PRACTICAL FUND RAISING SEMINAR

August 24, 2012

 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Location: Community Foundation of Sarasota County

Making Your Case For Support

All significant fund raising depends on how well you tell your story to potential donors. Learn how to build a compelling case for support that will motivate donors to support your organization. You will learn the two essential elements of an effective case for support and how to use them in all of your fund raising communications. Small improvements in the way you tell your story can have a dramatic impact on your fund raising results. We wll look at examples of effective and ineffective ways actual non-profits make their case for support. Taught by John Elbare, CFP.

-- 10 minute break between sessions --

 Building Strong Donor Loyalty

Do most of your donors "stick" and make larger gifts each year? Or do they seem to lose interest and lapse? We show you how to solve these problems and master the art of donor development, which will maximize your fund raising revenues. Learn how to employ good donor stewardship practices to build a growing pool of loyal donors and a steady stream of large gifts. We show you the secrets of long-range fund development that most charities ignore. Taught by John Elbare, MBA, CFP.

Space is limited - you must register online in advance.