Creating a Culture of Philanthropy
A half-day workshop

Laurie Herrick, Founder and President, RAINMAKER Consulting
Eric Phelps, Principal, RAINMAKER Consulting

About the Topic:
Does your organization have a culture of philanthropy? Have your board and staff tried one thing and then another to create a flow of financial support to no avail? Do board members and staff work together to generate the resources that your agency needs? This half day workshop is designed to teach development leaders how to make an organizational shift to one where resources are readily available. We will first learn about culture and it’s impact on us, then identify the specific needs of our agencies so we leave with a plan for action. Board members, development professionals  are encouraged to attend this workshop together as the critical partnership between these groups will make the impact of the workshop longer lasting. 

About the Speakers:
Laurie Herrick is the Founder and President of RAINMAKER Consulting which she started in 2002. RAINMAKER's fundamental commitment is to creating a culture of philanthropy that leads to breakthroughs in fundraising and resource development. As a veteran fundraiser and organizational development consultant, Laurie, and now the RAINMAKER team have provided fundraising training for boards and development professionals, coaching on capital campaigns and planned giving programs, executive coaching and strategic planning. Laurie has been responsible for raising tens of millions of dollars for nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S.

Eric Phelps is a Principal with RAINMAKER Consulting. Most recently, Eric served as VP of Development for VentureWell, a national nonprofit where he was instrumental in securing more than $45 million. Prior to VentureWell, Eric was a Program Director for the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. Eric has also served in multiple Executive Director and Development Director roles in his career. He has a B.A. in Psychology from UMass–Amherst and a Certificate in American Sign Language Interpreting. He is the author of If Money Can Fix It, It’s Not The Problem, a book exploring the interaction between nonprofit and donor relations.

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