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Spring 2024 Schedule

All times listed in Pacific Time (3 hours behind Eastern Time)

Some fall sessions are offered via Zoom, some in-person, as indicated in the session descriptions below.

“Despite all we are holding, I haven’t smiled so much in a meeting in a long while. Thank you for helping me refill my bucket.” – Spring 2020 Zoom participant

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Executive Leaders

IN PERSON Fridays, 9 a.m. – noon (CLOSED-COHORT IS FULL)

February 2, March 22, April 19, May 17, June 14

Facilitator: Deidre McCormack Martin (dmccormack@familylawcasa.org)

ZOOM Fridays, 9am – noon

March 15, April 26, May 17, June 21

Facilitator: Mia Ellis (ellis.mia@gmail.com)

The Executive Leaders TableTalks – Peer Learning Groups™ are geared toward executive-level nonprofit leaders who are seeking a practical and collegial professional development experience and wanting to sharpen their skills, gain new resources, and utilize the power of peers to tackle challenges in their roles or organizations. Whether you are a seasoned executive director, an experienced senior leader or just starting out, this peer group is designed to meet your organizational and professional needs. The range of topics covered is broad and participant driven, from working with your board to strategic planning, from fundraising management to succession planning and team management. Between each monthly session, participants have an opportunity to try a strategy or use a new tool learned from their peers.

Development/Fundraising Professionals

ZOOM Tuesdays, 2 – 5 p.m.

3/19, 4/16, 5/14, 6/25

Facilitator: Deb Salls (debsallstabletalks@gmail.com)

ZOOM Wednesdays, 2 – 5 p.m. 

3/20, 4/17, 5/15, 6/26

Facilitator: Deb Salls (debsallstabletalks@gmail.com)

The Development/Fundraising TableTalks – Peer Learning Groups™ are geared toward fundraising professionals of all levels and development professionals wanting to increase their competence and confidence and sharpen their skills. New resources, tools and frameworks are shared and problems are solved utilizing the power of peers to tackle challenges in their roles or organizations. The range of experience and types of nonprofit organizations in these cohorts contributes to a rich learning environment. Whether you are a seasoned development professional or are in your first fundraising role, this peer group is designed to meet your professional and organizational needs. The range of topics covered is broad and participant driven, from learning approaches to refine or develop fundraising plans, managing volunteers, working with senior leadership and board members to various methods such social media to campaigns.

Individual/Major Gifts Professionals

Fridays, 9am – 12pm 

March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14

Facilitator: Zanne Garland (zanne.garland@gmail.com)

Mondays, 2-5pm

March 11, April 15, May 13, June 17

Facilitator: Marion Mohrlok (marionm@peps.org

The Individual/Major Gifts TableTalks – Peer Learning Groups™ are geared toward those wanting to sharpen their skills and confidence in building strong  relationships  with potential and current donors for lasting financial support.

Whether you are starting a major gifts program, have a mature program and/or are in the midst of a capital campaign, this peer group is designed to meet your professional and organizational needs.

The range of topics we cover is broad and participant driven, from prospecting, cultivating, soliciting to recognizing donors.  You will leave each session supported, encouraged and equipped with tools, resources and frameworks to use to strengthen your major gifts work. Based on the expertise and skills that each participant brings, these peer learning groups aim to foster an environment where we can all learn from one another and inspire each other.

Special Events Professionals

NOT OFFERED AT THIS TIME

The Special Events TableTalks – Peer Learning Groups™ provide a range of tools and resources used to improve your special events. Topics covered range from challenges in the field to database utilization, from event planning tools to event solicitation approaches. In all cases, participants build their tool box and confidence. Every type of event is discussed from intimate to  mega-sized and so is event orientation (those centered on cultivation or solicitation or recognition). Whether you are a seasoned event planner or new to your role, this peer group is designed to meet your professional and organizational needs. The group is participant driven, tailored to be relevant and helpful in real time. 

 

Program Professionals

NOT OFFERED AT THIS TIME

The Program Professionals Peer Learning Group brings together those who manage, direct or coordinate program area of their nonprofit organizations. Shared challenges include topics such as managing up, leading from behind, performance management, hiring and retaining staff. From managing/leading small to large budgets, staff and volunteer teams, the Program Leaders in this cohort share issues and solve problems in a collegial, confidential setting. Learning from one another, this interactive cohort leaves each session with tools, resources and frameworks to use to strengthen their programs, along with ideas on how to maintain more of a balanced professional and personal life.

Learning Lab: Fundraising Fundamentals

NOT OFFERED AT THIS TIME

Build a firm foundation in fundraising best practices!

Whether you are an Executive Director, a Development Coordinator, a Marketing Manager, or have any staff role that touches fundraising and want a deeper understanding of its core concepts, this Learning Lab: Fundraising Fundamentals is for you!

The program includes a mix of instruction, real-life problem solving and peer support. The spring series will focus on the elements of a successful fundraising plan, including how to develop a case statement, while using fundamental tools such as the donor pyramid and giving charts.

Curriculum and conversations are  also determined based on participants’ own challenges and goals, and may include topics like social media, moves management and any and all fundraising related topics. This collegial peer group will provide the vocabulary and framework to raise funds in a more thoughtful and effective way.

 Here’s what people are saying:

“As a person with over 10 years of nonprofit leadership experience, but no formal fundraising training, Learning Lab was just what I needed. Not only was the curriculum highly useful, but I also deeply valued the opportunity to learn from and be inspired my peers.”

“I would highly recommend Learning Lab to anyone looking to strengthen their fundraising acumen and deepen their connections to other fundraising professionals.” 

“Not only did I realize I had more strengths than I thought, but I also became truly excited to increase my knowledge in areas I was inexperienced or uncomfortable.”

“Learning the Fundamentals of Fundraising gave me the structure and context to develop a deeper understanding of the profession that I hope to, one day, have a hand in leading.”

BoardTalks™ and BoardTalks™ Basics

NOT OFFERED AT THIS TIME

BoardTalks™ will now be structured like the other peer learning groups and participants should have at least one year of board experience. BoardTalks™ focuses on collaboration and problem solving around current issues facing board members and their organizations. Participants will support each other towards their learning objectives and goals. Each session will also include discussion on a topic or article relevant to non-profit boards and their board members. Participants will walk away with new resources, tools, and skills to feel more successful in their roles. 

BoardTalks™ Basics is a training session ideal for those newer to board service (0-2 years) who would like to increase their effectiveness as board members. Topics will include board member responsibilities, fiduciary role, board governance principles, fundraising and more. One three-hour session will cover all you need to know to be a highly effective board member and increase your impact on your organization. 

Enrollment is limited and sessions fill quickly.

Payment Information

You will be sent an invoice when we have processed your registration.

TableTalks™ Cohorts:

  • Early Bird fee of $375 for cohorts with 4 sessions; $475 for cohorts with 5 sessions (register by 1/31/24)
  • Registration fee of $395 (4 sessions); $495 (5 sessions)

» Spring 2024 Online Registration Form

» Spring 2024 TableTalks™ Dates (PDF)

Payment to be remitted directly to your Facilitator. Email for more information:

Deidre McCormack Martin – dmccormack@familylawcasa.org

 Mia Ellis – mia@amplifyleaders.com

 Deb Salls – DebSallsTableTalks@gmail.com

 Zanne Garland – zanne.garland@gmail.com

Marion Mohrlok – marionm@peps.org 

Thank you!