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Indiana Nonprofit Leadership Forum: Trends and Strategies to Help Your Nonprofit Thrive

September 10, 2024
8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Indiana Landmarks Center
1201 Central Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46202

This annual event will bring together Indianapolis-area nonprofit leaders to network, share and learn about key issues impacting our work. This year’s focus will be on the changing preferences of donors, and how we can use technology and mission-driven engagement to engage donors better, and amplify the joy of giving for an inclusive and purposeful supporter base.

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At this free event, you will:

  • Gain insights into the evolving dynamics of philanthropy and current trends. 
  • Discover practical strategies and real-world examples from a panel of nonprofit leaders.
  • Learn how to effectively engage with today’s donors using technology and mission-driven approaches.
  • Enhance your ability to connect with supporters and foster a more inclusive donor community.

This event’s focus on key trends will also be highly valuable to your board members. We encourage you to forward this invite to them and invite them to join us on September 10th.

Event Program

8:30 a.m.
Registration, coffee, and networking

8:45 a.m.
Welcome and review agenda

8:55 a.m.
The Changing Landscape of Generosity

Donors are changing. The growth of giving vehicles such as donor-advised funds, family foundations, giving circles, and charitable crowdfunding tells us that philanthropy is transforming, becoming more strategic and social. A decline in public trust, along with the rise of Millennial and Gen Z giving preferences, also means we should need to engage donors with impact and connection, not just with our brand and history. We will review the key data and shifts that can help guide your efforts to thrive.

Presenters: Brian Gawor, CFRE and Dan Waninger

9:30 a.m -10:40 a.m.
Nonprofit Leaders Panel and Group Q&A

  • Courtney Roberts, President, Ivy Tech Community College Foundation
  • Joe Hale, President, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
  • Lara Priester, CFRE, Grateful Families Program Director, Riley Children’s Foundation
  • Moderator: Judith Thomas, Deputy Mayor of Neighborhood Engagement, City of Indianapolis

11:00 a.m.
Event concludes

Questions? Email Brian Gawor, CFRE

Kindly note that photographs will be captured during the event for documentation and promotional purposes.