Earned income is any income which a nonprofit receives from sources other than contributions and grants. With increasing competition and dwindling resources, it is more crucial and more critical than ever before that nonprofit organizations fully and creatively explore earned income possibilities, not only for simple survival, but also for the development of new and innovative programming. Nonprofits that sell products or offer income generating services are more common than you may realize. In this session, we will cover topics such as the following: -Tips on assessing whether your nonprofit is ready to tackle this important form of revenue generation -Linking Earned Income to your organization’s Mission -Identifying present organizational earned income strengths and weaknesses -Exploring innovative, creative earned income possibilities -Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) - General Rules -Earned Income Case Study & Success Story - Ways to measure success & avoid failure This session will prepare you with tips, tools and knowledge to start up or advance earned income at your nonprofit and secure your organization’s future. This session is intended for Executive Directors, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Financial Officers and Board Members.
As a Senior Associate with Community Wealth Ventures, Meghan Kappus supports both the organizations participating in the Community Wealth Collaborative and Workshop Series programs, and those receiving customized support through the Nonprofit Services Practice. Meghan has provided market research and data analysis support to nonprofit organizations participating in the Cleveland, Newark, Dallas/Fort Worth and Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Collaborative programs as well as the North Central Massachusetts Workshop Series program. Meghan has also worked with nonprofit clients to assess the feasibility of and/or create business plans for business opportunities in a variety of industries including historical museums, retail food, financial services, construction, healthcare and automobile sales.
Maja is an Executive Director for the Greater Washington Area Chapter of Hadassah. Maja works closely with the President of the Chapter and the Chapter Board to develop and implement membership marketing and fund raising campaigns, as well as many creative earned income events. Some of these earned income events included jewelry appraisal day, a shopping day, a gold to grain program, and auctions. The Chapter has risen over $1.8 million in the past year in various fundraising events, and earned income programs. Maja also advises key Program Event Chairs on various events and ensures that fundraising, membership and educational components of Hadassah’s mission are successfully carried out. Maja has previously worked at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in various positions. Maja has MA in International Commerce and Policy from George Mason University, Arlington, VA and BA in Psychology (with Honors) from Rhode Island College, Providence, RI.
Christina works with both nonprofit and foundation clients interested in building asset-based strategies for organizational growth or those interested in launching or expanding social enterprises. While at CWV, much of Christina’s work has focused on developing business and strategic growth plans, developing organizational mergers, acquisitions and partnerships as well as assessing opportunities for earned income ventures. Her particular areas of expertise center on market and financial analysis, enterprise scaling strategies and merger, and partnership development. Christina’s projects span a range of industries, including health, youth development, education, information technology and community and economic development. Christina is a faculty member of the NeighborWorks Training Institute. Christina graduated cum laude from Duke University with BA degrees in Economics and Public Policy Studies, focusing on nonprofit organizations and community development. She comes to CWV with experience in public affairs and strategic communications consulting.
Jerry has been involved in fundraising and business management for 22 years. In his current position, he is responsible for creating, developing, managing, and advocating for the Museum's ancillary income activities. This includes the Museum Shop, a 7 day a week operation with 16 staff that performs on-site sales, internet site, product development, and back office functions. In addition, he is responsible for onsite visitor donations, royalty income from publications, Museum contact for its cafe contractor, managing or advising on cash handling, business management review of contracts and other activities. Previously, as Director of Product Development at American Vocational Association, Jerry was responsible for Managed the direct mail sales of books and products produced or acquired by the Association. He supervised staff, the order fulfillment process, and the market research for the development of association products. Before that, he was the owner of The Book Merchant where he was responsible for all operations of a downtown Dallas technical bookstore with an emphasis in business and computer titles. He earned BA degree in Political Science from Vanderbilt University. Formerly he was a volunteer and board member of the American Booksellers Association.
