September 5, September 19, October 10, October 17, 2019
8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
This course will address the critical topic of personal solicitation, with an emphasis on major gifts.
Learn how to engage your board to reach your full potential.
Presented by Missy Gowey, CFRE, Executive Director, Genesis Health System Foundation
What should you do in situations that make you question what is right and wrong? Learn how the AFP code of ethics can help you make the right decision.
Presented by Gary Rowe, Rock Island Community Foundation and Genesius Guild
Wednesday, November 13
Register for the National Philanthropy Day Conference and Luncheon
Wednesday, November 13
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM CST
During the National Philanthropy Day luncheon celebration, numerous awards will be given to honor those that are making a difference through philanthropy.
Effectively telling your organization’s story can help you raise more money.
Presented by Linda Wastyn, Ph.D., President, Wastyn and Associates and Heather White, Owner, Heather White Design
The partnership between corporations and non-profits can extend beyond the financial contribution to make an impact on employees, clients and community engagement.
Join Amy Jones, Director of Philanthropy, Royal Neighbors of America, and Matt Mendenhall, CEO, Regional Development Authority, for a discussion on how you can work with your corporate partners as they strive to make an impact on society through your mission.
Cost is free for members and $10 for non-members.
Please feel free to bring your lunch. Our educational luncheons are brown bag.
Check-in starts at 11:45 am.
Join us as we learn from a panel of local funders including Scott County Regional Authority, United Way, Quad Cities Community Foundation, Hubbell Waterman Foundation and more!
May 14, May 21, June 4, June 18
3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
This class will teach you how to develop a strategic fundraising plan; one that fits your organization’s unique needs and constraints.
Do you ever feel like there are not enough hours in the day? Learn time management best practices to maximize your output.
April 11, April 25, May 9, May 23
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
This course will define the term "endowment" and distinguish endowment funds from planned and deferred giving programs (often used to solicit gifts for endowment)
Every non-profit needs sustainable and annual funding sources. How are you reaching out to your donors for lasting support each year?
This free program allows beginning fundraisers and those interested in learning more about the field to learn from experienced professionals. Each session is taught by a development professional who has expertise in their subject area. At the end of the seven class sessions, those students who have attended at least five of the seven sessions will be matched with an experienced fundraiser who will serve as their mentor in subsequent months.
This program has introduced and mentored numerous local nonprofit professionals about this fun and rewarding work.
Classes meet in room 137 in Sorensen Hall on the Augustana Campus. Sorensen Hall is located on the northeast corner of 38th Street and 7th Avenue in Rock Island and the address is 639 38th Street. Parking is in the Centennial Hall parking lot (northwest corner of 38th Street and 7th Avenue)– with visitor parking located on the west side of the lot next to Centennial Hall.
Each class will meet from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
The following dates and topics are planned (subject to change):
Friday, March 29, Introduction to Development with Gray Rowe
Friday, April 12, Getting Organized for Development with Jenny Von Kaenel
Friday, April 26, Annual Giving with Sue Rector
Friday, May 10, Grant Writing with Linda Wastyn
Friday, May 24, Major gifts with Barbara Melbourne
Friday, June 7, Working with your Board of Directors, Volunteers and CEO with Missy Gowey
Friday, June 21, Donor Relations and Stewardship with Anne Calder
This is a FREE program offered by AFP Quad Cities so we can invest in the growth and prosperity of our non-profit professionals with the support of the Regional Development Authority and the Quad Cities Community Foundation.
March 14, March 21, March 28, April 4
8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
This course will teach you how to plan donor stewardship strategies that are appropriate for any size shop.
Gather with your fellow fundraising professionals, board members, and those considering a career in philanthropy for a one-day workshop. The day is filled with a variety of sessions surrounding annual fund, corporate giving, event planning, major gifts and more - you can pick what is most relevant to you!
This is a low-cost way to educate you, your staff, your volunteers and board members. Each session is taught by a local or regional expert.
Join us for a fulfilling day for a very low cost!
8:00 – Registration
8:30 – 2:00 – Conference and Breakout Sessions
2:30 – 4:30 – Post-conference Social
Conference Speakers
Christine Caves, Andrea Olson, TEDx Davenport
Brand Presence
Jeff Adamson, Comedy Sportz
Having fun taking your Board from “bored and tired” to engaged and inspired!
Steve Goebel & Trista Foster, QC Planned Giving Partnership
Planned Giving
M. Linda Wastyn, Ph. D. - President, Wastyn & Associates
Writing More Compelling Grant Applications Using Stories
Patrick Hoesing, QTego Fundraising Services
Enhancing Fundraising Events through technology
Jennifer Schroder & Belinda Mielenhausen, River Bend Foodbank
Increasing Volunteer Engagement Through 2018 Year of the Volunteer Campaign
M. Linda Wastyn, Ph. D. - President, Wastyn & Associates
Identifying, Recruiting, and Retaining Board Members
Josh Krakauer, CEO, Sculpt
Post with Purpose - Building an Audience-centric Social Media Strategy
Barb Melbourne, Palmer College
Tax Law Rules
M. Linda Wastyn, Ph. D. - President, Wastyn & Associates
Taking the Guesswork out of Fundraising - Data Driven Fundraising that will impress your colleagues and raise more money
Jodi Prosise, Tedx Davenport
Feature Video: Empowerment Through Technology
Jodi Prosise & Christine Caves
What's Your TED?
Learn how to engage your audience in your mission through social media.
Join fellow Development Officers Sue Rector, Augustana College, and Maureen Dickinson, Blackhawk College for a discussion about how personality styles can impact our work with our donors.
All are welcome to join this open discussion.
To register email Sue at suerector@augustana.edu.
A course for those in one or two-person fundraising shops! You’re not alone.
January 18, February 1, February 15, March 1, March 15
8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join us for a comprehensive conversation covering a full range of topics related to annual giving.
Presented by Steve Goebel, CFRE, Senior Planned Giving Officer, Genesis Health Services Foundation
Join us as we elect our 2019 Board of Directors and celebrate our accomplishments in 2018.
Wednesday, October 10
11:45 AM 1:00 PM
Presented by Barb Melbourne
Wednesday, September 12
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Learn how the concept of bringing Title 1 elementary school kids classrooms to the museum and totally immerse them within it to learn in a different way and use the rich resources a museum can offer came to fruition and how it has become a fundraising platform that all community can embrace.
