*Simple Fundraising Strategies for Nonprofits (In-Person or Virtual)

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Austin Economic Development

This three-hour class offers helpful guidance, low-cost implementation ideas &amp; the tools you need to plan your next fundraising campaign.

Small Business Training Room, City of Austin Economic Development Department

Business Skills Certificate Program

Classes for small businesses, nonprofits & creative professionals, by Distance Learning Media for the City of Austin. After completing 6 classes, email smallbiz@austintexas.gov to receive your Business Skills Certificate at the next scheduled reception.

Sign up for this engaging three-hour class, designed to empower busy nonprofit professionals and stakeholders to manage a powerful fundraising program. Gain invaluable information and essential tools to effectively plan your next campaign. Discover how to save time, inspire stakeholders, amplify your impact, and connect with more donors. Learn the art of storytelling, the importance of timing, and unlock many secrets to successful fundraising. Secure your spot now and unleash your nonprofit's true potential! <ul><li>Participants will get a free toolkit – a collection of templates, forms, worksheets, software and other helpful resources to help make good use of the information shared in class.</li><li>There will be time for Q&amp;A with the instructor and we will take breaks to give you a chance to check email, grab a water or network with other participants.</li></ul>Set yourself up for success. Register now and secure your spot!

Earn A Nonprofit Skills Certificate This class is eligible for the City of Austin Nonprofit Skills Certificate program. Participants who complete six eligible classes in the program are recognized in a public awards ceremony with other local business and community leaders. View eligible classes here -- <a href="http://bit.ly/AustinSkillsCertificate" title="http://bit.ly/AustinSkillsCertificate" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://bit.ly/AustinSkillsCertificate</a>

Virtual Option! This class is in-person at the City's Small Business Training Room, Suite 300. We have added a special option to participate virtually, as needed. We strongly encourage in-person attendance - so much happens in the classroom, and there is great networking to be had with other participants, in the room. But if virtual is the best option for you, you are welcome to register using that ticket option. You will get instructions for how to join the class virtually via email.

Where is the Small Business Training Room?The Economic Development Division is localed at 5202 E. Ben White Blvd. Austin, Texas.The easiest way to access the Small Business Training Room for this class is to park on the Southeast side of the building in the large parking lot. (lower right in the image below) Then enter the building through a glass door marked Suite 300. The classroom is easy to find when you enter through that Suite 300 entrance.

The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request - including translation and interpretation services. For assistance, please contact the Economic Development Department at 512-974-7819. The City receives and accepts Video Relay Service (VRS) calls from people who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing through Relay Texas 7-1-1.