Fundraising Roundtables: Learning from the Experts

About this event

Looking to strengthen your fundraising skills or explore new strategies? You're in luck! Join us on Monday, November 9th from 11:45am-1:00pm at Hamilton's Funeral Home, as AFP Central Iowa joins Bridge DSM to host a dynamic, interactive networking event featuring seasoned fundraising professionals from a variety of development specialties, including grant writing, corporate and foundation partnerships, major gifts, leading a team, special events, and more. Through round-robin discussions, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions, exchange ideas, and gain practical insights you can utilize right away.

The following fundraisers will lead each roundtable:

• Erica Axiotis - President, UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Foundation

• Ryan Crane, CAP® - Executive Director, NAMI Iowa

• Cherian Koshy, CFRE, CAP®, ACFRE - Executive Vice President, Kindsight

• Tiffany K. Nagel Spinner - Vice President of Development, Child Serve

• Pamela K. Pepper, MPA - Assistant Vice President of University Advancement, Drake University

Whether you're new to fundraising or an experienced development professional, you'll leave with fresh perspectives, valuable connections, and new tools to support your organization's success.

Bridge DSM members joining AFP Central Iowa in November are eligible for the AFP member luncheon rate of $20.

About AFP Central Iowa

The Central Iowa Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals serves more than 100 fundraising professionals who work for a wide variety of charitable organizations in Central Iowa, including Des Moines, Ames, and surrounding areas. Our local chapter works to advance philanthropy through advocacy, education, and certification programs, fostering the growth and development of fundraising professionals and promoting the highest ethical fundraising practices.

About Bridge DSM

At Bridge DSM, our mission is to support the collaboration, connection, and development of nonprofit champions and professionals to promote an inclusive philanthropic network in the greater Des Moines area. Through our events and outreach, we aim to uplift the vibrant and distinct makeup that is Des Moines’ philanthropic community. Our goal is to provide a gathering space for those who have a passion for philanthropy, whether professionally or personally, to learn and be inspired, by each other and with each other.