Making Your Case for Support
10:00 am -- 12:00 noon

All significant fund raising depends on how well you tell your story to potential donors. Learn how to build a compelling case for support that will motivate donors to support your organization. You will learn the two essential elements of an effective case for support and how to use them in all of your fund raising communications. We will look at various case studies and show you what works and what to avoid. Small improvements in the way you tell your story can have a dramatic impact on your fund raising results.  Taught by John Elbare, MBA, CFP.  Registration fee: $59.00.


Register for both seminars for $99 and receive a complimentary deli lunch.  $79 for additional registrants from the same organization.


Maximizing Your Return From Special Events
1:00 pm -- 3:00 pm

Are you managing your special events for maximum return on investment? Are your events achieving your desired results? Do you know how to evaluate your events, so that you can improve them? Learn critical strategies and tactics for making sure your events help you achieve your short-term and long-term fund raising goals. We show you how well-planned events can strengthen your annual, major and planned gift efforts. We also show you how to avoid the common mistakes that plague many fund raising events. All attendees will receive a Special Event Analysis Spreadsheet.  Registration fee: $59.00