Engaging younger generations as donors, volunteers and employees

On Saturday, April 26, Nancy Dunleavy will be presenting the ‘Engaging Younger Generations as Donors, Volunteers and Employees’ panel discussion at the Air Care Alliance 2014 Conference hosted by Angel Flight East. The conference sessions will be held in Blue Bell, PA at Normandy Farms and Wings Field (KLOM). Four Gen X and Y panelists who are involved in the nonprofit sector will join Nancy during the discussion to provide useful insight on the best ways to engage millennials through trust, loyalty and incentives. Program attendees will gain a better understanding of the millennial generation through the panel and realize the benefits of engaging with the younger generation. Through the discussion, the audience will be learning useful strategies to connect to millennials and build their trust and loyalty.

The panel of millennial experts include:

• Ms. Brittany Alba: Senior Project Associate, Dunleavy & Associates
• Mr. Nick Coan:  Medical Student, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Ms. Lisa Dickson: Senior VP, Financial and Strategic Planning, Radian Mortgage
• Mr. Dan Kaufman: Associate Director, Nonprofit Board Leadership Program Wharton Leadership Program

The Air Care Alliance Conference is a chance for those involved with charitable aviation to learn more about hot topics affecting public benefit flying and to get together with friends and colleagues for a great time.

To find out more information on this event, please visit www.aircarealliance.org.

To book Nancy Dunleavy as a speaker at your next event, contact ppoach@matchingmissions.com.

Dunleavy Plans Benefit and Auction for Child Advocates

On April 9, 2014, Support Center for Child Advocates celebrated 37 years as the nation's leading pro bono legal and social services advocacy organization for children at the Annual Benefit Reception & Auction at the Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia. Approximately 800 legal, corporate and individual supporters attended the cocktail reception, live and silent auction that featured more than 450 unique and exciting items! The event, which honored Ed Satell, Founder and CEO of Progressive Business Publications, raised more than $480,000 to support the organization's mission. Dunleavy & Associates was honored to assist with the production and management of the event and help Child Advocates raise funds to support it's very important mission.

Help SquashSmarts Reach Its Goal

The Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation offers SquashSmarts a $15,ooo Matching Challenge. If this organization can raise $7500 by May 23rd, Dick's will match it, for a total of $15,ooo. Please help SquashSmarts reach their goal by making a donation: https://sportsmatter.com/squashsmarts-starts-new-middle-school-teams all donations must be made on-line via the above link

100% of gifts will be used to help SquashSmarts meet the challenge and, more importantly, enable SquashSmarts Middle School Teams to travel to the 2014 Urban Individual Nationals.

Founded in 2001, SquashSmarts is a free intensive out-of-school time program changing the lives of Philadelphia’s public school students. SquashSmarts is a 501c3 non-profit academic and athletic mentoring program with a proven track record of keeping kids in school, in shape, and on track for graduation. 

SquashSmarts works with 5th-12th grade students who are selected based on commitment, effort and attitude, not athletic or academic ability. Operating out of two facilities, the Lenfest Center (North Philadelphia) and Drexel’sDaskalakis Athletic Center (West Philadelphia), students attend practices three days each week focusing on SquashSmarts’ Five Pillars: (1) Academic Support, (2) Squash Instruction, (3) Fitness and Nutrition, (4) Personal Achievement, and (5) Leadership. Students also participate in competitive squash opportunities, community service projects, cultural outings, and special events. For more information, www.squashsmarts.org.

Dunleavy and Associates Produces Successful Gala for St. Martin de Porres School on April 10, 2014

Dunleavy and Associates produced the 5th annual gala hosted by The Friends of St. Martin de Porres School at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue on Thursday evening April 10, 2014.  The “Budding Scholars” Gala honored Jerry Sweeney, President and CEO of Brandywine Realty Trust.  Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception, seated dinner and an exciting live auction with auctioneer Dave Frankel! The evening’s program, starring EMCEE Renee Chenault-Fattah, highlighted the talents and achievements of St. Martin de Porres School students and alumni.   All proceeds from the event benefit the 440-student elementary school.  Recently accredited by the Middle States Association,  St Martin is educating children with excellence in one of the poorest, crime-ridden neighborhoods of North Philadelphia.  100% of students graduate 8th grade and attend high school, with most going on to top-notch colleges.

Nancy Dunleavy Mentors at PBJ BizWomen Mentoring Monday

Philadelphia Business Journal held its Bizwomen Mentoring Monday event on Monday April 7 at the Moore College of Art & Design. The event offered attendees the opportunity to choose from 40 mentors who are the most influential women in the community for one-on-one coaching sessions. Nancy Dunleavy was delighted to participate as a mentor and share advice on making connections. Photo Gallery