Introduction; Chapter 1 Finding and Securing a Position; Searching for a Position; Online Search Engines; Sites Oriented to the Nonprofit and Fundraising World; The Chronicle of Philanthropy; Association of Fundraising Professionals; Foundation Center; Idealist.org; HigherEdJobs.com; Personal Contacts; Making a Good Impression on Paper or Online; Interviewing for a Position; Interview Formats; Chapter 2 The Annual Fund; What Is the Annual Fund?; Where Do Annual Fund Directors Come From?; Opportunities Abound; Determining Your Annual Fund Needs; Unrestricted Funds; Restricted Funds.
Acknowledging and Substantiating GiftsAcknowledgement Timing; Information You Should Include in the Acknowledgement; Anonymous Gifts; Your Professional Action Plan; Develop Your Continuing Education Program; Develop a Mentoring Plan; 90-Day Annual Fund Checklist; Chapter 3 Special Events; What Are Special Events?; The Role of Special Events in Fundraising Efforts; Special Events in Large Organizations; Special Events in Smaller Organizations; Special Qualities Needed for Special Events; Reporting Structure in Special Events; Special Events and Capital Campaigns; Costing Out a Special Event.
Credit Card CapabilityThe United Way and the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC); Corporate Matching Funds; Web Fundraising; E-Mail Solicitations; Social Networking; Writing Letter Appeals; Develop a Library of Appeal Samples; Crafting Your Appeals; Author's Voice; Audience; Drafting the Letter; Segmenting Your Appeal; Phone-a-Thons and Telethons; Volunteer versus Professional; Where to Hold Your Phone-a-Thon; Phone-a-Thon Scripting; Part I: Introduction and Initial Solicitation; Part II: Scenarios; Preparing Your Volunteer Callers; Coordinating Written Communication with Your Phone-a-Thon.
Hotel Contracts and Hidden CostsInsurance and Liability Issues; ADA Compliance; Banquet-Room Fees and Setup Charges; Audio-Visual Fees; Hotel Taxes and Recovery Fees; Known Expenses; Cancellation and Rebooking Fees; Force Majeure; Housekeeping and Resort Fees; Food and Beverage Requirements and Minimums; Cash Bars Aren't Free; Attrition Clauses; Mitigation Clauses; Cancellation Charges; Resolving Disputes; Strategies for Negotiating a Hotel Contract; Rule #1: Get Everything in Writing; Always Look for Hidden Fees and Read Your Contract Thoroughly; Consider Using Your Own Contract.
In-Kind ContributionsGreater Benefits from an Annual Fund; Making Your Donors More Than a Source of Income; Increasing Volunteer Opportunities and Involvement; Laying the Groundwork for Major Gifts, Capital Campaign, and Planned Giving; Planning Your Annual Fund; Creating a Timeline for Seeking Gifts; Avoid Overwhelming Your Donors; Structuring Donor Levels; Finding and Working with Volunteers; Board Members; Colleges and Universities; Schools; Social Service Organizations; Healthcare; Mechanics of Solicitations; Business Reply Mail; Nonprofit Bulk Mail Permits; Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers.
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Annotation With ever-increasing competition among organizations for donor dollars, developing fundraising skills is a must for survival and success in today's nonprofit environment. 90 Days to Success in Fundraising will help first-time fundraisers hit the ground running during the critical first 90 days on the job (or the first 90 days of a new fundraising campaign). The book introduces readers to the keys of successful fundraising by identifying and opening gift and grant revenue streams, yielding better results from campaigns, and increasing donor participation. The book teaches new fundraisers how to approach and deal with their role by sharing the experiences, techniques, and thought processes of a highly successful fundraising professional.
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90 days to success in fundraising.
90 days to success in fund raising
Ninety days to success in fund raising
Ninety days to success in fundraising
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