Mark Bergethon, Author at Convergent Nonprofit Solutions

28 Jan The Core of our Business as Capital Campaign Consultants

Posted at 13:18h in Capital Campaign, Chamber of Commerce, Community Engagement, Economic Development, Feasibility Study, Fundraising, Outcomes, Results, Results: Arts & Culture, Results: Athletics, Parks, & Recreation, Results: Chambers of Commerce, Results: Economic Development, Results: Education & Research, Results: Environmental & Animal Services, Results: Foundations & Public Benefit, Results: Health Services, Results: Housing & Shelter, Results: Human Services by Mark Bergethon

We take our core values seriously at Convergent. They guide our entire approach to capital campaign fundraising. Loving what we do and putting people first ensure that we listen closely to the needs of our clients. This enables us to be both strategic and creative...

Funding Insights Blog: Best Practices for Funding Economic Development

12 Sep Best Practices for Funding Economic Development

Posted at 19:58h in Economic Development, Fundraising, Results: Economic Development by Mark Bergethon

Watch the video below to learn the key steps included in the investment campaign model. This best practices approach is a proven and highly successful way to secure the funding needed to implement a wide variety of economic development initiatives. You can also continue reading...

FEDC Convergent Nonprofit Solutions Blog

16 May Fundraising FAQs from Florida Economic Developers

Posted at 16:22h in Conferences, Economic Development, Results: Economic Development by Mark Bergethon

I very much enjoyed yet another Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC) conference this year, and especially having the opportunity to introduce my partner Cheryl Hardy to so many of you. Florida has become our fastest growing market, and as Central Florida residents, Cheryl and I...

02 May Think Big, Be Bold – Insights from MAKO Chamber Conference 2017

Posted at 15:24h in Chamber of Commerce, Conferences, Fundraising, Results: Chambers of Commerce by Mark Bergethon

Every year Mark attends the MAKO Chamber Conference. This annual meeting of chamber professionals from Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma has grown drastically since its inception, and this year had the largest attendance yet. After each conference, Mark usually shares a few of the “Frequently...

02 Mar Is Your Nonprofit Ready to Move to the Next Level? A Capital Campaign May Be the Answer!

Posted at 19:42h in Capital Campaign, Results: Human Services by Mark Bergethon

Convergent Note: The following is a brief excerpt from an article written by Principal Mark Bergethon and published in the Mar/Apr 2017 issue of AmeriDisability, "Florida's leading publication for individuals, businesses, and nonprofits supporting our disabled community." To read the full article, follow the link...

Feasibility Studies and Other Reason Outside Counsel Can Help Nonprofits

12 Sep The Benefits of Hiring Outside Fundraising Counsel

Posted at 19:36h in Capital Campaign, Fundraising, Results: Arts & Culture, Results: Athletics, Parks, & Recreation, Results: Chambers of Commerce, Results: Economic Development, Results: Education & Research, Results: Environmental & Animal Services, Results: Foundations & Public Benefit, Results: Health Services, Results: Housing & Shelter, Results: Human Services by Mark Bergethon

Convergent Note: The following is a brief excerpt from the article "Counterpoint: Feasibility Studies and Other Reasons Outside Counsel Can Help Small Nonprofits," recently published by NonProfit PRO and written by Principal Mark Bergethon. To read the full article, follow the link at the bottom of...

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