Course and Event Schedule

Join Liz Ngonzi, CEO of The International Social Impact Institute®, as she moderates this enlightening virtual event hosted by Aperio Philanthropy and The Center for Global Affairs at New York University.

In this compelling series, Liz Ngonzi, Founder and CEO of The International Social Impact Institute®, will lead discussions with two influential figures:

Founder: Carmita Semaan (she/her), Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Surge Institute

Funder: Julie Mikuta (she/her), Co-President Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies

Discover the profound impact of relationships between nonprofit founders and their first funders as they share their experiences, insights, and advice. Register now and be part of this transformative dialogue.

• Tomas Vyhnalek, Head of Private Fundraising, People in Need
• Norma Galafassi, Director, in2action, Fundraising & Communications
• Muzaffer Baca, Vice President, International Blue Crescent Relief and Development Foundation

• Real-life case studies of successful emergency response fundraising campaigns.
• Best practices for building resilience in disaster response fundraising efforts.
• Effective communication strategies with donors during a crisis.
• The importance of preparing a fundraising strategy in advance for potential crises.

• Dien Yuen, CEO of Daylight Advisors
• Heba Sayed Rashed, Founder and CEO of Mersal Foundation
• Martin Russell, Founder of Global Diaspora Insights

• The importance of engaging diaspora communities in philanthropic support for their countries of origin.
• Strategies for identifying and building relationships with diaspora communities, including understanding cultural nuances and building trust.
• Best practices for engaging with diaspora communities for philanthropic support.
• Case studies of successful diaspora engagement for philanthropy in various parts of the world.
• Potential challenges and risks associated with diaspora philanthropy
• The session will conclude with a dynamic Q&A, where attendees can ask questions and share their own experiences with engaging diaspora communities for philanthropic support.

• • Apply a simple storytelling framework to craft a compelling digital story.
  • Develop a high-level digital strategy for supporter engagement.
  • Determine the best social media platforms to engage your supporters.
  • Effectively use social media platforms for your organization’s storytelling and fundraising.