Tompkins Trust Company Small Biz, Think BIG Series Workshop
Unlocking Your Nonprofit Organization's Fundraising and Marketing Potential
Looking to leverage your board member’s strengths & expertise?
Need help securing major gifts?
Could you use ideas to implement a sustainable marketing strategy or ideas to make social media work for your mission?
Discover fundraising and marketing methods and opportunities which will significantly boost organizational growth and success.
Learn how to:
- Leverage board members' professional expertise and personal strengths to excel in, and truly enjoy, the fundraising process.
- Implement affordable marketing strategies and initiatives.
- Secure major gifts by understanding national and local fundraising trends, while following a proven step-by-step process focused on building strong donor relationships.
- Utilize social media as an effective public relations tool.
Who should attend:
- Executive Directors & Associate Directors
- Chief Operating Officers
- Public Relations, Communications, & Marketing Staff
- Current & Prospective Board Members
- Development Officers
- Active Community Volunteers
Presenters:
Mark R. Wille & Denis Sweeney
Mark R. Wille, Principal
MRW Consulting
- Helps nonprofits realize their potential by learning & applying fundraising, strategic planning, board development, & public relations best practices.
- Advises a range of nonprofits of varying sizes and missions.
- Previously held Development Officer, Development Director & Executive Director positions with local, regional, and national nonprofit organizations.
Denis Sweeney, Owner
Sweeney Enterprises, LLC
- Assists nonprofits with planning & implementing their public relations & marketing plans.
- Serves as executive director & marketing director with local nonprofit organizations.
- Accredited Small Business Consultant (ASBC).
About the Small Biz Think Big Series:
The Tompkins Trust Company Small Biz, Think Big Series is designed to give Chamber members access to tools and resources that will help them grow and strengthen their businesses. This series consists of annual seminars on topics that are directly related to small business and business leaders.
Featured Annual Events
Economic Summit
The Tompkins Chamber presents key local issues impacting local businesses and developers, policy issues impacting the business community, and local insights from participants in a national economic outlook survey. Partnering with Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED), the event includes important updates about our economy, workforce, upcoming projects, and strategies to move forward and achieve a sustainable economic recovery.
Annual Dinner & Awards
One of the premier business community events of the year, the Annual Meeting highlights the Chamber community and previews the goals and initiatives for the coming year. Come and celebrate the success of our business community and economic development with hundreds of local leaders and elected officials! Join us as we raise a glass to the companies, not-for-profits, and volunteers who partner with us to help our community thrive.
Golf Tournament
This day on the green combines top-notch golf with valuable networking and advertising opportunities. Held at one of the County’s finest and professionally-rated golf courses. Staggered start golf tournament with several prizes, including skins. Lunch and beverages provided.
Great Big Chamber Auction
See and be seen by the region’s top business executives and small business owners. The Great Big Chamber Thank You & Auction holds tremendous value to our sponsors, donors, and attendees as it is one of our most highly publicized and attended events. The Great Big Chamber Auction portion helps underwrite the events and programs that support our Chamber members. Traditional silent and live auction, networking, and nonprofit recognition awards.