Meet CoApp Founders at Up & Coming

CoApp, the only customized owner tracking, and fundraising tool that leverages cooperation among cooperatives is proud to announce the sponsorship of the best conference of the year, Up & Coming, which will take place in Madison, WI later this week. (EEEEEEE! We are so excited!!!!)

Four Ways to Meet CoAPP Founders at Up & Coming

  1. Stop by the CoApp Table in Expo & Get our FREE Insight Report

Meet CoApp Cofounders, Katie Novak and Jess Buttimer at our expo table. You can get your hands on the FIRST of its kind Cooperative Insight Report which uses data from recent capital campaigns to share what’s working in terms of raising capital. You’ll also be able to try out CoApp in real life!

2. Attend the Everything You Need to Know About Capital Campaign Timelines Session

The FCI Capital Campaign Workbook, aka the Capital Campaign Bible, is the foundation for successful cooperative fundraising. In this session, CoApp Cofounder Katie Novak will take that foundation and build both a timeline and work plan to ensure that your co-op is on the right track to raise the funds needed to open its doors.

3. Attend Capital Campaign Data Management Success Strategies Session

Talking about data doesn’t sound all that fun. But it’s so VERY important, especially when your co-op is on the verge of a capital campaign. Join Ben Sandel and Katie Novak to talk about the importance of data in relation to cooperative capital campaigns. You’ll learn data preparation best practices AND check out two potential strategies for organizing and using that data to raise money.

4. Attend the How to Raise Capital through Donations Session

Cooperative Development Services (CDS) has pioneered a tax-advantaged charitable contribution approach and is expanding options nationally. This panel of cooperators will share strategies for leveraging individual contributions, donor-advised funds, employer matches, community foundation grants, and more. CoApp Cofunder Jess Buttimer will be among panelists Vicky Chaput(of CDS) and Rusty Foszcz (of Food Shed Co-op).

This really is our favorite event of the year. It’s educational & energizing and just plain fun. We look forward to seeing YOU there.


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