Linda's Upcoming Webinars & Workshops

Many nonprofit organizations and executives are struggling to make sense of the Internet as a way to improve communications and results with donors and clients. Ever since the introduction of social-media tools like Facebook® and Twitter®, keeping up with the pace of change on the Internet, and optimizing your nonprofit's presence in these areas, is an ongoing challenge. To make matters worse, the way people understand and interact with the Internet differs greatly depending on the age of the observer. How can nonprofits communicate effectively with younger clients, prospective funders and potential staff members who are completely comfortable in the social-media world, without losing touch with older donors, clients and others?   Read more

Is corporate philanthropy dead or dying? If so, how can we resurrect it? Today’s economy is challenging for corporations, individuals and especially for nonprofits. If your organization is wondering how to best approach businesses in a challenging economy, this session will be one you don’t want to miss. Although corporations and businesses contributed less than 5% of all philanthropic dollars last year in the United States, much more is given through gifts in kind, corporate sponsorships, and through the personal donations of individual corporate leaders. And, in a typical capital campaign, businesses often provide a much more significant percentage of the overall goal. However many nonprofits fail to touch their local business community for a variety of reasons. Based on research for a new book, this session will discuss the challenges facing corporations today and how nonprofits can develop win-win situations to encourage corporate philanthropy. We will discuss how to approach corporate leaders, how to motivate them to become involved in your organization, and how to develop a corporate appeal.  Read more

Is corporate philanthropy dead or dying? If so, how can we resurrect it? Today’s economy is challenging for corporations, individuals and especially for nonprofits. If your organization is wondering how to best approach businesses in a challenging economy, this session will be one you don’t want to miss. Although corporations and businesses contributed less than 5% of all philanthropic dollars last year in the United States, much more is given through gifts in kind, corporate sponsorships, and through the personal donations of individual corporate leaders. And, in a typical capital campaign, businesses often provide a much more significant percentage of the overall goal. However many nonprofits fail to touch their local business community for a variety of reasons. Based on research for a new book, this session will discuss the challenges facing corporations today and how nonprofits can develop win-win situations to encourage corporate philanthropy. We will discuss how to approach corporate leaders, how to motivate them to become involved in your organization, and how to develop a corporate appeal.  Read more

Featured presenter Linda Lysakowski is an internationally recognized speaker who has trained more than 15,000 professionals in all aspects of development during her sixteen years as a philanthropic consultant. She is one of fewer than one hundred professionals worldwide to hold the Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive designation. She is author of numerous books and articles including Fundraising As A Career: What Are You Crazy?, The Development Plan, Recruiting and Training Fundraising Volunteers, and others.

Linda's presentation for the Grant Professionals Association Southwest Ohio Regional Conference will help you, as a grant professional, understand the characteristics of a strong development program so your organization can reach its full potential, even in today's climate of diminishing grant funds. Her presentation will cover:  Read more