Thrive & Grow Series: Unlocking the Potential of the Fundraising Cycle, presented by Arvest
Are you ready to elevate your fundraising strategy?
Join our Thrive & Grow Series, a transformative three-part professional development series designed for professionals tasked with advancing their organization's philanthropic goals. Gain practical tools, actionable insights, and proven strategies to optimize every stage of the fundraising cycle.
Throughout the three-part series, participants will dive into the critical phases of fundraising: Identification & Qualification, Cultivation, Solicitation, and Stewardship.
Each session will provide interactive discussions, real-world applications, and take-home resources that can be implemented immediately—no matter the size of your nonprofit.
Led by Mary Mooney Burns, CNP, an experienced nonprofit leader with 30 years of experience in donor relations. Mary is the founder and CEO of both MMB Connect, LLC and the nonprofit program, OnBoard, KC. With decades of experience in nonprofit leadership and board development, Mary brings a wealth of expertise to help organizations enhance their fundraising efforts. Each session Mary will incorporate co-presenters or guest speakers to enhance the participant experience.
Session 2: Thrive in the Ask
Confident Solicitation for Lasting Impact
Step into the ask with confidence. This session focuses on the art and strategy of Solicitation. Learn how to craft compelling proposals, overcome solicitation fears, and align donor intent with organizational priorities.
Key Topics:
- Practical tips for making effective asks and overcoming hesitation.
- Best practices for documenting gifts and ensuring clarity of donor intent.
- Strategies for managing complex donor conversations and navigating conditional gifts.
- Confidence to approach and secure impactful gifts.
- Tools to document and honor donor intent while safeguarding organizational integrity.
- Techniques for aligning solicitations with mission-driven goals.
Series Workshops and Dates:
Session 1: Thrive Through Connections - May 19, 2025
Session 2: Thrive in the Ask - August 25, 2025
Session 3: Thrive with Gratitude - November 10, 2025
Register for the entire series for $170 by May 16th!
Meet the presenters:
Mary Mooney Burns is a mission-driven leader and consultant with over 30 years of cross-sector experience in the nonprofit field. As the CEO and Founder of OnBoard KC, she leads efforts to connect engaged volunteers with purpose-driven nonprofit boards and offers strategic board consulting services that enhance board diversity, engagement, and effectiveness. Through her consulting company, MMB Connect, Mary also works closely with nonprofits to elevate their philanthropic impact by implementing a tailored donor-investor approach.
Before founding her own ventures, Mary served as Vice President of Advancement at Rockhurst University. Over her ten-year tenure, she led transformative initiatives, strengthened alumni and stakeholder relations, and successfully raised over $100 million to further the university's mission. Her extensive experience also includes leadership roles with the YMCA of Greater Kansas City, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and the Park Hill School District.
Mary holds a BS in Communications and Nonprofit Leadership, as well as an Executive MBA certification in Advancement Leadership from Rockhurst University. She is a Certified Nonprofit Professional through the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance and a BoardSource-certified consultant.
Mary and her husband Brian have three adult daughters and live in Kansas City, MO.
Cancellation/Program Policies: No refunds will be processed within 7 business days of the program date. No shows will be billed. Nonprofit Connect may take photographs, screenshots, or video recordings at public and virtual events, so we ask that you read our Privacy Policy for more information. Each registration is for one individual. We kindly ask that you do not circulate your webinar link with others who have not registered.
Date and Time
Monday Aug 25, 2025
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Location
The Children's Service Fund
2345 Grand, Suite 1450
KCMO 64108
Fees/Admission
$80- Member Rate (individual session) $120- Non-member rate (individual session)
*$170-Entire series (3) registration by May 16th! MEMBERS ONLY OFFER *
Contact Information
Nicole Primm
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