Alumni Sharing Expertise: A Free Continuing Education Workshop

The Learning From Alumni continuing education workshop series, where School of Social Welfare alumni are the presenters, returns this spring semester with a panel discussion. This free workshop, titled Fundraising in the Not-For-Profit Sector, will be slightly different as it will also include alumni from other UAlbany programs to complete the panel. This 90-minute workshop will provide individuals with tips and tools on how to build a communications plan to raise money for, and increase attention about an agency or organization. Attendees will also receive an overview on how to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors, as well as how to establish and build relationships with grant-making organizations.

This panel discussion, co-sponsored by UAlbany’s Nonprofit University and The Institute for Nonprofit Leadership and Community Development, will be held on the UAlbany Downtown Campus (135 Western Avenue, Albany NY 12222 in Milne 200) on Tuesday, February 4^th from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. It is open to the community and there is no cost for the 1.5 continuing education credits, approved for NYS Licensed Social Workers only. Registration is required.

About Our Panelists

Our UAlbany alumni panelists will each offer a different perspective. Jonathan Richardson, Communications and Special Projects Officer at The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region, will share his knowledge about building relationships with donors and requesting funding as the recipient organization. Joe Bonilla, Managing Partner and Senior Media Director of Relentless Awareness LLC, a PR and Communications firm, will share his expertise about the messaging behind receiving and giving funding. Lastly, Jillian Pasco, Sr. VP, Albany & Hudson Valley Market Manager at Bank of America, will share her knowledge about funding administration when resources are given to organizations.