Simone Joyaux: What Development Professionals Can Do to Create an Effective Fundraising Board

Date/Time: February 24, 2017 (Friday), 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Cost: $30 AFP members, $50 all others (includes lunch)

Presenter: Simone Joyaux, ACFRE

CFRE credits available: 2

Designed for: Development professionals

Program schedule: 

• 11:00 – 11:30 am: Registration, Networking and Lunch
• 11:30 am – 1:30 pm: Program and Discussion

About This Program:

Simone Joyaux, ACFRE and nonprofit consultant, is a renowned, provocative, engaging speaker on the topic of board development, and AFP South Sound is proud to present two programs by her that will help local nonprofits maximize the effectiveness of their boards.

This morning session is specifically designed for development professionals who want to maximize the fundraising effectiveness of their boards. The evening session, designed for board members, executive directors and development professionals, will provide how-tos of good governance, including developing effective meetings and board member performance expectations.

Simone’s presentations at fundraising conferences are usually standing-room only, so don’t miss these unique opportunity to hear her speak!

Program Context & What You’ll Learn:

Imagine what your nonprofit could do with a more effective fundraising board. (Go on—really think about it.)

As development professionals, it’s something we all dream of—but how exactly can you make it happen through your role? How can you tangibly support your organization’s leadership and board in a way that maximizes the effectiveness of what you can accomplish together?

If you attended Simone’s evening program, you’ll have learned what it means to create effective board meetings and board member performance expectations. Now zero in on your role and how you can help.

In this session, designed for fundraising professionals, we’ll talk about how to support your organization by getting board members more involved in fundraising—and not just through trainings—in ways that advance development throughout your organization and expand what’s possible.  

Additionally, this session will address the following CFRE competencies (4 CFRE credits available to attendees):

• Volunteer Involvement
• Leadership and Management

Simone consistently packs rooms of 500+ as one of AFP’s most popular international conference presenters, so you don’t want to miss hearing this “fundraising rock star.”

As local fundraising consultant Jan Brzzell, PhD, ACFRE, shares:

“Simone will have your board members believing that they came up with her ideas!”

About Simone Joyaux, ACFRE

Simone P. Joyaux, ACFRE, is recognized internationally as an expert in fund development, board and organizational development, strategic planning, and management. She is the founder and director of Joyaux Associates.

Simone began her career in the nonprofit sector in 1975, serving as the executive director of an arts center and arts council in Lansing, Michigan. She then served as chief development officer for Trinity Repertory Company in Rhode Island from 1981 – 1988 and became a fulltime consultant in January 1988. 

As a volunteer, Simone founded two organizations: the first iteration of a statewide arts advocacy organization in Rhode Island, and, in 2000, the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island, a social justice organization.

Simone regularly serves on boards, often as chair. From 1999 through 2001, she served as Chair of the Board of CFRE International, the baseline credentialing program for fundraisers. During her tenure, the program achieved its independence and established itself internationally.

Simone received her MA in English and her BA in English and French from Michigan State University.