Breakfast Series: You Have New Donors. What's Next?

Tuesday, October 3, 2023; 9am - 11am (In-Person)

Acquiring new donors is just the beginning of a successful fundraising journey. To transform one-time supporters into dedicated advocates, organizations must master the art of donor stewardship. This workshop is dedicated to exploring proven strategies and actionable insights that guide nonprofits in nurturing new donors, building lasting relationships, and advancing supporters from initial contributions to sustained engagement.

Featuring a special focus on organizations who participated in Long Beach Gives by touching on how comfortable do you feel navigating the campaign space after participating in this campaign, as well as how to advance a new donor to a standard donor.

Workshop Objectives:

• Understand the pivotal role donor stewardship plays in securing long-term donor commitment.
• Explore the benefits of investing in relationship-building beyond the initial donation.
• Delve into practical approaches for engaging donors immediately after their initial gift.
• Explore the impact of timely and personalized thank-you messages and acknowledgments.

Who Should Attend:

Nonprofit professionals responsible for donor relations, engagement, and stewardship.

Fundraising teams seeking to optimize strategies for nurturing new donors and enhancing donor loyalty.

Sponsored by:

David Levy, David Levy Consulting, MSW MA

David Levy has extensive experience in the nonprofit sector, working with a diverse range of large and grassroot social services, arts, health and community development agencies. His areas of expertise include professional/volunteer relations, financial resource development and leadership. A passionate teacher and engaging trainer, David has worked with organizations throughout the country on fundraising governance, organizational problem solving, capacity building and strategic planning. David is skilled at helping individuals and organization harnessing their unique sills and talents for success.

Janet Levine, Janet Levine Consulting

Janet Levine started her consulting company in 2007 after almost 20 years as an advancement professional in the nonprofit sector. Her "in the trenches" training provides a solid base from which she can help propel her clients, helping them to increase their fundraising capacity and build stronger boards.

Because she has been there, as had much success -- and made every mistake in the book- Janet is able to use her experiences and skills to help her clients navigate their real world challenges. Just prior to opening Janet Levine Consulting, J Janet was the Vice President of Advancement at CSU Dominguez Hills. She served as Dean, External Relationships for Pasadena City College and was Executive Director of the Foundation at El Camino College. She also held senior development positions at AFI, the University of Oregon, the Reason Foundation, and at USC. In addition to her consulting, Janet regularly teaches workshops on fundraising and board development.

Cancellation policy: We require notice of cancellation at least two full working days in advance of the class date. No refunds will be provided for no-shows or late cancellations. LACDAC and First 5 (Region 4) grantees who register and do not attend will be invoiced directly for the full cost of the course. All registrants are encouraged to send an alternate if unable to attend.

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