Fundraising for Small Nonprofits

NSC is proud to offer a new seminar series for organizations located in the Metro East. Fundraising for Small Nonprofits, facilitated by The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, is specifically targeted to the one-person development team or grassroots organization.

Participants will learn how to prioritize tasks and work with and recruit volunteers to aid in the fundraising process and organization's growth. Special emphasis will be placed on selecting the right fundraising vehicles for the organization. Participants will receive a study guide with models they can use, and a CD ROM of class materials to share with staff and volunteers.
The Fund Raising School training is highly interactive. Participants will share ideas with peers and are encouraged to bring materials from their organization (i.e., budget, mission statement, case statements, etc.) to use throughout the class.

Registration:
With funding provided by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, the seminar is offered free to organizations participating in the Kellogg E.D. Roundtables, but you must register by Monday, September 17, 2007. [Register Now]

Other small to mid-size nonprofit organizations from the Metro East may register if there is space available. Registration deadline is September 24 and the cost for the three day seminar is $200.00 per person. Check back on the NSC website for registration information after September 17.

Consultant Support:
Through a competitive selection process a number of seminar participants will be awarded consultant support towards the creation of a three-year development plan for their organization.

Facilitator:

Paula Parker-Sawyers, Executive Director

Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives, State of Indiana

Paula is the Executive Director of the Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives for the State of Indiana. In January 2005, Governor Mitch Daniels crated the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (OFBCI) to insure that the faith-based institutions of Indiana were provided equal access to state and federal resources and services. With the establishment of the OFBCI, the responsibilities of the Indiana Commission on Community Service and Volunteerism (ICCSV) were folded in under the auspices of this new office. Together the OFBCI, with assistance from ICCSV, provides information, training, technical assistance and limited grant funding to both community based and faith-based organizations. Prior to this appointment Paula was the Associate Director at the Polis Center at IUPUI. Before joining the The Polis Center, Paula was the Director of the Friendly Access Program at the Health and Hospital Corporation, a Special Assistant to the Chancellor of Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI), the Director of the Office of Neighborhood Resources at IUPUI and the Director of Leadership Works, a board training program at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. Additionally, Paula served as the Executive Director of the Association of Black Foundation Executives while on staff at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.

Prior to her tenure at IUPUI, Paula held positions in both the public and private sector. She was the Charitable Contributions Officer and Director of Community Relations at The Associated Group (Anthem, Blue Cross & Blue Shield), Director of Communications at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Indiana, and Operations Manager at Browning Investments. Her public sector positions included serving as Deputy Mayor of the City of Indianapolis and being elected to the Indianapolis City-County Council for eight years.

Questions?

Questions can be referred to Claire Hundelt, claire@nonprofitservices.org or by calling 314.436.9580.