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Fundraising taking the fear OUT

04/07/2009 - 5:30pm
04/07/2009 - 7:30pm

The 2004 Milwaukee Board Governance Index identified fundraising as the greatest training need for nonprofit Boards. Financial concerns range from funding cuts and budget constraints to the need to develop new, reliable funding sources. Fundraising challenges include: diversifying revenues, expanding development efforts, organizing capital or endowment campaigns, and learning to overcome fundraising inertia.
Overcome your fundraising fears and learn to ask for the resources your organization needs!

Topics Covered:

  • Understanding fund development
  • Assessing your fundraising capability
  • Motivations for giving
  • Fundraising rules for success
  • Solicitation types and techniques
 
Instructor:
Sam Macklem has worked exclusively with nonprofits in fundraising and communications for over 30 years.  She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), a past president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Greater Milwaukee and the recipient of the Scott Cutlip Outstanding Fundraiser Award.
 
 
Location: 
Boardstar, 2212 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Milwaukee, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 
 
Fee:
$40 includes training, manual and light supper / $35 for BoardStar members
 
Registration:
To register for this workshop, call 414-271-4752.  Become a BoardStar Member and start enjoying member benefits today, including $5 off the price of this workshop. Download the pdf registration form.
 
Mail form and payment to BoardStar
2212 Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee WI 53207