The Wyoming Community Foundation, in partnership with Serve Wyoming, presents an exciting line-up of workshops designed to provide the staff and boards of non-profits, industry and private funders and local government leaders an opportunity to understand the changing needs of our state and collaborate to facilitate these changes. This is the only statewide event of this scope and magnitude that offers sessions germane to all non-profit staff and board members and as the 6th Biennial event, we expect upwards of 300 attendees. Registration costs only $85.
ServeWyoming kicks off the event on Wednesday with an all day session entitled, "Capturing the Energy and Expertise of Boomers," conducted by Andrea S. Taylor, Ph.D., Director of Training for Temple University's Center for Intergenerational Learning.
Join us for international best selling author and winner of "Funniest Speaker of the Year" award, Dr. Rick Brinkman for his fun and informational Plenary Lunch on Thursday; "How to Deal with People You Can't Stand." On Friday, nationally recognized planned giving expert Janet Doolin's Plenary "Your 10-Point Checklist for Launching a Successful Major Gift and Planned Gift Strategy - How Does Your Organization Measure Up" is sure to inform and inspire you!
Our awards dinner Thursday will include the Newell B. Sargent Spirit of Philanthropy Award and the ServeWyoming Spirit of Service Awards. Wyoming Philanthropy Days is designed to offer dynamic information to seasoned veterans as well as those new to the non-profit arena and additionally we are working to bring together other partners to increase our impact for the citizens of Wyoming.
“Funders” Fish Bowl: Talk to the Funders
On Friday, June 20 at 7:30 am we will have a a dynamic interview of four diverse grant makers who will engage in an interview style discussion designed to give you an insiders view of what funders really look for in a project. Discussions will include different strategies for private foundations, individual donors and corporations. Participants are invited to submit questions by using the button below.
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