Event Details

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Feeling anxious or overwhelmed by your fundraising tasks? This virtual workshop is for fundraisers of all levels who want to experience less dread and more confidence! We'll discuss how feelings about money and performance can get in your way and how developing your own fundraising philosophy can help you get unstuck.

Please note this session will not be recorded. For 1:1 support with a specific grant writing or fundraising challenge, please also attend one of our upcoming grant writing or fundraising clinics.

Agenda:

• Grounding in community-centric fundraising principles
• The connection between feelings and fundraising
• Small group share
• Breaking out of isolation and developing a personalized fundraising philosophy
• Q+A

This event is sponsored by the City of Kent and we thank them for their partnership.

Who should attend?
Nonprofit staff looking to build their skillset in fundraising.

About the Presenters

Aimie Kawai, Development Director, Communities Rise

Aimie Kawai (she/they) joined the team at the beginning of 2017. A Seattle native, Aimie brings a passion for local grassroots work and a background in youth development and nonprofit education. Aimie believes in the power of community, and that by investing in the strengths of our people, we can bring about a more just world. Aimie's many years of work in nonprofit capacity-building has been strengthened by their experiences working with youth. Through coaching ultimate frisbee for ages ranging from six to eighteen, as well as time spent in middle school curriculum development, Aimie has learned to prioritize listening to the strengths of individuals and adapting the work to encourage leadership and opportunities for others.

Annie Hout, Co-Executive Director, Communities Rise

Annie Hout (she/her) was born and raised in Tacoma, WA. She is a former Communities Rise and Nonprofit Assistance Center board member. Annie most recently served as Development Director at The Washington Bus, a nonpartisan nonprofit focused on civic participation of young people in Washington State. Prior to that, she spent 6 years in University Advancement at Seattle University where she also earned a Master's in Nonprofit Leadership. Away from the office, you can find her enjoying friends, family, and food, preferably all at the same time.

Details

Cost: Free

Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm PST

Date: Wednesday July 17, 2024

This event will be held virtually via Zoom