{"id":18,"date":"2026-06-04T12:04:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T12:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2026-06-20T07:37:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T07:37:59","slug":"naydo-2026-agenda","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/naydo-2026\/naydo-2026-agenda\/","title":{"rendered":"Naydo-2026-Agenda"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\" data-loop-item=\"0\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_0 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Monday<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>24 August<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_1 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-interaction-target-9yk9oe666f\" data-interaction-target=\"9yk9oe666f\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">From Good to Game-Changing: Crafting a Transformational Case<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Philanthropy and Fundraising<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>09:00 A.M.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Description<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Your annual case for support may be solid \u2014 but is it truly inspiring transformational gifts? In this session, we'll explore how to evolve your case from a general appeal to a powerful, personalized narrative that motivates major gift donors to give at their highest capacity. Learn how to connect your YMCA's strategic vision with what matters most to your donors, create urgency without fear, and communicate impact that lasts well beyond today. Whether you're aiming for $1,000 or $1,000,000, you'll leave with tools to craft a case for support that resonates, adapts, and delivers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_3 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Participants will learn how to:<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>1. Connect your strategic plan to the donor's personal interests and values<br \/>\n2. Share compelling, urgent needs while also instilling confidence in the Y's ability to meet those needs<br \/>\n3. Link today's ask with tomorrow's societal impact<br \/>\n4. Use different expressions of your case to engage different audiences and situations<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div class=\"speakers-wrapper\">\n            <div class='speaker-card'>\n                <a class='speaker-link' href='https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/ponentes\/courtney-weiland\/'>\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Courtney-Weiland-150x150.webp\" class=\"speaker-photo wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Courtney-Weiland-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Courtney-Weiland.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n                <\/a>\n                <div class='speaker-info'>\n                    <a class='speaker-link' href='https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/ponentes\/courtney-weiland\/'>\n                        <span class='speaker-name'>Courtney Weiland<\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                    <span class='speaker-cargo'>Vicepresidenta<\/span>\n                    <span class='speaker-org'>DBD Group<\/span>\n                    <a class=\"speaker-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/courtney-weiland-cfre-a66443b5\/\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class='speaker-card'>\n                <a class='speaker-link' href='https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/ponentes\/gary-laermer\/'>\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gary-Laermer-150x150.webp\" class=\"speaker-photo wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gary-Laermer-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gary-Laermer.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n                <\/a>\n                <div class='speaker-info'>\n                    <a class='speaker-link' href='https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/ponentes\/gary-laermer\/'>\n                        <span class='speaker-name'>Gary Laermer<\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                    <span class='speaker-cargo'>Senior Consultant<\/span>\n                    <span class='speaker-org'>DBD Group<\/span>\n                    <a class=\"speaker-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/glaermer\/\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_0 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et-interaction-target-xrj3md79x9 et_pb_module et_flex_module\" data-interaction-trigger=\"eachf22v0t\" data-interaction-target=\"xrj3md79x9\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description et_multi_view_hidden\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"#\">Ver m\u00e1s<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_0 et_pb_icon et-interaction-target-5bu60e0mta et_pb_module et_flex_module\" data-interaction-trigger=\"1f77diedtz\" data-interaction-target=\"5bu60e0mta\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf057<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\" data-loop-item=\"1\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_2 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_4 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Monday<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>24 August<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_3 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-interaction-target-9yk9oe666f\" data-interaction-target=\"9yk9oe666f\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_5 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Sustainability 360\u00b0: How to Structure Your Organization to Win International Funding<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Philanthropy and Fundraising<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>10:30 A.M.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_6 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Description<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Why do organizations with extraordinary social impact constantly struggle with financial sustainability? The most common mistake is searching for funding before building the institutional foundation to sustain it.<\/p>\n<p>This session will introduce the \"360\u00b0 Roadmap\", a strategic framework designed to help YMCA network organizations move out of \"urgency mode\" and begin managing their sustainability with a business mindset and cutting-edge tools. We will analyze what international donors truly evaluate and how data intelligence can drastically reduce search time, allowing teams to focus on what really matters: generating impact.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_7 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Participants will learn how to:<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>1. The Foundation Diagnostic \u2014 Identify the signs of institutional weakness that drive major donors away.<br \/>\n2. Selection Strategy \u2014 The art of stopping the \"chase\" for every available grant and starting to select the ones you can actually win.<br \/>\n3. Value Narrative \u2014 How to translate community work into impact indicators that resonate in the global philanthropy market.