Upcoming Speaking Engagements: Hear Sandy Speak
June 14 - 11am ET: Get Fully Funded Club Call with Sherry Truhlar, “Raising More Money with Auctions.” (Members Only)
June 25-26: Minneapolis, MN–Private Training for Be The Match.
August 16: Get Fully Funded Club Call with Betsy Baker, “How to Win Grants.” (Members Only)
September 13: Get Fully Funded Club Call. Guest Speaker TBD. (Members Only)
October 18: Get Fully Funded Club Call. Guest Speaker TBD. (Members Only)
November 1-2: Columbus, OH--Ohio Habitat for Humanity Statewide Conference.
November 15: Get Fully Funded Club Call. Guest Speaker TBD. (Members Only)
December 13: Get Fully Funded Club Call. Guest Speaker TBD. (Members Only)
Want Sandy to speak at your event?
Looking for a speaker for your next conference or event? Sandy is an accomplished presenter and an AFP Master Trainer. She knows how to make a workshop fun and educational at the same time.
Email her at sandy@getfullyfunded.com to discuss scheduling and details. Here are the topics she can bring to your event:
Secrets of Success in the Small Shop
When you work in a small nonprofit, you wear many hats. If the burden of fundraising falls on your shoulders alone, it can be difficult to juggle the many activities required to raise money for your mission. Let Sandy show you how to leverage your time and talent to focus on donor-based fundraising and get the most return for your efforts. She’ll tell you what you need to focus on and what needs to be let go. You’ll walk away with a sense of how to manage your resources to get the results you want.
Engage Your Board
Many nonprofit Boards are made up of people with big hearts and little understanding of what it means to sit on a Board. Let Sandy break it down and make it easy to understand. This session will cover the 6 basic roles and responsibilities of nonprofits Boards, including how to effectively recruit and keep new members, how to let go of deadwood and trouble makers, and how to get Board members engaged in fundraising.
Here’s what previous participants have said:
”Sandy is a dynamic and engaging speaker.”
“She has contagious energy.”
“Exceptional speaker. Great interaction. Usable tools.”
“Best session I attended all day! Wonderful suggestions I can put to use in my organization.”
“She was fantastic! One of the best speakers I have ever listened to.”
“Best presentation attended today – speaker engaging, knowledgeable, and the subject matter is vital to our work. I would attend a two-day conference with just her as a presenter and walk away with a wealth of knowledge!”
Past Speaking Gigs
April 11, 2013
Nonprofit Technology Conference
Minneapolis, MN
“Six Simple Steps to Creating a Written Fundraising Plan.”
April 8, 2013
AFP International Conference
San Diego, CA
“From Awkward to Awesome: The Beginner’s Guide to Building Relationships with Donors.”
Presented with Daniel Watson of The Restoration House.
February 5-6, 2013
AFP TN, Southeastern Chapter
Chattanooga, TN
“Volunteers – Partners in Fundraising”
January 19-20, 2013
Friends of Florida State Parks annual conference
Clearwater, FL
“The Power of Thinking BIG” keynote address
“How to Engage Your Board in Fundraising” breakout session
“6 Figure Fundraising: How to Create and Run Your First $100,000 Fundraising Campaign” breakout session
November 16, 2012
Association of Fundraising Professionals, New Jersey Chapter, annual philanthropy conference
Iselin, NJ
“Secrets of Success in the Small Shop” breakout session
“How to Create Outrageously Loyal and Generous Donors” breakout session
October 26-28
No More Homeless Pets Conference sponsored by Best Friends Animal Society
Las Vegas, NV
“Turning Board Members Into Fundraisers” breakout session
“Asking for Donations: The Most Effective Tactics” breakout session
October 25, 2012
Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, annual conference
Marlborough, MA
“No More Breakups: How to Keep Donors From Ending Their Relationship With You” breakout session
October 4, 2012
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Nashville Chapter, Education Day
Nashville, TN
“M&Ms for Nonprofit Leaders” breakout session
September 6, 2012
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Montana Chapter, education day
Billings, Montana
“How to Create Outrageously Generous and Loyal Donors” full-day workshop
July 26-28, 2012
Tennessee Habitat for Humanity, statewide conference
Murfreesboro, TN
“Secrets of Success in the Small Shop” breakout session
“Creating Newsletters that Donors Will Read” breakout session
“The Donor Acknowledgement Plan” breakout session
“How to Double the Results from Your Next Special Event” breakout session
July 19-20, 2012
Virginia Fund Raising Institute
Richmond, VA
“Six Simple Steps to Creating a Written Fundraising Plan”
June 14-15, 2012
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater New Orleans Chapter, annual conference
New Orleans, LA
“Secrets of Success in the Small Shop” breakout session
“Lessons Learned” breakout session
May 10-12, 2012
Fundraising Institute of New Zealand, conference
Auckland, New Zealand
“The Power of Thinking BIG” Opening Plenary Session
“M&Ms for Nonprofit Leaders” breakout session
May 3, 2012
