by Andrew Hibel | Apr 12, 2018 | Events, Featured, Linked In |
When your nonprofit organization’s CEO says “Do you take this strategic plan to have and to hold?,” can you say “I do!” with conviction? Being called upon to fund strategies that did not fully consider donors and development is justifiably every fundraiser’s nightmare. There should be a symbiosis between an organization’s strategic plans and its fundraising expectations, but that’s not always the case. Using real-world, cautionary tales of planning processes that succeeded or went awry and how fundraisers responded, this session equips organization executives, board members and development leaders with the perspective they need to ensure that strategic plans drive fundraising success – and vice versa. Join us for this free, 2-hour seminar, May 14, 9:00 am – 11:00 am presented by Doug Diefenbach, Principal, Diefenbach Communications Strategies Forefront, 208 South LaSalle Street, #1540 Chicago, IL Click here to reserve your spot today! Doug Diefenbach is an accomplished consultant with special expertise in the area of nonprofit and philanthropic marketing. For more than 30 years, in both executive and consulting roles, he has helped a wide range of organizations to develop, meet and exceed their goals for strategic alignment, brand visibility, constituent engagement and philanthropic...
by Andrew Hibel | Sep 11, 2016 | Charitable Giving, Donor-Advised Funds, Events, Featured |
Donor Advised Fund Essentials for Small and Medium Charities The Advise Us Fund expresses its deep gratitude to Holland and Knight for graciously hosting this event. Thursday, September 29, Registration opens at 8 am, program 8:30 am – 2 pm Entire Program Free, Box Lunch Included Please email [email protected] for any dietary needs or specific agenda. Speakers Include: Bob Eichinger, Chicago Community Trust, Director of Donor Services Ron Burke, Active Transportation Alliance, Executive Director Laura Kaufman, Partners in Effective Philanthropy, President Vivian Karpowitz, Advocate Health Care Foundation, Director, Development Information and Analytics Tony Oommen, Fidelity Charitable, Vice President, Charitable Planning Consultant Kristin Carlson Vogen, Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation, President and CEO David Rosen, Jewish United Fund, Senior Vice President, Endowment Free...
by Hiram Wurf | Jun 9, 2015 | Events, Featured |
Starting a Bequest Program is Easy We Can Show You How to Do It! Executive Directors, Board Members and Development Officers of Small- to Medium-Sized Nonprofits Please Join Andrew W. Hibel of The Advise Us Fund and Kristin C. Vogen of the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation For More Details on this No-Cost June 25th Event Please Click this Invitation (pdf) ____________ The information in this blog post is general and educational. It is not intended nor should it be construed as legal, tax, investing or financial advice. Individuals should consult with their own advisor about charitable giving arrangements The Advise Us Fund® may...
