Conversational Roadmapping

Communication is key when it comes to working with donors. Join us as we explore how strategic nonprofit organization advocacy could drive future long-term financial health for nonprofit organizations. Donor retention is equally critical in nonprofit fundraising, as acquiring new donors costs significantly more than retaining existing ones, yet retention rates continue to decline.

Drawing from her experience as Development and Membership Associate at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, Deidre McVay-Schulmeister will share techniques used to train staff and volunteers to promote your nonprofit organization through intentional, informed conversations that could lead to boosts in engagement, retention, and revenue.

August 13, 2025

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

***This Month's Location***

LSU Shreveport - University Center

One University Place, Shreveport, LA 71115

Early Bird Cost:

Member - $25 if you preregister by Tuesday, August 12, 2025; $30 at the door

*Please note members must have member promo code to receive member discount. Code will be sent via email. If you need the code, please email Jennifer Martin at [email protected].

Nonmember - $40 if you preregister by Tuesday, August 12, 2025; $45 at the door.

About our Speaker:

Deidre McVay-Schulmeister is the Director of Donor and Community Engagement at The Arc Caddo-Bossier, where she advocates for building unlimited opportunities for people with disabilities. With nearly eight years of nonprofit fundraising and advocacy experience, she has successfully driven initiatives supporting a variety of causes. Deidre serves as the Secretary Co-Chair of the Young Professionals Initiative Board and is a member of the Rotary Club of Shreveport’s Companion Club, Rotarians Rising. She graduated with honors from Heidelberg University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and later earned her Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Dayton in 2017. Married to her ‘Berg Sweetheart, Major Taylor Schulmeister, USAF, for nearly eight years, Deidre, as a military spouse, understands the challenges of building professional networks and is committed to empowering her communities, making her a driving force for positive change in the Shreveport-Bossier area.

Host or Publisher Association of Fundraising Professionals North Louisiana Chapter