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Inspiring Generosity: Creating a Culture of Philanthropy
Philanthropy means literally “love for humankind.” When we invite others to give and volunteer, we are giving them the opportunity to be part of something bigger than themselves and to make a difference in the world. How can we nurture a culture within our organizations that inspires generosity and transforms the lives of those we…
Read MoreMarci Schick to present at the 2019 Capital Conference
Marcella Moyer Schick, ACFRE, and Rev. Aaron J. Anderson, MA, M.Ed., CEO/Head of School, Logos Academy and Otto Monroy, CFRE and MBA Candidate, Vice President of Advancement, Logos Academy, will present a session at the 2019 Capital Conference on October 1, 2019. They will speak on “First Things First: Positioning for a Successful Capital Campaign.”…
Read MoreMarci Schick to present at the 2018 Capital Conference
Marcella Moyer Schick, ACFRE, and Joan Mummert and Terri Altland of the York County History Center, will present a session at the 2018 Capital Conference on September 26, 2018. They will speak on Adapting Tried and True Strategies to your Unique Capital Campaign. There are seven key ingredients of a successful capital campaign: 1) Visibility…
Read MoreMarci Schick to present at LV Philanthropy Institute May 16
Marcella Moyer Schick, ACFRE, and Susan Nenstiel of the Lower Macungie Library, will present a session at the Lehigh Valley Philanthropy Institute on May 16, 2018. They will speak on Adapting Tried and True Strategies to your Unique Capital Campaign. There are seven key ingredients of a successful capital campaign: 1) Visibility and a strong reputation;…
Read MoreFundraising Leadership: Congrats Ann Marie!
This morning, it was my honor to present an award for Excellence in Fundraising Management to our good friend and fundraising colleague Ann Marie Surovy. This recognition came as part of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Eastern PA Chapter National Philanthropy Day celebration. During the event, several people talked about change. There’s no denying that…
Read MoreNew Name, New Contact Information
On New Year’s Day 2016, Farr Associates Consulting LLC became MMS Advancement Associates LLC … Our company name, website and emails have changed with the retirement of our founder, Lona Farr. MMS Advancement Associates LLC will carry on the company’s long history of service to the nonprofit community in 2016 and beyond! We look…
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