“We need money now..!” “Let’s just ask (insert super famous philanthropist or big local company here),” or “Let’s do what (insert unique, once-in-lifetime fundraiser here) did,” OR “we (you) should think outside the box…” SIGH. How many times have you heard that and all you felt was a sense of dread—because you’re doing as much as you can without your unicorn, who seems to have wandered away…Worse? There’s so much information coming at you you feel completely overwhelmed to the point of paralysis. There is no one way to raise the money you need to fuel your mission, but it can be overwhelming. Small Shop Playbook can help you identify, prioritize, and build the confidence you need to create an effective, scalable, fundraising program.

Learning Objectives

• What are your options
• How to prioritize
• Building Confidence!

About the Presenter

Paul F. Morris, Development Director | Columbia Springs Environmental Education Center

Over a close to a 30-year career in fundraising, Paul’s work has resulted in millions of dollars being raised and thousands of donors being engaged for a wide spectrum of not-for-profit organizations. He has led successful development efforts in direct health services at the state and national levels; regional theatre; architectural preservation; a statewide organization offering chess to low-income students; and recently lead development, communication, and operations as the Deputy Director an organization focused on breaking generational cycles of poverty in outer NE Portland through a classroom curriculum and 1:1 mentoring. Paul currently leads the development effort for an environmental education organization as well as offering consulting support for a variety of small to mid-sized nonprofits. Paul has a commitment to giving back to the community and the profession, including regular speaking and teaching engagements focused on small or emerging not-for-profits navigating success. In his volunteer work, he utilizes his background and expertise to help other not-for-profits develop their own sustainable and scalable fundraising programs. Paul lives in Beaverton with his family.

Cost of Event

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$40 - Equity Builder
$20 - Community Builder
$10 - Capacity Builder

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$10 - Community Builder
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