Track A - Fundraising 

 1A: Successful Fund Development: Relevant Practices for Best Results. This workshop will benefit all who are actively involved in ensuring that their organization is performing to its fund-development potential. Areas of discussion include Board-Staff Responsibilities, Annual and Membership Giving Programs, Special Events, Major and Planned Gifts, Capital Campaigns, Fundraising Plans, and Marketing and Communication Plans. Rob Kusel, Vice President, Essex & Drake Fund Raising Counsel.

2A: The Law and Ethics of Fundraising. Most nonprofits are aware that laws have been enacted regarding fundraising activities designed to protect donors, the general public and charities themselves. However, do your really know the requirements and standards concerning your organization's fundraising activities? Come hear from experts in the field about what you need to know before it's too late. Kenneth M. Larsen, Public Policy Director, California Association of Nonprofits. Additional professional fundraiser to be added.

3A: Re-igniting the Passion for Your Mission (Part 1). Passion for the work of your organization is at the heart of all successful fundraising today. This fast-moving, experiential, hands-on session introduces board members, volunteers, and staff to the Benevon™ (formerly Raising More Money) Model for fundraising, reconnects you to your initial passion and trains you to use that passion to speak powerfully about the work of your organization. Lynda Bowman, Coach, Benevon.

4A: Re-igniting the Passion for Your Mission (Part 2). Open only to those who registered and attended Part 1 in Session 3. Please see 3A for description. Lynda Bowman, Coach, Benevon.