When

Thursday November 10, 2016 from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM CST
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Where

Metropolitan Regional Arts Council 
2324 University Avenue West
Suite 114
St. Paul, MN 55114
 

 
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Contact

Bethany Whitehead 
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council 
651-523-6388 
bethany@mrac.org 
 

Year End Is Coming: Let’s Raise Some Money! 

Presented by: Kathy Blegen-Huntley, Owner & President Upward Spiral Consulting


When:
Thursday, November 10, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Where: MRAC Office Suite - 2324 University Ave Suite 114 St Paul, MN 55114
 
Details: This session is open to all arts organizations in the Twin Cities Metro Area. The target participant is an individual with general understanding of fundraising methods, but those with limited resources and experience are also invited to participate. This session is free to attend.
 
Session Description

Nearly 1/3 of annual giving happens in December. Are you ready to make the most of your year end appeal?  We will discuss Advanced Strategies for Maximizing Year End Gifts in this session.  Bring examples of what you have done in the past, how its worked and we will talk specifics about what you can plan to do this year and the next.

Presenter Bio
Kathy Blegen-Huntley
is a skilled leader and consultant to a wide variety of non-profits. She assists organizations with fundraising including capital campaign planning and implementation, marketing/branding, strategic planning, board development and operational effectiveness. She is an engaging and energetic facilitator particularly when handling challenging topics and dealing with change. Her hands on experience has created long term capacity for many non-profits, raising over $370 million dollars through events, sponsorships, foundation grants, workplace, capital campaigns and individual giving. She has developed marketing plans for organizations ranging in annual budgets from $250 thousand to $85 million. Kathy has authored numerous articles, poetry, short stories and grant applications.