SPRING TRAINING. LET’S GO!
What does it take for Team Nonprofits to win when the rules of the game are unpredictable?
Clarity. Strategy. Confidence. And a game plan that rolls with the punches.
So, get ready for Spring Training—a regimen consisting of live webinars, exclusive insights, and expert coaching—so you can flex your strategic muscles and stay focused on what matters most: your mission.
The road ahead will require grit. But we know your commitment is unwavering.
You might feel like the underdog now, but by the end of Spring Training, you’ll have practical tools and real-time guidance to respond to shifting landscapes in funding, communication, and donor engagement.
So get ready to sweat—and turn those unexpected setbacks into buzzer-beater victories!
Even in times of change and uncertainty.
NONPROFIT WORKOUT WEBINAR.
Fundraising and Communicating Through Uncertain Times
In times of uncertainty, great teams stay ready, stay steady, and lead with heart.
It’s been said that the only constant is change. That’s certainly true in the nonprofit sector, and it’s especially relevant today. From funding cuts to layoffs to natural disasters and political divisiveness, nonprofits are experiencing tumultuous times.
That’s why we’re using “Spring Training” to equip nonprofits for fall fundraising success, despite all the uncertainty.
You’ll walk away with tools to help you:
Turn adversity and uncertainty into opportunities to engage and activate your stakeholders for fundraising and advocacy.
Prepare for the next challenge, crisis, or disaster.
Be solutions-minded and focused on the long-term, not just today.
Develop clear, compelling, concise, and consistent messaging even in the face of uncertainty and adversity.
June 18, 2025 | Noon–1:30 PM
Live on Zoom
GET TO KNOW THE LINEUP.
REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR.
We believe the real wins come when we work together. Spring Training is an opportunity to strengthen your strategy, sharpen your message and stand alongside a team committed to moving missions forward. It’s time to get in the game! Stay tuned for more from Team Nonprofits.
Michele Suffridge
CEO/Founder, Refugee Hope Partners
Michele Suffridge is the Founder and CEO of Refugee Hope Partners, a Raleigh, NC-based nonprofit dedicated to “loving our refugee neighbors with the hope of the gospel in partnership with the local church.” Her journey began in 2007 when a refugee family visited her church in search of friendship and community—a moment that forever changed her life. In 2015, Michele launched a refugee support initiative under the umbrella of another nonprofit, and by 2018, Refugee Hope Partners was established as an independent 501(c)(3) organization with a staff of four. Today, RHP has grown to a team of 29, serving more than 3,000 refugees across the Triangle. The organization’s work is anchored in four pillars: education and enrichment, health and wellness, faith and community, and equipping and advocacy. Refugee Hope Partners exists to engage, equip, and encourage refugee families—so that all may thrive.
Mike Darrow
Former Executive Director, Feeding the Carolinas
With extensive experience in executive leadership positions in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors, Mike Darrow is driven by a servant’s heart–helping people and mobilizing resources to solve problems and get results. Mike combines for-profit marketing experience with Fortune 500 companies and iconic brands with nonprofit sector leadership in human services to deliver a unique perspective on leadership.
Mike is a consultant to nonprofits, focusing on strategic planning, board facilitation and disaster planning and support. Prior to his consultant role, Mike served as Executive Director of Feeding the Carolinas (FTC). In that role, Mike led the network through Hurricane Florence, the COVID pandemic and Hurricane Helene, as well as ‘blue skies’ food insecurity and the need for healthy, nutritious food across the Carolinas. At FTC, Mike facilitated over $100 million in support during the pandemic and assisted MANNA Food Bank in Asheville in recovering from the complete destruction of its facilities and campus due to Hurricane Helene.
Mike lives in Clemmons, NC, with his wife Amy and has three children and seven grandchildren.
David Laird
VP/Chief Advancement Officer, Able SC
David Laird is the Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer at Able South Carolina, where he leads advancement and strategic initiatives to grow the organization’s impact, sustainability, and visibility. He oversees fundraising, grants, branding, and strategic partnerships, while guiding performance through planning and impact measurement.
With over 20 years of nonprofit leadership, David has held roles at the national, state, and local levels, including leadership at Serve & Connect, Central Carolina Community Foundation, and Voices for America’s Children. He holds an MSW from the University of Alabama, a BSW from the University of Mississippi, and a Program Management certification from the University of South Carolina.
He is a former Board President of both Able SC and Columbia Opportunity Resource, a South Carolina Education Policy Fellow, and a graduate of the Clemson at the Falls Leadership Institute. In 2024, he was recognized as one of four individuals selected as an Experience Columbia Ambassador.
As an individual with a disability, David is grounded by a deep commitment to equity, access, and building inclusive systems that create lasting change for people with disabilities.
Allison Hasser
Chief Development Officer, No One Left Behind
Allison Hasser is the Chief Development Officer at No One Left Behind (NOLB), where she collaborates with philanthropic partners to sustain NOLB’s vital work. Prior to joining NOLB in January 2025, she served in leadership positions on the development teams at NPR, GLAAD, and Kids in Need of Defense (KIND). A DMV resident of over 15 years, she also served for four years on the Board of UPO Inspire, an organization that provides technology training and job placement services for DC area residents living on the edge of poverty. Allison holds a BA from Middlebury College and lives in Takoma Park, MD, with her husband, two children, and an anxious but charismatic rescue dog named Lucy.