Jen has been involved in nonprofit fundraising and marketing for 20 years. In her current position, she is responsible for leading all on- and offline fundraising efforts. Her online fundraising activities include developing and executing campaigns that integrate social media, email, and website strategies, and working with 826’s chapters nationwide to strengthen their online fundraising efforts. Previously, as VP of Development at The Bay Citizen, an online media startup, Jen helped launched the online giving program, working on everything from drafting donation forms and thank you pages to writing e-appeals. Before that, she worked as Managing Director at Poets & Writers where she managed the website, launched an income-generating newsletter, and built the organization’s social media presence. She earned an MFA in Writing from The New School University and a BA in Journalism from Marquette.
Peggy has been involved in online fundraising for 7 years. In her current position, she is responsible for leading all fundraising efforts: end of year campaign (95% of it done online), major donors cultivation and foundation donations. This includes drafting and executing an online social media strategy, developing appealing newsletters and launching the concept of online fundraising champions. Previously, as Co Director at the Natural Capital Institute, Peggy was responsible for the online social media presence, developing a strategy to attain new donors and create appealing stories that lead to the act of giving. She earned an MBA in Management and Sustainability from SFSU. She is a member of Board Source, Green & Sustainability Innovators & Innovation Network, NTEN: The Nonprofit Technology Network and The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Greg has been involved with online fundraising for ten years. In his current position, he is responsible for charting Friends of the Urban Forest's comprehensive online fundraising strategy. This includes creating online campaigns, incorporating social media, and redesigning the website's donation portal which drove an 18% increase in online donations in 2011. Concurrently, Greg serves as Executive Director of National High Five Project, which creates online charity events that are based on traditional charity events but can be scaled exponentially. Greg earned a bachelors degree in Political Science from the University of Virginia.
Allan has been involved in online fundraising for 12 years. In his current position as a CEO of PowerSite123 (aka CharityFinders), he helps nonprofits create world-class websites, social media, and online marketing to further their mission. He speaks worldwide on online fundraising, and how to create e-philanthropy websites. Previously, Allan was co-founder of i-Cube, where he was responsible for helping large organizations use leading technology to increase their revenue. Prior to founding i-Cube, Allan was a technology strategy consultant at Arthur Anderson and First Consulting Group. Allan holds an M.B.A from UCLA, and is the co-author of Internet Management for Nonprofits. He was given the Volunteer Service Award by President George W. Bush in 2006.
The Leadership Series will take place at the Salvation Army Kroc Community Center. The Community Center is easy to reach by public or private transportation. The full address is:
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Center 240 Turk Street San Francisco, CA 94102
The March 13th seminar will be in the Activity Room 3 on the second floor.
Public Transportation The Kroc Center is accessible by both Muni Bus and BART.
Getting There By Bus: Muni bus routes 16X and 31 stop directly in front of the Kroc Center. The 5, 9 and 19 bus routes stop within 2 blocks of the Kroc Center at the corner of Turk Street & Leavenworth Street. Walking Directions from Leavenworth Street to meeting venue: Exit bus stop to right. You are on Turk Street. Venue will be approximately 1 minute walk on Turk Street. Meeting Venue will be on right.
Getting There By Train: The closest BART Station is Civic Center which is 3 blocks from the Kroc Center. The following trains stop at the Civic Center: Blue, Green, Red & Yellow.
Walking directions from Civic Center to meeting venue: Exit Civic Center making a right on Market Street. Make a left on Leavenworth Street (you will cross through Heart of the City Farmer's Market Park). Follow Leavenworth to Turk Street. Make a right on Turk Street. Venue will be on the right. It is approximately a six minute walk from Civic Center to meeting venue. Directions by Car: From East Bay (Bay Bridge) Take 80 West to San Francisco (towards Bay Bridge). After crossing bridge, exit at 5th Street (left lane exit). Take a slight left at Harrison Street, and then right at 6th Street. Continue on 6th Street until it crosses Market Street and becomes Taylor Street, then turn left at Turk Street. The Kroc Center will be on your right.
From the North Bay (Golden Gate Bridge) If traveling from The Golden Gate Bridge take US-101 South to San Francisco. After crossing the bridge, continue on Lombard Street. Turn right at Van Ness Avenue. Turn left at O'Farrell Street. Turn Right at Jones Street. Turn Right on Turk Street. The venue will be on your left. From the South Bay If traveling from the South Bay you can take Highway 280 North to San Francisco (towards Downtown SF/Bay Bridge). Exit at 6th Street. Continue on 6th Street until it crosses Market Street and becomes Taylor Street. Turn left at Turk Street. The Kroc Center will be on your right. If using Highway 101, take 101 North to the 101/280 intersection, then proceed on 280 North as described above. For area map, please visit: www.krocsf.org/directions Parking: On Street parking is limited near the meeting venue. There are several parking garages within walking distance of the meeting location.
Option 1: Turk Street Garage and Open Lot, 175 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 415.885.6925
This garage is located at the intersection of Turk and Jones Street. The Garage charges $6 for all day parking. Cash only. Walking directions from garage to meeting venue: Exit parking garage and make a left on Turk Street. The Kroc Center will be on your right. It is approximately a one minute walk from garage to meeting location.
Option 2: Toca Park, 265 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 415.359.0601 www.tocapark.com
This garage charges $7.00 for all day parking. Cash only. Walking directions from garage to meeting venue: Exit parking garage making left on Eddy Street. Walk approximately 1/2 block to Jones Street. Make a left on Jones Street. Follow Jones Street to Turk Street. Make a right on Turk Street and the venue will be on your left.
Alternate Transportation Options Yellow Cab (415) 333-3333 Green and White Cab (415) 626-4733
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
