June 2025 Development Meet-Up
Looking for community, connection, and fresh ideas? Join fellow nonprofit professionals for a casual morning of coffee, conversation, and peer support. Whether you're seeking a thinking partner or simply want to share space with others in development work, this is a great way to start your day.
Date & Time: Friday, June 20 at 9:00 AM
Location: Honeylux Coffee, 45 Aviation Way Suite 4B, Watsonville, CA 95076
REGISTER HERE so we know who to expect.
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In-Person | Executive Director Roundtable
Date & Time: Tuesday, July 15 | 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Location: Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County
This roundtable is a dedicated space for Executive Directors to connect, share insights, and navigate challenges together. To ensure the conversation is as timely and relevant as possible, the specific topic will be announced closer to the date. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
*This group is only for Executive Directors.*
Rapid Response Fundraising: From Panic to Plan
Nonprofits are facing growing financial challenges. In this timely training, Sharon Papo, CEO of Indigo Skies Consulting, shares proven strategies for launching high-impact emergency fundraising campaigns while building long-term development skills. Includes networking with fellow nonprofit leaders.
Date & Schedule: Tuesday, July 15, 2025
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Online Networking
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Training with Sharon Papo
Registration: $35 AFP members | $40 Non-members
**Add $10 for day-of registration** REGISTER HERE
Program: Raise More Money & Keep Your Sanity!
Are you stressed about meeting your fundraising goals?
Do you have a fundraising plan that sits on a shelf, or no plan at all?
Do you feel like there is always too much to do and you don’t know the most effective ways to focus your time and energy?
Whether you are an Executive Director pulled in a thousand directions or a Development Director juggling a busy schedule, the Raise More Money and Keep Your Sanity Program will give you powerful tools to raise more money than ever before while keeping your sanity and not burning yourself out.
In the Raise More Money and Keep Your Sanity Program, you’ll discover:
- How to create a clear and effective fundraising plan
- How to right-size your development plan to make the most money with the least effort
- Proven techniques to help you grow and deepen your donor base
- The single most powerful strategy to address overwhelm
- A supportive community to support you and cheer you on.
Testimonials
“Sharon will support you in meeting and succeeding in your fundraising goals, just like she did for us.”
-Stephanie Barron Lu
Executive Director, Positive Discipline Community Resources
“I hired Sharon to equip me with the tools to become a major donor fundraiser and she did. I feel much more comfortable in the act of soliciting gifts. One of the most important things Sharon did for me was help me identify that the root cause of a lot of my stress was time management and prioritization. Sharon has helped me set priorities, and stick to them. These tools were so transformational for me that I’m strongly recommending them for my leadership team.”
-Sarah Newkirk
Executive Director The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County
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