The 90-Day Fiscal Year-End Sprint
Quick Wins for Immediate Revenue Growth
April 3, 2026 at 12PM ET
Execute a focused revenue acceleration plan that maximizes giving in your final quarter through targeted appeals, donor outreach, and strategic initiatives. Learn rapid-deployment tactics that create urgency and momentum, helping you close budget gaps and finish your fiscal year strong.
Your Hosts
• Ron Haas – CEO
• Rich Cummins – President
• Jerry Grimes – VP of Client Services
• Elly Heckel – Senior Consultant
What You'll Learn
• How to assess exactly where you stand and what it will take to close your revenue gap before June 30.
• The highest-impact donor outreach moves you can make right now—without adding staff or overwhelming your team.
• A 90-day appeals calendar that sequences asks, stewardship touchpoints, and upgrade opportunities for maximum year-end return.
• Proven tactics to create urgency and donor momentum in the final stretch of your fiscal year.
• Simple tracking tools that show you week-by-week whether you're on pace—and what to adjust if you're not.
• How to turn a strong fiscal year-end finish into lasting donor relationships and a stronger pipeline for next year.
Registration Information:
Enter your details on the registration page and we'll email you the Zoom link and reminders. Can't make it live? Register anyway and we'll send the replay.
Who Should Attend?
• Development leaders and annual fund managers at June 30 fiscal year-end organizations
• Executive directors and nonprofit CEOs facing a Q4 budget gap
• Major gift officers looking to accelerate commitments before year-end
• Anyone responsible for hitting unrestricted revenue goals by June 30
FAQs
Will there be a replay? Yes. All registrants receive the recording and supporting resources.
Do I need a camera or microphone? No. Participation is optional, and questions can be submitted via chat.
Is it really free? Yes—completely free, with no upsell required.
Ron Haas
Ron brings decades of comprehensive experience in faith-based fundraising and organizational leadership to his consulting practice, with a diverse background that includes pastoral ministry, college administration as Vice President, foundation leadership, and extensive board service across educational institutions and ministry organizations. He specializes in fundraising education and training, regularly presenting at conferences and authoring practical resources including "Ask for a Fish" (outlining seven strategic steps for ministry fundraising), "Simply Share," and "Keep on Asking" (featuring 52 weekly devotionals for fundraising professionals). Ron's client portfolio spans the full spectrum of Christian organizations—universities, rescue missions, international ministries, and local churches—with consulting services that encompass strategic planning, annual fund development, board training, and major donor cultivation. His approach combines practical fundraising expertise with a deep understanding of ministry culture, helping organizations integrate fundraising naturally into their mission and ministry activities.
Rich Cummins
Rich Cummins brings over 25 years of nonprofit leadership and fundraising experience to his role as President of The Timothy Group, with a diverse background that includes university administration as Vice President, rescue mission fundraising, and global CEO leadership. As a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), he specializes in capital campaign management, major donor cultivation, and strategic guidance for faith-based organizations seeking to align their fundraising efforts with mission objectives. Rich is co-author of Emotional Intelligence in Christ, which explores leadership principles through a Christian perspective. He is married to Danielle, father of five children, and enjoys hiking, fitness, basketball, travel, and reading nonfiction literature.
ELLY HECKEL
Elly Heckel brings extensive ministry and digital marketing experience to her work helping faith-based organizations strengthen their reach and impact, with a vision to ignite hearts with the love of God and empower individuals to recognize and worship His presence in every moment of life. She has over 15 years of experience in worship and team building across churches, prayer houses, non-profits, and revival events throughout the Midwest. Currently, Elly serves with the Volunteers of America, Dakotas GreaterGoods program, offering essential support to over 330 churches, non-profits, and schools across the region. As a Digital Marketing and Brand Specialist, she combines her ministry background with professional expertise to help organizations amplify their messages of love and faith, enhance their digital presence, and strengthen connections with their communities.
Jerry Grimes
Jerry brings extensive media and nonprofit experience to his role as Vice President for Client Services at The Timothy Group, with a career spanning journalism (Cox News Service, AP, UPI), television marketing and programming, and faith-based radio leadership. He earned degrees in journalism and political science from Indiana State University and a master's in leadership from Columbia International University, where he also served as General Manager of 89.7 WMHK, a Marconi Award-winning radio station that raised over $1 million annually without interrupting programming for fundraising campaigns. His nonprofit development experience includes consulting work, a Development Director position at WAY-FM, and a Vice President role at Advocace (now Dickerson-Baker) before joining Positive Alternative Radio from 2016 to 2025. Ordained for ministry in 2005, Jerry has been married to his wife Lisa since 1981, and together they are proud grandparents and active members of Crossroads Christian Church in Irmo, South Carolina.
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Ron Haas
Ron brings decades of comprehensive experience in faith-based fundraising and organizational leadership to his consulting practice, with a diverse background that includes pastoral ministry, college administration as Vice President, foundation leadership, and extensive board service across educational institutions and ministry organizations. He specializes in fundraising education and training, regularly presenting at conferences and authoring practical resources including "Ask for a Fish" (outlining seven strategic steps for ministry fundraising), "Simply Share," and "Keep on Asking" (featuring 52 weekly devotionals for fundraising professionals). Ron's client portfolio spans the full spectrum of Christian organizations—universities, rescue missions, international ministries, and local churches—with consulting services that encompass strategic planning, annual fund development, board training, and major donor cultivation. His approach combines practical fundraising expertise with a deep understanding of ministry culture, helping organizations integrate fundraising naturally into their mission and ministry activities.
Rich Cummins
Rich Cummins brings over 25 years of nonprofit leadership and fundraising experience to his role as President of The Timothy Group, with a diverse background that includes university administration as Vice President, rescue mission fundraising, and global CEO leadership. As a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), he specializes in capital campaign management, major donor cultivation, and strategic guidance for faith-based organizations seeking to align their fundraising efforts with mission objectives. Rich is co-author of Emotional Intelligence in Christ, which explores leadership principles through a Christian perspective. He is married to Danielle, father of five children, and enjoys hiking, fitness, basketball, travel, and reading nonfiction literature.
ELLY HECKEL
Elly Heckel brings extensive ministry and digital marketing experience to her work helping faith-based organizations strengthen their reach and impact, with a vision to ignite hearts with the love of God and empower individuals to recognize and worship His presence in every moment of life. She has over 15 years of experience in worship and team building across churches, prayer houses, non-profits, and revival events throughout the Midwest. Currently, Elly serves with the Volunteers of America, Dakotas GreaterGoods program, offering essential support to over 330 churches, non-profits, and schools across the region. As a Digital Marketing and Brand Specialist, she combines her ministry background with professional expertise to help organizations amplify their messages of love and faith, enhance their digital presence, and strengthen connections with their communities.
Jerry Grimes
Jerry brings extensive media and nonprofit experience to his role as Vice President for Client Services at The Timothy Group, with a career spanning journalism (Cox News Service, AP, UPI), television marketing and programming, and faith-based radio leadership. He earned degrees in journalism and political science from Indiana State University and a master's in leadership from Columbia International University, where he also served as General Manager of 89.7 WMHK, a Marconi Award-winning radio station that raised over $1 million annually without interrupting programming for fundraising campaigns. His nonprofit development experience includes consulting work, a Development Director position at WAY-FM, and a Vice President role at Advocace (now Dickerson-Baker) before joining Positive Alternative Radio from 2016 to 2025. Ordained for ministry in 2005, Jerry has been married to his wife Lisa since 1981, and together they are proud grandparents and active members of Crossroads Christian Church in Irmo, South Carolina.