Diversifying Your Funding Model

Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 9 a.m. - Noon

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Hosted by North Park University, Chicago, IL

Half-Day Workshop: $90

3 CEUs

About this Session: There are many perspectives regarding diversification of revenue streams and capacity building. While the extent to which we diversify funds will vary from one organization to the next, the underlining reason for this diversification remains the same: sustainability. Organizations must adequately prepare for the unpredictability of each revenue source. This workshop will share how organizations can and why they should diversify funds with case studies demonstrating impact. Participants will engage in thoughtful discussion, participate in hands-on activities and depart with best practices that they will be able to apply within their organizations.

Who Should Participate: Executive directors and fundraising staff

About the Presenter: Roslind Blasingame-Buford, EdD is the President of LINK Unlimited Scholars. “Dr. Roz,” named one of Chicago’s “35-under-35” Community Leaders by the Community Renewal Society and a “Leading Lady” by “O,” The Oprah Magazine, has a history of empowering youth and communities through quality, asset-based after-school and enrichment programs. Prior to her role at LINK Unlimited Scholars, she served as the first female executive director for BUILD, Inc., a youth development agency that engages gang-affiliated and other highly at-risk youth, in the schools and on the streets, so they can realize their educational and career potential and contribute to the stability, safety and well-being of our communities. She was instrumental in reshaping the culture and structure of the organization by developing the “BUILD Model,” which links all programs and services to create a holistic, team-based approach to ignite change and impact growth among participants. Dr. Roz’s sense of urgency for change is deeply rooted in Chicago, but also goes beyond Chicago to reach out to youth and practitioners across the state and throughout the nation. Dr. Roz serves in an advisory or leadership capacity, for more than 10 councils or coalitions, such as: University of Chicago’s Civic Leadership Academy, City of Chicago Community Development Advisory Council (CDAC) and National Afterschool Alliance, to name a few. Dr. Roz is a graduate of Chicago State University, has a master of science in human services administration from Spertus College, and holds a doctorate in education from National-Louis University.