Board Fundamentals: Fund Development
Other WorkshopsLearn best practices and concrete ideas to support your organization’s fundraising efforts
Boards have a critical role to play in fund development, yet many board members don’t feel they have the experience or confidence to be effective in promoting their organization
Suggested Participants:
Board members, executive directors/CEOs or senior leaders (i.e. Directors, Managers, etc.) of not-for-profit organizations.
This workshop is targeted to board members who want to learn how to develop a culture of fund development within their organization.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this session you will:
- EUnderstand the current limitations and opportunities in fund development and be able to assess which fundraising approaches would work best for your organization
- EBe able to bring more prospective donors to your organization
- EIncrease your confidence in talking to prospective donors about funding opportunities
- EHave concrete tools for increasing donor retention
Topics Covered:
The workshop will cover the following topics in an interactive, discussion-filled format:
1. Fundraising success factors:
- EThe current fundraising environment in Canada
- EPhilanthropic trends and competition for donor dollars
- EHow to best talk about your organization
2. Types of Fundraising
- ETypes of fundraising approaches and campaigns
- EHow to assess the best fundraising types for your organization
3. Strategic relationship building
- EHow to move from conversation to action with an interested prospective donor
- EHow to find and assess new prospective donors for your organization
- EHow to build relationships with potential prospective donors
4. Making the ask
- ETips to increase board involvement in identifying who, when, where and how to ask
- EHow to support a successful face to face ask
5. Donor retention through stewardship
- EHow and why you should keep in touch once the money arrives
- ECreative approaches to stewardship
To see if this workshop is currently scheduled, visit our upcoming events calendar
To apply for a bursary for this workshop complete the Bursary Application Form
For more information, please email info@thevantagepoint.ca
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