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April 30-May 3, 2025 | Booth #109-110

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Meet with the DBD Team at NAYDO!

When you schedule, remember that St. Louis is the CENTRAL time zone.
Please adjust your calendar accordingly.

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Bruce Berglund

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Jan Brogdon

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Lora Dow

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Jason Fry

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Robyn Furness-Fallin

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Michelle Gorham

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Alison Hansen

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Robin Jordan-Repokis

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Jim Mellor

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Thom Peters

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Jon Simons

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Nathan Sprenger

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Courtney Weiland

DBD GROUP IS A NAYDO 2025 PREMIER SPONSOR AND PREMIER EXHIBITOR 

With over 900 years of YMCA experience and a combined 1200 years of nonprofit leadership, the DBD Team is proud to continue supporting YMCAs!

Learn with DBD Group at NAYDO 2025

The DBD Team will be presenting on a variety of fundraising topics.
For a copy of the presentation (after April 30), visit www.dbd.group/presentation!

Capital and Comprehensive Campaign Fundamentals
Wednesday, April 30, 9:45 - 11:45 am | Philanthropy School Fundamentals 
Bruce Berglund, CFRE | DBD Group/YMCA Alumni
Michelle Curtis, CFRE | YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg

Annual Support Fundamentals
Wednesday, April 30, 9:45 - 11:45 am | Philanthropy School Fundamentals 
Andrew Powers | Vice President of Philanthropy, YMCA of Greater Rochester
Courtney Weiland, CFRE | DBD Group/YMCA Alumni

When Data Drives Strategy
Thursday, May 1, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Nathan Sprenger | DBD Group
Robyn Furness-Fallin, CFRE | DBD Group/YMCA Alumni

The CEO and CDO Team: A panel discussion
Thursday, May 1, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Co-moderated by:
Bruce Berglund, CFRE | DBD Group/YMCA Alumni

Wendy Cornett-Marquitz, CFRE | Gateway Region YMCA
Michelle Curtis, CFRE | YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg
Tim Helm | Gateway Region YMCA 
David Jezek | YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg

Empowering Philanthropy: How Philanthropy and Financing Create Organization Zen
A Panel Discussion
Thursday, May 1, 3:00 - 4:00 pm 
Co-moderated by:
Jim Mellor | DBD Group/YMCA Alumni
Amy Kienle | YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
Jerry Haralson | Georgia State Alliance of YMCAs

In the Room Where it Happens
Friday, May 2, 10:30 - 11:30 am 
Jon Simons | DBD Group/YMCA Alumni
Robert Kirschner | YMCA of Greater Cleveland

The Future of Philanthropy
Friday, May 2, 10:30 - 11:30 am
Bruce Berglund, CFRE | DBD Group/YMCA Alumni
Abby Rogers | YMCA of the USA
Bill Stanczykiewicz | IUI Lilly School of Philanthropy
Bianca Derouene | Aperio Philanthropy

Never Stop Learning! Free resources you can implement today.

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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20+ Key Questions for A Meaningful Donor Conversation

Building long-term relationships with your donors starts with a few great questions. Use this guide to set your meeting and discover what's important to your donors.

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How to Host a Successful Program Impact Tour

Show and tell works! Use this step-by-step guide to invite your donors to see your programs in action and learn how their gift is having an impact on the community.
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9 Questions to Answer to Strengthen Your Case for Support

As you develop your case, push past WHAT you do and get to WHY you do it. You will capture the heads and hearts of donors, compelling them to support your organization.

Work with DBD Group

With over 1200 years of combined experience, our consultants help nonprofits thrive so that their communities can flourish.

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Fundraising

When you’re ready to grow, the right campaign counsel will help you make your vision a reality.

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Financial Management

Raising money is one thing. Successfully managing the resources you already have is another. 

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Strategic Planning

Our Strategic Planning process helps non-profit organizations evolve and advance in today's challenging and swiftly changing environment.

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Board Governance

DBD Group's approach to board governance will help you build your board's capacity and position you for greater impact in your community.

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As our team grows, we are always on the lookout for talented, experienced nonprofit professionals to join our team. If you would like to learn more, please contact us. 

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