Gearing Up for #GivingTuesday

Registration for this workshop is now closed. Thank  you for your interest.

Wednesday, September 14, 2016, 9 - 11 a.m.

Hosted at North Park University, Chicago, IL

Free Workshop - RSVP Required

(Please, no more than 2 individuals per organization)

About this Session:

Have you marked your calendar for November 29, 2016? If not, now is the time because #GivingTuesday is quickly approaching. This annual online campaign began just four years ago and is becoming an increasingly popular way for organizations to ask constituents to make a financial contribution, increase volunteer support and raise awareness. Discover strategies for effectively leveraging this opportunity across social media platforms to maximize your year-end gift potential with current and prospective donors and deepen your engagement with supporters. Hear stories about successes and common pitfalls, and learn about the resources and tools available to help your organization get ahead of the curve on #GivingTuesday—with the contributions to prove it.

Who Should Participate: Fundraising and marketing staff

About the Presenter: Caitlin Bristow, JD, brings a unique combination of development experience and legal training and education as a consultant at Campbell & Company. During her time in law school, she crafted her education to complement her passion for the nonprofit and higher education sectors. Caitlin developed excellent client counseling and research and writing skills which have translated seamlessly to her work with clients at Campbell & Company. Caitlin graduated from Saint Louis University Law School where she studied nonprofit and education law as well as estate planning and trusts and estates. She also completed a self-proposed seminar project entitled “Planned Giving: Donor’s Intent” where she closely examined the legal implications of planned gifts on major universities. Caitlin also spearheaded student retention and young alumni projects within the community relations office at Saint Louis University and worked at the Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis where she gained valuable fundraising experience. She graduated from the College of the Holy Cross, where she studied political science and peace and conflict studies and worked closely with the board of trustees while representing the college in the community as the director of community relations. Caitlin remains active in the Chicago College of the Holy Cross Alumni Association.