NYU George H. Heyman, Jr. Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising

Today on GivingTuesday, many of us are reflecting on what meaningful impact looks like in a world facing complex, overlapping challenges. As adjunct faculty, Kathleen Murphy Toms emphasizes, these moments present a unique alignment of public willingness and organizational need. With the appropriate digital strategies, institutions and mission-driven groups can effectively mobilize that willingness to advance sustainable impact.

Those interested in exploring evidence-based approaches to digital engagement and community-centered fundraising may consider Kathleen’s 6-week course, Social Media and Email Fundraising: Building Resilient Digital Communities in Uncertain Times. Register via this link: https://bit.ly/47UwDbO

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Our One-Day Onsite Intensive Courses offer focused, in-person learning experiences designed to help professionals deepen their knowledge, apply new insights immediately, and expand their impact.

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🌟Liz Ngonzi is an Adjunct Assistant Professor teaching AI for Impact: Boost Your Marketability & Organizational Growth within the CGA's Professional Continuing Education program.

Professor Ngonzi is a globally recognized AI and leadership strategist, educator, and speaker, specializing in integrating artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and digital storytelling into social impact initiatives.

Since beginning at NYU in 2009, Professor Ngonzi has been a dedicated and effective educator, and in 2021, she was awarded the NYU SPS Teaching Excellence Award. As the Founder and CEO of The International Social Impact Institute® (The ISII), Professor Ngonzi has also trained over 8,000 professionals across six continents in generative AI implementation and advised tech companies on optimizing their offerings for education and social impact.

Through her teaching, speaking engagements, and consultancy work, Ngonzi prepares the next generation of leaders to harness the power of technology for global change, emphasizing the importance of maintaining human connections in education.

Don't miss out! Join us tomorrow for this insightful discussion.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world but unsure how to best direct your charitable giving?

Join us for a virtual conversation on Monday, December 9th at 12:00 pm ET to explore strategies and tools for becoming a more informed donor to more effectively contribute to causes you care about.

NYU SPS George H. Heyman Jr. Program for Fundraising and Philanthropy faculty member Kathleen Murphy Toms will be joined by Pat Duffy and Mitch Stein to discuss:

➡️ Effective Charity Vetting: How to ensure your donations make a real difference.

➡️ Diverse Giving Vehicles: Explore donor-advised funds, giving circles, and cryptocurrency giving.

➡️ Strategic Philanthropy: Develop a personalized giving plan aligned with your values.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts and identify ways to make a meaningful impact.

Register here: https://events.nyu.edu/event/345350-empower-your-giving-charitable-giving-strat

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world but unsure how to best direct your charitable giving?

Join us for a virtual conversation on Monday, December 9th at 12:00 pm ET to explore strategies and tools for becoming a more informed donor to more effectively contribute to causes you care about.

NYU SPS George H. Heyman Jr. Program for Fundraising and Philanthropy faculty member Kathleen Murphy Toms will be joined by Pat Duffy and Mitch Stein to discuss:

➡️ Effective Charity Vetting: How to ensure your donations make a real difference.

➡️ Diverse Giving Vehicles: Explore donor-advised funds, giving circles, and cryptocurrency giving.

➡️ Strategic Philanthropy: Develop a personalized giving plan aligned with your values.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts and identify ways to make a meaningful impact.

Register here: https://events.nyu.edu/event/345350-empower-your-giving-charitable-giving-strat

Many executive directors, development directors, and trustees know the importance of endowments but are not closely engaged with the endowment process. This course will provide a foundation of endowments and strategies for ongoing investment management processes.

This course will be helpful to a variety of nonprofits, including those that are planning to start their first endowment fund or seeking to grow their endowment.

During the course, participants will develop a customized Strategic Endowment Plan. Discussions will also include Donor Advised Funds and provide insights on how to market to them and use them to fund the endowment.

This course begins on Wednesday, October 2nd—just a couple of weeks away! Don't wait; register using the link below to secure your seat.

**Please note that this course is not eligible for use towards the NYU SPS Certificate in Fundraising but provides CFRE credits.

https://bit.ly/4ekof5L

Unlock the secrets to successful volunteer recruitment and retention. Explore strategies for finding, training, managing, and engaging volunteers who drive nonprofit success. This course is ideal for anyone looking to strengthen their volunteer program. Plus, it counts towards the Certificate in Fundraising.

Continuing education courses are a great way to propel your career forward or in a new direction. Click the link below to register for this course or explore other popular fundraising courses.

This course begins on Tuesday, September 17th—just a couple of weeks away! Don't wait; register using the link below to secure your seat.

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Elevate your nonprofit management skills and become an effective leader. Learn how to hire and retain top talent, build a productive work environment, and master financial management. This course is perfect for current and aspiring nonprofit managers. You'll also create an annual budget, strategic plan, and tools for talent evaluation.

Continuing education courses are a great way to propel your career forward or in a new direction. Click the link below to register for this course or explore other popular fundraising courses.

This course begins on Monday, September 16th—just a couple of weeks away! Don't wait; register using the link below to secure your seat.

http://spr.ly/6182mWeon

Master the art of nonprofit writing with a focus on grant proposals and case statements. Learn to research foundation prospects, craft compelling proposals, and apply for emergency grants. Plus, this course counts towards the Certificate in Fundraising.

Continuing education courses are a great way to propel your career forward or in a new direction. Click the link below to register for this course or explore other popular fundraising courses.

This course begins on Thursday, September 12th—just a few weeks away! Don't wait; register using the link below to secure your seat.

http://spr.ly/6189mWeMc