<br \/>\n4. Technology Optimization \u2014 Using digital tools and databases to automate funding prospecting and save hours of operational work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_1 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div class=\"speakers-wrapper\">\n            <div class='speaker-card'>\n                <a class='speaker-link' href='https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/ponentes\/tania-san-nicolas\/'>\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tania-San-Nicolas-150x150.webp\" class=\"speaker-photo wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tania-San-Nicolas-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tania-San-Nicolas.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n                <\/a>\n                <div class='speaker-info'>\n                    <a class='speaker-link' href='https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/ponentes\/tania-san-nicolas\/'>\n                        <span class='speaker-name'>Tania San Nicol\u00e1s<\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                    <span class='speaker-cargo'>Institutional Strengthening Strategist<\/span>\n                    <span class='speaker-org'>Funding and Calls for Proposals<\/span>\n                    <a class=\"speaker-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tania-san-nicol%C3%A1s\/\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_1 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et-interaction-target-xrj3md79x9 et_pb_module et_flex_module\" data-interaction-trigger=\"eachf22v0t\" data-interaction-target=\"xrj3md79x9\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description et_multi_view_hidden\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"#\">Ver m\u00e1s<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_1 et_pb_icon et-interaction-target-5bu60e0mta et_pb_module et_flex_module\" data-interaction-trigger=\"1f77diedtz\" data-interaction-target=\"5bu60e0mta\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf057<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\" data-loop-item=\"2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_4 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_8 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Monday<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>24 August<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_5 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-interaction-target-9yk9oe666f\" data-interaction-target=\"9yk9oe666f\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_9 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">\"Advancing the Mission, Multiplying the Impact: The Case of YMCA Mexico\"<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Philanthropy and Fundraising<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>12:00 A.M.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_10 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Description<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Advancing the Mission, Multiplying the Impact: The Case of YMCA Mexico\nIn this session, YMCA Mexico will share the institutional transformation process it has undertaken to strengthen its sustainability and expand its social impact through a comprehensive strategy for institutional development and philanthropy. Participants will learn how the organization moved from isolated fundraising efforts to building a clear and diversified strategy that integrates national and international grant applications, recurring donor programs, corporate partnerships, corporate volunteering, annual campaigns, special events, strategic communication, and institutional positioning.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_11 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Participants will learn how to:<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>This session highlights the lessons and successes behind YMCA Mexico\u2019s resource mobilization, from strategic partnerships to high-impact grants like the Global Citizen FIFA Education Fund. Discover how strategic vision and committed leadership can build a culture of philanthropy to drive sustainable impact.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_2 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div class=\"speakers-wrapper\">\n            <div class='speaker-card'>\n                <a class='speaker-link' href='https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/ponentes\/jimena-bello\/'>\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Jimena-Bello-150x150.webp\" class=\"speaker-photo wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Jimena-Bello-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Jimena-Bello-12x12.webp 12w, https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Jimena-Bello-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Jimena-Bello.webp 301w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n                <\/a>\n                <div class='speaker-info'>\n                    <a class='speaker-link' href='https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/ponentes\/jimena-bello\/'>\n                        <span class='speaker-name'>Jimena Bello<\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                    <span class='speaker-cargo'>National Director of Social Programs<\/span>\n                    <span class='speaker-org'>YMCA Mexico<\/span>\n                    <a class=\"speaker-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jimena-bello-221769107\/\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_2 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et-interaction-target-xrj3md79x9 et_pb_module et_flex_module\" data-interaction-trigger=\"eachf22v0t\" data-interaction-target=\"xrj3md79x9\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description et_multi_view_hidden\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"#\">Ver m\u00e1s<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_2 et_pb_icon et-interaction-target-5bu60e0mta et_pb_module et_flex_module\" data-interaction-trigger=\"1f77diedtz\" data-interaction-target=\"5bu60e0mta\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf057<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\" data-loop-item=\"3\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_6 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_12 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Tuesday<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>24 August<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_7 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-interaction-target-9yk9oe666f\" data-interaction-target=\"9yk9oe666f\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_13 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">The Power of Positioning Campaigns<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Marketing and Communications<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_17 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>09:00 A.M.