Understanding Nonprofit Life Cycles
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About the event
This session is all about understanding where your organization fits in the nonprofit life cycle. Using Judith Sharken Simon’s framework, we’ll identify the five stages nonprofits move through, discuss the unique hurdles at each phase, and share actionable tips for moving forward. You’ll leave with a clearer sense of what’s normal, what’s next, and how to support your team through each transition.
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This event is part of the Learning Hub program Fundraiser's Forum The Santa Fe Community Foundation proudly offers the Learning Hub as an educational space for nonprofit board, executive directors, staff members, and donors. Each year, the Hub offers dozens of events, workshops, and learning circles that promote leadership, skill building, and peer-supported growth
This session is all about understanding where your organization fits in the nonprofit life cycle. Using Judith Sharken Simon’s framework, we’ll identify the five stages nonprofits move through, discuss the unique hurdles at each phase, and share actionable tips for moving forward. You’ll leave with a clearer sense of what’s normal, what’s next, and how to support your team through each transition.
Meet the people leading the conversation
Patti Ward, CFRE
Patti Ward, CFRE
Patti Ward has had the opportunity of being a sole proprietor and nonprofit consultant for over twenty-five years. She aims to empower nonprofits to deliver their mission in a bigger and better way while endowing them with the skills and tools needed to succeed.
She works with nonprofits of all sizes in various sectors, including social services, education, arts, health-related, and faith-based, in primarily rural and small — to mid-size communities. Patti co-conducts a six-week “Fundraising Immersion” class annually for the Amarillo Area Foundation and the Santa Fe Community Foundation. Patti is a member of theAssociation of Fundraising Professionals in New Mexico and the Texas Plains AFP group in Amarillo, Texas. She is a Board Member and membership chair for the Association of Philanthropic Counsel. Patti received her Certificate in Fund Raising Excellence (CFRE) credential in 2004, which demonstrates her professional achievement and commitment to the fundraising profession.
She lives in the Santa Fe area and enjoys long-distance hikes, social dancing, and spending time with her family and pets.
Meet the people leading the conversation
Patti Ward, CFRE
Patti Ward, CFRE
Patti Ward has had the opportunity of being a sole proprietor and nonprofit consultant for over twenty-five years. She aims to empower nonprofits to deliver their mission in a bigger and better way while endowing them with the skills and tools needed to succeed.
She works with nonprofits of all sizes in various sectors, including social services, education, arts, health-related, and faith-based, in primarily rural and small — to mid-size communities. Patti co-conducts a six-week “Fundraising Immersion” class annually for the Amarillo Area Foundation and the Santa Fe Community Foundation. Patti is a member of theAssociation of Fundraising Professionals in New Mexico and the Texas Plains AFP group in Amarillo, Texas. She is a Board Member and membership chair for the Association of Philanthropic Counsel. Patti received her Certificate in Fund Raising Excellence (CFRE) credential in 2004, which demonstrates her professional achievement and commitment to the fundraising profession.
She lives in the Santa Fe area and enjoys long-distance hikes, social dancing, and spending time with her family and pets.
Meet the people leading the conversation
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