Non-Profit Workshop: Making the Ask

The potential is great: Your organization is doing exceptional work, and you are passionate about your mission. But when working with individual donors, do you sometimes feel unsure about how to proceed with a funding request?

In this workshop, Sharyn Goodson from the Leichtag Foundation will help you understand the steps needed for an effective ask and offer tangible tools to bring back to your organization.

By the end of this workshop, you will:

• Feel more confident in making the case for why donors should give to your organization.

• Understand the practical steps to take before, during, and after a fundraising solicitation.

• Be familiar with different donors’ styles and ways to present compelling information.

About our Presenter 

Sharyn Goodson, CFRE, has 25+ years of experience in philanthropy and nonprofit management. She serves as VP of Philanthropy for the Leichtag Foundation, where she manages grantmaking, leads funder partnerships, and trains and counsels nonprofits. Prior roles include Vice President of Philanthropy for the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego, director of Grants for the Jewish Family Service of San Diego, Program Director for the Aspen Community Foundation in Aspen, CO, and Program Director for Jewish Family & Children’s Service in Pittsburgh, PA. Sharyn currently serves as VP of Resource Development on the Association of Fundraising Professionals, San Diego board.