Learn Fundraising and Build Your Dream

Welcome to the "Fundraising Champions" program, a pioneering volunteer initiative designed for those passionate about youth development. This program offers a strategic platform to influence positive change through targeted outreach and effective fundraising. Participants will be equipped to secure essential support from a diverse array of sources, including non-profit organizations, corporations, family offices, and individual donors, directly contributing to vital youth-oriented initiatives like America250, Leadership Training, Social Media Engagement, TedxBeTheChange, Art Competition, and Leadership

Description

Program Name: Fundraising Champions

Program Introduction: Welcome to the "Fundraising Champions" program, a pioneering volunteer initiative designed for those passionate about youth development. This program offers a strategic platform to influence positive change through targeted outreach and effective fundraising. Participants will be equipped to secure essential support from a diverse array of sources, including non-profit organizations, corporations, family offices, and individual donors, directly contributing to vital youth-oriented initiatives like America250, Leadership Training, Social Media Engagement, TedxBeTheChange, Art Competition, and Leadership Conferences for Youth.

Training and Responsibilities:

  • Outreach Coordination: Lead the charge in engaging potential donors to rally support for our youth programs.

  • Relationship Building: Foster and maintain connections with a network of supporters to secure continuous engagement and financial support.

  • Fundraising Strategy: Partner with experienced fundraisers to craft compelling narratives and tailor effective strategies for various donor groups.

  • Expert Guidance: Receive comprehensive training from seasoned fundraising professionals on mastering outreach and securing funding.

  • Remote Flexibility: Engage with our team and donors globally, using advanced digital tools and platforms for effective coordination.

Program Benefits:

  • Skill Development: Refine crucial fundraising skills, essential for entrepreneurial ventures or corporate leadership roles.

  • Professional Networking: Connect with leading fundraising professionals and expand your network within the non-profit and corporate sectors.

  • Communication Mastery: Strengthen your communication, negotiation, and persuasive skills through hands-on fundraising initiatives.

  • Research and Outreach Acumen: Enhance your research and outreach capabilities, key to any successful fundraising or business effort.

Ideal Candidates: This program is perfect for individuals who are:

  • Driven by a passion to positively impact youth development.

  • Keen to acquire and apply advanced fundraising and outreach strategies.

  • Looking to develop professional skills in a supportive and educational setting.

Join the "Fundraising Champions" and be a part of a movement dedicated to nurturing the next generation through comprehensive learning and development opportunities. Apply now and be instrumental in shaping a brighter future!

About instructor

Dr. Liz Xu

Elizabeth is a public company board member and the CEO of A2C Leadership Group. She has served as two CTO positions of billion-dollar revenue companies: CP Group and BMC Software. She became a C-level executive in 2005 at a public company. She provides coaching in Leadership, Digital Transformation, AI, and cloud. She is also an investor for early-stage companies.

Dr. Elizabeth Xu has taught at Stanford University for 6 years about leadership, and currently is a guest lecturer at Stanford University Teaching Digital Transformation at the Department of Engineering Management Science. She is also the advisor for MIT Innovation Initiatives.

Elizabeth earned an M.S. and B.S. degree from Peking University and a Ph.D. and a Master’s Degrees from University Nevada, and She is a Harvard certified board member and attended the Stanford Executive Program.

Elizabeth received the TOP 50 Diversity Leader in the United States in 2020, the Presidential Award in 2019, the Global Leadership Award in 2018, the WITI Hall of Fame Award in 2017, and Women of Influence in Silicon Valley in 2013. She also received 10+ other prestigious awards. She is a trailblazer, leading a creative and proven path to the top.

Elizabeth lives by the credo of the four “L”s

1. Live to my fullest potential.
2. Love others and enable them to reach their fullest potential.
3. Learn continuously.
4. Leave a legacy.

Pat Zimmerman

Pat has been Elizabeth’s mentor for 30 years. She retired from AT&T at age 43. She retired the 2nd time from the positions of the Chairman and President of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, University Nevada, Reno.

Pat has been teaching and coaching various students and working professionals since 1989. She has contributed significantly to the community.

Pat is the winner of Jefferson and Kennedy Awards and many other prestigious awards. As a lifelong learner and mentor, she believes that “ The day you stop learning, is the day you start dying”.