“Keeping Them Coming Back” – Effective Donor Stewardship Practices Jan. 7 & 8, 2014

Donor Stewardship Workshop

 Seminar January 7 or 8, 2014

 

Stewardship is one of the most undervalued and underemployed stages of the donor cultivation process.  When most organizations speak of stewardship, they are referring to public expressions of gratitude, visibly displaying the names of their biggest supporters or perhaps mailing copies of their annual report to their most avid benefactors.  Some non-profit groups view stewardship as an activity that is reserved strictly for its major donors (usually people or groups who give in excess of $500 annually) which tragically results in the loss of several entry-level and intermediate supporters who take their generosity elsewhere.

Effective stewardship practices do not focus on one segment of donors at the expense of one another, but acknowledges the collective investments of supporters from all giving levels.  Effective stewardship practices do not involve a passive approach of thanking and communicating with donors only at certain times of the year, but engages supporters several times throughout the calendar year so they increasingly develop an affinity for the organization’s mission.  Most importantly, effective stewardship does not allow treasured donors get away, but it keeps them coming back!

Stewardship is the missing link in many charitable organizations’ cultivation strategies and is the link to long-term sustainability.  By participating in this workshop, registrants will learn how stewardship connects donors with the mission and vision of their organizations they support.   Registrants will also develop an understanding of how stewardship transforms a donor’s passive interest into passion for the cause.  Best of all, registrants will see that stewarding relations with donors is a role that everyone within the organization can play.

Among the lessons that registrants will learn by enrolling in this session:

• The differences between recognizing and stewarding donors;
• How and why stewardship is such an important component of the donor cultivation process;
• How stewardship can solidify and advance relations with current donors and revitalize ties with lapsed supporters;
• How to utilize stewardship to procure financial and in-kind support from corporate donors, foundations, service clubs and other institutional supporters;
• How organizations can methodically and strategically track relations with individual and institutional donors;
• The range of stewardship techniques and strategies that anyone within an organization can employ to advance relationships with all donors.

 

TWO (2) AVAILABLE DATES:

 

1)      Tuesday, January 7^th, 2014 OR 2) Wednesday, January 8^th, 2014

 

TIME:  10:00 am to 4:30 pm

 

LOCATION:  Lexington Inn & Suites Windsor, 2130 Division Road, Windsor, Ontario

 

PRESENTER:  Mike Paquet, Principal, People First Resource Development

 

TARGET AUDIENCE:  Staff, board members, clients, past board members, former staff members, community partners and volunteers from small to large non-profit organizations.

 

During his 20-year career in fund development, Mike Paquet has helped several community-based and grassroots non-profit groups throughout Southern Ontario to implement long-term sustainable fundraising and resource development programs.  Driven by the concept that “people give to people”, Mike has enabled several organizations to discover the enormous potential of major gift fundraising.  Currently, Mike is the Principal of People First Resource Development and remains steadfastly committed to guiding non-profit groups towards long-term viability by emphasizing the importance of cultivating strong relations with individual and institutional donors in the community.

 

COST:  $120 (Lunch, coffee, tea and refreshments are included.  Payment may be made by cash or cheque).  Please make cheques payable to “People First Resource Development”.

 

TO REGISTER:  Call to reserve your space at (905) 318-6130.  You may also reserve your space by sending an email to the attention of Mike Paquet at peoplefirstrd@cogeco.ca .

 

Visit www.peoplefirstrd.com

by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

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Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, Dec. 26, 2013

To help Canadians celebrate Boxing Day, Ken Hoffman, Exec Director of the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl has invited Magda Kaminski to sing the Canadian National Anthem at the Holiday event on December 26, 2013 at Ford Field.  Kaminski, who resides in Windsor, is the award winning bilingual Polish-English songstress.  She recently received another recording industry award in California.

 

Hoffman was pleased to make the announcement regarding Kaminski at the Biz X Magazine Holiday Party at the Ambassador Golf Club in Essex County.  He said, “American football is so international currently, it is a global game with leagues now in Germany, Poland, Austria and the Czech Republic.  It is natural to reach out to our Border City neighbors.  We have so much global support with our major marketing sponsors.  Detroit is so networked to Europe and around the world.”  

 This is just another way that the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl is celebrating the rich history between Windsor and Detroit sports.  This year’s game will feature the champions from the Mid-American Conference, Bowling Green State and an at-large team from the A.C.C., the Pitt Panthers.  The LCPB events are a celebration of excellence for the teams involved.  Host hotels for the participating schools will be the Motor City Casino & Hotel and the Detroit Westin on Washington Blvd.

 

Hoffman, who also coordinated the former International Bowl in Toronto added, “We hope Ford Field is the Boxing Day destination after some Detroit shopping and holiday fun.  You will also be able to get a sneak peak at the outdoor ice rink going up inside of Comerica Park for the New Year’s Eve game between the Detroit Red Wings Alumni and the Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni.  We will have some added value fun events at the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, including a new collector’s pin.  Plan to come early and stay late.”

 

The Little Caesars Pizza Bowl will be on Thursday, Dec. 26, at 6 p.m. at Ford Field.

To get your tickets call 877-212-8898   or log onto  http://www.littlecaesarspizzabowl.com/



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Drop A Few Bucks in a Biz X Kettle for the Salvation Army This Holiday Season!

