Raising Funds: Practical Tips

Raising Funds:  Practical Tips

Raising funds is a never-ending responsibility for nonprofits.  The art of investing in people is the key. Learn from experts and peers about the art and science of investing in people to raise funds for your ministry through direct mail, personal asks, and events.

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Thursday, November 7th

2-3:00 pm Central Time (starting 3pm ET, 1 MT, 12 PT)

Kevin Howells leads the Advancement efforts for Good News Global. Kevin has always been passionate about getting people connected to advance an organization’s mission. Connecting the heart of a donor with the mission of the organization is at the core of his work. That takes time, but like any relationship – the investment is very rewarding personally and professionally.

Pastor Charles Anderson is the founder and CEO of Epiphany Life Change. With over 15 years’ experience working in corrections in Illinois, Missouri, and Texas, Charles Anderson developed a heart and compassion for the literal and figurative captives inside the prison walls.

​Allis Gilbert joined Crossroads Prison Ministry in March 2024 as Vice President of Advancement.

Over the past 17 years, Allis has spent her post-military career in the non-profit sector. Allis believes in mission-driven work and has a passion for service.

She has mentored young leaders to support their growth, taught classes on organizational design and development, and uses tools such as the enneagram to support leadership and team growth. Allis appreciates the use of research and data for sound decision making but also in lifting up hopes, desires, and needs in prayer.

​As a former stockbroker, Gregory E. Von Tobel has been involved in full-time prison missionary work for over thirty-four years. He is the founder and president of Prisoners For Christ Outreach Ministries (PFC), a ministry dedicated to taking the Gospel of Jesus Christ into the jails, prisons, and juvenile institutions not only in Washington State, Idaho and Arizona but also worldwide. PFC has field offices in thirty foreign countries.