PROGRAMMING

COVENTURE Fundraising Academy | Presented by Lisa Raleigh, PhD

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COVENTURE is committed to assisting and empowering our local nonprofits during this unprecedented health and economic crisis. Fundraising is going to become more important than ever as nonprofits transition to operating in this “new norm,” and we are ready to meet your development needs and ensure your ongoing success. 

The Academy is specifically designed for small to mid-sized nonprofit EDs and development staff. This four-week, hands-on, intensive curriculum will cover the A to Zs of successful fundraising, during Covid and beyond. Meeting (virtually or in-person) three-times per week plus a commitment of three hours of homework each week, this month-long course will teach you the science and art of highly effective fundraising all while utilizing your own donors, data, goals, and unique approaches throughout.

The course will include:

Week 1: Knowing the specifics of your donor math, fiscal goals and creating a custom map to your money.

Week 2: Focusing on your existing donors and qualified prospects by prioritizing and emphasizing leadership-level giving.

Week 3: Thinking BIG, learning and practicing the art of discovery conversations and setting yourself up for success.

Week 4: Making compelling, bold asks and executing intentional & impactful stewardship.

In addition, each week will feature a guest expert speaking on the corresponding topic. 

The Academy’s first session begins early June and will meet Mon, Wed and Fri from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (in-person at Coventure or via Zoom - whichever you prefer) for four weeks. The course will be limited to five nonprofit organizations and the inaugural session fee will be $1,500, including unlimited access to questions, personal assistance and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

To reserve your spot today and be one of June’s five nonprofit cohort, or to learn more about Lisa’s background, approach or results, please contact her at lisaraleigh@gmail.com or visit her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaraleighphd/

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COVENTURE Podcast

Produced by Veracity Space

Business Snapshot Series

Sponsored by Slifer, Smith & Frampton Real Estate

Episode 001: Understanding People and Their Work with Lisa Raleigh

Episode 002: Building the Future Together with Kris Mattera

Episode 003: Restaurant Pivots with Mike Mercatoris

Episode 004: Thriving on the Western Slope with Mike Lowe

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Business Solutions Series

Sponsored by Alpine Bank and RFV Rotary clubs

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1. The 100-day pivot plan

2. Finding the market opportunity

3. Operational Efficiencies

4. A new Customer Acquisition model

5. Survival 101 for independent contractors

6. Best practices for online revenue

7. Job saving strategies

8. Decision-making tools during crisis

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Community Champion Spring Series with Mike Mercatoris

Sponsored by Slifer Smith and Frampton

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1. Self-Care – How do we manage health during anxious times (co-hosted with Dr. Nikkie Siso)

2. Wellness in the Workplace – Leading an anxious workforce (co-hosted with Dr. Nikkie Siso)

3. Community Leaders May update – Snapshot of community leadership during COVID-19

4. Tourism Summit – leaders from tourism industry discuss collective strategies

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Community Partners Programs

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1. Denver University:  daniels.du.edu/voe  Lessons in Crisis lunchtime mini-series.  Just featured Adam Contos, CEO of RE/MAX holdings, upcoming shows with Sean Menke, CEO of Sabre Corp (May 21) and Amy King, CPO for Centura Health (May 26)

2. Denver University:  daniels.du.edu/executive-education/webinars  Free high level business education every week around lunchtime to provide you with business, leadership and technical tips.  Excellent one tomorrow on team resilience taught by well known professor, Bo Storozuk.  Free, just register.

3. Summit Biz Rebuild Program:  summitchamber.org/road-to-recovery 970-668-2051 partnered with co.starters.co 423-535-9079

4. Start-up Colorado:  startupcolorado.org/covid-19-resources/  Short informative podcasts that are often industry specific, but all tie back to the reopening trail map.

5. Roaring Fork Leadership:  rfleadership.org/events/category/rfl-live  Lunchtime learning, coming up Maureen Breeze focused on resiliency (May 19) Creating Hope with Nancy Fredericks (May 26)

6. Colorado Mtn College:  coloradomtn.edu/backtobusiness  Great workshop coming up focused on retail business (may 15) and Reopening restaurants (may 18) as well as online business (May 19)

7. Aspen Real Life:  aspenreallife.com Wednesday morning coffee chats and Thursday afternoon happy hour mixers