Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action

Exciting news! Our upcoming Member2Member sessions are just around the corner. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from other Down Syndrome Associations and discover new ways to further the incredible work of your own association. Don’t miss out on these insightful and inspiring sessions! -"Engaging Adults with Down Syndrome on Your Board" on August 8 -"The Exciting World of Financial Policies and Procedures" on September 12 To register, visit t.ly/GfZrW (Aug 8) or t.ly/NjuWK (Sept 12) #Downsyndrome #CommunitySupport #Member2Member #LearningTogether #InclusionMatters

Join us for a dynamic M2M on "Maximizing Fundraising Success: Best Practices in Online Giving," where James Goalder from Bloomerang and Meredith Peterson from the Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh will co-present insights on effective strategies for enhancing fundraising efforts. James will share overarching fundraising best practices, emphasizing donor engagement and relationship-building techniques. Meanwhile, Meredith will offer practical tips from the DSA-side, highlighting the efficacy of email follow-up and leveraging tools like "Double Your Donation" to streamline the matching process for donors. This session promises valuable insights and actionable steps for nonprofits aiming to optimize their online giving campaigns, catering to both seasoned fundraisers and newcomers alike. Register: t.ly/i9pZs

Join us on March 28th at 1:00 PM ET for our next Member2Member discussion! Sheryl Arno and Denise Arribas from the Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta will facilitate the recap conversation about World Down Syndrome Day. It's an opportunity to share about your organization's WDSD efforts as well as hear from other Down Syndrome organizations. Register: t.ly/Zt7m7

At last week's DSAIA Leadership conference, we were excited to share about our new Member-to-Member program! The Member-to-Member series is an opportunity for our community to share successful programs, proven strategies, and incredible ideas that work in Down syndrome associations. Each virtual conversation will include a brief presentation from one of our members followed by a discussion. Ours is a very generous community and the M2M series allows our members to learn from each other in a format that promotes dialogue. Topics are selected because they represent timely, relevant solutions or because they bring our members together over a common challenge. Join us on February 28th at 1PM ET for our first M2M with Julie Torzewski. She will share about how Down Syndrome of Louisville uses Chat GPT. Register today! https://lnkd.in/egZ4DGfa

Thank you to National Down Syndrome Congress for sponsoring the 2024 DSAIA Leadership Conference! Visit their website https://lnkd.in/gfjf7tqk to learn more about their mission to be a resource of support and information for anyone touched by or seeking to learn about Down syndrome, from the moment of diagnosis, whether prenatal or at birth, through adulthood.

Thank you to Global Down Syndrome Foundation for sponsoring the 2024 DSAIA Leadership Conference! Visit their website https://lnkd.in/d88XN4T learn more about their efforts of significantly improving the lives of people with Down syndrome through Research, Medical Care, Education and Advocacy.

Thank you to ds-connex for sponsoring the 2024 DSAIA Leadership Conference! Visit their website https://www.ds-connex.org/ learn more about their efforts of empowering down syndrome communities.

Thank you to Bloomerang for sponsoring the 2024 DSAIA Leadership Conference! Visit their website, www.bloomerang.co, to learn more about their program and don’t forget to stop by their booth at the conference next week.

We are excited to have Matthew Schwab Speaks join us at the Entrepreneur Showcase at the conference! Matthew is a Down syndrome advocate and public speaker. Be sure to stop by his booth at the conference! Do you have a business owned and operated by individuals with Down syndrome? We invite you to learn more about exhibit opportunities - https://lnkd.in/e-Yq8UZq.

Have you taken advantage of the Early Bird Registration savings? There is only ONE WEEK left to save $100 on your registration! After January 15th, DSAIA Conference registration increases to $550 for members and $750 for non-members. We hope you will join us! Register today at www.dsaia.org/register.