtable
Come and discuss everything grants! This roundtable will share tips and tricks for identifying grant funding, developing relationships with funders, writing a compelling application, and managing your grant award.
Wednesday, August 2
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
IN-PERSON
Wastyn & Associates
4215 East 60th Street
Suite 4 (lower level)
Davenport, IA 52807
RSVP required; $10/person.
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Meeting with Funders and Donors: Creating Social Capital
As a relationship focused activity, effective fund development work means much more than just meeting people; it requires developing social capital with funders and donors. Learn the basics of social capital and how you can use this model for a more effective fund development program.
This class is available both in person and via Zoom.
Proven Strategies for Grant Success
Join Linda Wastyn LIVE for this 5-part class and learn how to effectively plan, research, and write a grant application with detailed instruction and hands-on exercises that walk you through the grant review process. Peer review will allow you to see how your classmates approach their grants while getting feedback on how they view yours.
This class is available both in person and via Zoom.
Class Schedule: 8:30-10:00 AM CST
Wednesday, July 26 Pre-writing: Planning your Projects and Finding Funders
Wednesday, August 16 Writing the Needs Statement
Wednesday, September 6 Developing your Project Plan
Wednesday, September 20 Other Grant Elements: Evaluation, Budgets, Attachments
Wednesday, September 27 Writing Tips
Wine Up Wednesday: Donor development strategies
Wine Up Wednesday:
Donor development strategies
Perhaps you have heard that you should have a major gift program or identify new donors, but how? Come discuss and learn ways to identify possible donors for your organization, get them engaged, and nurture that relationship so they become a long-time supporter.
Wednesday, July 12
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
IN-PERSON
Wastyn & Associates
4215 East 60th Street
Suite 4 (lower level)
Davenport, IA 52807
RSVP required; $10/person.
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Wine Up Wednesday: One Person Shops
Wine Up Wednesday:
One Person Shops
People in one-person shops -- whether as the sole development staff person or only employee for your organization -- wear a lot of hats! Share and discuss tips and strategies for maximizing your effectiveness without going crazy!
Wednesday, June 7
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
IN-PERSON
Wastyn & Associates
4215 East 60th Street
Suite 4 (lower level)
Davenport, IA 52807
RSVP required; $10/person.
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Wine Up Wednesday: Developing Stewardship Reports
Wine Up Wednesday:
Developing Stewardship Reports
SOLD OUT!!
Join special guests Heather White from Heather White Design and Chris Panchaud from Yearly to learn how and why you should create stewardship reports to show your donors what a difference they make for your clients. Learn ways to make relatively simple reports that will wow your donors - and your boss!
Wednesday, May 3
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
IN-PERSON
Wastyn & Associates
4215 East 60th Street
Suite 4 (lower level)
Davenport, IA 52807
RSVP required; $10/person.
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Wine Up Wednesday: Succession Planning
Wine Up Wednesday:
Succession Planning
Ron Wastyn will lead this discussion about succession planning for your organization: why you should plan now for eventual leadership changes and how to make that transition as smooth as possible.
Wednesday, April 5
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
IN-PERSON
Wastyn & Associates
4215 East 60th Street
Suite 4 (lower level)
Davenport, IA 52807
Details coming soon.
RSVP required; $10/person.
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Wine Up Wednesday: Grants and DEI
Wine Up Wednesday: Grants and DEI
SOLD OUT!
Special guests Kelly Thompson, Vice President of Grantmaking and Community Initiatives, and Kaleigh Trammell, Grantmaking Specialist at the Quad Cities Community Foundation to discuss what they look for in the DEI questions on their grant applications.
Wednesday, March 8
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
IN-PERSON
Wastyn & Associates
4215 East 60th Street
Suite 4 (lower level)
Davenport, IA 52807
Details coming soon.
RSVP required; $10/person.
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Wine Up Wednesday: Corporate Sponsorships
Wine Up Wednesday:
Corporate Sponsorships
Join special guests Amy Jones and Ursula Miniter from Royal Neighbors to learn the dos and don'ts of soliciting corporate sponsorships.
Wednesday, February 1
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
IN-PERSON
Wastyn & Associates
4215 East 60th Street
Suite 4 (lower level)
Davenport, IA 52807
RSVP required; $10/person.
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Wine Up Wednesday: Celebration and Sharing
ABOUT THE TOPIC:
What worked well this year? What didn't go so well? We will use this time to gather, get to know each other, and share the good, the bad, and the ugly of development work to learn from and support each other in this important work.
