Fueling the Mission: Fundraising That Works

Description:

Hear real-world experiences on organizing impactful annual events. Learn about creating a fundraiser, asking for support, communicating with donors, and the power of building lasting relationships. This session will give you practical strategies to improve your fundraising efforts and help you plan successful events.

When:

Thursday, November 13, 2025, 9:00 to 11:00 AM EST

Where:

Zoom. Please see the registration link on the right to register.

Who:

This training is available free to OACAA members in good standing. For the recording link, please email Lorie at lorie@oacaa.org.

Trainer:

Sarah Starr

Sarah Starr is the Executive Director of Supports to Encourage Low-income Families (SELF), the state-designated Community Action Agency for Butler County, Ohio.

Sarah joined SELF in November of 2021 as the point person for internal operations and external events, including SELF’s Adopt-a-Family program and Annual Awards Celebration. She became Executive Director in August of 2025 and is passionate about being an advocate for SELF, our staff, and the individuals we serve in the community.

Before joining the team at SELF, Sarah spent ten years working at a non-profit serving vulnerable populations. She also worked in human resources at a university. Additionally, she has volunteered for over six years as an event coordinator for a prom celebrating individuals with special needs.

Ms. Starr has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in management. She completed the 2023 Community Action Leadership Training Series through the Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies and graduated from the 2024 CLIMB leadership program with The Chamber of Commerce serving Middletown, Monroe, and Trenton.