ANCA CONNECTS: Jumpstart Your Q4 with Year-End Appeals That Work!

End your 2025 fundraising on a high note and learn how to optimize your short-term campaigns for maximum impact.

The most successful year-end campaigns don’t come together overnight. They’re built with intention and early planning. Now is the perfect time to lay the groundwork for a strong fourth quarter, so you’re not scrambling when the busiest fundraising season arrives.

In this CONNECTS program, you’ll gain the tools and insights you need to strengthen your year-end giving efforts, from Giving Tuesday through December 31. Whether you're new to year-end fundraising or looking to refine your approach, this program will help you build a campaign that resonates with your audience and delivers results.

You’ll explore:

• Fundraising tactics you can implement quickly and effectively
• The vital role your website plays in driving donations
• The essentials for an integrated communications plan

Join us to jumpstart your Q4 strategy and create a year-end campaign that not only finishes 2025 strong, but sets you up for a successful start to 2026.

This program takes place on Zoom.

Who should attend: Staff who fundraise at nature centers and related organizations

Registration:

• $20 ANCA Members and staff/board at ANCA Organization Members
• $40 Non-members

REGISTER HERE

Facilitator: Kiersten Hill, Director of Nonprofit Solutions, Firespring

Kiersten Hill is the Director of Nonprofit Solutions at Firespring. She has almost 2 decades of experience in nonprofit management and fundraising before joining Firespring. She has raised over $20 Million for Nebraska nonprofit organizations and has worked to better train and equip nonprofit leaders and Boards of Directors. Kiersten made a move from nonprofit management and fundraising to Firespring with the goal to help assist, educate, and equip nonprofits at a larger scale.

Firespring is a full-service marketing company specializing in websites, printing and strategic guidance specifically for nonprofits. When you work with Firespring, you have the confidence to know you’re investing in marketing that works and you can direct time and energy to your mission. ANCA members receive a 20% discount on Firespring services.

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If you have questions, please contact ANCA Director of Programs & Member Services Daniel Auer, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. ANCA Members receive a 50% discount code; if you are a member and don't have the code, please email Daniel at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..