CTV and Biz X magazine help Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Crichton, CTV News Anchor and Windsor Advisory Board Member, as the first ever “Christmas Kettle Champion” in the City of Windsor.

“We are thrilled that Jim Crichton has agreed to assist us with our Christmas Kettle Campaign this year as the honourary Champion,” says Perron Goodyear, Public Relations & Development Representative.  “Jim has been an active community leader for many years and we are confident his willingness to champion our cause will enhance our ability to provide hope and dignity at Christmas and throughout the year.”

As Christmas Kettle Champion, Jim will actively promote the Kettle Campaign in various ways including in-person, via YouTube Videos and in PSA’s.  In addition he will be available for media interviews throughout the campaign.

 

Photo by Rod Denis for Biz X magazine

"Giving Hope Today. The important work of The Salvation Army takes place every day,” says Crichton. “But perhaps no single season is more important than the Christmas Kettle campaign. It is your generosity this time of year that enables The Salvation Army to fund its caring work. Please join me in supporting The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle campaign.  It’s important to so many individuals and families – and I know you’ll feel good helping."

Biz X magazine is proud to sponsor two kettles as well... one at Devonshire Mall and Wal-Mart (Lauzon).  So put a little something in our kettles during your Christmas shopping and help us raise more funds for the Salvation Army!

The annual Christmas Kettle Campaign has been The Salvation Army's single largest public appeal in Canada since 1906.  The Windsor Christmas Kettle Campaign will run from November 18 – December 24 at 18 locations throughout the City.  For more information please email: kettle@sallyann-windsor.org

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Windsor Essex Book Expo: Sunday November 24, 2013

 The second annual Windsor Essex Book Expo takes place on Sunday, November 24, at the Caboto Club from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.  Admission is $1, half of which goes to charity:  Voices Against Poverty.  

Over 55 local authors will be on hand with their latest books, everything from children’s books, self-help books, murder mysteries, love stories, local histories and photographic art books.  Some authors will hold writer’s workshops to inspire others to begin writing, or to hone their craft.  There will also be activities for children.

Two of last year’s participants include Allison and Lauren Knight, who wrote: Mirror Mirror - Two bodies, One Soul.  Identical twins, they talk about bullying and social anxiety, depression and compulsive disorder, struggles that so many others face.  In their candid book, Allison and Lauren shed light on these issues from their unique perspective as inseparable twins.  They are one soul living in two bodies.

Roy Patrick James is also involved in the expo, as writer of Zapped by Design, Zithered by Wit.  It’s a cornucopia of art and literature containing over 160 poems, 60 illustrations, and a wealth of character, an artistic journey through a multitude of subjects and genres.  James is a short story contest winner for a cross-border magazine, The Artisan’s Well, a fine art and literary publication.

Mick Ridgewell is author of The Nightcrawler, about Scott Randall, a corporate V.P.  To celebrate a massive new deal, he plans to drive from Detroit to L.A. but, before he leaves, he makes a huge mistake. He cruelly dismisses a homeless panhandler on the street. Along the road, he swears he sees the panhandler again, and again.  Soon, he sees the man even in his dreams. No matter how he tries, Scott can’t escape him.  Instead of L.A., The Nightcrawler has a different destination in mind.

The Windsor Essex Book Expo was organized by Kit McCann, a local writer, who was born and raised in this area, who wants to feature known and lesser known authors whose books aren’t generally available in local book stores.  McCann hopes to put this area on the map for its proliferation of talent.  McCann also hopes the expo will encourage, and inspire, children to read and write, perhaps to become the next generation of local authors from Windsor-Essex.  

Further information is available by contacting Kit McCann:  kitmccann1@hotmail.com, www.windsoressexauthors.com



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Special Biz MiXer with Tons Of Prizes for Sparky's Toy Drive November 15, 2013!

-Nov. 15: After the 16th Annual “Biz X Awards Gala” (invite only) all award nominees and local biz pros are welcome to attend a special “Biz MiXer” at St. Clair College Centre for the Arts from 10 p.m. to midnight. Admission is a $10 donation to Sparky’s Toy Drive. DJ, raffles tickets for just $5 each include a chance to win tons of prizes and dancing too! Auction as well for dinner at the fire hall! Call 519-977-2199 to learn more or visit Biz X magazine on Facebook.

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Chilifest Nov. 8, 2013, Help Out Our Firefighters!



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Free Workshop on Oct 30 for Not-for-profit Organizations

United Way to Provide Free Workshop to Local Not-for-Profit Organizations in Preparation for the New Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act

 

On Wednesday, October 30, 2013, from 9 am to 11 am, United Way will be hosting a free workshop to local not-for-profit organizations in preparation for the new Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act.   Event takes place at the Fogolar Furlan, Windsor Hall, 1800 North Service Road, Windsor. Admission is a donation of a food item to support local food banks.

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Facilitated by Dana Young and William Willis of the McTague Law Firm LLP, this workshop will assist local not or- for-profit organizations in understanding the new legislation, identifying the action steps to be taken, and determining a process to prepare for the changes.

 

Registration closes on Friday, October 25^th, 2013. 

Visit www.weareunited.com or call 519-258-0000 x 15 or email cgiglio@weareunited.com to register!


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