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Development / Fundraising
Planned Giving for Small and Mid-Size Nonprofits
| Date/Time | Thursday, February 16, 2012 12n-1pm ET |
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Don’t get so caught up in present funding needs that you neglect future funding for your nonprofit. As the economy continues to stumble, gifts from estate plans become more important. Donors have less disposable income to give right now but they still want to support your organization. Build on that relationship through a Planned Giving program. | |
Budgetless Planned Giving: How Nonprofits Can Boost Planned Giving at Little or No Cost
| Instructor | Lorri M. Greif, CFRE, President, Breakthrough Philanthropy
Lorri M. Greif, CFRE, president of Breakthrough Philanthropy, Inc., has more than two decades of experience in creating and implementing successful major gift and planned giving campaigns for local and national mid-sized nonprofits, and is responsible for raising hundreds of millions of dollars. She has the knowledge of both a seasoned nonprofit fundraiser and a consultant. Lorri is a former board member of Women in Development (WID), and presently holds membership in the Association of Development Officers (ADO), the Planned Giving Group of Greater New York (PGGGNY), the National Council on Planned Giving (NCPG), the American Council on Gift Annuities (ACGA), the National Board of Gift-Planning Consultants for Planned Giving MENTOR™ , and the Program Committee of the Association of Fund Raising Professionals (AFP). ![]() |
| Date | January 25, 2012 |
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Does your nonprofit have a successful planned-giving program? It should and it can, for little or no cost. Inspire your board and development executives and staff to get going on planned giving with these facts:
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Multi-Channel Fundraising: Strategies to Engage Donors Through Integrated Campaigns
| Instructor | Farra Trompeter, Vice President, Big Duck Farra has more than 15 years of experience in communications and fundraising for nonprofit organizations. She focuses on helping nonprofits use the internet (social media, websites, email, etc.) to increase visibility and connect with donors, activists, and other stakeholders. Farra co-chairs the Communications Committee for the New York City Anti-Violence Project and is a part-time faculty member at Milano, The New School for Management and Urban Policy, where she teaches a class about Online Engagement for Nonprofits. She also holds an M.S. degree in nonprofit management from The New School. Farra tweets about nonprofit fundraising and communications via @farra. ![]() |
| Date | November 9, 2011 |
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With more and more communications channels out there, your supporters are getting bombarded with more and more messages from for-profit and non-profit sectors alike. So how can you make sure your organization stands out? (Hint: it’s not by jumping on the next social media tool.) | |
50 Asks in 50 Weeks: How to Jumpstart Your Development Shop in Any Economy
| Instructor | Amy Eisenstein, principal and owner of Tri Point Fundraising Amy Eisenstein, MPA, CFRE is principal and owner of Tri Point Fundraising, a full-service consulting firm for nonprofit organizations and foundations. For more than 10 years, Amy worked in the nonprofit sector as director of development in large and small nonprofit organizations, where she raised millions of dollars through event planning, grant writing, capital and annual campaigns, direct mail, and major and planned gift solicitations. Amy’s new book, 50 Asks in 50 Weeks: A Guide to Better Fundraising for Your Small Development Shop, published by Charity Channel Press, will help you identify new prospects for your organization and systematize your asking, so that you raise more money this year. Amy is a frequent speaker at conferences and retreats for staff and boards on a variety of topics. She is currently VP of Development on the board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals – New Jersey Chapter, and served as chair of the 2010 AFP-NJ Conference on Philanthropy. She received her Master’s Degree in Public Administration and Nonprofit Management from the Wagner Graduate School at NYU and her Bachelor’s Degree from Douglass College at Rutgers University. Amy has been a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) since 2004. ![]() |
| Date | October 25, 2011 |
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50 Asks in 50 Weeks is a “back to basics” online course for executive directors and development directors who want to raise more money for their nonprofit organizations. It specifically targets organizations with small development offices and provides clear steps on how to create a simple plan for raising more money. Most development directors are so busy doing day-to-day tasks of fundraising -- writing thank-you notes, grant reports and newsletters; managing databases; creating budgets; -- that they don’t have time for or forget the most important thing: asking! This session will help participants create:
Brief discussions on event planning, grant writing, individual solicitations, and direct mail are included. This session is based on Amy Eisenstein’s new book: 50 Asks in 50 Weeks: A Guide to Better Fundraising for Your Small Development Shop. | |