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Tulsa Chapter
Tulsa, OK
“M&Ms for Nonprofit Leaders” full day workshop
March 16-17, 2012
Ohio Habitat for Humanity, statewide conference
Columbus Ohio
“How to Double Your Special Event Revenue” breakout session
“Secrets of Success in the Small Shop” breakout session
February 1, 2012
The Foundation Group, workshop series
Nashville, TN
“Creating a Written Fundraising Plan”
November 8-9, 2011
Sarkey’s Foundation 5th Southwest Regional Leadership Forum
Norman, OK
“How to Tell Your Story to Increase Fundraising” breakout session
October 20, 2011
Massachusetts Nonprofit Network
Marlborough, MA
“M&Ms for Nonprofit Leaders” breakout session
August 25-27, 2011
Tennessee Habitat for Humanity, statewide conference
Murfreesboro, TN
“Small Affiliate All-Day Intensive” full-day workshop
March 11-12, 2011
Ohio Habitat for Humanity State Conference
Columbus, OH
“Four Simple Steps to Raising All the Money Your Nonprofit Needs” breakout session
“Secrets to Success for the Nonprofit Board” breakout session
| “Sandy presented two sessions at the 2011 Habitat for Humanity of Ohio State Conference. Of the 25 sessions offered at the conference, the two presentations from Sandy were the most popular among conference attendees. Affiliates in Ohio are looking forward to her return at the 2012 State Conference. Sandy is the consummate professional with a vast knowledge in board development and fundraising.”
Ryan Miller, Executive Director Habitat for Humanity of Ohio |
November 18, 2010
Association of Fundraising Professionals, D.E. Brandywine Chapter, National Philanthropy Day
Newark, DE
“Secrets of Success in the Small Shop” breakout session
August 12, 2010
North Carolina Conference on Philanthropy
Concord, NC
“4 Simple Steps to Building Donor Relationships and Fully Funding Your Mission Using Donor-Based Fundraising” breakout session
July 26-27, 2010
Virginia Fund Raising Institute
Richmond, VA
“4 Simple Steps to Building Donor Relationships and Fully Funding Your Mission Using Donor-Based Fundraising” breakout session
June 18, 2010
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Northern Arizona Chapter, annual education day
Prescott, AZ
“Creative Ways to Strengthen Donor Relationships” breakout session
“Teaching Board Members to Fundraise” breakout session
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“During the summer of 2010, our organization presented a formidable training challenge to AFP. We had made the decision to add fundraising to our appeal to the public to join the national registry. Our field representatives, however, had not had formal fundraising training, nor did they want any or any part of fundraising for that matter. Enter Sandy. Her so-very-positive style and gracious approach turned a disgruntled and reluctant group into an enthusiastic crowd of fundraising converts. All who attended her sessions said it was the best training they had ever received in the whole of their professional careers. What Sandy does in training is take people where they are and lead them to a much higher level. Our now-productive fundraisers are raising more money than we originally thought possible, and we owe it to the inspirational and motivational training they received.” Doug Kingsriter, Vice President, Development |
June 24, 2010
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter, Philanthropy Conference
Arlington, TX
“Ready, Set, GO! How to Train Your Board Using Games” breakout session
June 3, 2010
Society of Animal Welfare Administrators, Management Conference
Sacramento, CA
“Keeping Your Donors” breakout session
November 14, 2009
Kentucky Habitat for Humanity, statewide conference
Louisville, KY
“Get Your Board on Board” opening session
“Fundraising for Everyone” afternoon session
October 5 – 6, 2009
MasterSchool of Fundraising, annual Education Day sponsored by the NGO Foundation
Moscow, Russia
“Fundraising With Blogs”
October 8, 2009
Center for Strong Communities
Grant Writing Workshop, full-day workshop
Maryville, TN
August 21-22, 2009
Tennessee Habitat for Humanity statewide conference
Murfreesboro, TN
“Communicating in 2009: Social Media” breakout session
“Individual Giving Programs: From Direct Mail to Major Gifts” breakout session
“Building a High-Performing Board” breakout session
“Fundraising in Tough Times” breakout session
August 15, 2009
NAHRA Region 5 Conference
Lenoir City, TN
“Responsibilities of Boards” breakout session
August 10-12, 2009
North Carolina Conference on Philanthropy
Greensboro, NC
“Fundraising With Blogs” breakout session
“Simplifying Your Online Presence: Integrating your website/blog/Facebook/Twitter” breakout session
August 6, 2009
Tennessee Valley Fundraising Institute
Chattanooga, TN
“Raising Money Through the Mail” breakout session
| “Sandy, great presentation this morning! Even after 24 years in the business, I’m always hoping to come away with a nugget of something to improve my performance. Thanks for giving me a much needed one today. It is clear that your passion is in teaching, and we all came away with some renewed passion today!” Penny C. Grant, Associate Director of Development |
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