The Series will be taking place at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. It is located in Dupont Circle, minutes from downtown Washington DC and is close to all forms of public transportation. The building's entrance is on Massachusetts Avenue, NW. The full address is:
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 1779 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036
The December 1, 2011 Leadership Series seminar will be in the Root Room A/B Combo at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Public Transportation:
By Metro: The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is located on the Metro Red Line at the Dupont Circle Stop. It is within a 5 minute walk from the Metro Station to the meeting venue. As you exit the station you will be at Q Street, NW and Connecticut Avenue, NW. Turn right on Connecticut and cross into the Circle. Exit the Circle on Massachusetts Avenue, NW and the Carnegie Endowment will be approximately 2 blocks down on the left.
By Train: If you are traveling by train, you will arrive at Union Station where you have two options to continue. You can take a taxi for the approximate cost of $15 or you can take the Metro Red Line to the Dupont Circle Stop. As you exit the station you will be at Q Street, NW and Connecticut Avenue, NW. Turn right on Connecticut and cross into the Circle. Exit the Circle on Massachusetts Avenue, NW and the Carnegie Endowment will be approximately 2 blocks down on the left.
Directions By Car:
From North, I-95 Take Interstate 95 south to Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway) towards Silver Spring/Northern Virginia. Once on I-495, take exit 33, Connecticut Avenue. You will head south on Connecticut Avenue. Stay on Connecticut Avenue until you come to Dupont Circle. Enter the Circle and take the Massachusetts Avenue Exit. The venue will be approximately 1 block down on your left. From Northwest, I-270 Take Interstate 270 to Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway) towards Silver Spring. Once on I-495, take exit 33, Connecticut Avenue. You will head south on Connecticut Avenue. Stay on Connecticut Avenue until you come to Dupont Circle. Enter the Circle and take the Massachusetts Avenue Exit. The venue will be approximately 1 block down on your left.
From West, I-66/Rt. 50 Interstate 66 and Route 50 both connect with the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge. Take I-66/Rt. 50 towards Washington DC. Go across the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge. Once you cross the bridge, exit left at E Street. From E Street, take the Virginia Avenue exit. Bear left, following signs for 23rd Street, NW. Make a right turn onto 23rd Street. At the first traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto New Hampshire Avenue, NW. Stay on New Hampshire until you come to Dupont Circle (second traffic circle). Take the 3rd exit onto Massachusetts Avenue, NW. The venue will be on the left.
From South, I-95 Take Interstate 95-N to Interstate 395-N. Take 395-N into the District. Continue onto US-1 N (following signs for 14th Street/National Mall). Continue onto 14th Street, NW. Stay on 14th Street, NW. At the first traffic circle, exit onto Massachusetts Avenue, NW. At the second traffic circle (Dupont Circle), continue straight to stay on Massachusetts Avenue, NW. The venue will be on the right.
Parking: Carnegie Endowment does not offer onsite parking. There are several parking garages within a 5 minute walk to the Carnegie Building.
Atlantic Parking 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Open: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 7:00pm Rates: 0-1 Hour = $6 Each Additional Hour =$6 Maximum all day =$11 As you exit the parking garage, make a left on Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Meeting Venue will be on the left. Approximately 3 minutes walking time.
Central Parking System 1800 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Open: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 8:30pm Rates: 0-1 Hour =$6 Each Additional Hour = $5 Maximum all day =$11 As you exit the parking garage, make a left on Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Meeting Venue will be on the left. Approximately 5 minutes walking time.
Our unique one-on-one mentoring sessions offer you the opportunity to sit down with an experienced fundraising professional for 30 minutes to discuss any questions that are specific to your organization. Mentoring sessions cover the same topics as the seminars, and we will assign you a mentor based on his/her availability at your requested times.
Mentoring sessions are available for the cost of $0.00 per session. If you register for a full Summit pass, 0 mentoring sessions are included in the pass.
Below is a list of mentors who will be available at the Summit. Please note that you must register to attend at least one seminar in order to sign up for a mentor.
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$ 110.00
8:30 AM-12:00 PM
1:00 PM-4:30 PM
