Celebrating FundEasy’s 2024 Webinars: A Year of Learning and Growth
As we wrap up 2024, I’m overflowing with gratitude for our incredible customers and the amazing FundEasy team. This year’s webinars were truly something special. Together, we shared tools, strategies, and heartfelt conversations that helped nonprofits thrive. Let’s take a walk down memory lane and revisit the highlights of each webinar.
January: Top Strategies to Engage Local Churches
Hosts: Madison Hull & Kenna Bridges
What an exciting way to start the year! Kenna and I had the privilege of exploring creative ways nonprofits can connect with their local churches. We shared practical tips and personal experiences that can help you bridge gaps and build lasting partnerships.
Key Takeaways:
Creative strategies for outreach to churches.
Insights into church responses to engagement efforts.
Tips for building sustainable partnerships.
February: Supercharge Your P2P Fundraiser: Maximize Impact Through Participant Engagement
Hosts: Crystal Hoag & Kenna Bridges
Crystal and Kenna brought their A-game in this webinar, diving into the magic of participant engagement. Their energy and insights left attendees inspired and ready to elevate their peer-to-peer fundraisers.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding participant motivations.
Building a strong and engaged community.
Empowering fundraisers with the right resources.
March: Creating a Major Donor Plan
Presenters: Jim Dempsey, Jason Galicinski, & Crystal Hoag
Representing Fundraising Masterminds, Jason and Jim shared their wisdom on creating a major donor plan. This webinar was packed with actionable strategies for building meaningful relationships with major donors. Fundraising Masterminds, a trusted partner of FundEasy, also offers additional resources through their website and podcast.
Key Takeaways:
Practical steps to identify and engage major donors.
Strategies for cultivating long-term donor relationships.
Learn more from our partner, Fundraising Masterminds, for further insights and tools.
May: Using FundEasy to Build a Community of Support
Hosts: Madison Hull & Marianne Gergis
Marianne and I had so much fun walking attendees through FundEasy’s features! We shared tips on simplifying fundraising efforts and fostering genuine community connections.
Key Takeaways:
Streamlining fundraising efforts.
Strengthening community ties through FundEasy.
June: Leveraging Event Roles for Optimum Event Success
Hosts: Madison Hull & Kenna Bridges
This webinar was all about teamwork! Our team showed how to optimize event roles to create seamless and successful events. It’s amazing what happens when everyone’s in the right seat.
Key Takeaways:
Strategies for recruiting and organizing volunteers.
Best practices for role assignments during events.
July: Thriving in Development: How Introverts Master Event Planning
Hosts: Marianne Gergis & Madison Hull
This one was close to my heart. Marianne and I shared how introverts can shine in event planning by leaning into their natural strengths. The feedback from this session was incredible—so many of you felt seen and empowered!
Key Takeaways:
Empowering introverts to overcome challenges.
Practical tips for thriving in development roles.
August: Fundraising Across Generations
Hosts: Kenna Bridges & Crystal Hoag
Kenna and Crystal delivered a masterclass on engaging donors from every generation. Their strategies for tailoring fundraising efforts to resonate with diverse age groups were absolute gold.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding generational values and communication styles.
Strategies for expanding your donor base.
September: Faithful Fundraising: 3 Key Strategies to Set a Fundraising Record at Your Event
Presenters: Steve Boyett, Rachel Rundus, and Crystal Hoag
Steve and Rachel, from Capstone Resource Group, brought their wealth of expertise to this faith-focused session. Specializing in peer-to-peer fundraising, Capstone Resource Group is a valued partner of FundEasy. This session offered powerful tools for aligning fundraising efforts with mission and vision, inspiring attendees to achieve new levels of success.
Key Takeaways:
Aligning fundraising with organizational mission.
Building sustainable donor relationships.
Leveraging peer-to-peer fundraising strategies.
October: An Introduction to the New FundEasy (v4)
Hosts: Crystal Hoag, Liz Chechile, & the FundEasy Team
What an exciting month! We introduced you to the new FundEasy (v4), our new Customer Success Team, and shared other exciting updates. It’s been a big year at FundEasy! The feedback on these updates has been phenomenal, and we’re thrilled to continue evolving to meet your needs.
Key Takeaways:
Overview of FundEasy’s new version and exciting new features.
Insights into what to expect from the Customer Success team.
November: From Setup to Success: How to Launch a Winning Crowdfunding Campaign This Giving Season
Host: Crystal
Our final webinar of the year was all about crowdfunding! We walked you through every step of setting up a successful campaign and shared tips to make your Giving Tuesday shine.
Key Takeaways:
Steps for setting up a crowdfunding campaign.
Tips for donor engagement and campaign success.
A Heartfelt Thank You
From the bottom of my heart, thank you to every single one of you who joined us this year. Your passion, dedication, and love for making a difference inspire us daily. And to my incredible team at FundEasy—you are the heart and soul of these webinars. I’m so grateful for each of you.
Here’s to an even more impactful 2025. Let’s continue learning, growing, and making the world a better place together!
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Madison Hull
This article was inspired by our customers and written to encourage your fundraising efforts. Although we work with nonprofits and events daily, our team members are not Event Consultants. We encourage you to consult with your event consultant, executive team, and/or affiliate organization before making any major changes to your events.
