In keeping with its commitment to share best practices, Mary J. Foley
from Christian Brothers Services will be presenting at the industry’s top conference on ministry
fundraising, the 2018 National Catholic Development Conference and Exposition, to be held Sept. 15
through Sept. 19 at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile.
Foley, managing director of Catholic School Management and Mission Advancement at CBS, will present,
“The Art and Science of Strategic Conversations – Telling Your Story with Confidence,” from 10:30 to
11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 18. This session will identify ways to spot potential donors and cultivate
lasting relationships that garner the awareness, appreciation and funding organizations seek.
“The leaders, staff and volunteers of our ministries and organizations are all called to be mission
ambassadors,” said Foley. “This workshop will share tools and strategies to make that a comfortable and
rewarding experience.”
Foley also will facilitate a round-table session at 10 a.m. Sept. 17, titled "Upgrading Donors to Higher
Levels of Investment." Foley brings more than 35 years of experience to the not-for-profit world and offers a wealth of strategic leadership skills and insights to the educational, religious and social service arenas.
Foley has worked with hundreds of not-for-profits, internally as a director of development, at the board
level, and through a wide variety of consulting engagements. She has raised hundreds of millions of
dollars through capital campaigns, annual fund appeals and ever-expanding advancement initiatives
for organizations large and small.
The NCDC is the United States’ largest membership association of charitable religious fundraisers.
For 50 years the organization has gathered as a fundraising community to network, learn, share,
play and pray with colleagues. The conference is an opportunity for attendees to learn the newest
trends in fundraising, be part of a collaborative, faith-filled community and a means to help fulfil
their mission.
For more information, stop by Booth #109 where CBS will be exhibiting at the assembly.