Attend this
session to learn how to be a better active listener - with your constituents,
colleagues, donors, board members and more! Takeaways will include essential
donor discovery questions and an exploration of the seven key active listening
elements.
Martha H. Schumacher is a philanthropy ambassador, educator,
coach, mentor, author and champion. She is President of Hazen Consulting and
the Hazen Institute for Leadership Training (HILT), creating global strategies
to elevate social impact and philanthropy. Martha has worked with and within
nonprofit organizations for 25 years. Her most recent in-house adventure was
leading the Defenders of Wildlife fundraising team for nine years, first as
Director of Major Gifts, then Vice President for Development. Her current and
recent clients include American University, Best Buddies International, The
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, and National Geographic Society.
Martha is the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
Global Immediate Past Chair, and previously served as AFP/DC Chapter President,
named Outstanding Fundraising Professional by the chapter in 2006. Martha holds
the International Advanced Diploma in Fundraising with Distinction, and the
Certified Fund Raising Executive and Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive
credentials, respectively.
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