WG Leads AFP Campaign Workshop

Winkler Group Principal Jim Bush and Senior Consultant Courtenay Fain last week co-presented “Are You Ready for a Capital Campaign?” to an audience of AFP Members. They covered new ways to increase board involvement in fundraising, the importance of moves management, and what to do now to get ready for a campaign down the road.

Mr. Bush has been named best speaker at numerous national and international conferences. Ms. Fain is a recognized leader in the philanthropic and nonprofit sector and a past president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Lowcountry Chapter.

To determine your organization’s readiness for a campaign, watch the presentation below.

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