RSVP Online
LIMITED TO 10
STEP 1. CHOOSE QUANTITY AND SELECT “ADD TO CART”
10.00
STEP 2. CLICK HERE TO CHECKOUT TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION.
These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well!
Wine Up Wednesday: Finishing 2022 Strong
Note: This class is a week later than the normal first Wednesday.
ABOUT THE TOPIC:
There is much to cover when it comes to wrapping up your year. At this session we will talk about wrapping up your annual fund, stewardship of donors, the economy, and getting ready for 2023.
RSVP Online
LIMITED TO 10
STEP 1. CHOOSE QUANTITY AND SELECT “ADD TO CART”
STEP 2. CLICK HERE TO CHECKOUT TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION.
These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well!
Wine Up Wednesday: Engaging Younger Donors
ABOUT THE TOPIC:
As donors age, we need to replace them in the pipeline with younger donors but they don't act or think like their parents. We will workshop ways to engage with younger donors. Bring your success and horror stories to share with each other.
RSVP Online
LIMITED TO 10
STEP 1. CHOOSE QUANTITY AND SELECT “ADD TO CART”
10.00
STEP 2. CLICK HERE TO CHECKOUT TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION.
These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well!
Wine Up Wednesday: Legacy Giving - How to Ask
ABOUT THE TOPIC:
You probably heard that to raise more money, you need to have a planned giving or legacy program. We will talk about what that means and what you need to have in place to effectively solicit and accept legacy or planned gifts.
RSVP Online
LIMITED TO 10
STEP 1. CHOOSE QUANTITY AND SELECT “ADD TO CART”
10.00
STEP 2. CLICK HERE TO CHECKOUT TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION.
These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well!
Wine Up Wednesday: Anatomy of a Good Donor Meeting
NOTE DATE CHANGE - this event only. Previously August 3.
ABOUT THE TOPIC:
You have the meeting with your donor; how can you make the most of it to assure that you maximize your chances of receiving a gift? We'll practice asking each other to make a major gift so you leave full of confidence when you make your next personal ask.
RSVP Online
LIMITED TO 10
STEP 1. CHOOSE QUANTITY AND SELECT “ADD TO CART”
10.00
STEP 2. CLICK HERE TO CHECKOUT TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION.
These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well!
Wine Up Wednesday: Getting the Donor Meeting
ABOUT THE TOPIC:
You know you need to meet with major donor prospects in person, but how can you best reach out to secure that meeting? Bring your questions and scenarios and we will workshop them to make you a pro at getting that all-important meeting.
RSVP Online
LIMITED TO 10
STEP 1. CHOOSE QUANTITY AND SELECT “ADD TO CART”
10.00
STEP 2. CLICK HERE TO CHECKOUT TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION.
These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well!
Wine Up Wednesday: Donor Stewardship Ideas
ABOUT THE TOPIC:
The most important thing you can do to grow your development program is effectively steward your donors. Bring your donor stewardship materials and ideas and we will workshop them to help you most effectively thank your donors and show them what an impact they make on your organization.
RSVP Online
LIMITED TO 8 VACCINATED PEOPLE
STEP 1. CHOOSE QUANTITY AND SELECT “ADD TO CART”
10.00
STEP 2. CLICK HERE TO CHECKOUT TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION.
These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well!
Wine Up Wednesday: One Person Shops
ABOUT THE TOPIC:
Are you a Jack or Jill of all trades in your office? Need to do all of the development work and more? Come share with others who also work in one-person shops to learn tips and tricks to get it all done and remain sane. And if the latter seems impossible, we have wine!
RSVP Online
LIMITED TO 8 VACCINATED PEOPLE
STEP 1. CHOOSE QUANTITY AND SELECT “ADD TO CART”
10.00
STEP 2. CLICK HERE TO CHECKOUT TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION.
These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well!
Wine Up Wednesday: Developing A Fundraising Plan
ABOUT THE TOPIC:
Do you need permission to say no to your board, your boss, or your well-meaning staff? Trying to find more hours in your day? Developing a fundraising plan can help you focus your time and effort on those activities that will give you the most bang for your buck and allow you to say no to those ideas you know just won't work.
RSVP Online
LIMITED TO 8 VACCINATED PEOPLE
STEP 1. CHOOSE QUANTITY AND SELECT “ADD TO CART”
10.00
STEP 2. CLICK HERE TO CHECKOUT TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION.
These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well!
Wine Up Wednesday: Bloomerang User Group
ABOUT THE TOPIC:
Meet with others who use Bloomerang development software to learn tips and tricks and use it more effectively and efficiently. Looking for a new development database? Come see what Bloomerang has to offer.
