Leveraging Fundraising Events for Long-Term Impact - Workshop

Turning Moments Into Momentum

 
Community: Central Ohio
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Wooden Family Fieldhouse, Athletes In Action Campus
1243 Wesley Ave.
Xenia, OH
 
Seats Available: 15 of 25

Event Information

Are you struggling to create an event people can’t stop talking about?

Your fundraising event is about more than filling seats—it’s your chance to ignite passion for your mission and grow the champions God is bringing your way.

In this dynamic workshop, you’ll discover how to stop treating events like one-time fundraisers and start using them as powerful, strategic moments that deepen connection and drive lasting impact. When done right, a single event can spark momentum that carries your ministry forward long after the room is empty.

Join with other ministry leaders and learn how to:

• Attract and inspire passionate champion volunteers
• Design an unforgettable program people are excited to attend
• Build follow-up strategies that keep your community growing and engaged

Don’t just host an event. Create an experience that fuels your mission!

Sign up now!

 

Coffee and snacks will be offered!

Presenters
Wally Martinson
Featuring - Wally Martinson
Central Ohio Area Director, Mission Increase
Wally Martinson serves as the Area Director for Mission Increase Central Ohio. He has over 30 years of experience in the areas of leadership, organization, and financial development. Wally is passionate about helping organizations fulfill their God-given potential. He holds a BA in Economics and Business from Wittenberg University, as well as a Master's Degree in Christian Leadership Development from Alliance Theological Seminary. Wally resides in Springfield, Ohio with his wife Anne and they have two grown children.

 

Josh Cernetic
Featuring - Josh Cernetic
Owner, Manifold Development

Josh Cernetic is the primary owner of Manifold Development and currently serves as CEO of Impact Xenia, which serves Greene County, Ohio.  With over 20 years of diverse non-profit involvement, leadership, and coaching, he is passionate about activating the Church by helping non-profit organizations have a greater impact through training, collaboration, and strategic partnerships. Josh lives in Xenia, Ohio, with his wife, Tami, and teenage son.