THE JOY OF FUNDRAISING with Cassie Jaeger and Beth Guerriero Ph.D
Embrace creative strategies for cultivating donor relationships and sustaining funding streams
Cassie Jaeger
Beth Guerriero Ph.D.
Join Cassie Jaeger, President of Women in Development, and Beth Guerriero Ph.D., Founder & Principal Consultant of Beth G Consulting and WID Board Member, for an engaging and inspiring workshop designed to reignite your passion for fundraising!
In this session, participants will:
- Gain a clear overview of the donor cycle and its key components.
- Discover creative strategies for every stage of the donor process.
- Explore impactful stewardship practices that lead to sustainable funding.
- Find the JOY in building meaningful donor relationships and achieving fundraising success.
Whether you’re a seasoned fundraiser or new to the field, this workshop will leave you energized and equipped with actionable ideas to elevate your approach. Don’t miss this opportunity to rediscover the art and heart of fundraising!
BROADENING YOUR AUDIENCE THROUGH MEDIA with ALLISON MUELLER of MUELLER COMMUNICATIONS
Allison Mueller is a strategic communications leader with over 20 years of experience driving impactful storytelling, content strategy, and brand development. At Mueller Communications, she oversees content management, media analytics, crisis communications, and media training for a diverse portfolio of clients, including local government, emergency services, healthcare, education, and nonprofits. She helps organizations optimize their communications strategies to ensure they remain agile, relevant, and aligned with their mission. She has led digital strategy and community engagement efforts for the Princeton Council and Mayor’s Office, the Princeton Department of Emergency Services, and the Princeton Fire Department and First Aid & Rescue Squad.
NONPROFIT FINANCE: WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW CAN COST YOU with Gregg Indictor
Gregg Indictor leads Your Non Profit Controller’s Office in Central New Jersey. Gregg joined YPTC in 2011 as an Associate, becoming a Manager in 2013. He became the Central New Jersey office Director in 2019. “I found the finance management techniques and best practices that I implemented for my small business clients during my 15 years in public accounting were just as important in the nonprofit community, maybe even more so,” said Gregg, “The most rewarding aspect of being at YPTC is the privilege to closely work with the leaders of nonprofit organizations who are making a difference in their communities.”
STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES: Two Workshop Leaders: Dr. Erika Rotella and Susan Kirkland
Dr. Erika Rotella is a dedicated transformational Life coach, Breath Works facilitator, workshop facilitator and spiritual mentor. With over 20 years of experience, her approach combined transformational spiritual principles with practical strategies, making her seminars, inclusive and beneficial for people of diverse faiths and backgrounds.
Susan Kirkland
VOLUNTEERS: VALUABLE ASSETS with Marge Smith
Marge Smith is best known as a knowledgeable nonprofit leader/consultant/volunteer locally and nationally. Marge’s career encompasses a history of working with Volunteers as President on over nine nonprofit boards, as President of the Princeton YWCA, where there were over 1000 volunteers.
Marge is the Chair and Founder of Princeton Community Works, which for over 20 years has been a conference that has used the skill sets of over 150 volunteers annually. She has seen how volunteers transform themselves and their organizations to address the needs of our community and is passionate about enabling individuals and organizations to manage for success. In addition, she strives to connect people with each other and organizations because only by being and working together in a positive environment can we solve these major challenges.
Marge continues to be a much sought-after consultant facilitating board retreats, strategic planning initiatives, and team building workshops for literally hundreds of non-profits. She also teaches the Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management certification program as well as courses in leadership, emotional and social intelligence at Mercer County Community College.
In 2021, she was the Recipient of The International Alliance for Women (TIAW) World of Difference Awards in the COMMUNITY category, which recognizes extraordinary women and men from around the world who have contributed to the economic empowerment of women.
BOARD NOT BORED: CREATING ENGAGED BOARDS with Adriana Abizadeh
Adriana Abizadeh is currently the executive director of the Kensington Corridor Trust (KCT) in Philadelphia. The mission, duty and purpose of the KCT is to help the Kensington community reclaim control over a once thriving commercial corridor by reactivating real estate, fostering local entrepreneurship and reinvesting capital in the neighborhood. The KCT supports sustainable corridor development through thoughtful real estate acquisition, community engagement, and broad local ownership. KCT’s vision is that Kensington Avenue is a safe, healthy, and socioeconomically diverse commercial corridor with accessible opportunities for the existing and future residents of Kensington.
Prior to serving as KCT’s executive director, Adriana was the executive director of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF) in Trenton, NJ. While there she expanded LALDEF’s direct services by increasing staff fourfold, raised the organization’s visibility, tripled the operating budget, and boosted overall capacity.
All of Adriana’s professional working experience has been in the nonprofit sector and she is passionate about serving others. She has committed herself to serving on several boards that reflect some of her deepest passions: immigration, racial and health equity, and youth development. Adriana has a BA from Rutgers University in Political Science with a minor in Security Intelligence and Counter Terrorism. She also has an MS in Public Policy from Drexel University.
RADICAL COLLABORATION with STEVEN GOMEZ
RADICAL COLLABORATION: Strategic Partners: Learn how to build powerful partnerships that drive mission impact
As Vice President at Citizens Bank, Steven’s focus is on nurturing community relationships and spearheading initiatives in New Jersey that promote affordable housing, economic development, and support for small businesses. His work at SEED Impact equipped him with the strategic acumen to empower nonprofit leaders, fostering their ability to achieve and articulate their impact, which directly feeds into my current role.
