Professionals from charitable organizations across the county convened for the third annual Florida Keys Nonprofit Day.
The event was presented by the Florida Keys Funders Alliance, a partnership of the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys, Ocean Reef Community Foundation and United Way of Collier and the Keys.
The afternoon featured three sessions on presentations, branding and finance, followed by a reception sponsored by First State Bank of the Florida Keys.
Will Bowen – Nonprofit Presentations
Will Bowen, a Keys resident and internationally acclaimed nonprofit advocate, has authored five bestselling books with over four million copies sold in 35+ languages. Drawing from his 20+ years of professional speaking experience, Bowen will equip participants with strategies to articulate their missions effectively and improve donor presentations. His session promises to transform how local nonprofits communicate their value to stakeholders.
Bruce Turkel – Nonprofit Branding
Bruce Turkel, a world-renowned branding expert, specializes in helping organizations differentiate themselves and increase relevance to their audience. With a track record of revitalizing charity brands to boost awareness and donations, Turkel brings invaluable insights to Florida Keys nonprofits. His bestseller ‘All About Them’ was recognized by Forbes as one of the year’s top ten business books, underscoring his authority in the field.
Westin Fengler – Nonprofit Finance
Westin Fengler, CPA, MBA, partners in a firm dedicated to nonprofit financial services. This highly requested session will cover accounting best practices, red flag identification, and strategies for leveraging financial data to impress donors. Fengler’s expertise will empower staff and volunteers across all roles to navigate financial complexities and enhance their organization’s fiscal transparency and appeal.
An afternoon of learning and networking presented by the Florida Keys Funders Alliance: the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys, Ocean Reef Community Foundation and United Way of Collier and the Keys.
We caught up with fellow nonprofit professionals and made new contacts; learned about how to get started using AI for the benefit of our nonprofits; and we heard from a panel of experts on storytelling!
The venue was generously sponsored by Marathon Community Theatre, and the reception was sponsored by First State Bank of the Florida Keys.
