Small Development Staff Workshop
May 5, 2023 ♦ Richmond
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WHY ATTEND? 
Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your fundraising strategy, execution, and confidence?
Are you excited about collaborating on an actionable and aspirational approach to this work? 
Are you interested in actively workshopping your school’s development playbook?
Then this is the workshop for you! 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?  
Philanthropy Professionals and School Development Leader

HOW WILL WE LEARN? 
This 1/2 day workshop is designed to be helpful for individuals and small teams.  Participants will explore Annual Giving, One-to-one engagement/Major Gifts, peek over the horizon for what is next in development operations, and define what constitutes a deep and broad comprehensive development plan for their independent school. This workshop is equal parts high-level strategizing and hands-on planning. Outcomes include actionable steps, aspirational plans/goals, and a comprehensive deliverable that you can use immediately at your school. TAS by Generis professional consultants John Sullivan and Kim Jennings will guide your school’s leadership toward establishing its custom-tailored annual giving plan and 1-to-1 donor engagement program (often referred to as major gifts).

"John Sullivan and Kim Jennings are a fantastic team, and they packed so much value into our four hour session! As part of a small advancement shop tasked with raising an Annual Fund, I left our time together empowered and better equipped. I gained practical tools that I was able to immediately implement and we're seeing results. They offered insights on data-driven strategies, providing a roadmap to long-term success. I personally enjoyed opportunities to role-play conversations with current and prospective donors, which included critiques on how to best articulate our school's story. Above all, they were a source of encouragement and reminded me of the awesome purpose I have been given to help the school I love reach its highest potential."
Brandon Artiles, Director of Annual Fund, Evangelical Christian School

WHERE/WHEN:
Arboretum III
5th Floor Conference Room
300 Arboretum Place
Richmond, VA 23236

Friday, May 5, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

SCHEDULE / MAY 5
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM	Coffee & Connections
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Workshop Sessions

REGISTRATION:

Registration includes program and coffee break. The final registration deadline is Friday, April 21, 2023. No refunds will be issued after that date. (See Cancellation Policy)

WHO	FEE
VAIS MEMBER	$150
NON-MEMBER	$300

REGISTRATION for SMALL DEVELOPMENT STAFF WORKSHOP on May 5 is NOW CLOSED.
CONTACT JOAN to be PLACED on the WAITLIST.