With the end of the year fast approaching, now is the perfect time to fine-tune your development strategies and find the right balance between your fundraising options.

Fundraising is an unavoidable necessity for nonprofits. Despite our best efforts, it can be complex and overwhelming. With so many options to be balanced against limited resources, which approach fits your donor base and your staffing abilities? How do you decide which opportunities will provide the greatest return? This program will cover direct mail campaigns, social media fundraising, special events, third party events, and year-end campaigns.

TVNPA welcomes back Melanie Sadek, Executive Director of Valley Humane Society, to the stage in our on-going series of fundraising seminars. Melanie will break down the inevitable complexities of fundraising for us and clarify a variety of development options for nonprofits. A well-practiced and successful fundraiser throughout her career, Melanie will help you to feel more confident in the approaches you choose for your organization.

 There is no cost to attend this event.

 We encourage you to pre-register to aid TVNPA in planning for the event.
Walk-in registration is also welcomed. Join us!

About our Speaker

Melanie Sadek is Executive Director of Valley Humane Society (Pleasanton, CA) where she has established the organization as a well-respected nonprofit in the region, helping both animals and people located throughout the Tri-Valley. In addition to her work at Valley Humane, Melanie is a member of the Pleasanton Partnerships in Education and the Hope Hospice Advisory Committees, as well as an active board member with the California Animal Welfare Association. In 2016, Melanie was recognized with the Tri-Valley Hero Community Spirit Award for her dedication to helping others.

Earn CFRE Credit When You Attend TVNPA's
"Fundraising Balancing Act" Program

NEW! We are pleased to announce that TVNPA’s Fundraising Balancing Act Program has qualified for Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credits to attendees. Your attendance at our September program will earn you 1.5 credits towards CFRE certification. Visit CFRE on the web and stop by the registration table on the morning of the program to find out more information.

It's easy to register!

TVNPA Monthly Programs are regularly open to the community at large at no cost.

There is no fee to attend TVNPA's regular monthly programs, including our annual Grantmakers Panel program. Membership in the alliance is not required to participate. Members have access to additional members-only programs and events and receive a discounted price at ticketed events. Pre-registration for all attendees is preferred, but not required! We encourage you to bring your colleagues. Simply add additional colleagues when you register for the event.

Public transportation to the Bankhead Theater is available:

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Free parking is available in the Livermore Valley Center parking structure, located across Railroad Ave. from the Bankhead Theater and adjacent to the Livermore Transit Center.

We look forward to seeing you there!