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