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Please adjust your calendar accordingly.
With over 1200 years of YMCA experience, the DBD Team is proud to continue supporting YMCAs!
The DBD Team will be presenting on a variety of fundraising topics.
For a copy of the presentation (after May 9), visit www.dbd.group/presentation!
Capital and Comprehensive Campaign Fundamentals
Wednesday, May 6, 8:30-10:30 am | Philanthropy School Fundamentals
Bruce Berglund, CFRE | DBD Group/YMCA Alumni
Michelle Curtis, CFRE | DBD Group/YMCA Alumni
Annual Support Fundamentals
Wednesday, May 6, 8:30-10:30 am | Philanthropy School Fundamentals
Andrew Powers | Vice President of Philanthropy, YMCA of Greater Rochester
Courtney Weiland, CFRE | DBD Group/YMCA Alumni
The Power of Positioning Campaigns
Thursday, May 7, 2:15-3:15 pm
Alison Hansen, CFRE| DBD Group/YMCA Alumni
Lindsay Casavant | DBD Group
From Good to Game Changing: Crafting a Transformational Case
Thursday, May 7, 3:45-4:45 pm
Gary Laermer | DBD Group/YMCA Alumni
Courtney Weiland, CFRE | DBD Group/YMCA Alumni
Designing Campaigns That Attract Leaders & Legacy Gifts
Friday, May 8, 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Gary Laermer | DBD Group/YMCA Alumni
The Future of Philanthropy: A Panel Discussion
Friday, May 8, 11:30 am-12:30pm
Jason Fry | DBD Group/YMCA Alumni
Abby Rogers | YMCA of the USA
Bill Stanczykiewicz | IUI Lilly School of Philanthropy
Kristen Clayton, CFRE | YMCA Canada
DBD Group is a leader in fundraising consulting for YMCAs. If you need further guidance, reach out to our team or grab more resources at www.dbd.group/downloads. We'd be happy to help.
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