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Registration - $150 for Collective Members  |  $175 for Non-Members*

Hotel Accommodations:
A limited number of rooms are available at the Tru by Hilton in Midtown Cleveland
Room Rate: $119 - Select 1 King or 2 Doubles (includes complimentary breakfast)

Need assistance?
Email our Conference Hosts from Shoes and Clothes for Kids at [email protected]

*To become a member of the Collective & receive the lower registration rate, email Robert Moxley before completing your registration.

2026 Schedule Note: Tuesday & Wednesday are full days with a half-day on Thursday

Wednesday October 21, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
In this interactive session, participants will move beyond generic messaging to build a clear, compelling case for support tailored to their organization. Through guided exercises, peer feedback, and real-time drafting, attendees will leave with a working draft of their case and a set of next steps to immediately strengthen their fundraising and communications efforts. 

By the end, participants will: 
  • Clarify the core elements of a strong case for support 
  • Draft key components they can immediately use 
  • Identify natural opportunities to update your existing case for support. 
  • Receive feedback from peers 
  • Leave with 2–3 concrete next steps 

Speakers
avatar for Kelly Rudloff

Kelly Rudloff

Senior Consultant, Inbloom Consulting
“I love that consulting allows me to support many mission-driven organizations and make a positive impact across our community.” 

What She Brings
Kelly brings more than 20 years of nonprofit experience in Greater Cleveland, having served in professional, volunteer, and board roles across a wide range of organizations. Her background spans development, programs, volunteer and board relations, and executive leadership, including... Read More →
avatar for Mary Herzak

Mary Herzak

Chief Operating Officer | Chief Marketing Officer, Inbloom Consulting
“I think about my work as being a catalyst for others to do their best work, especially in times of change and growth.”

What She Brings
Mary oversees Inbloom’s internal operations and marketing discipline, ensuring the firm is aligned, scalable, and positioned for thoughtful growth. With 15+ years in healthcare technology, she brings experience spanning startups through private equity transitions, guiding organizations... Read More →
avatar for Kate Newsome

Kate Newsome

Senior Consultant, Inbloom Consulting
“I’m passionate about helping, and that means connecting the right tools, language, information, and resources to make good work even more effective.” 

What She Brings
With more than a decade of nonprofit experience, Kate leads with curiosity and a deep commitment to making a positive impact. Relentlessly resourceful, she specializes in major campaigns, research, analysis, technology, and grants. Kate has a Master of Social Work and Certificate... Read More →
avatar for Steve Szucs

Steve Szucs

Consultant, Inbloom Consulting
“I believe good marketing starts with listening—everything else is just execution.”

What He Brings
A former journalist, Steve cut his marketing teeth in the franchise space, where clarity, consistency, and execution are essential to scale. That foundation shaped his approach to strategy—grounded in clear messaging, repeatable systems, and cross-team alignment. At Inbloom, he... Read More →
Wednesday October 21, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT

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