Dear :

The great American poet William Carlos Williams wrote “it is not what you say that matters, but the manner in which you say it; there lies the secret of the ages.” We here at NDOA agree – and we want to give you the chance to unleash the power of that “secret” and use it to your benefit as a development professional. Because, while we all represent impactful organizations that are making our community a better place, we can’t simply assume those missions alone – the “what” – will inspire donors to invest. We have to motivate them by “the manner” in which we speak, write, Tweet about the need, the opportunity, the work, the impact. Over the next two months, NDOA presents three programs that will empower you to improve your donor communications: first, in “The Art of the Ask” session; then, a lively discussion of “Strategic Integration of Social Media”; rounded out by a “Writing Essentials” seminar that would undoubtedly make a man of letters like Mr. Williams very proud. We look forward to seeing you soon!


Dan Johnson
NDOA Board President 2011-2012

Essentials of Fundraising: "The Art of the Ask"
When it comes to soliciting gifts, most fundraising volunteers – and even some CEOs – have the same fears. It’s your job as staff to help them alleviate those fears by showing them how to do it. Designed to provide useful tips and practical skills to help your CEO of Board successfully solicit gifts face-to-face, this interactive session gives you what you need to take the fear out of asking for your volunteers! Participants will learn how to:

• Execute the necessary steps behind-the-scenes to orchestrate a seamless ask for volunteers.
• Draft the essential components of the ask script and why it’s important to spell it out before-hand.
• Draft the essential components of the ask script and why it’s important to spell it out before-hand.

Presenter:

Gaynor Hill, Development Director, Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer

Event Info:

Date:  Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Time: 11:30 am  - 1:00 pm
(Lunch is not included - please bring your own lunch)
Cost:
Members - $18
Non-Members - $30
Location:
Hearing Speech and Deafness Center
1625 19th Avenue
Seattle, WA  98122
Parking Fee on Street

Register Here

Strategic Issues Seminar: Strategic Integration of Social Media
Social media is no longer a consideration in the marketing mix – it’s a must.  Join us for a discussion about how to strategically and creatively integrate social media to engage donors. Hear about how organizations are creating a dynamic online and mobile experience that connects existing donors and attracts new donors with your mission.  Find out which tools and resources are helping non-profit organizations to succeed and how they measure success.

Moderator:

Matt Heinz, President, Heinz Marketing

Panelists:

Erika Croxton, Development Director, Grist
Dana Lewis, Interactive Marketing Specialist and Blog Administrator, Swedish
Bevin Wong, Outreach Manager, Seattle Works
Alan Yates, Vice President of Business Development, Numera¦Social

Event Info:

Date:  Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Time:  Doors open at 11:30 am; Program: 12:00  - 1:30 pm
(Lunch is not included - please bring your own lunch)
Cost:
Members - $18
Non-Members - $30
Location:
Hearing Speech and Deafness Center
1625 19th Avenue
Seattle, WA  98122
Parking Fee on Street

Register Here

Essentials of Fundraising: Writing Essentials
From direct mail to websites to annual reports to tweets, making your case to potential donors requires focus and skill.  Don’t miss this opportunity to hone your expertise with one of Seattle’s finest non-profit marketing and communications gurus Teresa Moore, President of Moore Ink. PR & Fundraising Communications.

Event Info:

Date:  Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Time:  5:30 - 7:30 pm
Cost:
Members - $18
Non-Members - $30
Location:
2100 Building
2100 24th Avenue S
Seattle, WA  98144
Street level garage via alley way

Register Here

Register today for the Washington Planned Giving Council's Planned Giving Day and save $25
This year’s conference takes place on Tuesday, May 8 and will feature two tracks to help you build and strengthen your planned giving program. The Generalist Track is for the fundraising professional who wears a number of hats and wants to learn more about creating a successful planned giving program. The Specialist Track is for the fundraising professional whose primary focus is planned giving and will explore more complex gift planning concepts in detail. New this year is a special award luncheon honoring Frank Minton, to publicly recognize a career of dedication and a remarkable accumulation of knowledge in the field of planned giving. For more information and to REGISTER. Call 206-367-8704 with any questions.

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