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_14 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Description<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_18 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>What messages is your Y sending to your community? Is it all about registering for programs and joining? A positioning campaign leverages paid and earned media, as well as your communication channels, to tell your bigger, better mission story and to communicate your value as a nonprofit worth supporting. The sooner you begin a systematic, consistent positioning campaign, the better foundation you'll create that strengthens fundraising, partnerships, and brand recognition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_15 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Participants will learn how to:<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_19 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>1. Identify the characteristics of a positioning campaign through real sample campaigns<br \/>\n2. Craft messaging that connects mission to generosity<br \/>\n3. Balance membership promotion with cause-driven messaging<br \/>\n4. Ensure their messaging campaign is relevant and tailored to their community<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_3 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div class=\"speakers-wrapper\">\n            <div class='speaker-card'>\n                <a class='speaker-link' href='https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/ponentes\/alison-hansen\/'>\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Alison-Hansen-150x150.webp\" class=\"speaker-photo wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Alison-Hansen-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Alison-Hansen.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n                <\/a>\n                <div class='speaker-info'>\n                    <a class='speaker-link' href='https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/ponentes\/alison-hansen\/'>\n                        <span class='speaker-name'>Alison Hansen<\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                    <span class='speaker-cargo'>Senior Consultant<\/span>\n                    <span class='speaker-org'>DBD Group<\/span>\n                    <a class=\"speaker-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alison-hansen-cfre-696719bb\/\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class='speaker-card'>\n                <a class='speaker-link' href='https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/ponentes\/lindsay-casavant\/'>\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lindsay-Casavant-150x150.webp\" class=\"speaker-photo wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lindsay-Casavant-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lindsay-Casavant.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n                <\/a>\n                <div class='speaker-info'>\n                    <a class='speaker-link' href='https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/ponentes\/lindsay-casavant\/'>\n                        <span class='speaker-name'>Lindsay Casavant<\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                    <span class='speaker-cargo'>Senior Consultant<\/span>\n                    <span class='speaker-org'>DBD Group<\/span>\n                    <a class=\"speaker-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ljcasavant\/\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_3 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et-interaction-target-xrj3md79x9 et_pb_module et_flex_module\" data-interaction-trigger=\"eachf22v0t\" data-interaction-target=\"xrj3md79x9\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description et_multi_view_hidden\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"#\">Ver m\u00e1s<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_3 et_pb_icon et-interaction-target-5bu60e0mta et_pb_module et_flex_module\" data-interaction-trigger=\"1f77diedtz\" data-interaction-target=\"5bu60e0mta\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf057<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\" data-loop-item=\"4\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_8 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_16 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Tuesday<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_20 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>25 August<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_9 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-interaction-target-9yk9oe666f\" data-interaction-target=\"9yk9oe666f\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_17 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">How to Build a Growth Marketing System for Fundraising<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_21 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Marketing and Communications<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_22 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>10:30 A.M.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_18 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Description<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_23 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Fundraising no longer depends solely on isolated campaigns or one-time efforts. Organizations that achieve sustainable growth understand the complete donor journey and use data, experimentation, and marketing to build long-term relationships.<br \/>\nIn this session, we will explore how to apply Growth Marketing principles to fundraising, identifying opportunities to attract new donors, improve conversion rates, and strengthen donor retention. Through practical examples and simple tools, participating organizations will be able to identify concrete actions to optimize their outreach and growth efforts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_19 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Participants will learn how to:<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_24 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>1. Understand Growth Marketing principles applied to fundraising<br \/>\n2. Identify the main stages of the donor acquisition and conversion funnel<br \/>\n3. Detect improvement opportunities throughout the donor journey<br \/>\n4. Prioritize marketing initiatives with the greatest impact potential<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_4 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div class=\"speakers-wrapper\">\n            <div class='speaker-card'>\n                <a class='speaker-link' href='https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/ponentes\/stephanie-hoyle\/'>\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Stephanie-Hoyle-150x150.webp\" class=\"speaker-photo wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Stephanie-Hoyle-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Stephanie-Hoyle.