Fundraiser Education

Free June 11 Webinar Offers First Look at Giving USA 2009
May 21, 2009

CHICAGO, MAY 21, 2009 — Campbell & Company, a national consulting firm that provides advancement planning, fundraising, marketing communications and talent management to nonprofit organizations, presents a Webinar titled, “First Look: Giving USA 2009, Changing Data Into Action” on June 11, 2009 at noon CDT. Registration for this webinar is free. Attendees can join others from across the country from their desk or conference room.

Virtual Fundraising Conference Draws Global Audience
May 14, 2009

May 12, 2009, The Chronicle of Philanthropy — Online fund-raising experts shared tips with more than 400 participants from around the world today in the first 24 hours of a three-day conference held entirely online.

Free Teleconference for Nonprofits Interested in Google Grants
May 1, 2009

April 30, 2009, Google Grants Blog — We know that most people reading this blog are already participating in or have applied to Google Grants. However, maybe you personally haven't yet applied or perhaps you have a colleague at another non-profit who's interested in the program. If so, you may be interested in attending a free teleconference geared for groups interested in Google Grants, titled "Using Search for Fundraising and List-Building: How Google Grants Can Bolster Your Bottom Line".

Conference Attendance Hints at Nonprofit Slump
April 28, 2009

April 28, 2009, The Memphis Daily News — The sign-up list for an event Friday intended to help nonprofit organizations cope with today’s economic challenges may be evidence that the organizations are feeling the financial crunch.

Money Talk at Conventions for Museum Professionals
April 27, 2009

April 27, 2009, The Philadelphia Inquirer — When roughly 5,000 museum professionals from across the country descend on Philadelphia this week for two conventions, they will represent institutions that exhibit everything from Old Masters to old rocks.

Conference Notebook: Young People Urged Not to Give Up on Nonprofit Careers
April 27, 2009

Washington, April 27, 2009, The Chronicle of Philanthropy — The economic crisis is shaking up the nonprofit world in ways that are making it more difficult for young workers to find jobs but could also present them with new and unusual opportunities to advance, said speakers and participants at a conference here that wrapped up on Saturday.

FREE “Ask Without Fear!” Teleclass
April 22, 2009

April 21, 2009, Fundraising Coach — Since this month marks the 1 year anniversary of the publication of “Ask Without Fear!“, I’m deciding to have a party!

Convio Issues Call for Presentations for Convio Summit 2009
April 20, 2009

AUSTIN, Texas, April 20, 2009 — Convio, Inc. – the leading provider of on-demand constituent relationship management software and services to nonprofit organizations – today issued a call for presentations for Convio Summit 2009, its fourth annual conference. The conference, which will be held November 16-18 in Austin, TX, is an information-packed gathering of Convio clients, partners, industry experts and other invited guests.

Axelson Center at North Park University Announces 2009 Symposium for Nonprofit Professionals and Volunteers
April 2, 2009

CHICAGO, IL, April 2, 2009 — North Park University announced today that registration is now available for its 10th Annual Axelson Center Symposium, one of the largest gatherings of nonprofit professionals and volunteers in the greater Chicago area. The event, which will take place May 13 - 14 at North Park University, includes more than 30 regional and national speakers and will provide free nonprofit consulting services at various times throughout both days.