Vice President Of Development for the Pontiac Community Foundation in Michigan
The Power of Effective Systems and Processes for your Fundraising
Sommer Brock CFRE is the founder of No Nonsense Fundraising and the Vice President Of Development for the Pontiac Community Foundation in Michigan. Since 2004, Sommer has secured more than 10 million dollars in funding for various nonprofits in the Southeast area of Michigan by improving fundraising efficiencies and streamlining processes.
Interview with Sommer Brock CFRE
Vice President Of Development for the Pontiac Community Foundation in Michigan
The Power of Effective Systems and Processes for your Fundraising
Sommer Brock CFRE is the founder of No Nonsense Fundraising and the Vice President Of Development for the Pontiac Community Foundation in Michigan. Since 2004, Sommer has secured more than 10 million dollars in funding for various nonprofits in the Southeast area of Michigan by improving fundraising efficiencies and streamlining processes.
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Summary of interview with Sommer Brock CFRE
Section 1: Introduction and Sommer’s early years working in fundraising
Reflecting on Sommer’s early years working in fundraising and key lessons learnt
Mistakes made which made Sommer a better fundraiser
Section 2: Fundraising strategy tips
The biggest challenges facing nonprofits in their fundraising efforts
The power of using highly effective systems and processes to excel in fundraising
The most important donor metrics to be evaluating
Powerful fundraising channels and the effectiveness of crowdfunding
How to be more strategic in the planning phases of an upcoming appeal
Look to be more innovative with your fundraising during Covid-19
Section 3: The role of Vice President Of Development
The short term goals Sommer is out to achieve in the role of Vice President Of Development for the Pontiac Community Foundation
What the role of Vice President of Development entails
Section 4: Professional development advice for aspiring fundraising leaders
How becoming a CFRE and serving on boards has helped develop Sommer as a professional fundraiser
Sommer’s advice to other fundraisers to ensure they have a successful career
Reflecting on a successful fundraising campaign that Sommer was part of and what went into making it a success
Section 5: Final advice
Sommer’s final advice to inspire and fulfil fundraisers and nonprofits