From Champions to Fundraisers: Activating Boards, Honorees & Volunteers to Boost Event Revenue
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 1:00 PM ET
Fundraising success starts with the people closest to your mission.
Join us for an interactive panel discussion on how to turn your honorees, board members, and volunteers into powerful fundraising champions.
Led by Darren Port, CEO of Powered by Professionals, this session brings together seasoned nonprofit leaders who will share practical strategies and real-life success stories.
You’ll learn how to:
- Leverage honorees to drive event fundraising.
- Equip board members with fundraising tools.
- Turn volunteers into mission ambassadors.
- Create structured roles for peer fundraisers.
- Build long-term fundraising momentum post-event.
Presented by:
Darren Port (Moderator)
Founder & CEO, Powered by Professionals
Deborah K. Wilson (Panelist)
Executive Director, Authors Guild Foundation
Nicole Engel (Panelist)
Executive Director, Harlem Grown
Niya Nicholson (Panelist)
Executive Director, MOVE NYC
Dawn Lynn Lego (Host)
Director Brand Engagement, OneCause