Webinars + Events

Independent School Philanthropy Reimagined: Bold Strategies for Trustees

Thursday, April 17, 2025 @ 3pm-4:00pm CT / 4pm-5:00pm ET

Independent schools striving to meet ambitious fundraising targets often fall short due to inadequate trustee training or outdated approaches.

In this webinar with Mission Minded Partner and Director of Strategy Romayne Levee, we’ll revolutionize your approach to philanthropy, moving beyond outdated tactics and demographic-based analyses. Instead, we’ll delve deep into understanding donors’ values, motivations, and aspirations, enabling you to craft more impactful appeals and acknowledgments. Say goodbye to outdated practices that inadvertently perpetuate donor saviorism. Gain invaluable insights into equitable fundraising strategies that resonate with evolving philanthropic norms, positioning your school for unprecedented success.

Building Better Boards: Independent School Philanthropy Reimagined

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 @ 3pm-4:30pm PT / 4pm-5:30pm MT

Independent schools striving to meet ambitious fundraising targets often fall short due to inadequate trustee training or outdated philanthropic approaches.

In this session with Romayne Levee, Mission Minded Partner and Director of Strategy, trustees will undergo a transformative journey in rethinking philanthropy and leveraging successful practices from our higher-education colleagues. The focus shifts from traditional demographic-based donor analysis to understanding donors’ values, motivations, and aspirations.

By adopting this nuanced perspective, trustees can craft more resonant appeals and acknowledgments that forge meaningful connections with donors. Moreover, the session delves into the pitfalls of outdated fundraising practices that inadvertently reinforce donor saviorism. Trustees will gain valuable insights into equitable fundraising strategies that align with evolving philanthropic norms and set their school up for success.

Strategic Plans for Strange Times: Create a Plan That Moves You Forward

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 12pm PT I 3pm ET

During times of change, conflict, or crisis your organization needs a strategic plan that’s practical, realistic, and achievable. But how can you think strategically with so much uncertainty?

In this free webinar, Mission Minded Partner & Director of Strategy Romayne Levee will discuss with Dr. Carrie Tancraitor, Mission Minded Senior Strategist, how you can create the right strategic plan to navigate your near, medium, and long-term future.

They’ll discuss how to prioritize what matters most to your success, who to involve for a plan that balances inclusion with speed, and how you can move from being reactive to being proactive — in a way that reassures your community, partners, and donors.

While this isn’t a replacement for a full strategic plan, which has its own value, you’ll hear about other organizations that have created laser-focused plans, and start mapping ideas for your own focused plan regardless of what disruptions you may be facing.

AFP Deep Dive: What’s New in Fundraising Campaign Communications?

Thursday, September 4, 2025, 1:00-5:00pm ET

What can your organization learn from bold campaigns being led in the nonprofit sector? Join Jennie Winton and Tia Robinson, for an elevated look at current and emerging nonprofit campaign communication trends. They’ll share new thinking they’ve successfully applied at nonprofits and educational institutions, here and abroad, to help campaigns succeed by identifying donor values, emphasizing equity, and tapping authentic ideas for bold campaigns that move from expected to elevated. You’ll leave with new ideas to elevate your own campaign, and excited to take your work to the next level.