Tech can bring efficiency and impact to your organizations development efforts...and it's not always as expensive as you think. Evan Moilan, CFRE will open the conversation sharing his 5 favorite tech hacks. Participants are invited to bring your favorite tech hack to share with the group.

Events take a lot of energy. Often the return on the investment is low. With a single Day of Giving event, instead of spending tons of money on venues, entertainment, and food - you spend your energy on building relationships with donors. You connect with them on a personal level and use the day to tell your story and ask for them to respond generously. Day of Giving events are an excellent way to foster recurring gifts. They don't "just happen" though. They take thought, intentionality, and volunteer coordination. In this roundtable we will break down the questions you need to ask yourself to determine if a Day of Giving will work for you and if so, what are the basic starting points for making it a reality.

It is important to show gratitude to your donors. Do you have a system? Do you track how you say thanks? This session shows how to improve your gratitude plan.

GSB's strategic partner, Gentreo, provides online services for your donors to complete their will and other estate documents. This service encourages legacy giving and provides you the ability to be seen as a partner to your donors.

How you engage and visit with a donor makes a difference. Remember to let them talk because they will remember more of what they say than you say. Leading them to self-inspire is one of the best ways to grow a major donor.