Fear not! Join us on Wednesday, August 26th @ 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (CST) to learn from a panel of fundraising experts and tech-driven creatives that have been pushing the envelope of virtual fundraising. They will share lessons learned, discuss new and emerging approaches, and make sure you’re equipped with practical tips and insights that will help ease your fears.
Moderator:
Lisa Peters
Lisa Peters is the owner of Eye Inspire Events and TV Host and Community Producer of Talk of the Town at Access Communications. Lisa is also a seasoned community development professional with over 30 years of experience building events that both raise much-needed funds and generate heightened awareness while entertaining people. Lisa and her team of event planners are the creative spark behind some of Regina’s most successful premium and charity events, helping companies support their community and enhance their brand and bottom line.
Speakers:
Nowshad Ali
Nowshad (Shad) Ali, CFRE is President of On Purpose Leadership and an experienced professional in Fundraising, Leadership Development, Organization Growth, and Talent Management. He has experience with leading social impact agencies and for-profit corporations. Shad served on the board of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy Canada, he lead the What Canadian Donors Want Study, and has spoken extensively on Donor Motivations and Fundraising Effectiveness. He is a sought-after executive coach, facilitator, and community-builder.
Sharon Lechner
Sharon Lechner is the founder and CEO of Events by Sharon. She worked for many years in the not-for-profit sector as CEO of the Elgin-St. Thomas United Way and District Manager for the Canadian Red Cross. In 2011, Sharon struck out on her own as a full-time event planner. She specializes in fundraising events, including online auction software, and is now working with existing clients in moving their events to hybrid and virtual platforms.
Kayla Thompson
Kayla Thompson is the founder and owner of Blue Street Media. After a rewarding 15 years in the corporate digital world, Kayla started Blue Street Media to help local businesses find growth in digital advertising. Working within constantly-changing advertising and technology sectors, Kayla specializes in building client trust by working hand-in-hand to establish needs and wants, develop a solid advertising platform, and maintain and grow customer audiences.
We hope you can join us live on Wednesday, August 26th @ 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (CST). A recording will also be available online for those unable to attend.
Sincerely,
Iryna Khovrenkov, Associate Professor, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School, University of Regina
and
Lynn Gidluck, Community Director Community Engagement and Research Centre (formerly the Community Research Unit), University of Regina
Proud co-leads for the western hub of the Canadian Philanthropy Partnership Network and members of Community Campus Engage Canada.
Questions? Email: Lynn.gidluck@uregina.ca
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST