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2017 Igniting Philanthropy Series

June 1st - Go Multichannel to Raise More

R. Trent Thompson
fundraising strategies.
Money: Tools & strategies to inspire
imagination & connect with generational
donors in new ways
Presented by the winners of Fundraising Success Magazine
Multichannel Campaign of the Year Award 2014, this session introduces
you to the critical steps to achieving multichannel campaign success.
Presenters will share data-driven generational engagement strategies
including how to connect with the elusive millennials. Simultaneously,
this session demonstrates the critical partnership between brand and

Participant Outcomes:

How to set critical multichannel campaign goals

Choose channels aligned with specific campaign goals
Develop powerful campaign messaging that inspires giving
Inventory and leverage existing content assets (video,
messaging, social media, etc.)
Develop a campaign schedule/calendar to keep you on
track
Identify and empower social-media savvy volunteers and
staff to take your campaign viral Tammy Zonker
Innovative, hands-on strategies for engaging millennials in
your campaign
R. Trent Thompson is President of Thompson & Company (aka Rebrand & Retool or Perish), a nonprofit
brand and strategic communications firm. He's passionate about helping nonprofits build brand relevance,
but only stronger. Helping develop brand positioning that's not only better, but laser focused. Helping retool
their multichannel marketing and communications system and support infrastructure to support and enable
their engagement and fundraising initiatives for the long haul. When Trent's not rebranding clients, building
multichannel fundraising or awareness campaigns, and speaking at conferences, he's sharing snackable
brand and marketing insights on his podcast called #BADASSforGOOD.

Tammy Zonker is an envelope-pushing fundraising practitioner, an inspiring international speaker, and

powerful trainer in the discipline of transformational fundraising. In the past decade she has coached, trained
and led nonprofit teams to raise more than $400M including a single gift of $27.1M. She moved to Detroit in
2008 motivated to fund raise in the most challenging economy in the U.S. and has turned those experiences
into fundraising strategies, tools and processes for creating breakthrough fundraising results in any economy.
When she's not speaking at conferences or fundraising, you'll find Tammy in Detroit leading online webinars
and e-courses, hosting an online episode of ZTV or facilitating private workshops and retreats across North
America and beyond.

Don't miss this unique opportunity! Click here to register.

Sponsored by the Whatcom Center for Philanthropy

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 H i ghl i ghts fr om Equi ty Sum m i t 20 15
"A movement is not a flash of light - it is a flame, a torch passed from one generation to the
next and every so often we are blessed with moments where the smolder transforms to blaze
again and we're forced to race down the path of progress."

It was with these inspiring words by poet Mayda del Valle - set to motion, photography, and
song through the video "Our Moment" - that PolicyLink opened Equity Summit 2015. Over the
next three days, as 3,000 diverse stakeholders shared insights, forged new collaborations, and
strategized around some of the nation's most intractable challenges, the message of this video
echoed throughout the sessions, discussions, and performances. With powerful movements -
Black Lives Matter, Occupy Wall Street, the Dreamers, the Fight for $15 and a Union, and
others - rousing tens of thousands to action, advocacy, and awareness, this is equity's moment.

For more information, click HERE

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Upcoming Stewards of Children Training

Events
To empower adults and protect children, Brigid Collins proudly partners with Darkness to Light to
provide the nationally recognized, Stewards of Children training. This revolutionary program
educates adults to recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. It is the only child abuse
prevention program shown to increase awareness of child sexual abuse, improve attitudes about
adult responsibility and increase protective behaviors.

Click HERE for more information and to register

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WhatCal e nd ar !
Webs ite des igned to prom ote local events and prevent date conflicts
WhatCalender is a website designed to promote local events and help event planners avoid
date conflicts has been launched by the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce &
Industry.

The website can be reached through two domain addresses: www.WhatCalendar.com and
www.BhamEvent.com. It is emphasizing community events in Whatcom County that are open to
the public, fundraisers, galas, ticketed events, major events that will draw more than 500
people and athletic competitions such as runs, races and soccer tournaments. The website isn't
designed for weddings, regular or recurring events and meetings, and events that are open only
to an organization's members. We are encouraging nonprofit organizations to use this new
tool to schedule and promote events as we will be taking the current nonprofit scheduling
calendar down.

The event listings are free and open to all Whatcom County residents, not just
Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber members.

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Week l y Vol u n t eer H ot Sh eet

Click here to see the upcoming opportunities available this

month!
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The W as hingt on Nonprof it Ins t it ut e has creat ed

a NEW webs it e
 Your mission is important. To achieve it, you need nonprofit knowledge, tools, and connections.
You need to have a strong board, understand basic nonprofit finance, and be compliant with
the rules that govern organizations like yours. You also need to know how to raise money,
engage staff, and support volunteers. But you also need a place to learn. And that's why the
Washington Nonprofit Institute was created. Take a scroll through their new website by clicking
on the logo!

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Whatcom County Resource Guide

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E d uc atio n & Training

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June 15-16, 2017

Washington State Convention Center, Seattle

Register now for AFP Advancement Northwest's 2nd Annual Forum on Strategic Fundraising! Join
hundreds of your colleagues June 15-16, at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle. Last
year's Forum was a big success, with two days of interactive sessions for over 600 fundraisers from
across the country.

Day One takes a major gift lens to focus on building deeper relationships, broadening authentic
engagement and exploring the roles that everyone can play in creating stronger organizations. Led
by keynote speaker Joan Garry, it will leave you with tangible to-do's and plenty of things to think
about! Day Two spans a range of interests in five conference tracks with 20 workshops. The day will
be kicked off by keynote speaker, Eric Liu, founder of Citizen University.

