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Thirteen fundraising and business professionals will share their secrets for success during Pensacola State College’s 2023 Nonprofit Summit set for Friday, Feb. 10.
Hosted by the PSC Nonprofit Center for Excellence and Philanthropy, the summit’s theme is “Step Out of Your Comfort Zone into Greatness” and is set for 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. in Room 1704, Building 17, on the Pensacola campus.
The cost to attend is $50 and includes lunch and an evening Social Hour. The deadline to register is 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8. To register, go to https://npc.pensacolastate.edu/upcoming-workshops/.
Lauren Pasqualone, a marketing strategist, will deliver the keynote address, “Employ Joy ─ Pump Up Giving, Productivity, and Satisfaction through a Culture of Joy,” to kick off the summit.
With more than 20 years marketing and branding trainer experience, Pasqualone has worked with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Tampa Bay Super Bowl Host Committee, the National Historic Landmark and other organizations.
The presenters and topics include:
Leah Donelan McDermott: Nuts and Bolts of State Government, Working in Coalitions;
Jennifer McFarren: Corporate Social Responsibility, Partnering with Businesses and Your Nonprofit;
Nigel Allen and Jennifer McFarren: Partnership from the Fundraiser and Corporate Viewpoints;
Financial Panel – Melissa Mott, Emily Lalas and Tom Owens: What Nonprofits Need to Know;
Nigel Allen: Building Relationships and Stewarding Donors;
Sabeen Perwaiz: The State of the Nonprofit Sector and Giving in Florida;
Dr. Sherry Hartnett, Pam Hatt and Bryan McCall: Marketing Your Mission; and
Tammy Greer: Grants and Foundation Funding: Preparing the Project, Creating the Story and How to Search for the Right Funder for Your Mission.
Andrea Krieger, PSC’s Executive Director of Institutional Development, will deliver closing remarks.
“According to the Independent Sector, nonprofits contributed $1.5 trillion to the U.S. economy in 2022. They represent the third-largest private employer in the U.S.,” Krieger said.
“The PSC Nonprofit Center is excited to offer high-quality professional development that can help the 3,519 nonprofits located in Escambia and Santa Rosa County, Florida, enhance their work in our community.”