Trio of Classes Show Nonprofits How to Raise Money and Save While Learning
| Date/Time | Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011 2-3:30 pm ET; Wednesday, October 5, 2011 12n-1:30 pm ET; Tuesday, October 18, 2011 2-3:30 pm ET |
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We heard you. You’re eager to use LinkedIn to find high-wealth donors, board members, volunteers, and partners who will be passionate about your mission. You know that LinkedIn is a tool every nonprofit can afford -- it’s free! -- but you’re not sure how to put zing in your profile and how to find the gold in that massive database. Having a great profile is a basic tool for connecting with major donors. If you, your team, and your nonprofit don’t shine brightly, you’ll get passed over. | |
Top 10 Ways Nonprofits Can Build Boards and Raise Money Using LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a treasure trove for nonprofit development and outreach. What’s more, it is a great way to find potential board members who have a passion for your mission and the skills your nonprofit needs now. The profile of your next board member is in there. So, too, are the profiles of corporate and individual donors. Do you know how to find them quickly? You may already have connections to them. Do you know how to find out and get an introduction? After taking this course, you will know. | |
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What Every Nonprofit Leader and Social Entrepreneur Needs to Know to Engage Listeners
| Instructor | Pamela Ziemann, Author of Giving Voice to Your Cause Pamela has been leading communication workshops throughout Canada, Australia, and the United States since 1996. Having overcome her own fear of public speaking, she has compassion for those she works with and a passion for her topic. Much more than a communication expert, Pamela guides her clients to connect their inner passion with their outer cause. She helps them articulate their message in a way that’s simple, memorable and powerful. ![]() |
| Date | October 11, 2011 |
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Humor, storytelling, authenticity, and passion give you the power to engage listeners. And engaged listeners are more likely to take action on your behalf. In this webinar, you'll learn to develop your personal story, tell it with passion, and use your voice to draw people in. You'll also learn how to think on your feet so you can respond to tough questions with solid, confident answers. Our instructor’s 5-step process makes sure you can. The class adds to the skills taught in Giving Voice to Your Cause. If you liked Giving Voice, you'll like this webinar as well. However, there is no pre-requisite for joining this webinar. Spark a connection with your listener by being:
Whether you’re speaking to one person or to one thousand, your unique voice has a sweet spot. When you tap into it, people will listen to you and want to help your cause. Your passion will become their passion. And that’s what you what when your goal is: to influence other to donate, volunteer, or invest in your nonprofit or social enterprise. | |
LinkedIn for the Nonprofit Professional: Renovate Your Profile
If you are a working in or running a nonprofit, LinkedIn is the best way to showcase your personal, professional profile. And if your profile rocks, it will boost the brand of the nonprofit you love. | |
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Building Relationships: The Secret to Effective Online Fundraising
| Instructor | Geri Stengel , President, Ventureneer
A "graduate" of the corporate world, Geri is also a mentor and teacher, who is up to date on the latest and best marketing practices, including technology and social media. At Ventureneer, Geri uses Web 2.0 technology to make networking and learning affordable, convenient, and effective, and to market Ventureneer's services. Yes, she tweets, blogs, networks on LinkedIn and Facebook, and tracks the results of each.
Bottom line: Geri knows teaching, she knows business, and she knows social media so she can help you bring your marketing, development or fundraising plan into the 21st century without numbing your mind with jargon or "computerese."
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| Date | October 12, 2011 |
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If raising funds online is about technology, then raising funds through direct mail is about paper. But that’s just silly. Any form of fundraising is about the relationship between the nonprofit and the donor or prospect. Strengthen that relationship and you increase the frequency and amount of donations as well as the number of donors. | |
Nonprofit Leaders Can Pan for Gold: Find Your Best Donor Prospects NOW!
Does your nonprofit know how to use online resources to find good donor prospects? The right research tools can ratchet up your revenue stream and increase the development department's success. The information is out there – yours for the taking – if you find the right databases and learn how to use them efficiently. In this online course for nonprofit leaders, you will get practical information in an affordable and convenient format that includes plenty of time for questions and answers. | |
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