Greater Springfield AFP

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Dona Vella and her family moved to Dayton in 1989 and have been involved in the community ever since. She started her non-profit career in 1997 as the Executive Director of Kids Voting, a position she held for seven years. As the ED of a small non-profit organization, Dona learned quickly that understanding and being proficient in all aspects of development are essential to the success of an organization and her growth as a fundraiser.

Dona has a broad and balanced non-profit background, which encompasses great mission diversity, enhancing her knowledge of development. She has spent more than two decades building and maintaining relationships with board members, donors, elected officials, volunteers, and corollary organizations throughout the region. Because of her time with Kids Voting, Cox Arboretum, The Dayton Art Institute, Learning Tree Farm, Hospice of Dayton, and the Dayton Society of Natural History, she is connected to the community in a comprehensive and meaningful way. Dona has extensive knowledge of annual fund drives and direct mail, membership, grants, major gifts, planned giving, special events large and small, and capital campaigns. Additionally, she is well-versed in marketing and public relations, as well as board and staff training and strategic planning.

Dona began her fundraising consulting business, DONAtions Inc in 2017. Dona lends her experience to non-profits that may not have a development function within their organization or may need help in a specific area or for a specific campaign. She knows the Dayton region well; but, more importantly, she cares deeply for the community. Dona’s sincere desire to see all non-profits be successful is what drives her.

Fundraising with Integrity: Putting Ethics into Practice Explore how integrity, transparency, and accountability strengthen donor relationships and support the mission your community counts on.

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What happens after you get the funding? A $100,000 grant can create tremendous opportunity, but it can also expose weaknesses in an organization that does not yet have the capacity to administer the grant, deliver the promised outcomes, track results, and sustain the work after the funding ends. Now what? Join us next week to learn how to position your nonprofit for growth!

📣 Beyond the Grant: Building a Nonprofit Ready for Growth Many small nonprofits want to grow—serve more people, secure larger grants, attract major donors, expand programs, or increase their community impact. But growth brings new demands, and securing additional funding is only one part of being ready to scale.

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Building a More Sustainable Nonprofit Through Revenue Diversification Michael Baldree explores why revenue diversification is essential for nonprofit sustainability.