the “fun” in fundraising 2013 roadshow annie kirschner [email protected]
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If I had a million dollars…
Or $5,000Or $5,000
What would you do with it? What would be the What would you do with it? What would be the result?result?
The Fundraising Cycle
Cycle
What kind of support to seek
Cash DonationsCash Donations
In-kind DonationsIn-kind Donations
GrantsGrants
VolunteersVolunteers
Other?Other?
Who to ask?
BusinessesBusinesses
Community Organizations/non-profitsCommunity Organizations/non-profits
FoundationsFoundations
PublicPublic
Make your case
What need are you addressing?What need are you addressing?
Brainstorm a list of the benefits of what you do? Brainstorm a list of the benefits of what you do? Fit into “issue areas”. Who cares about those?Fit into “issue areas”. Who cares about those?
What are they “buying” or investing in?What are they “buying” or investing in?
Tell a storyTell a story
Use data, in moderationUse data, in moderation
Grant writing
Find well suited grants before you need them!Find well suited grants before you need them!
Make your case once (master proposal)Make your case once (master proposal)
Plan for the report (evaluation)Plan for the report (evaluation)
Logic Model
You raised money- now what?
Make it easy to retain your donors!Make it easy to retain your donors!
ReportReport
ThankThank
RecognizeRecognize
EngageEngage
Resources
Oregon Foundation Databook- available at all Oregon Foundation Databook- available at all libraries, can order software and book at libraries, can order software and book at www.FoundationDataBook.com
GrantStation.comGrantStation.com
www.Oregonhunger.org/grants
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