Introduction to Fundraising Planning
Learn a basic planning process for diversifying your organization's support.
A successful nonprofit organization has diversified funding streams. If your organization has never developed a fundraising plan or calendar, this session is for you. It provides an overview of the process of strategically thinking through the components of a fundraising plan. You'll learn how to:
- Take stock of your organization's strengths and assets
- Develop a case statement
- Set fundraising goals
- Identify funding partners
- Prepare a fundraising plan and calendar
Nonprofit Sustainability: Building Blocks to Organizational Success
Learn how to enhance your organization's competitiveness and strengthen its financial health.
Sustainability is a popular buzzword in our sector. Nonprofit sustainability means more than just generating enough money to keep your organization afloat. In this class we will begin with the definition of nonprofit sustainability, and then we will cover each of the four key elements that contribute to long-term sustainability for an organization. Learn what you can do to increase your organization's competitiveness and strengthen its financial health in the current economic climate.
- Understanding what nonprofit sustainability means
- Key elements of nonprofit sustainability
- Tips on how to develop them in your organization
How to Approach a Foundation
Learn how to build relationships with foundation prospects and prepare for calls and meetings with funders.
This class gives you insight into the grantseeking and grantmaking processes, focusing on the many opportunities for communication between grantseekers and potential funders.
- Initiate contact with potential funders
- Plan calls and meetings, including site visits
- Effectively communicate with funders during the grant process
- Prior attendance at Grantseeking Basics is strongly recommended.
Introduction to Corporate Giving
Explore the world of corporate support and tools and resources on corporate giving.
Join us for an introduction to the world of corporate support for nonprofits and funding research tools to help you identify corporate prospects. We'll answer such questions as:
Guide to Online Grantseeker Resources
Learn to navigate and use the wide range of resources available on the Foundation Center's newest web site, GrantSpace.org.
This session will introduce you to the resources available on the Foundation Center's newest web site for grantseekers, GrantSpace.org.
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