BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Center For Civil Society - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://centerforcivilsociety.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Center For Civil Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T160000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114453 CREATED:20240307T202033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T143114Z UID:1321-1714057200-1714060800@centerforcivilsociety.org SUMMARY:Givers\, Doers\, & Thinkers Webinar: American Jews\, Philanthropic Traditions\, and Harsh New Realities DESCRIPTION:Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n Much charitable giving is influenced deeply by religious tradition—maybe none more so than by Judaism. The desire to better understand and appreciate Jewish charitable activity in America is always a welcome topic\, but it has become more timely\, and heightened\, by the astonishing—and often blatantly antisemitic—reactions of important individuals and institutions to October 7th. \nUnderstanding what is special about Jewish philanthropy in America\, and how the community of givers is reacting to the harsh new realities that attack the foundation of American civil society—this is the broad discussion that the Center for Civil Society will host on April 25th\, when Senior Fellow Jack Fowler will be joined by three experts—Alexandra Rosenberg\, senior director of development at Tikvah\, Sam Richardson\, associate at AmPhil \, and Rabbi Rob Thomas\, cybersecurity expert and philanthropist—to explore Jewish American giving and related contentions. \n \n Register URL:https://centerforcivilsociety.org/event/givers-doers-thinkers-webinar-american-jews-philanthropic-traditions-and-harsh-new-realities/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:GDT Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centerforcivilsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Master-Class-header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T160000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114453 CREATED:20240111T083239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T214026Z UID:1226-1708009200-1708012800@centerforcivilsociety.org SUMMARY:Givers\, Doers\, & Thinkers Webinar: Direct Mail Marketing DESCRIPTION:Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n In an election year there is a ton of noise. How are you going to stand out? How are you going to engage your donors—and prospective donors—when they are focused on “the most important election of their lives”? \nWhether your mail program is large or small\, seasoned or start up\, it’s an integral part of your fundraising efforts. Learn winning strategies to improve your mail efforts—and ask AmPhil experts questions about your mail program. \n \n Register URL:https://centerforcivilsociety.org/event/givers-doers-thinkers-webinar-direct-mail-marketing/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:GDT Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centerforcivilsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Master-Class-header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T160000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114453 CREATED:20231130T201511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T191431Z UID:1156-1704978000-1704988800@centerforcivilsociety.org SUMMARY:Strategic Development Master Class DESCRIPTION:Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n Meeting your fundraising goals doesn’t happen by accident. It takes consistency\, intentionality\, and focus. It takes saying no to distractions. In other words\, it takes a development plan. Given the demonstrated unpredictability of the world around us\, planning for your organization is even more important than ever. In this master class\, you’ll learn the how and why of creating an achievable\, actionable strategic plan that will help you to reach (or exceed) your fundraising goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll Learn\n \n \n \n \n \n \nWhat baseline data you need to get started and who should be involved\nHow to build a gifts table and set realistic goals \nWhat activities to prioritize on a daily\, weekly\, and monthly basis in order to find new donors and cultivate the ones you already have\nWhat activities and benchmarks to track to monitor your progress\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://centerforcivilsociety.org/event/strategic-development-master-class/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Master Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centerforcivilsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Master-Class-header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114453 CREATED:20231106T192301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T182419Z UID:1142-1701954000-1701964800@centerforcivilsociety.org SUMMARY:Elements of Grant Writing Master Class DESCRIPTION:Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n As a fundraiser\, you write proposals for the same reason that Willie Sutton robbed banks: because that’s where the money is. But could you be writing them better? Galvanize your grant writing with this master class on the fundamentals of writing successful proposals. With minimal abstract philosophizing and an abundance of practical wisdom\, “Elements of Grant Writing” will arm you and your development staff with the tools you need to improve your grant proposals. You’ll also have the opportunity to workshop your organization’s grant-writing material during the class or in an individual follow-up session\, so plan to share your general operations proposal and any questions you have about your materials. \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll Learn\n \n \n \n \n \n \nWhat a foundation is and what they might value in a grant proposal\nWhat happens to a proposal when it’s submitted\nThe basic principles that should inform your grant writing\nCommon errors almost everyone makes and how to avoid them\nConcrete steps you can take to help your grant writing stand out from the pack\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://centerforcivilsociety.org/event/grant-writing/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Master Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centerforcivilsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T160000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114453 CREATED:20231004T143117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T151207Z UID:1047-1701183600-1701187200@centerforcivilsociety.org SUMMARY:The Future of Christian Higher Education DESCRIPTION:Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n As the education sector in the United States continues to evolve rapidly\, some questions about the future of private Christian colleges and universities are in order. How will these institutions survive? How should they respond to the changing educational climate? Will they continue to serve the purpose of educating the whole person\, both academically and spiritually? Jonathan Hannah\, Director of the Center for Civil Society\, will be joined by Pete Peterson\, Dean of the Pepperdine University School of Public Policy\, and David Beer\, Director of the Center for Christian Faith and Culture at Malone University\, for a frank\, illuminating discussion of these questions. \n \n Register URL:https://centerforcivilsociety.org/event/gdtwebinar-highered/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:GDT Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centerforcivilsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Master-Class-header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114453 CREATED:20230906T182809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T142733Z UID:924-1699376400-1699444800@centerforcivilsociety.org SUMMARY:Rise of the Nones: How Declining Religious Affiliation Is Changing Civil Society DESCRIPTION: URL:https://centerforcivilsociety.org/event/rise-of-the-nones-how-declining-religious-affiliation-is-changing-civil-society/ LOCATION:Scottsdale\, AZ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centerforcivilsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T160000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114453 CREATED:20230906T174623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T180558Z UID:899-1698930000-1698940800@centerforcivilsociety.org SUMMARY:Planned Giving Strategies DESCRIPTION:Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n Planned giving is a glaring blind spot in many nonprofit fundraisers’ vision for their fundraising efforts. It’s all too easy to fixate on obtaining gifts now and let the long-term worry about itself—but taking this easy road imperils your organization’s future financial stability. \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll Learn\n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe best types of planned gift\nHow to identify and approach your best planned giving prospects\nHow to talk to donors about planned gifts\nCommon myths about planned giving\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://centerforcivilsociety.org/event/planned-giving-strategies/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Master Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centerforcivilsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Master-Class-header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T160000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114453 CREATED:20230829T144904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T180251Z UID:694-1697115600-1697126400@centerforcivilsociety.org SUMMARY:Integrating Direct Mail and Digital Outreach DESCRIPTION:Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n Direct mail is the single most powerful and cost-effective technique a fundraiser has to reach and attract new donors. But in our increasingly digital world\, your outreach can stretch beyond your donors’ mailboxes. By adding digital outreach to your fundraising quiver\, you’ll forge deeper connections with a wider array of donors than ever before. \nIn this master class\, you’ll learn how and why implementing both digital and traditional fundraising techniques can boost your development program\, how to craft an integrated fundraising plan that builds cohesion across channels\, how to prioritize your mail and digital efforts to build donor relationships and balance costs\, and much more. \n \n \n \n \n \n What You’ll Learn\n \n \n \n \n \n \nWhy direct mail still makes sense in an increasingly digital age\nHow digital techniques can complement and elevate traditional fundraising\nHow to prioritize and integrate mail and digital efforts in a comprehensive messaging plan\nHow to determine the cost of acquiring a donor through multiple channels and when it pays off\nWhat to consider when choosing vendors\, implementing multichannel fundraising\, and more\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://centerforcivilsociety.org/event/integrating-direct-mail-and-digital-outreach/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Master Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centerforcivilsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/5-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR