The Pandemic has challenged so many aspects of nonprofit administrative and program functions. The sector has proven to be adaptive, but many organizations still find themselves facing an uncertain future and must consider new strategies to ensure short and long-term survival. This workshop will explore current trends in philanthropy to help make strategic fundraising decisions and provide practical tips for cultivating donors and implement year-round and year-end fundraising efforts. Bring a team so together you can consider fresh approaches to enhance your organization’s virtual fundraising communications and marketing. This workshop will serve as an overview to the next two workshops, which will drill deeper into this important topic.

Facilitator Bio

Allison Trimarco is the founder of Creative Capacity, which helps nonprofit organizations increase their management capacity and mission effectiveness. Her practice focuses on fundraising, communications, strategic planning, and Board development projects. Prior to beginning her consulting practice, she held leadership positions at nonprofit theatres, public libraries, and public television.

Allison has conducted extensive training and consulting for organizations such as the National Park Service, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, and the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, as well as many schools, libraries, and community-based nonprofits in the tri-state area.

Allison is an affiliated trainer with The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University’s School of Business, and an adjunct professor in Drexel University's graduate program in Arts Administration. She earned her MA in Arts Management at Carnegie Mellon University and her BA in Theatre at Smith College. Contact Allison at allison@creativecapacity.net or 609.298.3478.