AFP-SA Web Conference

"A Blueprint for Fundraising Success in Any Economy:  Creating a Sustainable, Comprehensive Development Model"

Presenter:  Kent Dove, CFRE

Date/Time:  Thursday, July 23, 2009/12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

Location:  Trinity University, Northrup Hall, Rm. 040 (basement level) Click here for a map.

Please note that Alamo Stadium parkind will not be available on July 23.  You will need to park on campus in a “Visitor” designated space in parking lot A, B or E.  Parking lot “B” is the largest, so you might want to try there first. Lots “A” and “E” are smaller and fill up quickly.

Cost is $10 for members, $15 for non-members.  Please RSVP to Donna Fiedler at donna.fiedler@trinity.edu or 210-999-8044 by Tuesday, July 21. 

About the Event

Based on experiences gained and lessons learned during a career that spans five decades, Kent Dove will describe and detail a comprehensive, integrated development model that has allowed numerous nonprofits to create programs that have grown exponentially and been able to sustain that growth over time. Dove will present a blend of fundraising basics and cutting edge trends on changes in donor attitudes. Learn how to apply techniques to build solid relationships with donors that provide annual, special major, planned and capital gifts over time and permit nonprofits to maximize their private giving potential.

Learning Objectives

• Model a comprehensive program that will provide sustainable fundraising success
• Build a new culture of giving for the 21st Century
• Suggest at least three key things (in each area) you can do today to ensure sustainable success going forward
• Building and maintaining a continuous lifetime giving program
• CASE stating process
• Annual Fund 
• Major Gifts/Planned Giving
• Communications/P.R./Marketing
• Share at least one idea you can implement tomorrow at work   

About the Presenter

Kent Dove, CFRE is the senior vice president of development at the Indiana University Foundation. Dove has taught both graduate and undergraduate courses as a member of the IU faculty and has served more than 100 nonprofits as a consultant and coach including institutions of higher education, hospitals and health care centers and community based nonprofits. He also is the author of the acclaimed Dove on Fundraising series, published by Jossey-Bass. 

***Participation in a live session or use of an audio recording of the program qualifies for 1.5 points toward CFRE education requirements.