Gregory is a sought after speaker and consultant committed to helping leaders and organizations translate vision into reality. He is an accomplished nonprofit CEO, having previously led the Center for Nonprofit Excellence. His leadership was recognized locally and nationally, and honored with awards from the Better Business Bureau for Ethics and the Louisville Urban League for championing diversity. Gregory is a military veteran, having previously served as an officer and attorney in the United States Army. He holds a BA in Government and International Relations from the University of Notre Dame and a JD from Notre Dame Law School.
Sought-after speaker and consultant committed to helping leaders and organizations translate vision into reality
Accomplished nonprofit CEO
Previously led the Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Awards from the Better Business Bureau for ethics and the Louisville Urban League for championing diversity
Previously served as an officer and attorney in the United States Army
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Government and International Relations from the University of Notre Dame
Nationally-recognized consultant Gregory Nielsen will share an overview of federal stimulus programs that benefit nonprofits. You will learn the specific steps to follow to maximize the funding for your organization.
What You'll Learn
What six questions do you need to answer to get funding?
How does PPP round 2 differ from the first round?
How has the employee retention tax credit changed in 2021?
What new EIDL information is available?
Is the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act obsolete?
Experienced nonprofit leader Gregory Nielsen will help you balance the desire for funding with the arduous restrictions that some gifts may impose. You will learn the tactical steps to create an effective gift acceptance program for your nonprofit.
What You'll Learn
What are the purpose and role of gift acceptance policies?
What essential components should you include?
How should you address critical organizational decisions on gift acceptance?
What are reasonable charitable gift restrictions? Which should you avoid?
Nationally-recognized consultant Gregory Nielsen will explain the controversies surrounding DAFs and offer concrete advice you can follow to avoid the pitfalls. You will learn how to retain donors who wish to use this vehicle for their contributions.
What You'll Learn
What are donor-advised funds?
How do DAFs differ from private foundations?
What is the value for the donors?
How can DAFs help or harm your organization?
How can you increase engagement?
What changes to DAFs are legislators expected to make?
What steps should you take immediately to maximize DAF benefits?
Experienced nonprofit leader Gregory Nielsen will help you balance the desire for funding with the arduous restrictions or damaging backlash that some gifts may impose. You will learn the tactical steps to create an effective gift acceptance program for your nonprofit.
Topics covered
What are the purpose and role of gift acceptance policies?
What essential components should you include?
How should you address critical organizational decisions on gift acceptance?
What are reasonable charitable gift restrictions? Which should you avoid?
