Fundraising through election seasons

Elections affect us all—including all our fundraising programs. Some donors shift resources to campaigns; others invest more deeply in issue areas. As fundraisers, we face more noise in telling our stories and sparking conversations. We also have an opportunity to spotlight the relevancy of our missions and develop meaningful partnerships with donors.

This conversation will convene a panel of experienced leaders to discuss how to approach fundraising in this election season:

• What can we learn from past elections?
• How could the upcoming election affect the year-end giving season that follows?
• What strategies and tactics can fundraising teams use to elevate their work in a noisy environment?
• What should every organization be doing right now to prepare?

Moderator

Channon Lucas - Chief Administrative Officer - Mother Cabrini Health Foundation

Panelists

Anna Zawisza – Vice President of Development - Conservation Lands Foundation  
Shobana Gubbi - Chief Philanthropy Officer - Second Harvest of Silicon Valley 
Marissa Todd - Deputy Director – Midwest Innocence Project 
Jennifer Goforth - Senior Director of Individual Giving - Third Way

This event is offered in collaboration with the George H. Heyman, Jr. Program for Philanthropy and Fundraising within the NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs.