Generational Perspectives on Nonprofit Boards, Fundraising, and Events with Suzy Wilcox & Martha Schwieters

Small Nonprofit: Fundraising Tips, Leadership Strategies, and Community-Centric Solutions

Curious about balancing experience and fresh ideas on your nonprofit board? Or seeking ways to keep fundraising events engaging in the digital age? In this special Mother’s Day episode of Small Nonprofit, Maria Rio is joined by Suzanne Wilcox, Director of Developmental Fundraising at Evergreen, and her mother, Martha Schwieters.

Together, they share their personal and professional experiences with philanthropy, nonprofit boards, and fundraising strategies across generations.
Generational Perspectives on Nonprofit Boards, Fundraising, and Events – The Highlights:

• Susie and Martha’s journeys into nonprofit leadership.
• Board diversity as a crucial key for nonprofit success.
• How generational perspectives influence board participation and fundraising.
• The pros and cons of modern fundraising events and digital elements.
• Strategies for building community through inclusivity and feedback.
• Insights on balancing mission alignment with ambitious campaigns.

🎧 Listen to more episodes for actionable fundraising tips and insights on nonprofit leadership, nonprofit governance, donor engagement, productivity & tools, and nonprofit storytelling strategies!
About Suzanne Wilcox:
Suzzane is a Fund Development and Strategic Planning Leader. Through her work at several charitable organizations, a cultural sponsorship agency, and as an industry consultant, she has a deep understanding of non-profit organizations while also being comfortable in a corporate setting. Her work includes fundraising, writing proposals, plans and reports, research projects, business and marketing planning, and feasibility studies.

Links and Resources:

• Connect with Suzy Wilcox on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-wilcox2019/?originalSubdomain=ca
• Check out the Evergreen website: https://www.evergreen.ca/
• Connect with Maria on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mariario/
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• Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/3jYFMOpeRdI

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