Beyond LeadersEdge, Fundraising the Right Way: Raise More Money and Change More Lives

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Instructor: Karin Cox, MFA, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer, Hartsook Fundraising Counsel Worldwide Successful fundraising can be one of the most impactful activities nonprofit leaders can do for the organizations they serve. When carried out strategically and effectively, fundraising can dramatically impact the short and long-term health of the organization, engage the community, inspire loyal leaders and most importantly, change the lives of those you serve. But with limited time and resources, how do you know where to focus your attention, which activities will be successful, and how and where to invest your financial resources in fundraising? So-called ''good fundraising ideas'' can be time-consuming and fruitless. Learn how to steer away from activities that are sure to wear you out, waste your volunteer leaders' time and cost more money than they are worth. This practical, interactive session will provide information, training and tips that can be implemented right away to help you raise more money to fulfill your mission, including: »» Focusing your fundraising attention »» Using research to grow philanthropy »» Implementing the five most important keys to fundraising »» Creating an excellent special events plan »» Asking for major gifts »» Recruiting and engaging fundraising board members »» Building donor loyalty »» Preparing for a major gifts campaign Campus/Location: Niceville/SSC302 Fee: $175.00 Ref#: 89346 Beyond LeadersEdge is a monthly training opportunity for the nonprofit community hosted by the United Way of Okaloosa and Walton Counties and the Costa Leadership Institute at Northwest Florida State College. This program is a continuation of the successful program LeadersEdge, which was targeting nonprofit leadership. Beyond LeadersEdge is being offered for all nonprofit staff members, board members and volunteers. Registration Information • In Person: Print out a copy of the Continuing Educatio