January 2019 Newsletter
MAJOR GIFTS - TIME TO MAKE YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS!
By: Kelly Dunphy , Managing Director
You made it! 2018 is officially in the books. Whether you met all your fundraising goals or came up short, hopefully you’ve had a moment to catch your breath and are ready to take on the opportunities that lie ahead in 2019, especially in growing major gifts for your organization. The challenging yet exciting thing about major gifts is that there’s always more to do and always room for improvement.

As you look out over the next 12 months, here are some ideas to think about right now for your major gifts program, before we get too far into the new year.
JANUARY 2019 NEWS AND UPDATES
PODCAST
How can you communicate better with the board?
Craig Shelley , Managing Director of Orr Group, shares how nonprofit leadership and staff can foster stronger, more productive relationships with board members in a podcast published to  Big Duck . 

NEWS
Orr Group team members elected to 2019 AFP Board
Orr Group's Craig Shelley , CFRE, CJ Orr , and Regina Cialone have been elected to the 2019 Board of Directors of their local Association of Fundraising Professional Chapters: AFP NYC and AFP LI. Congratulations to CJ, Craig, and Regina! 

UPCOMING WEBINAR
Technology for Your Nonprofit: Choosing the Right Tools
On January 17th, Chief Operating Officer, CJ Orr, and Associate Director, Katie Nickels , will present a webinar with the Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York. The webinar, “Technology for Your Nonprofit: Choosing the Right Tools,” will include a live demonstration of various digital technologies that can address some of the most common fundraising problems.

EVENT
Women’s Philanthropy Breakfast
On Thursday, December 6th, Orr Group hosted a fascinating conversation including acclaimed author and Women‘s Philanthropy expert, Kathleen Loehr. It was a chance for senior nonprofit leaders to discuss why gender matters in philanthropy and exchange insights about how to better engage women donors over breakfast in our DC office. With the success of this inaugural event, we plan to bring the event to New York in Spring 2019.

NEW PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
ALS Therapy Development Institute
ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) is a nonprofit biotechnology research organization focused on finding treatments for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). With over 30 scientists, ALS TDI is the world’s foremost drug discovery center focused solely on ALS.

NEW PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
PsychArmor
PsychArmor Institute provides free online education and support to all Americans who work with, live with or care for military service members, Veterans and their families for more effective engagement with the military community.

NEW PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Ronald McDonald House Southern New Jersey
Ronald McDonald House Southern New Jersey (RMH SNJ) is one of more than 367 Houses in 43 countries and regions providing a “home away from home” for sick children and their families across the United States and around the world. Since its founding, RMH SNJ has provided services to over 28,000 families.

NEW PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Turquoise Mountain
Turquoise Mountain aims to preserve and regenerate historic areas and communities with a rich cultural heritage, and to revive traditional crafts to create jobs, skills and a renewed sense of pride.

NEW PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
The YMCA of Delaware
The YMCA of Delaware is the state’s largest nonprofit organization committed to strengthening local citizens through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. With seven branches statewide, a youth resource center, an overnight camp, and a conference center, the Y has developed long-standing relationships in Delaware to deliver lasting personal and social change.

NEW TEAM MEMBER
Shea Hermann
In January, Shea Hermann joined the Orr Group team in the role of Associate. Shea's previous experience includes planning events, implementing campaigns, maintaining a brand, and working with media and non-profits. Originally from Louisiana, Shea currently resides in Arlington, Virginia. Excited to have her as part of the team! 

NEW TEAM MEMBER
Patricia McLoughlin
In January, Patricia McLoughlin joined the Orr Group team in our NYC office in the role of Associate. Trisha graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Community Environment and Development. She first got involved in fundraising serving as the Greek Organization Liaison Communications Captain of Penn State's Dance MaraTHON. Welcome to the team, Patricia! 

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENTS
In recognition of their hard work and dedication, congratulations to the following team members for their recent promotions:
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