Lunch, learning, and nonprofit strategy you can use tomorrow.
Launch & Learn is LBH’s in-person lunch series for nonprofit leaders. Each session tackles one focused topic, from fundraising and board engagement to operations and strategic planning, led by LBH’s experts. You’ll leave with practical tools, new connections. Fundraising-focused sessions also earn 1.5 CFRE continuing education points.
WHEN*
11:30am–1:30pm
WHERE*
LBHYou Training Center
1121 Olivette Executive Parkway, Suite 100, St. Louis, MO 63132
COST
$30, lunch included
*unless otherwise stated in the event description
Upcoming Sessions
Find a topic that sparks your interest and helps your organization grow. Registration closes one week before each session.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Supercharge Your Events!
The Let’s Build Hope team will share key strategies and insider tips for creating fundraising events that leave a lasting impression on your guests while maximizing your return on time and investment.
Presenters: Linda Haley, CFRE and Dawn Miller, CFRE
Location: The Wedge Innovation Center, Alton, IL
Earn 1.5 CFRE CEUs by attending this class.
THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2027
Should We Launch a Campaign? A Nonprofit Leader’s Guide to Campaign Readiness
Capital and comprehensive campaigns can feel overwhelming. Before you decide to launch, there’s a more important question to ask: Is a campaign the right next step for your nonprofit and are you ready for what it will take to succeed? Join Yvette LeGear Hartsfield, MA, CAP, CFRE, and Diane Bauhof, CFRE, to explore the leadership, infrastructure, and fundraising capacity needed for campaign success. You’ll learn how to identify internal readiness and gaps, determine whether a campaign is the right strategy, and take practical next steps – whether your campaign launch is next year or several years away.
Presenters: Yvette LeGear Hartsfield, MA, CAP, CFRE and Diane Bauhof, CFRE
Location: LBHYou Training Center, St. Louis
Earn 1.5 CFRE CEUs by attending this class.
THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2027
Beyond Governance: Turning Your Board into Fundraising Partners
A great board doesn’t just focus on governance. They become true champions for your mission and work alongside you to actively fundraise. This session, led by Linda B. Haley, CFRE, President & CEO, and Dawn Miller, CFRE, Senior Vice President, reimagines the Board relationship as a genuine partnership, exploring how to build trust and chemistry, spark meaningful engagement, and channel collective expertise into momentum for your nonprofit. You’ll be inspired to cultivate a Board that doesn’t just show up for meetings but shows up for your mission.
Presenters: Linda Haley, CFRE and Dawn Miller, CFRE
Location: LBHYou Training Center, St. Louis
Earn 1.5 CFRE CEUs by attending this class.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2027
People, Money & Mission: Building a Nonprofit That Works
Great programs need a strong organization behind them. As nonprofits grow and change, the people, financial practices, and leadership systems that got you here may not be what you need next. Join Mike Sorth, Vice President of Business Capacity Services, and Kellie Bailey, MNA, Consultant for Business Capacity Services, for a practical conversation about two areas that can make – or break – organizational health: financial stewardship and leadership. We’ll explore financial oversight, delegation and controls, performance management, team culture, and getting the right people in the right roles at the right time. You’ll leave with practical ideas for strengthening the infrastructure behind your mission.
Presenters: Mike Sorth and Kellie Bailey, MNA
Location: LBHYou Training Center, St. Louis
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2027
Strategic Planning That Works
Have you ever finished a strategic planning process and been left wanting more? At this session, Mike Sorth, Vice President of Business Capacity Services, and Beth Jantz, Senior Vice President, will explore how an effective strategic planning process can transform your organization and define its future. Effective planning provides a venue to have hard conversations, aligns your team around a clear shared goal, builds a cohesive culture, and shapes your organization’s future. Join us and turn your next strategic plan into a roadmap that strengthens your mission, energizes your stakeholders, and moves your team from planning to action.
Presenters: Mike Sorth and Beth Jantz
Location: LBHYou Training Center, St. Louis
Who is Launch & Learn for?
Executive directors, development and operations staff, and board members who want practical fundraising guidance without committing to a multi-day training.
- Practical tools you can put to work the next day
- Connections with other nonprofit leaders
- Earn 1.5 CFRE CEUs on fundraising-focused sessions
What attendees say
“These ladies are experts in their field and know their craft. We are so lucky to have an organization like LBH in our community that is accessible to all of our great nonprofits that make the world a better place to be.”
Nev Fisher, Executive Director, Coalition for Pet Progress
Frequently asked questions
One week before each session, so we have enough time to order lunch, create materials, and prepare to welcome you and your colleagues to the Launch & Learn.
Yes. Set the number of attendees in the form and add each person’s name and email. After registration is complete, all attendees will receive a Launch & Learn email with all the details.
Guests begin to arrive about 15 minutes before each session begins.
Yes. Please reach out to us at LetsBuildHope@lbh-stl.com to inquire about a scholarship to attend a Launch & Learn.
No! On the registration form you can note any food allergies or dietary restrictions. We take those seriously and will accommodate you needs.
The LBHYou Training Center in located at 1121 Olivette Executive Parkway, Suite 100, St. Louis, MO 63132. There are plenty of parking spaces behind our building – turn left into the back overflow lot behind the 1125 lot. Please do not park in any reserved spaces, in the front 1121 lot, or in the 1125 lot or you may be asked to move your vehicle. There are handicapped spots located in the lots as well. Click here for driving directions. On occasion we hold Launch & Learns offsite in the greater community and that information will be posted on the registration form.
No, at this time the Launch & Learns are only held in-person. The first 30 minutes are for networking, followed by the 90 minute session.
If you can’t attend, you’re welcome to transfer your registration to another Launch & Learn session at least 30 days before your scheduled date. Please note that the $30 fee is nonrefundable, but it will apply to your new session.
Yes, if the class description includes “Earn 1.5 CFRE CEUs by attending this class”, you will earn CFRE credit.