WEST PLAINS, MO – The Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) will host a “Nonprofit Workshop Series” in conjunction with Three Foxes Consulting. This series will be held on February 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. and February 26 from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Nonprofit Workshop Series:
February 12, 2021, 1-4 p.m. Fundraising: The Art and Science of Asking for Money
In this session, you will learn the fundamentals of a good development program and how to help an organization of any size reach its fundraising potential. You will explore the different types of funders and demystify “making the ask.” You will come out of this class armed with knowledge of how to grow your fundraising program and the confidence to request funds to fulfill your organization’s mission.
About the Presenter: Monica Cawvey Gallagher
Monica Cawvey Gallagher, Principal, Three Foxes Consulting is a committed fundraising professional with over 20 years’ experience as a frontline fundraiser. She began her career as the Associate Director of Development at Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago, followed by roles at the Museum of Science and Industry and the Field Museum, also in Chicago. In 2006, she moved to Philadelphia to take on the position of Vice President for Development at the National Constitution Center, where she served for six years. Following that, she led the development function at the University City Science Center and the
Academy of Natural Sciences before founding Three Foxes in 2018.
Monica’s areas of expertise include development program structure and growth, recruitment and hiring, board governance, fundraising training and coaching, revenue diversification, writing, annual fund, individual giving, corporate giving, foundation giving, nonprofit technology, and information management. She gives her time as a volunteer with the Association of Fundraising Professionals –Greater Philadelphia Chapter Marketing Committee, NYC Shiba Rescue, the Advancement Committee at Providence Animal Center, and as a Board member and Chair of the Development Committee at Eastern State Penitentiary. She is a regular instructor in Young Involved Philadelphia’s Board Prep program, and a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Monica grew up in Missouri and earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia before moving to Chicago to pursue her graduate studies at the University of Chicago. Currently, she lives on a farm in Howell County with her husband, five dogs and 12 chickens.
February 26, 2021, 1-4:30 p.m. Grant Writing: How to Write a Winning Proposal
This workshop is for anyone looking to write a grant, whether for a nonprofit organization or as a freelancer. In this session you will learn grant writing basics, how to write a grant proposal and proper writing jargon. Grant writing myths will be discussed and you will explore resources available to stay in the know about funding opportunities.
About the Presenter: Heather W. Fisher
Heather W. Fisher, Chief Executive Officer, of the Ozarks Small Business Incubator has spent over 22 years writing grants for communities in Missouri and beyond. From 1999 to 2001, she served as the Director of Economic Development for Thayer and Oregon County. During that time, she wrote and funded over $2 million in economic development grants. Heather then went on to establish her own grant writing firm, Heartland Strategies, LLC, assisting cities, nonprofits and community groups with grant applications, marketing campaigns and strategic plans. Heather operated her company for ten years, leaving it in 2009 to assist the Downtown West Plains, Inc. board of directors with the establishment of the incubator. When the incubator opened its doors in 2012, Fisher served as its Program Coordinator and later Executive Director. Heather continues to write program and facility grants for OzSBI.
Heather moved to West Plains in 1998 with her husband Chrys. They have two sons at West Plains High School. She holds a Masters in Social and Economic Development from Washington University and a BA in Sociology and Anthropology for Westminster College. eather spent two and a half years in the United States Peace Corps in Thailand teaching English. She now lives on a farm in Howell County and enjoys spending time outdoors.
The cost to attend each workshop is $125 for general admission and $95 for OzSBI members. A bundle cost is being offered to attend both workshops for $225 for general admission and $180 for OzSBI members. Pre-registration is required and seating is limited to 15 participants. COVID-19 safety requirements are in place at OzSBI and must be followed by everyone who enters the building. To register visit: https://ozsbi.com/events or call 417-256-9724.
