August 2026 Lunch and Learn

Presenters: Jim Bush and Jessica Browning of Winkler Group join a panel of Nashville nonprofit leaders 

Date: August 19, 2026 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST

Course Title: Advanced Topics in Major Gifts and Philanthropy with Jim Bush, Jessica Browning, and Special Guests

This capstone session is a facilitated panel discussion exploring advanced and emerging issues in fundraising and philanthropy—from shifts in donor behavior to increasingly complex giving vehicles and higher expectations around stewardship and transparency. 

 Topics may include year-end major gift strategy, donor-advised funds, planned giving integration, and managing donor relationships during organizational transitions. The discussion will also consider how major gifts connect with other areas of advancement, including annual giving and stewardship, without treating these functions as separate silos. 

 This session is designed to be candid, practical, and driven as much by participant questions as by panelist insights. 

 You’ll walk away with: 

• Perspective on advanced fundraising and philanthropic topics affecting donor strategy 

• Real-world insights from organizations operating in active or recent campaigns 

• Considerations for navigating donor-advised funds, planned giving, and complex gifts