Fundraising Essentials: Best Practices to Create a More Diversified and Strategic Fund Development Plan (In-Person)

Facilitator: Jennifer Chalos

Does your organization have the financial resources it needs to achieve its mission and vision?

The nonprofits that survive, grow, and make a difference, understand how fundraising is intricately woven with accomplishing their goals.

This workshop will introduce participants to the elements of fundraising including stewardship, events, grants, and the critical importance of a strategic and development plan. Participants will also explore sources of contributions, the reasons that donors give, and techniques for connecting with constituents. 

Learning Objectives:

•    Learn the fundraising best practices

•    Create a development plan and case statement for their organization

•    Explore the techniques for identification, cultivation, and stewardship of donors

Note: Lunch is included for this full-day workshop.

SKILL LEVEL: BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE

Full participation in Fundraising Essentials is applicable for 5 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

*Workshop times are Central Standard Time.