Learn & Thrive Series: Non-Profits - The Art of the Ask

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 09:30 am UTC-06:00

Murray State-Hopkinsville | Hopkinsville

Christian County Chamber of Commerce
Publisher/HostChristian County Chamber of Commerce
Learn & Thrive Series: Non-Profits - The Art of the Ask
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Back by popular demand! Dr. Keiffer was such a hit during her last Learn & Thrive session that we’ve invited her back for round two — The Art of the Ask. This engaging session will take a deeper dive into the skills, confidence, and strategy behind making effective asks in the nonprofit world. Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, board member, fundraiser, or community advocate, this event will equip you with the tools to make every ask count and strengthen your organization’s impact.
About our Speaker:
Dr. Elise Lael Kieffer, PhD - Dr. Kieffer is Program Director and Assistant Professor of Nonprofit Leadership Studies at Murray State University. She also directs the Nonprofit Resource Center, providing professional development for nonprofits across West Kentucky. Professional affiliations: Association of Arts Leadership Educators (President); Social Theory, Politics, and the Arts (Board Member). Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (Strategic Planning Committee); Journal of Nonprofit Education and Leadership (Editorial Board). Education: PhD (Florida State University; MPA (Tennessee State University); BFA (Jacksonville University, FL). Research focuses include developing capacity at nonprofit organizations serving rural communities, and improving communication between rural organizations across sectors. Current Project: Rural Arts Management (Routledge, 2024, along with co-author, Dr. Jerome Socolof). She is published in Business Issues in the Arts, Local Government in Small-town America, Journal of Nonprofit Innovation, American Journal of Arts Management, International Journal of Lifelong Learning in Art Education, and International Journal of Social, Political, and Community Agendas in the Arts.
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Murray State-Hopkinsville, 5305 Fort Campbell Blvd, Hopkinsville, KY 42240-1687, United States

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