
Seed Gathering:
DENVER, CO
OCT
22
through
24
2019
A NEW KIND OF FUNDRAISER
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WE ASK THE BIGGEST QUESTIONS FACING THE FUNDRAISER:
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Can I raise more by doing less?
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How do I help my organization achieve its ambitious revenue goals?
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What daily practices lead to activating greater generosity?
WHO'S COMING?
Executive directors and fundraisers of small and medium-sized organizations. This gathering is designed to serve small fundraising teams with ambitious revenue goals.
YOU WILL LEAVE HAVING FOUND:
Our 3-day schedule is designed to help us elevate our work beyond the ordinary.
THE SPEAKERS
THE HOSTS
THE SCHEDULE
TUESDAY
OCTOBER
22
12:00-1:00PM
REGISTRATION
1:00PM
WELCOME, INTRODUCTIONS, AND WHAT TO EXPECT
1:30PM
A VISION FOR THE FUNDRAISER
What would happen if the work of fundraising was held with as much esteem as the mission itself?
2:15PM
THE FUNDRAISER'S RELATIONSHIP WITH MONEY
Is our view of money undermining our ability to connect with donors and activate generosity?
3:30PM
CLAIMING OUR VOCATION
What if we struggle with never feeling “called” to our work?
4:30PM
COCKTAIL RECEPTION: STORIES OF FAILURE & CELEBRATION
This lineup of nonprofit leaders and fundraisers will guide you through the emotional and financial rollercoaster that is our work as fundraisers and leaders.
8:45AM
RECLAIM THE MORNING: POETRY FOR THE DAY
Think poetry has nothing to do with fundraising? Think again.
9:00AM
THE FIVE STRATEGIES OF FUNDRAISING
What decisions can we make today that result in scaled revenue growth down the road? In what ways are we wasting our energy?
23
OCTOBER
WEDNESDAY
11:45AM
LUNCH
Nearby restaurant options available.
1:00PM
DAILY PRACTICES TO GAIN EXPONENTIAL TRACTION
Daily practices produce a lifetime of results. To what rhythms and habits do we commit to achieve exponential fundraising outcomes?
2:00PM
IGNITING A CULTURE OF PERFORMANCE
What are the team-wide practices that produce a culture of fundraising performance?
3:00PM
RULE OF LIFE FOR THE FUNDRAISER
3:45PM
A Rule of Life is like musical, athletic, or military training: a set of disciplines that, carried out as “a long obedience in the same direction,” give us creative capacities and a creative community that we would not have on our own.
BECOMING AN ELITE FUNDRAISER
What intentional plan will we create to develop the mindsets and skillsets of an elite fundraiser?
5:30PM
COCKTAIL RECEPTION
9:00AM - 12:00PM
PERSONAL COACHING: REMOVING THE BARRIERS TO YOUR FUNDRAISING SUCCESS
We attend a site visit at a local nonprofit or higher education institution and have an opportunity to workshop an issue of importance to our individual organizations.
24
OCTOBER
THURSDAY

jared mackey
The Sacred Grace
Jared Mackey is Executive Director and Lead Pastor for The Sacred Grace, a family of parish churches in Denver, Colorado. Jared will serve as the master of ceremonies for the Seed Gathering.
HILLARY FRANCES
Seed Fundraisers
Hillary's service to the social sector has ranged from front line case management to a role in state government. She sets up programs that are designed to achieve significant impact. Hillary is the Instructional Designer for the Seed Gathering.

ABOUT DENVER
Denver is a city that is confronting the world's most pressing problems. It represents nonprofits who are working on solutions across all sectors: gentrification, homelessness, economic development, environmental studies, animal rights, and many many more.
The History Colorado Center is located in downtown Denver and is a prime location to convene national conversations. With your registration, you will be able to visit the museum for only $5.

ABOUT HISTORY COLORADO CENTER
REGISTER
$499
Your ticket includes free access to Seed's online course Seed Foundations.