Building a More Resilient and Sustainable Revenue Strategy

This practical and interactive session will explore how nonprofits can strengthen long-term sustainability by diversifying revenue streams and reducing funding concentration risk. ​Diversified revenue has been consistently identified as a key approach for reducing exposure to funding disruptions and strengthening organizational resilience. 

Participants will learn to evaluate their current funding mix, identify growth opportunities, and build a more balanced portfolio of support through individual giving, major gifts, grants, corporate partnerships, planned giving, earned revenue, events, endowments, and other mission-aligned strategies.

The session will highlight common mistakes organizations make when pursuing new funding sources, strategies for gaining board and leadership buy-in, and practical steps to create a sustainable revenue plan without chasing every opportunity.
 

Attendees will leave with actionable ideas to:

• Assess their organization's revenue concentration risk
• Identify gaps and opportunities within their funding portfolio
• Align fundraising, philanthropy, and financial strategy
• Avoid common diversification pitfalls

Whether your organization is heavily dependent on grants, events, a handful of major donors, or a single funding stream, this session will provide practical tools to create greater stability, flexibility, and long-term mission impact.

Host & Speakers

Host & Facilitator – Chad Harris, President & CEO, Nonprofit Connect 

Speaker – Brooke Clark, Senior Vice President & Institutional Client Advisor, BOK Financial 

Brooke Clark is Senior Vice President and Institutional Client Advisor at BOK Financial, where she leads relationships with nonprofit organizations, foundations, and endowments, helping them align their investment strategies with their missions and long-term objectives. With extensive experience in institutional investment management, Brooke specializes in nonprofit governance, fiduciary responsibilities, investment policy development, and board education. She is recognized as a trusted advisor to nonprofit leaders and board members across the region and is passionate about strengthening the sector through education, collaboration, and sound governance practices. Her commitment to community service includes board leadership roles, most recently as chair-elect for the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits. 

 

Nonprofit Connect appreciates BOK Financial’s sponsorship and support of this educational program. 

Cancellation/Program Policies:

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