The East Texas Center for Nonprofits is excited to partner with the University of Texas at Tyler for a 3-part lecture series to help nonprofits meet their goals for fundraising.
Led by Dr. Gary A. Bouse
Gary currently serves as Director of Development & Stewardship for The University of Texas at Tyler. With 35 years of experience in higher education administration and university advancement, his professional experience includes holding positions with responsibilities for all aspects of advancement and development work, including annual giving, major and planned giving from individuals, corporations, and philanthropic foundations.
His current professional associations and affiliations include the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy. He is a former editorial advisory board member for the International Journal for Educational Advancement and served on numerous boards for non-profit organizations such as United Way, Boy Scouts of America, and Rotary Club International.
1st Session: Building a Successful Annual Giving Program
Join us for this 1st session in our Achieving Excellence in Fund Raising 3-part seminar series. This 60-minute seminar will explore the components of a comprehensive annual giving program, including solicitation strategies and stewardship, and allow for customization for your non-profit organization.
We invite staff members of non-profit organizations to join in on this seminar that is part learning lesson and part peer-to-peer conversation.
Topics we will cover include:
- Current Landscape of Annual Giving from Recent Research
- Key Methods of Engaging Donors in Annual Giving
- Best Practices for a Successful Annual Giving Campaign
- Review of a Composed Annual Giving Strategic Plan
- Sources of Information for Assisting Building Your Own Strategic Plan
Date: November 18th, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – Doors Open
7:00 PM – Session starts
Location: 911 S. Broadway, Tyler, TX 75701
2nd Session: Major Gift Fund Raising
This session will explore techniques and strategies in the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of individuals who possess the capacity to provide significant philanthropic support to your organization.
Date: January 27th, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – Doors Open
7:00 PM – Session starts
Location: 911 S. Broadway, Tyler, TX 75701
3rd Session: Corporate Fund Raising
This foundational presentation will discuss the variables that influence corporate giving as well as focus on devising and implementing strategies to broaden and increase corporate support to your organization.
Date: February 17th, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – Doors Open
7:00 PM – Session starts
Location: 911 S. Broadway, Tyler, TX 75701