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A successful annual giving program provides a steady flow of unrestricted financial support year-after-year to fund your nonprofit organization’s operations. Sharon's "Building a Sustainable Annual Giving Program" workshop will teach you how to build an annual giving program from generating a donor pipeline to keeping those donors coming back for a lifetime or longer. With […]

This is part 1 of a 3 part webinar series about the "Next Wave of Donor Engagement". Before you can build a strong-donor-centered program, you need to know and understand your donors.  This first in the series will explore the process of identifying and then qualifying donors, so you can develop the right strategies for […]

This is part 2 of a 3 part webinar series about the "Next Wave of Donor Engagement" by Sharon Danosky. We will explore the process of cultivation; assess when is the right time to ask a donor to give – or give more.  We will also review the do‘s and don’ts of Asking for the […]

This is part 3 of a 3 part webinar series about the "Next Wave of Donor Engagement" by Sharon Danosky. Here is where the rubber meets the road.  You can do all the work in identifying, qualifying, cultivating and asking – but if you don’t thank and steward, it will all be for naught.  A […]

Have a question you need answered? Join us for Office Hours! Danosky and Associates NPO members are invited to tune in to this month's office hours with president and founder of Danosky and Associates, Sharon Danosky. Click the link to join the meeting on Wednesday, February 17th any time between 9am and 12pm to ask […]

During this pandemic, we have all recognized that what use to work well is no longer having the same impact.  At the same time, exciting new opportunities have arisen and with it philanthropy has thrived.  This webinar will look at how to be part of this trend.  We will explore ways nonprofits can diversify their […]

Join us for another Danosky and Associates Webinar, "Budgeting with Scenario Planning", hosted by Susan Rosati. Scenario planning helps nonprofits react quickly and decisively, mitigate risk, plan for growth, and identify methods that work for their organization. It’s an organized way to imagine possible futures based on internal and external factors that could have an […]

Much of the work we are doing is appropriately being filtered through a racial equity lens.  This is difficult work and must be purpose-driven.  What does this mean for our boards and how board govern today?  There are many shifts taking place in the nonprofit sector, especially as it relates to governance and the board’s […]

During this event, Sharon will speak about capital campaigns for libraries that are looking to expand and complete renovations, or start new projects and initiatives. Register HERE

In this workshop we will foster a discussion about board governance in 2021 and beyond. We will explore how diversity is only one aspect of a larger conversation about equity and power dynamics, and we will discuss how the lack of diversity is a symptom of deeper systemic issues, which must be uncovered. Register HERE!

Created by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Connecticut Chapter, the series provides five introductory-level workshops focusing on theory and practice of fundraising taught by AFP members who are experts in their respective fields. Workshops are designed to help new and established nonprofit organizations raise money more effectively and efficiently. There are 5 sessions in […]

The Year-End Appeal is the probably the most important appeal of the year.  After all, it’s still the time the majority of people make their charitable gifts and the most money is raised.  The best appeal is not just one letter – but a series of appeals that include direct mail for some; e-blasts; postcards […]