5/1/2012: Supporting A Development Office: Have You Got What It Takes?

Start:: May 1, 2012 3:00 pm
End:: May 1, 2012 4:00 pm
Cost:: FREE
Category:: Organizational and Professional Development, Technology and Web

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A large percentage of supporting a Development office involves comprehensive management of the fundraising software, data and procedures that allow the staff to raise funds. The skills and characteristics needed to succeed in this type of position might surprise you — attend this session to see if you (or the person performing this job in your office) have what it takes!

Takeaways:

Common misconceptions about skill set needed
Exercises to help determine if this position is right for you
Criteria you must bring to the table to be successul

Cheri Weissman has been working for and with nonprofits since 1984.

After several years as a fundraiser at a Chicago nonprofit, Cheryl moved on to become an account manager for a national software company.

Working exclusively with nonprofits, Cheryl developed and delivered software training programs, performed various data-related services, organized and hosted users groups, provided on- and off-site consulting services and provided input into software updates.

In 1993, believing she could more efficiently serve the nonprofit community without the overhead of a larger company, Cheryl founded CJW Consulting & Services, Inc.

CJW Consulting & Services, Inc. (CJW) is dedicated to preserving the institutional memories of nonprofit organizations. CJW founded in 1993 to help non-profit organizations make the most effective use of their software resources. Cheryl Weissman, CJW’s President, has 25+ years of experience with fundraising, the nonprofit community and its associated software. Cheryl’s background, along with her commitment to providing affordable, high-quality services, allow CJW to provide high-quality consulting and services at prices designed to fit your budget. CJW Consulting & Services, Inc. offers a wide variety of services, including on-site and on-line software training, data analysis, consulting and temporary staff replacement, all tailored to your specific needs. To date, CJW has assisted nonprofits in over 30 US states and 4 Canadian provinces.