Telling Your Story:
Fund Development Training I

Olmsted Manor Retreat Center, in partnership with The United Methodist Foundation of the Western Pennsylvania Conference,  will offer two trainings this spring for church and nonprofit leaders. The two events will offer in-depth training in fundraising, development planning, and building your constituency.
Telling Your Story with Rev. Charles Maynard, held May 9-11, 2021, will focus on storytelling as a key to fundraising. Learn to tell your organization’s story and to listen to the stories of your constituents. 

Retreat Leader

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Charles W. Maynard, is a storyteller, author, and ordained United Methodist minister. Charles graduated from Emory & Henry College and Emory University and has been a member of the Holston Conference since 1978. He has served churches in Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia. He was Development Director for Holston Conference Camp and Retreat Ministries for 8 years before he was appointed a District Superintendent of the Maryville District. Charles is currently serving on the pastoral staff of Cokesbury UMC in Knoxville, Tennessee.
 
Charles has authored or co-authored 32 books, including 22 children’s books. He worked as the first executive director of Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and was named as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the History of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Discover Life in America, and the Smoky Mountain Heritage Center. He was Director of Advancement for the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough, TN. Charles married his high school sweetheart, Janice, who is a well-known novelist. They have two daughters, Caroline M. Lamar and Anna M. Lee. Charles and Janice both enjoy writing, traveling, and spending time with family – especially their grandchildren – Anastasia, Ainsley, Allie, Levi, and Hattie.

May 9-11, 2021

$175/person
$125 when you register for both events

Event Information

  • Register for both Fund Development Training events and pay $250 total! See Abundant Resources for Ministry
  • Pricing includes two-nights stay (hotel style with linens), six meals, and course tuition.
  • Register online, print and mail the registration form, or call to register at (814) 945-6512
  • 1 Continuing Education Unit available upon request