April 11-14, 2023 | Booth #44 & 45, Level 4
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We created this 5 minute flowchart to help you discover if your organization is ready for a capital campaign.
Our experts will share proven strategies to ensure your fundraising can thrive and you can fuel your mission.
The DBD Team will be presenting trademarked how to and current trends so you'll know what's working in YMCA fundraising. For a copy of the presentation, visit www.dbd.group/presentation!
Comprehensive Campaign Fundamentals
Tuesday, April 11th, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Philanthropy School Fundamentals
Michelle Curtis, CFRE, Chief Development Officer, YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg
Bruce Berglund, CFRE, CEO & Founder, DBD Group
Annual Support Fundamentals
Tuesday, April 11th, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Philanthropy School Fundamentals
Andrew Powers, Vice President of Philanthropy, YMCA of Greater Rochester
Courtney Weiland, CFRE, Senior Consultant, DBD Group
Ten Strategies to Grow Annual Giving in 2023
Wednesday, April 12th, 11 - 12 pm | Audience: NFD, SFD, EX, FV, SMY
Jason Fry, Senior Vice President, DBD Group
Robin Jordan-Repokis, Senior Consultant, DBD Group
Michelle Gorham, CFRE, Chief Advancement Officer, YMCA of Rock River Valley
Innovation in Capital Financing: Leveraging New Strategies
Wednesday, April 12th, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | Audience: Advanced, SFD, EX, BD, FV
Brian Keel, Vice President, DBD Group
Jim Mellor, Senior Consultant, DBD Group
A Cautionary Tale: Why You Need a Year-Round Major Gifts Program
Wednesday, April 12th, 4:15 - 5:15 pm | Audience: NFD, SFD, EX, BD, FV, SMY
Helene Weir, CEO, YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit
Robin Jordan-Repokis, Senior Consultant, DBD Group
Interview with a Major Donor: Connecting Personal Passion with Philanthropy
Thursday, April 13th, 9:15 - 10:15 am | Audience: Intermediate, SFD, EX, BD, FV, SMY
Bruce Berglund, CEO & Founder, DBD Group
Please Stop Asking for Money
Thursday, April 13th, 11 am - 12 pm | Audience: Intermediate, NFD, SFD, PM, EX, BD, FV, SMY
Jon Simons, Executive Vice President, DBD Group
Jason Fry, Senior Vice President, DBD Group
DBD Group is proud to partner with YMCA of the USA to offer The Academy. There's no cost to Ys, thanks to an underwriting partnership with YUSA.
The Academy contains two online fundraising tracks, Annual Giving and Major Gifts & Planned Giving. CFRE credits are available for successful completion.
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When you’re ready to grow, the right campaign counsel will help you make your vision a reality.
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