The Cary Center, Community Foundation of East Alabama to provide training for area nonprofits

The Auburn University College of Human Sciences’ Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies is partnering with the Community Foundation of East Alabama to present a day of training for nonprofits in East Alabama. The program, titled “Grow Your Nonprofit: Resources to Maximize Impact,” will take place on Wednesday, April 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the CASIC Building at Auburn University (559 Devall Drive) and will include sessions on building relationships, perfecting your elevator speech, how to make the ask and a practice session on making the ask followed by a networking luncheon. Lunch is provided. Registration is required and is $10.

Link to register. 

Featured experts for this program will include:

• Building Relationships with Tracy Smith-President and CEO, Make-A-Wish Alabama and Valerie Cunningham-Vice-President of Advancement, Make-A-Wish Alabama

• Perfecting Your Elevator Speech with Kim Walker-Director, Women’s Philanthropy Board

• Making the Ask with Sidney James Nakhjavan-Executive Director, Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies

This program was made possible by the generosity of these Cary Center Community and Collegiate program sponsors: Auburn University Outreach; Community Foundation of East Alabama; River Region United Way; KPMG, Auburn University Outreach-Office of Public Service; Drummond Thorne Stukes Fund for Excellence in the Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies and a community service grant made possible by state senator Randy Price and state representative Joe Lovvorn.

The Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies is an academic center in Auburn University’s College of Human Sciences with a focus on financial wellness, philanthropy engagement and nonprofit studies. The Cary Center inspires its participants to discover their purpose through learning, giving, and growing while empowering all generations to leave an enduring legacy. The Community and Collegiate division of the Cary Center provides capacity-building resources to nonprofits to include educational programming, professional development, and networking.

For more information, contact Brittany Spillman at spillbl@auburn.edu or 334-844-3557.