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n                <\/a>\n                <div class='speaker-info'>\n                    <a class='speaker-link' href='https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/ponentes\/stephanie-hoyle\/'>\n                        <span class='speaker-name'>Stephanie Hoyle<\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                    <span class='speaker-cargo'>Director of Communications and Marketing<\/span>\n                    <span class='speaker-org'>Laboratoria<\/span>\n                    <a class=\"speaker-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/stephaniehoyleca\/\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_4 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et-interaction-target-xrj3md79x9 et_pb_module et_flex_module\" data-interaction-trigger=\"eachf22v0t\" data-interaction-target=\"xrj3md79x9\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description et_multi_view_hidden\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"#\">Ver m\u00e1s<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_4 et_pb_icon et-interaction-target-5bu60e0mta et_pb_module et_flex_module\" data-interaction-trigger=\"1f77diedtz\" data-interaction-target=\"5bu60e0mta\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf057<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\" data-loop-item=\"5\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_10 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_20 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Tuesday<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_25 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>25 August<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_11 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-interaction-target-9yk9oe666f\" data-interaction-target=\"9yk9oe666f\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_21 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Colorea la Vida: Construyendo una campa\u00f1a de recaudaci\u00f3n que conecta emociones, prop\u00f3sito e impacto<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_26 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Marketing and Communications<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_27 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>12:00 A.M.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_22 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Description<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_28 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>La YMCA Bogot\u00e1 compartir\u00e1 la experiencia de dise\u00f1o e implementaci\u00f3n de Colorea la Vida, una campa\u00f1a de procuraci\u00f3n de fondos que busc\u00f3 transformar la forma tradicional de comunicar el impacto social, conectando a personas y empresas con historias reales de transformaci\u00f3n de la ni\u00f1ez y la adolescencia.<\/p>\n<p>Durante la sesi\u00f3n se abordar\u00e1 el proceso completo de la campa\u00f1a: desde la construcci\u00f3n del concepto creativo, la definici\u00f3n de las causas y mecanismos de donaci\u00f3n, hasta la implementaci\u00f3n de estrategias de relacionamiento con donantes individuales y corporativos. Tambi\u00e9n se compartir\u00e1n los principales resultados alcanzados, los aprendizajes obtenidos, los retos enfrentados y las oportunidades de mejora identificadas para futuras versiones.<\/p>\n<p>La experiencia mostrar\u00e1 c\u00f3mo una narrativa centrada en el desarrollo integral de la infancia permiti\u00f3 movilizar recursos, fortalecer v\u00ednculos con padrinos y madrinas, generar nuevas alianzas empresariales y posicionar una cultura de donaci\u00f3n basada en el prop\u00f3sito y la cercan\u00eda.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_23 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Participants will learn how to:<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_29 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>1. Construcci\u00f3n del concepto &quot;Colorea la Vida&quot;.<br \/>\n2. Dise\u00f1o de experiencias para donantes individuales y corporativos.<br \/>\n3. Estrategias de comunicaci\u00f3n y storytelling.<br \/>\n4. Eventos de movilizaci\u00f3n y relacionamiento.<br \/>\n5. Resultados, aprendizajes y pr\u00f3ximos desaf\u00edos.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_5 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div class=\"speakers-wrapper\">\n            <div class='speaker-card'>\n                <a class='speaker-link' href='https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/ponentes\/paula-rincon\/'>\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Paula-Rincon-150x150.webp\" class=\"speaker-photo wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Paula-Rincon-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Paula-Rincon-12x12.webp 12w, https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Paula-Rincon-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Paula-Rincon.webp 301w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n                <\/a>\n                <div class='speaker-info'>\n                    <a class='speaker-link' href='https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/ponentes\/paula-rincon\/'>\n                        <span class='speaker-name'>Paula Rinc\u00f3n<\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                    <span class='speaker-cargo'>L\u00edder del \u00e1rea de Desarrollo Institucional e Innovaci\u00f3n Social<\/span>\n                    <span class='speaker-org'>YMCA Bogot\u00e1<\/span>\n                    <a class=\"speaker-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/paula-andrea-rinc%C3%B3n-armentero-90814b19b\/\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_5 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et-interaction-target-xrj3md79x9 et_pb_module et_flex_module\" data-interaction-trigger=\"eachf22v0t\" data-interaction-target=\"xrj3md79x9\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description et_multi_view_hidden\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"#\">Ver m\u00e1s<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_5 et_pb_icon et-interaction-target-5bu60e0mta et_pb_module et_flex_module\" data-interaction-trigger=\"1f77diedtz\" data-interaction-target=\"5bu60e0mta\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf057<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_flex_row\" data-loop-item=\"6\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_12 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_24 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Wednesday<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_30 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>26 August<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_13 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-interaction-target-9yk9oe666f\" data-interaction-target=\"9yk9oe666f\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_25 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Beyond Grants: How to Connect with Corporate Donors<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_31 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Strategic Partnerships and Resources<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_32 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>10:30 A.M.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_26 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Description<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_33 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>In this hands-on workshop, Mar\u00eda Liliana Mor shares proven strategies for connecting with corporate donors beyond traditional funding calls. Drawing from her experience leading partnerships with global companies, you will learn how to identify opportunities, activate your network, and build relationships that translate into sustainable funding. Includes practical exercises to apply in real time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_27 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Participants will learn how to:<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_34 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>1. A clear, practical strategy for approaching the private sector and building real relationships with corporate donors.