Cost
Early Bird Registration pricing ends on April 14th - so sign up now!
http://www.afpadvancementnw.org/forum-on-strategic-fundraising
Register 3 or more people and receive the AFP member rate. Use discount code "group3".

If you have questions, please contact Advancement Northwest.

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No np r o fit Le a r ning Eve nts

Boards in Gear

Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits

(FUN) makes nonprofit finance fun through short videos featuring a CPA and improv actor. Yes, what board members need to
know spells BINGO, and there is a BINGO card should your board want to test what they learn.

Upcoming Opportunities:
5/23- LEWIS COUNTY: Turning Your Good Ideas into Great Grant-Funded More
5/23 - SEATTLE: Boards in Gear More
5/24 - VANCOUVER: Boards in Gear More
6/1 - YAKIMA: Let's Go Legal! Employment Law for Nonprofits More
6/2 - SOUTH BEND: Building Strong Volunteer Programs More
6/5 - KENT: The Accidental Grantwriter More
6/6 - YAKIMA: Central Washington Nonprofit Network Spring Social & Annual Meeting
(FREE, but must RSVP) More
6/7 - WALLA WALLA: Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits More
6/9 - MEMBER CALL: The Federal Policy Landscape More
6/12 - LACEY: Let's Go Legal! Getting on the Right Road to Compliance and Protection More
6/13 - EVERETT: Boards in Gear More
 e-Learning Opportunities:
Now - 6/15 - Nonprofit Overhead Project: 3-part financial series on recovering overhead costs More
5/25 - HR and Equity: follow-up Facebook Live event (FREE)
5/31 - Getting the Most out of Your Board (FREE) More
6/1 - Nonprofit Overhead Project - Recovering Overhead Costs in Government Contracts More
6/2 - The Best Way to Tell a Story: 4-part series on the art of storytelling More
6/6 - Advocacy and Lobbying: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know
6/8 - Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits (FREE) More
6/14 - Fundraising webinar (FREE) - details coming soon!
6/20 - Grantwriting webinar (FREE) - details coming soon!
6/28 - Nonprofit Data for Beginners More

Registration is open!
April 19 - Yakima: Central Washington Conference for the Greater Good More

Visit the Washington Nonprofits Vimeo channel

Stay up to date with current trainings: Visit the Washington Nonprofits Calendar

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Events & Training

In addition to other services, 501 Commons hosts a variety of events for nonprofit professionals.
Whether you're looking to hone your presentation skills in a Mighty Mouth workshop or want to
learn about search engine optimization (SEO) at a 501 Talks Tech training, they have professional
development opportunities to fit your needs.

Subscribe to their blog to keep up-to-date on all the latest events and news at 501 Commons as well
as useful tips and insights.

For more information on events and training's, click here.

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Jo b s
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C he c k o ut the A F P A d vanc e me nt N o rthw e st Jo b Bo ard
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The one central location for all job seekers and employers in advancement and development fields
Woodring
in the PacificCollege of Education
Northwest. The AFP Advancement Northwest's job board login is different from your
AFP Advancement Northwest website login. If you have any questions, please contact Your
Position: Learning and Community Schools Education Specialist
Membership at clientserv@yourmembership.com or by phone to 860-437-5700.
Description: Woodring College of Education (WCE) seeks an experienced educator to facilitate
the Learning in Community and Schools (LinCS) Program. The primary function of the LinCS
Specialist is to work closely with faculty to coordinate, monitor, and evaluate quality, course-
based, service-learning placements for WCE teacher education students. This is a permanent
.80 FTE position funded for 10 months during the academic year.

Click HERE for more information

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FuturesNW

Position: Executive Director & Program Coordinator

Description: FuturesNW is hiring a new Executive Director and we are looking for a high-
energy leader to continue our growth. The ideal candidate in our search will share our passion for
the mission and work of FuturesNW. The Executive Director will have overall strategic and
operational responsibility for the staff, programs, and execution of the mission. This is a "hands
on" position involving fundraising, staff development, program and event administration and
general management responsibilities.

The program coordinator works with high-risk high school students to make their dreams of
college a reality. The Program Coordinator will facilitate the delivery of a personal organization
and college-readiness curriculum for approximately 250 students in six area high schools,
communicate with students and families eligible for the State of Washington College Bound
Scholarship and work with the staff to increase FAFSA/WASFA completions and college
enrollment for all students. Program delivery is typically in an after-school model.

More information on Executive Director HERE

More information on Program Coordinator HERE

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Chinook Enterprises

Position: Director/Manager of Program Services

Description: The Director of Program Services is a full time professional management position
overseeing all mission-based service programs for Chinook Enterprises. The qualified candidate
must have extensive knowledge of Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment
Services, as well as, demonstrated history of leadership and program development.

Click HERE for job posting

Application Procedure:
Please send a letter of interest and a detailed resume to:
Chinook Enterprises
Human Resources
2026 N. LaVenture Road
Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Via email - dchilds@chinookenterprises.org Website -
www.chinookenterprises.org

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Compass Health

Position: Development and Event Manager

Description: This critical frontline fundraising position is primarily in charge of managing our
annual gala, but also manages a portfolio of mid-level foundation, corporate, and individual
prospects. The position is based out of our offices in Everett, but will be in charge of the five
county region of Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island, and San Juan Counties. Compass Health
has OUTSTANDING benefits and very competitive pay.

Contact with Tom Kozaczynski, tom.kozaczynski@compassh.org directly to get information on

applying.

Learn more about Compass Health HERE

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