Sep 24, 201801:30 pm – 02:30 pmNew Orleans, LA Southern Public Relations Federation’s 2018 Conference When was the last time you were inspired by a thank you letter from a nonprofit organization? It’s no surprise that the retention rate of first time donors is only 19%. Our donors are not feeling the love! But don’t…

Sep 10, 201809:00 am – 10:00 amLouisiana Art & Science Museum Baton Rouge, LA Sarah Cortell Vandersypen will be speaking at the annual Louisiana Association of Museum conference. This year’s theme is “Bridge to Empowerment: Museums’ Role in Inclusion.” Writing Compelling Grant Proposals Do you struggle with writing a competitive grant application? Whether you’re a fundraiser…

Feb 12, 201902:00 pm – 04:00 pmSouthern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA Presented in Partnership with The Valdry Center for Philanthropy at Southern UniversityJoin Sarah Cortell Vandersypen and two other nonprofit experts to discuss Nonprofit/Organizational Capacity Building. Sarah’s presentation is Diversifying Revenue Streams: Is it your path to sustainability? Developing a funding strategy that…

Nov 13, 201810:00 am – 01:00 pmMain Library at Goodwood 7711 Goodwood Boulevard, Conference Room 102 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Presented in Partnership with Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at Xavier University of LouisianaDiscover how to identify major gift prospects, build targeted strategies for engaging with them, and successfully secure the gift.

Oct 9, 201810:00 am – 01:00 pmMain Library at Goodwood 7711 Goodwood Boulevard, Conference Room 102 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Presented in Partnership with Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at Xavier University of LouisianaLearn how to secure more donations by understanding the importance of the close in the donor cultivation process, recognizing the signals that indicate…