Fundraiser's Focus Week
Fundraising strategies for events
Join us for a week of virtual learning with some of the best professionals in the nonprofit sector. In these sessions you will learn best practices and practical tips that you can take back to your team.
All are welcome but we are limited to 1,000 live attendees per session — so don’t delay, register today.
Attend for a chance to win a $50 Uber Eats Gift Card each day! *
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Recent Sessions
Aug 18, 2025
Engage Volunteers to Champion Your Cause
with Julie Shannan
Aug 19, 2025
Engaging Volunteers – The ROI for Organizations and Funders
with Beth Steinhorn
Aug 20, 2025
Ditch the Gala: Board Fundraising with Equity and Impact
with Christal M. Cherry
Aug 21, 2025
Ask the Experts: A Panel Discussion All About Volunteers and Boards
with Julie Shannan, Beth Steinhorn, and Christal M. Cherry. Hosted by Rachel Muir
Agenda at a Glance
Monday, Aug 18
Tuesday, Aug 19
Wednesday, Aug 20
Thursday, Aug 21
Engage Volunteers to Champion Your Cause
2 PM ET | 11 AM PT
Session overview:
Unlock the power of high-level volunteer engagement with expert insights from Julie Shannan. Learn proven strategies to transform board members, donors, and volunteers into key allies, broaden your reach, and boost fundraising success. Leave with actionable tools to advance your mission.
Learning objectives:
- Identify 60+ high-level volunteer opportunities
- Engage volunteers in strategic, impactful work
- Equip boards with effective fundraising strategies
- Expand networks through unique engagement tactics
Julie Shannan
Julie Shannan, founder and CEO of Big Mission Consulting, helps nonprofits align their brand and mission to achieve measurable impact. With 25+ years of experience in leadership and fundraising, she has served as an executive director, program director, and board member. Julie empowers organizations to lead with purpose, measure outcomes, and engage their communities to drive revenue and create lasting impressions.
Engaging Volunteers: The ROI for Organizations and Funders
2 PM ET | 11 AM PT
Session overview:
Why invest in volunteer engagement? Discover how strategic volunteer investment drives capacity, impact, and funding support. Join us to explore research-backed strategies and practical approaches to build a strong case for leaders and funders, ensuring long-term benefits for your organization and the community you serve.
Learning objectives:
- Cite benefits of strategic volunteer engagement
- Understand leaders’ views on volunteer investments
- Build a case for volunteer engagement support
Beth Steinhorn
Beth Steinhorn, president of VQ Volunteer Strategies, partners with organizations to amplify impact through strategic volunteer engagement. A thought leader in the nonprofit sector, she co-edited the book Transforming Disruption to Impact and supports organizations nationwide in achieving Service Enterprise accreditation. Beth’s work spans the U.S. and Canada.
Ditch the Gala: Board Fundraising with Equity and Impact
2 PM ET | 11 AM PT
Session overview:
Shake up traditional board fundraising! Discover tools to build authentic donor relationships, elevate community voices, and promote inclusive, values-driven giving. Board members will leave energized with practical strategies to drive meaningful impact and transform fundraising approaches.
Learning objectives:
- Identify and address inequities in fundraising
- Engage diverse donors authentically and purposefully
- Center equity in board fundraising strategies
Christal M. Cherry
Christal M. Cherry, founder of The Board Pro, is a nationally recognized nonprofit consultant, speaker, and coach with over 20 years of expertise in fundraising, board governance, DEI strategy, and leadership development. Known for her humor and wisdom, she empowers boards and CEOs to lead boldly and effectively.
Ask the Experts: Volunteers and Boards
2 PM ET | 11 AM PT
Roundtable overview:
Join us in a roundtable discussion where we will wrap up the week’s sessions with thoughtful tips and expert advice from speakers Julie, Beth, and Christal. This roundtable will be hosted by nonprofit thought leader and speaker, Rachel Muir. At 2 p.m. ET just like all the other sessions.
Learning objectives:
- Wrap up learnings from the week’s sessions
- Discuss outstanding topics
- Provide key takeaways to take back to your organization
We’ll also be handing out prizes for a few lucky attendees!
*Attend to Win!
Each day that you attend Fundraiser Focus Week you will be entered to win a $50 Uber Eats gift card.
Attend all 4 events to be entered to win a $100 Uber Eats gift card on Thursday, August 21!