04/17/2026
Our AFP: Mid-Michigan Chapter is thrilled to be joining forces with the Bay Area Community Foundation to host Tammy Zonker — CEO of Fundraising Transformed, major gift expert, and author of Calling All Heroes —for a half-day Nonprofit Fundraising Workshop!
Ideal for Executive Directors, development staff, or Board members, this workshop will explore intentional fundraising strategies and how you can transform your fund development plan to be more mission-aligned, tangible, and fundable.
💠This event is FREE to attend, but spots are limited! Register in advance today.
Too many fundraisers spend their days chasing deadlines, responding to urgent requests, and hoping results will follow. Sound familiar? This half-day workshop offers a different path.
The Bay Area Community Foundation, in partnership with the Association for Fundraising Professionals: Mid-Michigan Chapter, invite you to join us on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, for an in-person event, Nonprofit Workshop: The Intentional Fundraising Plan.
📅 Wednesday, May 20, 2026
🕰️ 8:30 a.m. registration, with program being 9 a.m. - noon
📍Pere Marquette Depot - 1904 Room, 1000 Adams Street, Bay City, MI 48708
🥐 Continental breakfast provided
Join Tammy Zonker — CEO of Fundraising Transformed, major gift expert, and author of Calling All Heroes — for a practical, energizing session where you'll discover how to stop operating in reaction mode and start building a fundraising program that's focused, disciplined, and proactively mission-driven.
Through real-world examples and actionable tools, you'll learn how to align your daily fundraising activity with long-term organizational goals across all three pillars: Annual Fund, Major Gifts, and Planned Giving. You'll leave with a clear, practical roadmap and the confidence to put it into action.
🎟️ Spaces are limited! Register here: https://bayfoundation.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=2551
This workshop is approved for 3 CFRE Continuing Education Units.
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More about Tammy Zonker:
Tammy Zonker is a passionate leader, strategic thinker, author, and recognized expert in major gift fundraising with nearly three decades of impactful experience. As the Founder and President of Fundraising Transformed, President of the Modern Institute for Charitable Giving, Author of Calling All Heroes: Combining the Best of Donor-Centered and Community-Centered Fundraising for Greater Impact, and host of The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, Tammy is dedicated to empowering nonprofit organizations to achieve extraordinary results.
Throughout her extensive career, Tammy has guided and trained thousands of nonprofits—including social service organizations, private schools, universities, and healthcare institutions—to collectively raise well over a billion dollars. Among her many successes is securing an transformational single gift of $27.1 million, highlighting her exceptional strategic insight and ability to inspire generosity.
Internationally sought after for her expertise, Tammy is an Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Certified Facilitator and a seasoned global speaker, sharing her knowledge in Australia, Ireland, Canada, Italy, and the Netherlands. In 2024, the AFP Greater Detroit Chapter honored Tammy’s outstanding contributions by presenting her with the prestigious Dr. John S. Lore Award for Outstanding Fundraising Executive of the Year.
Tammy previously served as Dean of the Institute for Charitable Giving for six years before acquiring the organization in 2025. She then revitalized and rebranded it as the Modern Institute for Charitable Giving, introducing an innovative and refreshed curriculum tailored for today’s fundraising professionals.
In addition to her roles at Fundraising Transformed and the Modern Institute for Charitable Giving, Tammy is a Senior Advisor at Capital Campaign Pro. She also contributes to advancing the fundraising profession through her involvement with the Fundraising.AI Global Advisory Council and Forbes Nonprofit Advisory Council.
