Save the date for these monthly nonprofit lunches coming in 2011. 

FUND – Fundraisers Using Networking Dynamically - is a chance to connect with other nonprofits and become a better community leader.  We meet the second Wednesday of each month, 11:45 am - 1:00 pm, in the Main Library Auditorium.  (Bring your own brownbag lunch.)  The program is free but advance registration is required.  Call (937) 463-BOOK, ext. 6501.

January 12 - A Commonsense Approach to Fundraising

Jack Darrah of Ford Thompson Consulting will share practical fundraising wisdom including tips for building a strong volunteer base, how to make volunteers want to help raise money, how to build relationships that last for the organization, and the three paths you must take for success.  Jack has held senior management positions in hospital fundraising for thirty years.

February 9 - Special Events: Putting the Fun in Fundraising

Kym Yahn will highlight the key elements of planning and executing a successful fundraising event.  Topics include: defining the event objectives, volunteers, logistics, venues and menus, budgeting and promotion.  Kym Yahn is the Conference Center Sales Manager at Sinclair Community College.  Her team is responsible for more than 1,200 meetings and events each year.  Prior to joining Sinclair, Kym served as Executive Director of Clothes That Work!, a nonprofit organization.  She also teaches courses in fundraising, grant writing and strategic planning at Wright State University.

March 9 - 19 Ways to Use Social Media to Connect With Your Donors (even if you're a one-person department with little time or budget)

You know social media should be a larger part of your donor communication strategy but how can you find the time or money?  Tim Bete will show you simple, creative techniques to connect with donors.  You'll gain useful tips that you can begin implementing the minute you leave the workshop!  Tim is a freelance nonprofit marketing consultant and Communication Director for St. Mary Development Corporation.  If you would like hands-on instruction in Twitter and Facebook, you can also sign up for a computer class at 463-2665 x6500.

April 13 - Fundraising Leadership Boot Camp

Bring discipline to your fundraising campaign! Jim Nolan, Scout Executive for the Tecumseh Council of the Boys Scouts of America, will share methods he's introduced in his organization to make it financially stronger.

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