# Event Details - **Event Name**: Moving the Needle on Board Fundraising - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 11:30 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Please submit a separate registration for each attendee. Registration closes 10/3/26.About this EventYour nonprofit needs funds to operate. The way you secure those funds is evolving. Even if your organization has never raised funds from philanthropic sources before, you likely need to now. Which means you have to use every resource available... including each member of your board of directors. This session covers specifics on what the board needs to do as a whole and what each member can do individually to help the organization succeed in fundraising.Schedule:8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Light Refreshments9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - WorkshopFacilitator:Tracy Vanderneck, MSM, CFREQuestions:Please direct any questions to Ann Karwoski at AKarwoski@gulfcoastcf.orgParking Information:Please park in the State Street parking garage directly across the street from the Sarasota Philanthropy Center.There is two-hour street parking available along State Street, please be sure to carefully review all posted signage along the road. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/moving-the-needle-on-board-fundraising/100001989404497405 - **Event Categories**: charities, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Gulf Coast Community Foundation - Sarasota Philanthropy Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 35, max: 35, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Sarasota - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Gulf Coast Community Foundation - Sarasota Philanthropy Center - **lat**: 27.3358645 - **long**: -82.5395935 - **full address**: Gulf Coast Community Foundation - Sarasota Philanthropy Center, 1549 State Street, Sarasota, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Moving the Needle on Board Fundraising - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/b16eb2a77b0750eb3c75a96cc725fc6b2560dae9daf2ffc375907ec943ce31cf-rimg-w1200-h600-dc787773-gmir.jpg?v=1778763185 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Moving the Needle on Board Fundraising being held? - **A:** Moving the Needle on Board Fundraising takes place on Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 11:30 am at Gulf Coast Community Foundation - Sarasota Philanthropy Center, 1549 State Street, Sarasota, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Moving the Needle on Board Fundraising? - **A:** Moving the Needle on Board Fundraising is organized by Invest In Incredible | Gulf Coast Community Foundation. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Moving the Needle on Board Fundraising is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sarasota, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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