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GRACE PROJECT INTERNATIONAL
January 29-31, 2016 in Dallas, Texas

Keynote Speaker: Julio C. Ochoa, Global Philanthropic Consultant.

PRIVATE EVENT: Foundation Board Members
PHILANTHROPIC RETREAT


"EVERYTHING A BOARD MEMBER NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT FUDRAISING"

The role of the board in governing a nonprofit organization cannot be overestimated. The board makes the difference between a good nonprofit and a great one, and can even make or break an organization. Boards are like parents: they need to support, encourage and inspire greatness in their “child” if the organization is to survive and thrive. What happens when the board does not understand its role or embrace it? The nonprofit becomes an “orphan,” unable to secure sufficient funding, attract committed staff and enthusiastic volunteers or reach its potential as a service provider

"PHILANTHROPY IN THE BIBLE"

Fundraising has been around for a very long time. Even biblical heroes like Moses, David, Hezekiah, Nehemiah, Jesus, and Paul asked people to financially support God’s work.



"THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF FUNDRAISING"

Effective fundraising requires sophisticated methods of identifying, cultivating and soliciting potential donors. This course provides an overview of the techniques needed to succeed. Will cover the fundamentals of effective resource development as they pertain to your ministry. Principles and "best practices" of fundraising are studied, including the fundraising process (research, planning, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and evaluation). The principles that undergird effective fundraising practices will also be reviewed including the historical, organizational, legal, ethical, and theoretical contexts of fundraising.


Julio Ochoa:

Recognized throughout North, South and Central America as a preeminent philanthropic consultant, Julio Ochoa has greatly influenced and guided the way institutions raise funds in order to sustain their charitable programs.

Julio continues to serve as senior philanthropic advisor to many organizations in Washington D.C, Boston, New York, Los Angeles, Orlando, Sao Paulo, Mexico. He has designed the Major Gifts Program for various American, South American, European & African Institutions in the past 20 years.

Alongside his fund raising activities, Julio is a MASTER IMPRESARIO collaborating with the Governments of Mexico, Cuba, USA and Canada to produce over 75 special cultural philanthropic benefit events and concerts that have been televised throughout the world.

In 2000 the Embassy of Mexico in The United States recognized and invited Julio to produce and coordinate the 10th anniversary celebration of the "Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington DC".

Mr. Ochoa, has been guest speaker at the AFP's Hemispheric Congress on Fund Raising in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2011. Topics include "Building a Major Gifts Program", "The Total Developmental Process in Fund Raising". "Everything Your Board Member needs to know about Fund Raising".

Many are the awards Julio has received: In 2003, "Personal Ministries Award of the Year" by the SDA World Headquarters.

1999 "Outstanding Leadership among Hispanics in America".

Julio started his Philanthropic fund raising career while still a student at the University of Houston. Julio is the Author of the 2009 University book "Institutional Advancement" commissioned by the University of Guadalajara Foundation. Ochoa is now writing a book about 20 years of successful service, having mobilized & raised over $400 million for a range of institutions. "The Impact of Philanthropy through Major Gift Fund Raising in the Americas" will share the lessons he has been learning and teaching at many institutions worldwide.

International Conference
FUNDING & PHILANTHROPY
FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN AFRICA. Lagos, Nigeria, August 17 & 18, 2015,
Speakers: Maria E. Foster, Julio C. Ochoa and David Burgess

By Mr. Julio C. Ochoa

MAJOR GIFT FUNDRAISING: This presentation covers the philosophy and psychology of major gifts in philanthropic activities; strategies for prospect identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and donor stewardship; gifts of non-cash assets; gift acceptance and ethical issues; and managing the major gifts process. The major gifts program focuses on securing high-value gifts from a small number of prospects with the capacity to give at the highest level. Major gifts may be less frequent and require substantial investment in the cultivation and solicitation of the donor, but they are high value and can be transformational for an institution.

THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF FUNDRAISING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION: Effective fundraising requires sophisticated methods of identifying, cultivating and soliciting potential donors. This course provides an overview of the techniques needed to succeed. Will cover the fundamentals of effective resource development as they pertain to Higher Education organizations. Principles and "best practices" of fundraising are studied, including the fundraising process (research, planning, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and evaluation). The principles that undergird effective fundraising practices will also be reviewed including the historical, organizational, legal, ethical, and theoretical contexts of fundraising.

EVERTHING A BOARD MEMBER NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT FUNDRAISING: The role of the board in governing a nonprofit organization cannot be overestimated. The board makes the difference between a good nonprofit and a great one, and can even make or break an organization. Boards are like parents: they need to support, encourage and inspire greatness in their “child” if the organization is to survive and thrive. What happens when the board does not understand its role or embrace it? The nonprofit becomes an “orphan,” unable to secure sufficient funding, attract committed staff and enthusiastic volunteers or reach its potential as a service provider.

International Conference
FUNDING & PHILANTHROPY
FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN AFRICA. Lagos, Nigeria
Speakers: Maria E. Foster, Julio C. Ochoa and David Burgess

The mission of this International Conference on FUNDING & PHILANTHROPY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN AFRICA, is designed to help us take our institutions to the TOP! This conference will help board leadership and professionals who are currently serving educational institutions and the advancement professionals who work on their behalf in alumni relations, communications, development, grant writing, marketing and public relations. The conference intends to help you build a stronger philanthropic relationship with your community, alumni, staff and donors, raise funds for campus projects, and learn how to obtain local, national and international philanthropic support for Education in Africa and beyond.

This Conference will feature some of the worlds leading masters in fundraising from The American Continent, Europe and the world. David Burgess is with the www.managementcentre.co.uk/about-us, Mrs. Maria E. Foster is the co-author with Milton Murray of the book, "Apoyo Financiero: Como Lograrlo?" (Financial Support: How to reach it?), with over 35 years of experience, has worked with many private and public institutions of Higher learning in ten Latin American countries. Mr. Ochoa, is the author of the book: "Institutional Advancement Manual in Higher Education", has mobilize over $300,000,000 for private & public educational, cultural and healthcare institutions. Both Maria Elena and Julio have serve AFP in leadership roles in the past two decades and continue to work in the USA and Mexico. www.AFPNET.org

Despite the recent expansion of higher education opportunities worldwide, access to university education remains a significant challenge. Yet, higher education is essential to building the social and economic capital of societies and plays a key role in building a democratic progress. Access to university helps break down social barriers and provides a significant pathway to improved work opportunities and social mobility.

In the past, the philanthropic community has played an important role in opening the path of higher education for students for underprivileged and underserved backgrounds. The many partnerships with corporate, private and Family Foundations for Higher Education in Africa and Foundations such as The Melinda and Bill Gates Foundation are examples of these efforts.

As competition for access to higher education becomes more intense and as tuition costs continue to rise, what can be done to continue to expand and democratize access to university worldwide? What specific role can foundations and the philanthropic community play in that respect? How can foundations help scale up effective academic programs? How can Foundations and Philanthropist provide financial support that aid university infrastructure, scholarship, and research?

Global Philanthropic Impact

Global Philanthropic Impact

Martha Muna: When Philanthropy Goes Wrong (May 19, 2012) Martha Muna describes her experiences working in orphanages across Ghana, outlining the downfalls of overseas charities and non-profits. She s...

Philanthropy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Philanthropyetymologically means "love of humanity" in the sense of caring for, nourishing, developing, and enhancing "what it is to be human" on both the benefactors' (by identifying and exercising their values in giving and volunteering) and beneficiaries' (by benefiting) parts. The most conventio...