Fund Development Institute
Fund development is the lifeblood of nonprofits, yet many organizations struggle with creating a sustainable funding model. With resource challenges like urgent program demands, limited staff, experience in fundraising, and shifting trends, it can prove difficult to find the time and know-how to craft a compelling case for support, write an effective grant proposal and ask directly for major gift support.
The Fund Development Institute is a 3-session, hands-on institute that builds basic fund development skills, introduces advanced techniques, and works with executive directors and development staff alike to find and focus time for the essential work of fundraising. The curriculum includes:
- Building The Case: concrete, compelling specifics that help your organization stand out.
- Intentional Communication: messages and marketing that raise money.
- Fundraising Nitty-Gritty: from getting in the door to "thank you for your gift;" real how-to's for every stage of fund development.
- Grants and Proposals: how to write (and report!) to raise more money.
- Heartfelt Gratitude: how to thank effectively so that donors give again and again.
- Making Time for Fundraising: how to build a fundraising calendar that works.
- Plus a little Affirmation, Motivation, and Celebration!
Who should attend:
Fundraisers, Fund Developers, Advancement Professionals and Executive Directors - those tasked with generating resources for their organizations.
Structure:
- The Institute consists of three one-day (8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) bi-weekly sessions: August 8, 22 and Sept. 5.
- Facilitators are Jenna Goodman and Nancy Jackson, experienced nonprofit fundraisers.
- Sessions will be held at Nonprofit Connect, 125 E. 31st Street, Kansas City, MO 64108.
- Attendance is limited to 20 participants who commit to attending all three sessions in full.
- Participants must be Nonprofit Connect members. (Not a member? Click here.)
- Open to those tasked with generating resources for their organizations.
- Participants commit to attending all three sessions.
- Selected by application process. Application deadline is July 17, 2018.
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Date and Time
Wednesday Aug 8, 2018
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM CDT
Three bi-weekly sessions from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM on:
Wed., August 8, 2018
Wed., August 22, 2018
Wed., Sept. 5, 2018
Location
Nonprofit Connect
125 East 31st Street
Kansas City MO 64108
in the Community Room, KCPT Building
(Located under the big red tower)
Please park in one of the two lots directly north and across 31st Street from the station, leaving the main lot for KCPT staff and visitors with disabilities. Use caution when crossing the street.
Fees/Admission
This is a Nonprofit Connect members-only Institute.
Cost: $400
Fee includes all materials, meals and snacks.
Application deadline: July 17, 2018
No refunds will be given after July 27, 2018.
Contact Information
Noreen Bridgham
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