RSVP Online
STEP 1. CHOOSE QUANTITY AND SELECT “ADD TO CART”
10.00
STEP 2. CLICK HERE TO CHECKOUT TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION.
These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well!
Wine Up Wednesday: Grant Research
ABOUT THE TOPIC:
How can you find new grant sources for your key projects? Bring your key projects and we will show you ways to find possible grant funding and how to determine which are worth your time to pursue.
RSVP Online
LIMITED TO 8 VACCINATED PEOPLE
STEP 1. CHOOSE QUANTITY AND SELECT “ADD TO CART”
10.00
STEP 2. CLICK HERE TO CHECKOUT TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION.
These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well!
Wine Up Wednesday: Turning Event Attendees into Donors
ABOUT THE TOPIC:
Special events. The bane of my existence! They cost a lot of money and time, yet most organizations fail to maximize their potential. Plan now to turn the attendees at your event into regular donors and set yourself up for success in 2022. Bring examples of how you follow up with your event attendees to share with and learn from your peers.
RSVP Online
LIMITED TO 8 VACCINATED PEOPLE
STEP 1. CHOOSE QUANTITY AND SELECT “ADD TO CART”
10.00
STEP 2. CLICK HERE TO CHECKOUT TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION.
These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well! In nonpandemic times (hopefully starting in June or July!), we gather over a glass of wine. Until then, we will use Zoom to gather virtually ... and feel free to bring your own wine!
Wine Up Wednesday: Donor Stewardship: Planning Now to Retain Year end Donors
ABOUT THE TOPIC:
More than half of donors who make their first gift do not make a second. Why? They do not know that their gift made a difference for the organization. How can you encourage new donors to continue to support your organization? We will talk about some of the theories behind donor retention and share specific examples that have worked for other organizations.
RSVP Online
LIMITED TO 8 VACCINATED PEOPLE
STEP 1. CHOOSE QUANTITY AND SELECT “ADD TO CART”
10.00
STEP 2. CLICK HERE TO CHECKOUT TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION.
These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well! In nonpandemic times (hopefully starting in June or July!), we gather over a glass of wine. Until then, we will use Zoom to gather virtually ... and feel free to bring your own wine!
Wine Up Wednesday: Getting your Board Involved in Development
ABOUT THE TOPIC:
The number one complaint I hear about board members: "How do I get them to fundraise?" The problem usually isn't with your board members but with how you prepare and engage them in the development process. Learn best practices and from each other: what has worked and not worked for your peers and come prepared to share your experiences.
RSVP Online
LIMITED TO 8 VACCINATED PEOPLE
STEP 1. CHOOSE QUANTITY AND SELECT “ADD TO CART”
10.00
STEP 2. CLICK HERE TO CHECKOUT TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION.
These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well! In nonpandemic times (hopefully starting in June or July!), we gather over a glass of wine. Until then, we will use Zoom to gather virtually ... and feel free to bring your own wine!
Wine Up Wednesday: Planning for Year End Giving
ABOUT THE TOPIC:
Did you know that more than 25% of all money raised comes in the last week of December? Start planning your year end giving campaign now to have success in December. Bring your most recent or planned year end giving messages and we will workshop them to maximize their impacts.
RSVP Online
LIMITED TO 8 VACCINATED PEOPLE
STEP 1. CHOOSE QUANTITY AND SELECT “ADD TO CART”
10.00
STEP 2. CLICK HERE TO CHECKOUT TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION.
These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well! In nonpandemic times (hopefully starting in June or July!), we gather over a glass of wine. Until then, we will use Zoom to gather virtually ... and feel free to bring your own wine!
Wine Up Wednesday: Preparing for Giving Tuesday
Now Available In Person for Vaccinated People
ABOUT THE TOPIC:
Should you host a #GivingTuesday campaign? What will make for a good campaign that raises significant funds for your organization? Learn from others the best practices and what how they have raised significant funds on Giving Tuesday. (HINT: Start now, don't wait until November!)
Limited to 8 people. Stay and network until we run out of wine; leave with great ideas and new friends. RSVP required; $10/person.
RSVP Online
LIMITED TO 8 VACCINATED PEOPLE
STEP 1. CHOOSE QUANTITY AND SELECT “ADD TO CART”
10.00
STEP 2. CLICK HERE TO CHECKOUT TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION.
These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well! In nonpandemic times (hopefully starting in June or July!), we gather over a glass of wine. Until then, we will use Zoom to gather virtually ... and feel free to bring your own wine!