Not So Scary Fundraising: Afternoon Fall Symposium
Professional Advancement Session
Date: 10/26/2023
Time: 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Scandinavia House, 58 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016
Join us on October 26th for an afternoon of fun and learning as we break down areas of fundraising that can be intimidating, even for the most-seasoned fundraiser. Together we will explore year-end appeals, making the ask, and telling your organization’s story so that attendees can confidently embrace their fundraising efforts! We’ll wrap up the afternoon with a fun networking session so that you can meet your fellow fundraisers in the room and walk away with knowledge and new connections!
PANELISTS:
Melissa Gomez was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and holds a bachelor's in Sports/Entertainment/Event Management from Johnson & Wales University, and a master's in Public Administration with a concentration in nonprofit management from Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus. She has been a successful fundraiser for over fifteen years and currently oversees all fundraising and marketing efforts for Fiver Children’s Foundation as their Senior Director of Development. She is a member of the inaugural cohort of Youth Inc's Rise Academy for Leaders of Color, an award-winning ten-month-long program for BIPOC leaders in the nonprofit sector. She successfully completed the program in May 2022.
In her spare time, Melissa is a long-suffering NY Knicks fan and enjoys music, travel, writing, watching wrestling, and learning about wine. She currently resides in the Bronx with her husband.
David Smith is the Director of Advancement at Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn, NY. David started his career teaching political science and history. He then worked as a consultant at CCS, where his clients included Women for Women International and the NAACP. After leaving CCS, David worked as Director of Development at the Calhoun School and the Allen-Stevenson School, where he led a $50 million capital campaign to expand the school. David also serves on the faculty of the CASE Summer Institute, where he teaches courses in major gifts fundraising and capital campaigns.
Price:
AFP-NYC Members - $195
Non-Members - $250
