Cynthia Brinkley

It's been two years since my article, Living Your Organizational Culture, was published in Advancing Philanthropy magazine - still very relevant and a foundation for Federation's continued success in these challenging times. https://lnkd.in/dpr-cU52

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Are you a parent or family member of someone with intellectual or developmental disabilities? Are you a leader with a passion for advocacy, social, and system change? Nominations are open now! #Advocacy #SystemChange #Leadership

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The Minnesota Gift Planning Association is hosting an in-person and virtual/online workshop where I am a co-presenter. To register, go to: https://lnkd.in/gZYYuFsp "The Powerful Ask" Sponsored by Ameriprise Financial Featuring guest speakers Joe Sullivan, Planned Giving Officer, YMCA of the North and Deborah Hanson, Principal Gifts Officer, Greater Twin Cities United Way Special Guest - Laura Fredricks, author of The Ask and Hard Asks Made Easy will join us for Q & A, via Zoom link during last half of presentation. https://lnkd.in/gi9TbqmV   Tuesday, August 20 | 8:00 - 10:00 am |  BWF CE Credit (CLE & CFRE): in process Cost: $45 members; $65 non-members Virtual Zoom option available: $35   Determining who to ask, when to ask, and who makes an ask are key factors for any development professional. Based on the highly acclaimed book, The Ask by Laura Fredricks, co-presenters Joe Sullivan and Deborah Hanson focus this session on the key concepts that have been helpful for them in closing six-to-eight figure gifts: - Planning for and rehearsing an ask - Roles and responsibilities during an ask - Handling objections and having responses ready - When the answer is “No.” - When the answer is “Yes, but….” - Following up and next steps Joe and Deborah will present during the first hour of the workshop. A special feature during the second part is a video link-up with the author, Laura Fredricks. Join us for a spirited Q & A, with many practical suggestions that you can use to support your success. About our speakers: Laura Fredricks, JD, Best-Selling Author and Keynote Speaker, International Consultant Trainer The Ask Expert, Laura Fredricks, JD trains and coaches individuals, businesses, and nonprofits on How to ASK. She has raised more than $1 Billion for her clients and comes from successful careers in industries known for making the toughest and biggest asks ~law and philanthropy. Laura’s 5 Laws on Asking and her prior six books have helped hundreds of global executives, industry trailblazers, accountants, marketing and communication leaders, boards, fundraisers, entrepreneurs, teenagers, artists, philanthropists, and everyday people get their best professional and personal life possible, just by asking. Her most recent book “Hard Asks Made Easy: How to Get Exactly What you Want”, is Amazon’s #1 for Business Mentoring and Coaching, #5 Personal Transformation and #17 of all Self-Help Books. Laura’s book was named “One of the Top 15 Business Books for 2023.” She is the recipient of the Ralph E. Chamberlain Award for extraordinary leadership in the field of fundraising and lifetime of service to the profession, and the New York Nonprofit Network’s 50 Over 50 Award for excellence in media and philanthropy. Since 2005, Laura has been teaching “The Art of the Ask: Effective Communications and Negotiation Strategies” at New York University School of Professional Studies.

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🚀 Calling all Nonprofit Development Professionals in Kansas City! 🚀 This fall, the Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership at UMKC will be offering our Fundraising Leadership Series, designed to equip development professionals with essential leadership skills to become strategic leaders within their organizations. Why This Series? 🔑 The unique design of this certificate series, co-created with nonprofit leaders, acknowledges the pivotal role of development in shaping a nonprofit’s culture, strategy, and communications. What to Expect: 💡 Interactive Learning: Engage with peers in a dynamic, interactive program that enhances your capacity as an organizational leader and changemaker. 💡Expert Insights: Each session features senior nonprofit leaders from across the region sharing their expertise and experiences. 💡Applied Experience: Gain hands-on experience by applying leadership tools and knowledge within your organization’s context. Outcomes: Upon completion, you will have: 🌟 Enhanced your ability to lead strategic development operations. 🌟 Strengthened your role as a key player in your nonprofit’s success. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your fundraising leadership skills and drive meaningful change in your organization! 📅 Mark your calendar to join us for the series! Each session is from 8:30-11:30 and the dates are September 20 (in-person), October 4 (virtual), October 18 (in-person), November 1 (virtual), and November 15 (in-person). #NonprofitLeadership #Fundraising #ProfessionalDevelopment #NonprofitSuccess #FundraisingLeadershipSeries https://lnkd.in/gf7FqCTA

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