Webinar: Decoding Giving USA 2024

Webinar: Decoding Giving USA and the State of Philanthropy in America

Our Giving USA takeaways are widely regarded for their practical applications. They’ll help you:

  • Develop 2025 fundraising strategies
  • Brief your colleagues and board members
  • Build donor journeys that are in line with current trends in giving

These events are part of the Winkler Group’s 20th Anniversary Webinar Series and will explore donor behaviors, emerging trends, and the ever-evolving landscape of charitable giving. By understanding these insights, nonprofit leaders can forge deeper connections with donors and amplify their impact.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the knowledge and tools you need to elevate your fundraising efforts and drive meaningful change.

AUGUST 14, 2024

01:00 PM ET

For Independent Schools

Just in time for the 2024-2025 school year, this collaboration with the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) is specifically for independent schools.

This session will provide an in-depth analysis of the Giving USA data, focusing on how independent schools can strengthen their development efforts and engage their school communities more effectively. Participants will gain valuable knowledge on donor trends, major gifts, fundraising strategies, and the philanthropic landscape unique to independent schools, helping them to build robust development programs that foster long-term success.

AUGUST 15, 2024

11:00 AM ET

For Higher Education

Join Winkler Group Principal and CEO, Jim Bush, with University of Arkansas — Fort Smith (UAFS) Blake Rickman and Kendall Ross as we present an encore of our standing-room-only presentation from the CASE D IV conference in San Antonio.

This webinar will look at strategies UAFS used to leverage school leadership for campaign success as well as the Giving USA statistics that impact major giving on college campuses.

Attendees will learn how to interpret the data within the context of higher education, uncovering trends and opportunities to better connect with alumni, donors, and other key stakeholders. This session is only available to CASE institutions.

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AUGUST 29, 2024

11:00 AM ET

For Community Service Organizations

In partnership with AFP Lowcountry and Together SC, this webinar will outline the state of philanthropy with a broad overview of the Giving USA data and practical advice and strategies for nonprofit organizations.

By understanding the broader philanthropic trends, nonprofits can adapt their approaches to fundraising, donor engagement, and mission fulfillment to thrive in an ever-changing landscape.

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