DevelopmentLink

DevelopmentLink is offered at no charge to nonprofit fundraising professionals. Participants focus on fundraising, gift development, and stewardship topics selected by participants, providing opportunities for idea sharing, peer resourcing, and growth in development planning and execution.

At each session, exclusively for nonprofit development professionals, DevelopmentLink participants focus on a self-selected topic facing their organizations, providing opportunities for idea sharing and collaborative partnerships among peers.

Announcements about DevelopmentLink are sent via an email distribution list. If you are a nonprofit development professional interested in joining us for DevelopmentLink, please email the Community Foundation.

DevelopmentLink is presented in association with AFP-Quad Cities.

upcoming DevelopmentLink Dates

DevelopmentLink is held on a bi-monthly basis, on Friday mornings, with networking starting at 8:30 a.m. and sessions from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. at the Community Foundation.

The last DevelopmentLink of 2025:

• November 6 – Making the Ask: How to Engage Your CEO in Fundraising, guided by Doug Dilllion, CEO of Panas, Linzy & Partners (Special collaboration with CEOLink)

• December 5 – Planned Gifts, Estates, and Bequests, guided by Amelia (Ami) Allard Wells

Meeting dates in 2026 are:

• February 6

• April 3

• June 5

• August 7

• October 2

• December 4

Topics and moderators coming soon

RSVP – To be added to the email distribution list, please email the Community Foundation.

Previous development Discussions

Fundraising for GenZ & Millennials

Together, nonprofit leaders examined strategies for cultivating meaningful support from Gen Z and Millennial donors. Through shared expertise and discussion, participants explored emerging trends, digital engagement practices, and approaches to building long-term donor relationships with these influential generations.

Donor Psychology: Understanding what drives giving decisions

What drives donors to give—or stop—giving? How can organizations cultivate lasting and fruitful relationships with supporters? This discussion explored the psychology behind donor decision-making, uncovering key motivations, emotional triggers, and behavioral patterns. Participants shared practical strategies to build trust, enhance donor engagement, and foster long-term philanthropy.



Learn More

To learn more about joining DevelopmentLink please contact Daisy Moran.