Helping nonprofit leaders do better at doing good

Writing Your Annual Appeal

Friday, October 26, 2018

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cal Lutheran – Oxnard Center
2201 Outlet Center Dr., Oxnard, CA 93036

Individual Members: $45
Organizational Members: Free
Non-Members: $55

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About this event

As the calendar year end approaches, mailboxes will be filled to the brim with letters seeking financial support. How will you make sure that your organization's mission, story and call to action stand apart? What is your unique story? Your organization's emotional hook? How can the activities of your organization and volunteers support the year end appeal?

Attend this hands-on workshop with fundraising experts Steve Willmont and Hannah Miller, and develop the outline of a compelling year end appeal process.  Attendees will explore the annual appeal production cycle, elements of a successful letter, inspiration, appreciation & stewardship activities and how best to position your organization and its mission during the important holiday season.

Attendees are encouraged to bring stories of impact, client testimonials and past year's letters.

Level: Intro/Intermediate

Target Audience: Executive directors & CEOs, development staff

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Faculty


Hannah Miller

Hannah Miller is a vice president with Netzel Grigsby Associates who partners with nonprofit organizations by empowering them to tap their true potential and build a brighter future.

Hannah believes that each client deserves expert counsel utilizing best practices to accomplish the task at hand. With her heart for others, professionalism and creativity, Hannah will adopt your mission and turn your development dreams into a concrete reality.

Hannah has partnered with diverse clients to achieve their goals including Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics, Museum of Ventura County, East West Players, Claris Health, Free Clinic of Simi Valley, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme, Hillside House, Santa Barbara Humane Society and many others. Her skill in planning and implementation have helped nonprofits be more strategic and action oriented.

Prior to joining NGA, Hannah had a wide array of nonprofit management and development experience. She served as Director of Development for Catholic Charities of Santa Barbara County as well as Operations and Global Support Lead with the Movember Foundation, which promotes men’s health. She was the first volunteer intern for the international clean water initiative, Blood: Water Mission, and served on the board for the Peace by Piece school and orphanage in Arusha, Tanzania.

Hannah currently serves as faculty for the Center for Nonprofit Leadership teaching fundraising and is a sought-after trainer for nonprofit volunteers. She is an active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Santa Barbara Ventura Counties chapter.

Hannah received her Bachelor of Science from Belmont University and her Master of Public Policy from Pepperdine University.

Steve Willmont

Steve Willmont is a senior vice president with Netzel Grigsby Associates who directs major fundraising campaigns, feasibility studies, and development planning and training activities for a wide spectrum of nonprofit organizations in Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties.

Steve believes that strong nonprofit agencies make for a strong community, and he is committed to building strong nonprofit staff and volunteer leadership teams. Steve brings the experience of over 30 years of professional nonprofit management to his clients. He has led successful capital and fundraising campaigns, as well as volunteer and staff training, for many organizations, including Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo, Isla Vista Youth Projects, Laguna Blanca School, among others.

Prior to joining NGA, Steve served as president & CEO of California YMCA Youth & Government where he worked extensively with the California legislature to increase support for the Y’s program. Under his leadership, the program grew to over 90 YMCAs in the state, serving over 3,500 students. He has also served as executive director and program director at multiple YMCA branches. His extensive expertise as an instructor and presenter, serving as a director of training events for the YMCA of the USA and regional trainings, has led to successful training roles with the Center for Nonprofit Leadership and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Steve is a Certified Fund Raising Executive and a past president of the Board of Directors for the Association of Fundraising Professionals Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties Chapter. He has been an active member of Optimist International in both northern and southern California, serving as District Lt. Governor and Club President. He is a Lifetime Optimist Member and has been honored as Optimist of the Year.

Steve graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Occidental College in Los Angeles.

 

 

 

 

 

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