Join Us for Our Fundraising Webinars Series: April & May 2025
The Sacramento Mountains Foundation is proud to present a series of free educational webinars designed to enhance your fundraising skills and donor engagement strategies. This exceptional opportunity brings together leading experts in the field to share their knowledge and practical insights.
Meet Our Distinguished Speakers
Our webinar series features renowned professionals with extensive experience in fundraising, donor relations, and philanthropy:
Dr. Russell James from Texas Tech University is a distinguished professor in the Department of Personal Financial Planning where he directs graduate programs in Charitable Financial Planning. With over 25 years of experience in planned giving, Dr. James combines academic research with practical applications, and his work has been cited in prestigious publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The Chronicle of Philanthropy. He is the author of several books including "The Socratic Fundraiser" and "The Storytelling Fundraiser."
Angela Joens brings her extensive experience as a fundraising professional to The Donor Relations Group. Her background includes leadership roles at UC Davis, Mercy Medical Center Foundation, and Iowa State University Foundation. Angela specializes in stewardship, development operations, and leadership training, and regularly speaks nationally on these topics.
Liz Menne has built her career around supporter experience and customer loyalty. As a project specialist with The Donor Relations Group and ODDER Manager at EverTrue/Thankview, she focuses on creating efficiencies and improving donor retention through effective systems and processes.
Colton Withers serves as Director of Operations at The Donor Relations Group. His background in higher education and performing arts fundraising includes leadership roles at Purdue University. Colton holds a master's degree from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and specializes in helping organizations build exceptional donor communications.
Five Transformative Sessions
Each session offers unique insights into different aspects of fundraising and donor relations:
April 24, 2025 (11 AM - 12:30 PM): "Socratic Fundraising: Using Questions to Advance the Donor's Journey" with Dr. Russell James
May 1, 2025 (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM): "Unlocking Donor Retention: Crafting and Implementing an Effective Donor Matrix" with Liz Menne
May 8, 2025 (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM): "Creating Memorable Event Experiences" with Angela Joens
May 15, 2025 (2:00 PM - 3:30 PM): "Using Storytelling in Major and Planned Gifts Fundraising: New Findings, Ancient Origins, and Practical Tips" with Dr. Russell James
May 22, 2025 (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM): "Make Your Donor the Hero: The Art of Storytelling for Nonprofits" with Colton Withers
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and enhance your fundraising strategies. Together, we can reimagine the donor experience and inspire greater giving for your organization.
For more information, contact John Wheeler at (575) 479-7435 or john.wheeler@sacmtns.org.