Meet Your Expert: Dr. Arlene Siller
As the Founder & CEO of Ascend Nonprofit and Business Solutions LLC, Dr. Arlene Siller brings a distinguished background in organizational development and fundraising strategy to the Fundraising Success track. With a Ph.D. and years of experience helping nonprofits build sustainable funding models, Dr. Siller specializes in transforming organizations from the inside out to achieve their mission-driven goals.
Workshop Overview
Title: Before the Ask: Building Organizational Readiness for Fundraising Success
Many organizations focus solely on fundraising tactics without addressing the fundamental question: Is your organization truly ready to fundraise effectively? In this interactive workshop, Dr. Siller flips the script on traditional fundraising approaches by focusing on the critical foundation that must be in place before you make your first ask.
Workshop Objectives
During this hands-on session, participants will:
Assess Readiness: Work with a comprehensive framework to evaluate your organization's fundraising readiness, identifying key strengths and areas for improvement that may be holding you back from funding success.
Strengthen Infrastructure: Discover actionable strategies to build internal systems, policies, and financial controls that enhance credibility with potential funders and demonstrate your organization's capacity to manage resources effectively.
Engage Leadership & Develop Storytelling: Learn how board members, staff, and stakeholders can collaborate to create a compelling narrative that attracts funding opportunities and resonates with donors and grant-makers alike.
Why You Can't Afford to Miss This Session
Foundation-First Approach: While most fundraising sessions focus on tactics and "the ask," Dr. Siller addresses the often-overlooked organizational elements that determine fundraising success long before you request a single dollar.
Competitive Advantage: Learn how organizational readiness creates a distinctive edge in an increasingly competitive funding landscape, helping your organization stand out to potential funders.
Sustainable Results: Rather than quick-fix solutions, gain strategies that build long-term fundraising sustainability and reduced dependency on crisis-driven funding cycles.
Interactive Learning: Through real-world case studies, live assessments, and facilitated group discussions, you'll apply concepts directly to your organization's unique situation.
Immediate Application: Leave with a customized roadmap of actionable steps to strengthen your fundraising infrastructure that you can implement as soon as you return to your organization.
Connect with Dr. Siller
Want to learn more about Dr. Siller's approach to organizational readiness before the event? Connect with her on LinkedIn.
Join Dr. Arlene Siller's interactive workshop as part of the Fundraising Success track to transform your organization's approach to fundraising from the inside out. Registration details available on our event page.
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