Pre-Summit Workshops
Sunday, June 26
We invite you to join us on Sunday, June 26 for our Pre-Summit Workshops. Sunday workshops are included in the price of registration for Summit and do not require a separate registration. Seats will be on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the workshop.
Morning Workshops (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Pinwheel Best Practices: Maximize Your 5K Event
*Attendees are encouraged to bring laptops, if available.
In this workshop, the Pinwheel team will guide attendees through how to set up a 5K event in Pinwheel, and how to optimize donations (before and immediately following the event), fundraising, and merchandise sales. In addition, the team will review how to set up and manage teams, discounts, bibs, volunteers, sponsors, and packet pickup.
*Attendees are encouraged to bring laptops, if available.
In this workshop, the Pinwheel team will guide attendees through how to set up a 5K event in Pinwheel, and how to optimize donations (before and immediately following the event), fundraising, and merchandise sales. In addition, the team will review how to set up and manage teams, discounts, bibs, volunteers, sponsors, and packet pickup.
Michael Reale, President/Chief Executive Officer, Exit Row Solutions;
Sarah Heins, Director of Training and Implementation, Exit Row Solutions
Sarah Heins, Director of Training and Implementation, Exit Row Solutions
Building a Fund Development Plan for Exponential Growth
Fundraising success is a direct result of intentional planning. Whether you are in the early stages of creating a fund development strategy or looking to update your plan, this workshop is for you! During the session, we’ll walk through the key steps needed to develop a solid and achievable plan, from analyzing your current fundraising activities to evaluating opportunities and threats, creating a culture of philanthropy, putting a measurement framework into place to track and analyze results, and more. Attendees will get a head start on developing their plan and leave with actionable tips for achieving annual fundraising goals.
Fundraising success is a direct result of intentional planning. Whether you are in the early stages of creating a fund development strategy or looking to update your plan, this workshop is for you! During the session, we’ll walk through the key steps needed to develop a solid and achievable plan, from analyzing your current fundraising activities to evaluating opportunities and threats, creating a culture of philanthropy, putting a measurement framework into place to track and analyze results, and more. Attendees will get a head start on developing their plan and leave with actionable tips for achieving annual fundraising goals.
Theresa Miller, Chief Engagement Officer, Girls on the Run HQ
Media Training: Making the Most of Media Opportunities
You’ve received an email from a local reporter about GOTR. You’re eager to call her back. But wait… Perhaps there is more you should do before engaging with a member of the media. Every interaction with the media is a promising opportunity to spotlight the enduring impact of Girls on the Run. But if you are unprepared, your message can sound shallow, you can get tripped up by difficult questions, and your council’s reputation may be affected. Attend this workshop to learn how to deliver key messages with a star-powered flourish! Anticipating and elegantly answering tricky questions and maximizing every interaction with the media will also be covered. Led by communications consultant and national board member Deborah (she/her) Pleva, a.k.a. Coach Deb, this session will help you make the most of media opportunities and become a stellar spokesperson.
You’ve received an email from a local reporter about GOTR. You’re eager to call her back. But wait… Perhaps there is more you should do before engaging with a member of the media. Every interaction with the media is a promising opportunity to spotlight the enduring impact of Girls on the Run. But if you are unprepared, your message can sound shallow, you can get tripped up by difficult questions, and your council’s reputation may be affected. Attend this workshop to learn how to deliver key messages with a star-powered flourish! Anticipating and elegantly answering tricky questions and maximizing every interaction with the media will also be covered. Led by communications consultant and national board member Deborah (she/her) Pleva, a.k.a. Coach Deb, this session will help you make the most of media opportunities and become a stellar spokesperson.
Deborah Pleva, Owner, Pleva Consulting, Girls on the Run HQ Board of Directors
Afternoon Workshops (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Pinwheel Best Practices: Maximizing Fund Development
*Attendees are encouraged to bring laptops, if available.
The benefits of Pinwheel are expansive! In this workshop, attendees will learn how to set up and manage fundraisers inside of Pinwheel, automatically create peer-to-peer fundraising pages for the program, 5K, and SoleMates. How to optimize Donor Dashboards and Donor Segmentation tools to create targeted marketing approaches and recognition programs will also be covered. Real-life examples and best practices from councils will be shared as well.
*Attendees are encouraged to bring laptops, if available.
The benefits of Pinwheel are expansive! In this workshop, attendees will learn how to set up and manage fundraisers inside of Pinwheel, automatically create peer-to-peer fundraising pages for the program, 5K, and SoleMates. How to optimize Donor Dashboards and Donor Segmentation tools to create targeted marketing approaches and recognition programs will also be covered. Real-life examples and best practices from councils will be shared as well.
Michael Reale, President/Chief Executive Officer, Exit Row Solutions;
McKenna Olson, Director, Council Development, Central Region, Girls on the Run HQ
McKenna Olson, Director, Council Development, Central Region, Girls on the Run HQ
Board Development: Recruiting and Cultivating Effective Boards
Designed for both board members and council directors, this interactive session will guide attendees through a series of conversations, questions & strategic discussions to help clearly identify the type of board members you want to attract to your council. Attendees will leave this session with a toolkit to assist with identifying board needs, goals, and objectives thus creating a pathway to effectively recruit and retain a more diverse and engaged board.
Designed for both board members and council directors, this interactive session will guide attendees through a series of conversations, questions & strategic discussions to help clearly identify the type of board members you want to attract to your council. Attendees will leave this session with a toolkit to assist with identifying board needs, goals, and objectives thus creating a pathway to effectively recruit and retain a more diverse and engaged board.
Darnell Burtin, Founder, The Burtin Group LLC
Where Do We Go from Here? Owning the Deep Commitment to Help and Not Harm
Real volunteerism and true transformation are each long games. In this session, Breauna will guide attendees on how to most effectively advance justice and belonging while partnering with Black and brown communities. She’ll further our understanding of the important actions to practice and uphold as we connect with our volunteers and those we serve. During this session, attendees will also dive into the four postures to consider while developing, implementing and growing future volunteer programs.
Real volunteerism and true transformation are each long games. In this session, Breauna will guide attendees on how to most effectively advance justice and belonging while partnering with Black and brown communities. She’ll further our understanding of the important actions to practice and uphold as we connect with our volunteers and those we serve. During this session, attendees will also dive into the four postures to consider while developing, implementing and growing future volunteer programs.
Breauna Dorelus, Founder and Chief Cause Consultant, Connecting the Cause
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