<br \/>\nTools to identify companies aligned with their cause, generate strategic connections, and prepare for a first meeting with confidence and purpose.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_6 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div class=\"speakers-wrapper\">\n            <div class='speaker-card'>\n                <a class='speaker-link' href='https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/ponentes\/maria-liliana-mor\/'>\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Maria-Liliana-Mor-150x150.webp\" class=\"speaker-photo wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Maria-Liliana-Mor-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Maria-Liliana-Mor.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n                <\/a>\n                <div class='speaker-info'>\n                    <a class='speaker-link' href='https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/ponentes\/maria-liliana-mor\/'>\n                        <span class='speaker-name'>Mar\u00eda Liliana Mor<\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                    <span class='speaker-cargo'>International Expert in Resource Mobilization and Private Sector Partnerships<\/span>\n                    <span class='speaker-org'><\/span>\n                    <a class=\"speaker-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/marialmor\/\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_6 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et-interaction-target-xrj3md79x9 et_pb_module et_flex_module\" data-interaction-trigger=\"eachf22v0t\" data-interaction-target=\"xrj3md79x9\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description et_multi_view_hidden\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"#\">Ver m\u00e1s<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_6 et_pb_icon et-interaction-target-5bu60e0mta et_pb_module et_flex_module\" data-interaction-trigger=\"1f77diedtz\" data-interaction-target=\"5bu60e0mta\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf057<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_flex_row\" data-loop-item=\"7\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_14 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_28 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Wednesday<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_35 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>26 August<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_15 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-interaction-target-9yk9oe666f\" data-interaction-target=\"9yk9oe666f\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_29 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">9:00 am Strategic AI Integration: Transforming Community Impact Through Technology<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_36 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Strategic Partnerships and Resources<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_37 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>09:00 A.M.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_30 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Description<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_38 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_31 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Participants will learn how to:<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_39 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_7 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div class=\"speakers-wrapper\">\n            <div class='speaker-card'>\n                <a class='speaker-link' href='https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/ponentes\/jorge-perez\/'>\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Jorge-Perez-150x150.webp\" class=\"speaker-photo wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Jorge-Perez-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Jorge-Perez.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n                <\/a>\n                <div class='speaker-info'>\n                    <a class='speaker-link' href='https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/ponentes\/jorge-perez\/'>\n                        <span class='speaker-name'>Jorge Perez<\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                    <span class='speaker-cargo'>President &amp; CEO<\/span>\n                    <span class='speaker-org'>YMCA of Greater Cincinnati<\/span>\n                    <a class=\"speaker-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jorgeperez9622\/\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_7 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et-interaction-target-xrj3md79x9 et_pb_module et_flex_module\" data-interaction-trigger=\"eachf22v0t\" data-interaction-target=\"xrj3md79x9\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description et_multi_view_hidden\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"#\">Ver m\u00e1s<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_7 et_pb_icon et-interaction-target-5bu60e0mta et_pb_module et_flex_module\" data-interaction-trigger=\"1f77diedtz\" data-interaction-target=\"5bu60e0mta\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf057<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_flex_row\" data-loop-item=\"8\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_16 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_32 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Wednesday<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_40 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>26 August<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_17 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_17 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-interaction-target-9yk9oe666f\" data-interaction-target=\"9yk9oe666f\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_33 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Building Evidence-Based Proposals That Work<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_41 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Strategic Partnerships and Resources<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_42 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>12:00 P.M.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_34 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Description<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_43 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>During this session, the Barbados YMCA will share how they secured funding for two complementary youth programmes: a Literacy Programme serving primary school children and a Young Leaders Programme developing leadership and career skills in secondary students. Using real stories, data, and honest reflection, the session identifies programme gaps and explores donor alignment, impact measurement, and evidence systems. It also addresses the organisational challenges the YMCA faced and overcame.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_35 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Participants will learn how to:<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_44 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>This session is designed to provide YMCAs across Latin America and the Caribbean with practical, low-barrier lessons for building compelling proposals without a dedicated fundraising department.