With the latest headlines proclaiming the economic sky is falling, how prepared is your fundraising program? A bad economic climate can mean a passing shower or torrential storms. What does the tough economic forecast really mean for philanthropic giving in 2009?
Join ACB Co-CEO Leslie Biggins Mollsen and NCDC President & CEO Sr. Georgette Lehmuth, OSF as they discuss economic impact on philanthropy and offer practical suggestions to prepare your development efforts for the coming year.
This Webinar will debunk mass media myths for a realistic understanding of what IS possible in today's economy based on extensive studies of giving patterns in the nonprofit sector. Learn ways to keep your development program moving forward, so that your organization not only sustains its efforts, but positions itself for greater growth when the economic forecast changes for the better.
Specific topics to be addressed
- Specific statistics related to the nonprofit sector
- Capitalizing on major and planned giving opportunities
- Capital campaigns and million dollar gifts ARE still possible
- Maintaining direct mail vibrancy
- And more
Presenters
Sr. Georgette Lehmuth, OSF
President/CEO, National Catholic Development Conference
Leslie Biggins Mollsen
Co-CEO, American City Bureau
Registration
December 4, 2008
2:00-3:30 EST
Cost: Complimentary
Registration Deadline: December 2
Register now
For more information, please contact the NCDC Office at 888-TRY-NCDC (879-6232).
Presenter Biographies
Sr. Georgette Lehmuth, OSF
President/CEO
National Catholic Development Conference
Hempstead, NY
Sr. Georgette Lehmuth, OSF has been President/CEO of NCDC since 2001 and served as the administrator of the organization for one year prior to her permanent appointment.
In 2008, Sr. Georgette was named for the third consecutive year by the Nonprofit Times as on one of the “Power and Influence Top 50” in the nonprofit sector.
Previously, Sr. Georgette was elected to the Board of Directors of NCDC and served her religious community, the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, as Development Director, Director of Communications, Director of Justice and Peace, Director of On-Going Formation and as a member of the leadership team. She has served on numerous boards and committees for organizations such as NCDC, the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), Habitat for Humanity, Campaign for Human Development, and the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Sr. Georgette also has experience in education and administration and is a trained facilitator.
Sr. Georgette served as a member of the Independent Sector’s Public Policy Committee and represented NCDC on the Noncash Coalition. She also remains actively involved in postal reform issues and recently testified before the Postal Regulatory Commission on behalf of the charitable sector. Sister also collaborates with other leadership groups within the Catholic community.
Sister Georgette has spoken at the conferences of: the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), the Conference of Major Superiors of Men (CMSM), the National Association for Treasurers of Religious Institutes (NATRI), the Association for Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the Independent Sector. She has also presented at the Ascension HealthCare Council on Philanthropy, Catholic Charities USA Ministry Conference and at the Caritas gathering of charitable fundraisers in Lima, Peru, which represented 24 countries of Central and South America and the Caribbean.
Leslie Biggins Mollsen
Co-CEO
American City Bureau
South Barrington, IL
Leslie Biggins Mollsen is Co-CEO/Board Chair and owner of American City Bureau, Inc., the nation’s original full service fundraising consulting firm to not-for-profit organizations, headquartered in South Barrington, Illinois. As a long-time NCDC member and a recipient of NCDC’s prestigious George T. Holloway Distinguished Service Award, Leslie is pleased to offer this webinar to help NCDC members advance their philanthropic efforts.
American City Bureau, Inc. specializes in major gift development and capital campaign direction while also offering a full array of philanthropic services tailored to meet an organization’s individual culture and needs. While ACB works with clients of all types and sizes, Catholic organizations comprise the firm’s largest client base, including Catholic education, healthcare and orders of men and women religious.
