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Join us as we welcome Laura McGarry, Managing Principal & Brian O’Leary, Senior Vice President from Graham-Pelton, a fundraising consulting firm.

At Graham-Pelton, it’s our first-hand experience that nonprofits that maintain consistent donor engagement through periods of uncertainty typically navigate transitions more successfully than those that retreat or pause. In this presentation, we’ll cover:

• Lessons from history
• Communications and messaging in an unstable funding environment
• Keeping donor engagement and mission in focus
• The importance of consistent connection and community

Laura McGarry is a proven leader in education fundraising with experience at Princeton, Lehigh, Moravian Academy, and The Pingry School. An expert in relationship building, communication, and leadership gift fundraising, driving alumni engagement and securing major gifts.

Brian O’Leary is an expert in mega giving, campaign communications, and partnership marketing. He led Rutgers University Foundation’s $1B campaign. Other previous experience includes UNICEF and New Jersey Audubon Society.