Upcoming Webinar: Annual Campaign Fundraising and Recurring Giving
July 9, 2025 | 1 PM ET | Free Registration
Upcoming Webinar: Annual Campaign Fundraising and Recurring Giving
Are you looking to strengthen your nonprofit’s financial stability and long-term impact? Join us for an insightful session that explores how to elevate your annual campaign strategies while building a robust base of recurring donors. This webinar is a must-watch for nonprofit professionals ready to unlock sustainable funding opportunities and increase their organization’s unrestricted revenue.
Senior Director of Customer Experience with Harness Giving will walk through strategies to increase annual unrestricted funding, and cultivate recurring donors to build sustainability to your nonprofit.
Brian Abernathy General Manager, Convergent Nonprofit Solutions Brian has developed a broad range of nonprofit experience through his career. He has led launches of local chapters for international organizations, directed the operational aspects of brand-new nonprofits, and developed cross-sector partnerships to identify innovative solutions for community development.
Prior to joining Convergent, Brian served as campaign director with a regional firm that managed capital fundraising campaigns for nonprofits. There he focused on building, scaling, and executing complex projects while developing systems to drive operational efficiencies.
Megan Carlson Kladakis Senior Director of Customer Experience, Harness Giving Megan Carlson Kladakis is a seasoned nonprofit development and customer success professional, currently serving as the Senior Director of Customer Experience at Harness Technologies, a Tampa-based technology company that empowers nonprofits to build sustainable fundraising models. With over 13 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Megan has held a variety of roles where she has served in boots-on-the-ground disaster relief efforts, built and funded new community programs and initiatives from the ground up, recruited and managed 25,000+ volunteers annually, collaborated with community stakeholders in advocacy for disadvantaged communities, navigated major governmental funding losses and more. Her deep understanding of and empathy for the challenges and needs of nonprofits and her passion to empower everyday people to embrace a lifestyle of giving back drives her work at Harness, where she has been instrumental for the past six years in strengthening nonprofit infrastructure, enhancing donor experiences and fostering sustainable donation practices for organizations across the U.S. Through her combined experience in nonprofit development and customer success, Megan continues to drive impactful solutions that support the long-term health and capacity of nonprofit missions.
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Testimonials
Andrew Keenan
“The fact that Convergent could make the ask was huge. Working with our director and joining solicitations made me a better fundraiser – that was the right formula for us. Moving forward I feel much more confident in making asks and telling our story, and that is going to make us more sustainable in the long run.”
Andrew Keenan, Executive Director Callanwolde Fine Arts Center | Atlanta, GA
Lisa Zaken
“In the span of six short months, our Board went from being nervous about the initial campaign investment to being ecstatic with the attainment of our goal, and our subsequent stretch goal! Convergent can do it like no other. Their system is rigorous and extremely effective. We have nothing but great things to say about this organization!”
Lisa Zaken, President & CEO Leadership Gwinnett | Duluth, GA
Dion Davis
“The strategy and support offered by Convergent helped our Board expand its vision for the Foundation, which in turn helped to refocus and redefine our organization's impact in our community. The methodology behind their capital campaign process not only helps to raise more money in the immediate, but it also builds best practices for long-term investor relations and lays groundwork for the success of future funding initiatives.”
Dion Davis, Former Executive Director Jekyll Island Foundation | Jekyll Island, GA
Robin Mauck
“Working with Convergent has been a pleasure all the way around. Their approach is customized to your organization and their expertise is unmatched in the field. The Convergent team immersed themselves in our process, culture, and goals to provide exceptional value during our campaign. They truly walk alongside you every step of the way!”
Robin Mauck, Executive Director Obria Medical Clinics Gwinnett | Lawrenceville, GA
Aimee Hall
“I loved working with Convergent. I never could have done what Convergent did. If you want to run a successful campaign, you need to bring in that expertise. Thanks to their help, our capital campaign really took us to the next level within our community.”
Aimee Hall, Executive Director Safe Homes Domestic Violence Center | Augusta, GA
Phillip Aldridge
“I wanted to thank everyone from the Convergent team who assisted in our campaign. Of the varying ways the campaign’s success may be measured, I count it a blessing that we achieved what we did. Not just the funds committed but the contacts made, the level of exposure reached, and ultimately, what the funds and exposure mean in terms of how many more we now serve as a result. My thanks is in recognition and appreciation for Convergent serving as our fundraising counsel and for the patience and professionalism demonstrated throughout the campaign. You were a godsend for Valley Healthcare!”
Phillip Aldridge, Board Chair Valley Healthcare System | Colombus, GA
Jeff Taylor
“Early in our campaign feasibility study it became apparent that we lacked the Asking Rights necessary to conduct a capital campaign. As a result, Convergent’s knowledgeable consultants prepared an extensive plan of action that is a road map for growing our awareness and philanthropy. A successful capital campaign will be possible in the near future. Their entrepreneurial approach will definitely get you where you want to go.”
Jeff Taylor, CEO MedCura Health, formerly Oakhurst Medical Center | Stone Mountain, GA
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