February 25, 2021
WACA Best Practices: Databases for Councils

TODAY, February 25, 2021 at 3:00 PM ET
Council Members Only
"This event will help you save time and research. It will kick start your database due diligence and get you started on the right track."
- Michelle Harpenau, Executive Director of World Affairs Council - Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky
Today's kick-off panel will focus on databases and how to think about the most effective system for your Council with insights into website integration, event registration, communication tools, gathering donations, and membership management.

We are delighted to feature Karen Harshaw, Founder & Principal Consultant of SPARK Philanthropy, and Michelle Harpenau, Executive Director of World Affairs Council - Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky, who will share their insights into their research and experience with these systems. Tim Horgan, Executive Director of the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire, will serve as moderator and will lead the audience Q&A.

Following this session, we invite you to join us for small group discussions on Thursday, March 11, at 3:00 PM ET where we will break out into groups, based on Council size, for open conversations on these best practices. 
Note: Open to one attendee per Council (CEO or Development Director).
"Wouldn't it be nice to have a donor database that you don't hate? While we can't promise you that, we can promise insights into a variety of systems that will make your life easier when it comes to collecting essential data on your supporters."
- Tim Horgan, Executive Director of the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire
Session Presenters:
Karen Harshaw is the Founder & CEO of SPARK Philanthropy, a consulting firm based in Cincinnati, Ohio that specializes in building viable solutions for nonprofit organizations. With over 20 years of fundraising experience, Karen has advanced philanthropy raising millions for organizations such as Speaking of Women’s Health, Monster.com, St. Vincent de Paul and Boys & Girls Clubs. Karen continues to inspire individuals and organizations to find their spark and help align their vision to meet their growth goals.
Michelle Harpenau, CFRE is the Executive Director with the World Affairs Council - Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky. She has over 10 years of experience in nonprofit management including global education and exchange programming, revenue generation, community partnerships, staffing, and strategic planning. Michelle serves as a Board Member with the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Cincinnati Chapter and World Affairs Councils of America. 
Tim Horgan joined the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire in November of 2009 as an AmeriCorps Member. Since that time he has worked to manage and implement the international visitors programs here in NH, bringing the annual number of visitors hosted to more than 300. Tim took over the position of Executive Director in March of 2018 and oversees the internal affairs of the Council. Tim holds a B.A. in Latin American Studies with a concentration in Political Science from the University of Connecticut, where he also spent 5 months in Monterrey, Mexico on study abroad.
Note: Open to one attendee per Council (CEO or Development Director).
Upcoming Best Practice Sessions
You can view all upcoming Best Practices Sessions on our Members Only webpage. You can always visit Member Resources and select "Best Practices Meetings" to see all upcoming sessions as well as recordings of previous Best Practices videos.
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