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_8 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div class=\"speakers-wrapper\">\n            <div class='speaker-card'>\n                <a class='speaker-link' href='https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/ponentes\/ramona-smart\/'>\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ramona-Smart--150x150.webp\" class=\"speaker-photo wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ramona-Smart--150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ramona-Smart--12x12.webp 12w, https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ramona-Smart--100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ramona-Smart-.webp 301w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n                <\/a>\n                <div class='speaker-info'>\n                    <a class='speaker-link' href='https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/ponentes\/ramona-smart\/'>\n                        <span class='speaker-name'>Ramona Smart <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                    <span class='speaker-cargo'>General Secretary<\/span>\n                    <span class='speaker-org'>YMCA of Barbados<\/span>\n                    <a class=\"speaker-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/barbados-ymca-bb086729a\/\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_8 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et-interaction-target-xrj3md79x9 et_pb_module et_flex_module\" data-interaction-trigger=\"eachf22v0t\" data-interaction-target=\"xrj3md79x9\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description et_multi_view_hidden\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"#\">Ver m\u00e1s<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_8 et_pb_icon et-interaction-target-5bu60e0mta et_pb_module et_flex_module\" data-interaction-trigger=\"1f77diedtz\" data-interaction-target=\"5bu60e0mta\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf057<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_flex_row\" data-loop-item=\"9\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_18 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_18 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_36 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Thursday<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_45 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>27 August<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_19 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_19 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-interaction-target-9yk9oe666f\" data-interaction-target=\"9yk9oe666f\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_37 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Cultivating Camp Relationships and Donors<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_46 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>BONUS: Camp Fundraising<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_47 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>09:00 A.M. (GMT-5)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_38 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Description<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_48 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>This session will focus on how to create a development plan for camp programs and facilities. Cultivating donors to support your camp includes intentionally educating and engaging campers, program participants, full-time, part-time, and summer staff, young alumni, parents, grandparents, and older alumni. Whether you have the capacity to start one initiative or do more, small efforts can collectively begin to create a camp community that understands the need and sees its role in making an impact. We will share best practices to cultivate donors and sponsors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_39 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Participants will learn how to:<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_49 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>1. Create a fundraising plan for camp<br \/>\n2. Understand the importance of meaningful engagement in Y camp programs to grow support<br \/>\n3. Create a sponsorship and project book for donors<br \/>\n4. Take away concepts and ideas for cultivating donors and sponsors<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_9 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div class=\"speakers-wrapper\">\n            <div class='speaker-card'>\n                <a class='speaker-link' href='https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/ponentes\/jeff-merhige\/'>\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Jeff-Merhige-150x150.webp\" class=\"speaker-photo wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Jeff-Merhige-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Jeff-Merhige.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n                <\/a>\n                <div class='speaker-info'>\n                    <a class='speaker-link' href='https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/ponentes\/jeff-merhige\/'>\n                        <span class='speaker-name'>Jeff Merhige<\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                    <span class='speaker-cargo'>President and CEO<\/span>\n                    <span class='speaker-org'>YMCA of Pawtucket<\/span>\n                    <a class=\"speaker-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jeffmerhige\/\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_9 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et-interaction-target-xrj3md79x9 et_pb_module et_flex_module\" data-interaction-trigger=\"eachf22v0t\" data-interaction-target=\"xrj3md79x9\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description et_multi_view_hidden\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"#\">Ver m\u00e1s<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_9 et_pb_icon et-interaction-target-5bu60e0mta et_pb_module et_flex_module\" data-interaction-trigger=\"1f77diedtz\" data-interaction-target=\"5bu60e0mta\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf057<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_flex_row\" data-loop-item=\"10\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_20 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_20 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_40 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Thursday<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_50 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>27 August<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_21 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_21 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-interaction-target-9yk9oe666f\" data-interaction-target=\"9yk9oe666f\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_41 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">3x3 Session: Peer Reflection<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_51 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>BONUS: Camp Fundraising<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_52 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>10:30 A.M. (GMT-5)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_42 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Description<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_53 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>A structured conversation in groups of three, where each participant shares a real fundraising challenge, receives questions, and hears advice from peers. An honest, practical exchange where the region's collective experience is the most powerful tool in the room.