Introducing The 5-Minute Fundraiser
Here at Convergent Nonprofit Solutions, we’re excited to announce the release of The 5-Minute Fundraiser, the latest book by Convergent Principal Tom Ralser. Tom has helped nonprofits globally find funding through his investment-driven model of fundraising. He has extended the accessibility of ROI-based, outcome-driven language to the nonprofit sector through the lens of his Asking […]
Mick Fleming Shares, “Not done yet.”
Just when you thought you might be free from my meddling, I stumble back into chamber life. I am proud to announce my new affiliation with Convergent Nonprofit Solutions, a firm that has proven itself to be a formidable resource for chambers and development organizations. While Convergent is known primarily for their funding feasibility study and […]
Andy Coe Named to Southern Economic Development Council’s Board of Directors
We’re excited to share the following press release, written and distributed by the Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC)! Convergent has enjoyed attending and exhibiting at SEDC events for several years now, and we’re honored to have that involvement and dedication to SEDC’s success recognized and rewarded with Andy’s appointment to the board. It’s sure to be […]
Bob Johnson, Founding Principal, Retires from Convergent
It is with mixed emotions we inform you that Bob Johnson, one of our founding Principals, has retired from Convergent. Bob brought over 30 years of experience in the economic development industry to our team, and he has personally raised more than $75,000,000 for chambers of commerce and other economic and community benefit organizations across […]
Looking Forward to an Exciting New Year!
2014 was a busy year for the Convergent team. We began 20 new projects and our completed capital campaigns averaged 108% of goal! We hope many of you had a chance to meet and catch up with some of our principals and/or project directors as we criss-crossed the country in 2014. Between client projects, speaking […]
Four Years Of Institute…How Quickly It Passes!
New IOM graduates, pictured left to right: Larkin Simpson, IOM, Chamber Director & Project Manager, Jones County Chamber of Commerce (MS); April Bragg, IOM, President & CEO, MilledgevilleBaldwin County Chamber (GA); Brian Tucker, IOM, Director of Economic Development, Georgetown County Economic Development (SC); Lindsay Frilling, IOM, Economic Development Director, Obion County Joint Economic Development Council […]