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Many organizations think fundraising is limited to sending out a letter, holding an event, or writing a grant proposal. Fundraising is really about the development of relationships. Relationship building takes time, whether the organization is approaching individuals, corporation or foundations. In this webinar we will discuss tools, events and activities that can be used to cultivate relationship with all of these constituencies which can result in bigger gifts, more rewarding relationships, and increased involvement of donors.  Read more

Fundraising has recently become accepted as not only a profession but as a “hot career.” Even with the need for a more professional approach to fundraising and the sheer numbers of people entering this profession there are still many nonprofits, and many individuals who do not see fundraising as a profession, and even many who still view fundraising with a “tin cup” mentality.

Development is one of the highest turnover jobs in the nonprofit world. Why Many development officers find it difficult to succeed at their job because their organizations have a weak philanthropic culture; therefore they move on to an organization where they believe they will have more chance to succeed. Can professional fundraisers work from within their organizations to build the philanthropic culture and make their jobs more satisfying What does it take to create a philanthropic culture in your organization The development officer must learn the keys to working within their organization to build a philanthropic culture that will encourage philanthropy, increase fundraising effectives, and result in job satisfaction.  Read more

Fundraising has recently become accepted as not only a profession but as a “hot career.” Even with the need for a more professional approach to fundraising and the sheer numbers of people entering this profession there are still many nonprofits, and many individuals who do not see fundraising as a profession, and even many who still view fundraising with a “tin cup” mentality.

Development is one of the highest turnover jobs in the nonprofit world. Why Many development officers find it difficult to succeed at their job because their organizations have a weak philanthropic culture; therefore they move on to an organization where they believe they will have more chance to succeed. Can professional fundraisers work from within their organizations to build the philanthropic culture and make their jobs more satisfying What does it take to create a philanthropic culture in your organization The development officer must learn the keys to working within their organization to build a philanthropic culture that will encourage philanthropy, increase fundraising effectives, and result in job satisfaction.  Read more

Many nonprofits wonder why their boards are either not engaged enough in the organization’s vision, not active in fundraising, not financially supportive, or too involved in the day to day operation of the agency. After years of working with boards as a staff member, a board member and a consultant, it is apparent that it is usually because the board members do not understand their role, or are serving on the board for the wrong reasons. Most boards can benefit by rethinking the way they recruit board members.

In this webinar class, we will discuss why nominating committees usually don’t work and an alternative that can assure a better way to identify, cultivate, recruit and retain board members that are committed to the mission of the organization, understand their role as a board members and are willing to help the organization meet its goals, especially in the area of fundraising.  Read more