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_43 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Participants will learn how to:<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_54 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_10 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_10 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et-interaction-target-xrj3md79x9 et_pb_module et_flex_module\" data-interaction-trigger=\"eachf22v0t\" data-interaction-target=\"xrj3md79x9\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description et_multi_view_hidden\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"#\">Ver m\u00e1s<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_10 et_pb_icon et-interaction-target-5bu60e0mta et_pb_module et_flex_module\" data-interaction-trigger=\"1f77diedtz\" data-interaction-target=\"5bu60e0mta\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf057<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_11 et_pb_row et_flex_row\" data-loop-item=\"11\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_22 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_22 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_44 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_55 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_23 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_23 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-interaction-target-9yk9oe666f\" data-interaction-target=\"9yk9oe666f\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_45 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Grants 101 Fundamentals<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_56 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Prerecorded Session<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_57 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_46 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Description<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_58 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Have you ever found yourself suddenly responsible for writing a grant with little warning or training? You're not alone \u2014 and this session is for you. Designed especially for Y staff who are new to or curious about the grant process, this interactive workshop will walk you through the full lifecycle of a grant. From identifying the right funding opportunities and writing compelling proposals to managing awarded funds and reporting outcomes, we'll break down each step with clarity and practical tools. Whether you're just starting or looking to sharpen your skills, you'll leave with insider tips, clear terminology, and renewed confidence to support your Y's mission through successful grant work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_47 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Participants will learn how to:<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_59 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>1. Understand the Grant Lifecycle \u2014 Identify the key stages of the grant process \u2014 from finding opportunities to post-award reporting \u2014 and understand how each stage applies to Y programs and services.<br \/>\n2. Develop Basic Grant Writing Skills \u2014 Gain foundational skills in crafting compelling narratives, aligning proposals with funder priorities, and creating realistic budgets for Y initiatives.<br \/>\n3. Increase Confidence in Grant Responsibilities \u2014 Leave with greater confidence in your ability to contribute to grant writing efforts, even if it falls outside your traditional role, and know where to find support and resources within the Y network.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_11 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div class=\"speakers-wrapper\">\n            <div class='speaker-card'>\n                <a class='speaker-link' href='https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/ponentes\/anabel-spencer\/'>\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Anabel-Spencer-150x150.webp\" class=\"speaker-photo wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Anabel-Spencer-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Anabel-Spencer.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n                <\/a>\n                <div class='speaker-info'>\n                    <a class='speaker-link' href='https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/ponentes\/anabel-spencer\/'>\n                        <span class='speaker-name'>Anabel Spencer<\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                    <span class='speaker-cargo'>Gerente de Redacci\u00f3n de Propuestas y Comunicaci\u00f3n de Alianzas<\/span>\n                    <span class='speaker-org'>YMCA of the USA<\/span>\n                    <a class=\"speaker-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/anabelspencer\/\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class='speaker-card'>\n                <a class='speaker-link' href='https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/ponentes\/ali-hollenbeck\/'>\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ali-Hollenbeck-150x150.webp\" class=\"speaker-photo wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ali-Hollenbeck-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ali-Hollenbeck.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n                <\/a>\n                <div class='speaker-info'>\n                    <a class='speaker-link' href='https:\/\/eventos.ymcalac.org\/en\/ponentes\/ali-hollenbeck\/'>\n                        <span class='speaker-name'>Ali Hollenbeck<\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                    <span class='speaker-cargo'>GPC, Directora Senior de Fondos y Propuestas<\/span>\n                    <span class='speaker-org'>Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA<\/span>\n                    <a class=\"speaker-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ali-hollenbeck-gpc-00612622\/\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_11 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et-interaction-target-xrj3md79x9 et_pb_module et_flex_module\" data-interaction-trigger=\"eachf22v0t\" data-interaction-target=\"xrj3md79x9\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description et_multi_view_hidden\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"#\">Ver m\u00e1s<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_11 et_pb_icon et-interaction-target-5bu60e0mta et_pb_module et_flex_module\" data-interaction-trigger=\"1f77diedtz\" data-interaction-target=\"5bu60e0mta\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf057<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":14,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[5],"class_list":["post-18","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","category-naydo-2026","tag-5"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - 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