Ahhh, the good old days of donor parties, hard hat tours, and public ground-breaking celebrations. We may be on lockdown, but our campaigns don’t have to be. Teams continue to plan major campaigns and successfully raise campaign funds. 

What are their keys to success? What lessons have they learned? This panel discussion will provide perspectives from a board member, a development director, and a consultant on the effect of COVID on capital and other major campaigns. We’ll talk about what's working in the current fundraising environment; how COVID is impacting capital campaign work; and what to do now if you are planning a post-COVID campaign. Join us for an interactive discussion, share your perspective, and learn from your peers.

Learning Objectives

• The effect of COVID on major campaigns: what's different and what's the same.
• What's working in the current fundraising environment.
• What to do now if you are planning a post COVID campaign.

Presenters and panelists:

Jeri Alcock, Partner & Senior Consultant, Rose City Philanthropy

Jeri has worked in the nonprofit sector for 28 years as a fundraising professional and consultant and earned her CFRE in 2008. Jeri is a graduate of Pacific University and earned her master’s degree from PSU.  In 2006, WVDO honored Jeri with the “Outstanding Development Officer” award for her first capital campaign.  Jeri is passionate about helping great causes to find their greatest champions and her favorite projects still involve audacious campaign goals.

Lara Miller, Partner & Consultant, Rose City Philanthropy

Lara brings 12 years of multi-media marketing, ten years of brick-and-mortar business ownership, and ten years of fundraising experience to her consulting practice. She has led the fundraising efforts for arts and culture, environment, and social service nonprofits.  Lara served as both chair and vice chair of the PHAME board and is currently on the Pittock Mansion board. “Board service has enriched my life as well as my career. It has taught me how a board can effectively partner with organizational leadership to achieve lofty goals and create systemic change.” Lara is a certified diversity recruiter and loves working with organizations to create more equitable hiring practices while finding their unicorn.

Marie Piayai, Director of Development and Communications, HomePlate Youth Services 

Marie brings 10+ years of work in philanthropy, working with donors and strategic community partners. She is passionate about facilitating the journey from unaware to advocate, helping donors truly understand their impact. She takes pride in her small liberal arts undergraduate experience at Hamilton College, is a Fulbright scholar and has a master’s degree in Sustainable International Development from The Heller School at Brandeis University. Marie is using her lived experience and time with at-risk youth in Thailand and Colombia, in her role with HomePlate.