Art of the Ask with Jim Bennett

Join us for a panel discussion on fundraising, and a presentation from Jim Bennett, the VP of Philanthropy at Montana Community Foundation.
About this Event

Join the Montana Community Foundation at Alliance for Youth to explore how trends are impacting giving and how your organization can respond to dynamic conditions. We begin with three guest speakers and a panel discussion on fundraising Local nonprofit leaders will share tips and tricks that work for raising money in Great Falls. Jim Bennett will then explore donor motivations to help you target your messaging. He will help you build framework for preparation, cultivation, and stewardship of donors. Jim serves as the Vice President of Philanthropy with the Montana Community Foundation. He lives in Havre and has extensive knowledge of relationship management, fund development, and donor stewardship. Prior to coming to the Montana Community Foundation, Jim was the Relationship Manager at Northwest Farm Credit Services., and before that he served as the Executive Director of the MSU Northern Alumni Foundation. Breakfast and refreshments will be provided. Preregistration on Eventbrite is Required.

Agenda
Run of Show
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Doors Open & Breakfast
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome - Great Falls Area Community Foundation
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Panel Discussion - Moderated by Thomas Risberg
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Intermission
🕑: 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Art of the Ask - Presented by Jim Bennett