About This Event
Board Development: The Foundation of Nonprofit Success
Join us for an insightful presentation that explores the structure of a healthy nonprofit using a relatable “house” analogy. We’ll walk through the lifecycle of nonprofit boards—from founding and governing to institutional fundraising—and discuss how to avoid stagnation.
Learn strategies to build and maintain a high-performing board that supports your mission, and discover how strategic and fund development planning complete the blueprint for long-term success.
Speaker Bio: Alison L. Martinez Finstad, MPA, CFRE, Founder and Principal, Benezet Advisors LLC
Alison brings more than 25 years of nonprofit experience, having played key fundraising roles in both local and international organizations. Alison holds a Master’s in Public Administration, a certificate in Marketing from the Simon School of Business, a Bachelor’s in Anthropology from the University of Rochester, and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive. She has served as a board member for the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Genesee Valley Chapter and The Margaret Home. Currently, she provides board leadership to The Salvation Army of Greater Rochester.
About This Event
Board Development: The Foundation of Nonprofit Success
Join us for an insightful presentation that explores the structure of a healthy nonprofit using a relatable “house” analogy. We’ll walk through the lifecycle of nonprofit boards—from founding and governing to institutional fundraising—and discuss how to avoid stagnation.
Learn strategies to build and maintain a high-performing board that supports your mission, and discover how strategic and fund development planning complete the blueprint for long-term success.
Speaker Bio: Alison L. Martinez Finstad, MPA, CFRE, Founder and Principal, Benezet Advisors LLC
Alison brings more than 25 years of nonprofit experience, having played key fundraising roles in both local and international organizations. Alison holds a Master’s in Public Administration, a certificate in Marketing from the Simon School of Business, a Bachelor’s in Anthropology from the University of Rochester, and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive. She has served as a board member for the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Genesee Valley Chapter and The Margaret Home. Currently, she provides board leadership to The Salvation Army of Greater Rochester.