With a solid foundation in data analysis and social networking, his approach integrates analytical skills to drive informed decision-making and program development. The goal is to create sustainable community progress and financial education, aligning with his long-standing commitment to social impact and the growth potential of the communities we serve.
CREATING A CLIMATE OF POSITIVITY, INCLUSIVITY, AND APPRECIATION with Marge Smith
Marge Smith is best known as a knowledgeable nonprofit leader/consultant/volunteer locally and nationally. Marge’s career encompasses a history of working with Volunteers as President on over nine nonprofit boards, as President of the Princeton YWCA, where there were over 1000 volunteers.
Marge is the Chair and Founder of Princeton Community Works, which for over 20 years has been a conference that has used the skill sets of over 150 volunteers annually. She has seen how volunteers transform themselves and their organizations to address the needs of our community and is passionate about enabling individuals and organizations to manage for success. In addition, she strives to connect people with each other and organizations because only by being and working together in a positive environment can we solve these major challenges.
Marge continues to be a much sought-after consultant facilitating board retreats, strategic planning initiatives, and team building workshops for literally hundreds of non-profits. She also teaches the Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management certification program as well as courses in leadership, emotional and social intelligence at Mercer County Community College.
In 2021, she was the Recipient of The International Alliance for Women (TIAW) World of Difference Awards in the COMMUNITY category, which recognizes extraordinary women and men from around the world who have contributed to the economic empowerment of women.
EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE FOR TODAY’S WORLD with Tonya Woodland
Tonya Woodland joined the Commonwealth Fund in 2019. She currently serves as the Vice President, Administration. In this multifaceted position, she is responsible for providing overall direction and leadership for administrative and operational excellence including human resources, IT, facilities management, budget development and culture/organizational development. Ms. Woodland has been a strategic leader and thinker on the development and implementation of DE&I initiatives at the Fund.
Throughout her career, Ms. Woodland has served in several leadership capacities for mission-driven organizations and state government. She currently serves on the board of the Princeton Area Community Foundation.
Ms. Woodland has a master’s degree in human resources management, masters of science in political science, and B.A. in political science, all from Rutgers University. She is also an Eagleton Fellow.
BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE TEAM with Sandra Toussaint-Burgher
Sandra Toussaint-Burgher serves as the President and CEO of United Way of Greater Mercer County. She provides executive leadership and vision to the organization. Prior to that Sandra held the position of Vice President of Resource Development & Strategic Partnerships.
Sandra has more than twenty years experience in fund development, strategic partnerships, and marketing. She’s held senior positions at local and national organizations including Youth Communication, Inc., Special Olympics, and Twenty-First Century Foundation. Before coming into the non-profit sector, Sandra worked in insurance.
Sandra is sought-after speaker on such topics as corporate engagement, board development, cultivating donors and finding your passion – transitioning from for-profit to non-profit. She serves on the Board of Directors of NJ Center for Non-profits and Foundation Academies Leadership Council. Sandra also served on the YWCA of Princeton Board of Directors and on the Advisory Committee for Single Stop USA, a nonprofit organization that aims to reduce poverty and promote economic mobility. Sandra is a 2021 Lead New Jersey fellow. She is also very active with the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce and is a recipient of the Champion for Business Award. This award recognizes outstanding business leader for growing their business and demonstrating the values of being a good corporate citizen.
Sandra is originally from New York City and holds a Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership from Boston College, Masters of Public Administration from New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School and a B.A. from Hunter College.
INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS: BUILDING STRENGTH WITHIN
Blanche Brann has been working with nonprofits for the past 15 years as a strategic consultant. She is a long-time committee member with Princeton Community Works, which hosts an annual conference on nonprofit management topics each year. She lives in Philadelphia.
GRANTWRITING: ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES with Maritza Raimundi-Petroski
Maritza supports her clients in seizing and creating opportunities to further advance their personal goals and priorities. She helps extend their capacity and support their leadership aspirations through effective communication. While she works work together, clients should expect an easy-going, yet persuasive leadership style that promotes a cooperative environment. She values a personal approach to influencing and encouraging others while being people-oriented and relationship-oriented. She is focused, objective, adaptable to change and have a deep appreciation for transformational leadership.
WORKING THROUGH CONFLICT WITH DR. SHANNON MASON
Dr. Shannon Mason
Working Through Conflict: Gain techniques for resolving conflicts and maintaining a healthy organizational culture.
Dr. Shannon Mason is a highly ethical influencer whose work centers on aligning practices and values. A counseling psychologist by training, her curiosity about individual motivation and keen understanding of personal development has contributed to a successful career providing leadership to organizations in transition and coaching leaders towards organizational effectiveness.
Dr. Shannon promotes equity and organizational growth through a range of evaluation tools and methods. Her areas of assessment and resulting recommendations encompass a broad-spectrum including mission articulation, organizational development and culture, strategic and transition planning, impact evaluation, resource development, financial sustainability, as well as staff recruitment, training and team building.
Dr. Shannon uses her work as a mission strategy consultant, speaker, and coach to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion through research, stakeholder engagement.
