Elevate Your Fundraising Fundamentals Class

Are you ready to elevate YOUR fundraising program for success?

Do you truly understand your donors and what motivates their generosity? Join us at College of the Albemarle Dare for the second session of the annual Nonprofit Knowledge Series from 9:30am to 4:30pm on Friday, September 27th.

This year’s session will be led by Sound Choice Consulting’s, Deborah Breen. With over two decades of experience, she has helped numerous organizations create strategic plans, launch fundraising campaigns, and enhance stakeholder connectivity. Deborah also serves as an associate with Aspen Leadership Group, a firm that recruits leaders for philanthropic organizations. Her professional background includes leadership roles at Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation, Northern Dutchess Hospital Foundation, and Vassar Brother Medical Center Foundation, collectively raising over $110 million in philanthropic support.

Participants will:
  • Explore the local nonprofit landscape, uncovering shared challenges and successes.
  • Learn to shift fundraising from transactions to transformations with a comprehensive plan.
  • Discover how aligning mission, vision, and core values enhances communication with donors.
  • Gain techniques for cultivating donor interests, tailoring solicitations, and nurturing relationships through impactful communication.

This session caters to a diverse audience, including seasoned executives, board members, and entry-level fundraisers eager to enhance their understanding of how their roles and identities can translate into valuable donations.

Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided for this all-day session. Although the event is free to attend, please register online here so we can plan accordingly for food.

This event is presented by the Outer Banks Community Foundation and the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.

About the Outer Banks Community Foundation:The Outer Banks Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to fostering philanthropy and supporting local causes. Through its charitable funds and grant programs, the Foundation strives to enrich the quality of life for residents of the Outer Banks.