There are a lot of hidden costs to fundraising — sometimes to the point that a fundraising strategy actually loses money. So join Joanne Oppelt for fundraising tips and techniques that are sure to earn your nonprofit the best bang for its (fundraising) buck.
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Links
Website: Joanne Oppelt Consulting
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Timestamps
(02:10) Your Board’s role in fundraising
(05:12) Easing Board members into fundraising
(06:30) Board philanthropy
(09:30) The cost of fundraising
(14:30) The cost-effectiveness of major gifts
(16:20) Hiring a generalist
(21:34) Appreciating your donors
(31:30) Recruiting and retaining your Development Director
Successful fundraising is about building relationships. And your Board is your relationship-vehicle to the community.
Many foundations won’t accept an application without 100% Board giving.
Your money shows where your values are. You tend to allocate toward what you value.
Most special events break even at best.
The most cost-effective way to raise money is major gifts.
Define what a major gift is for your organization. Then develop a sustainable system to incrementally grow it.
Successful fundraising is about building relationships. And your Board is your relationship-vehicle to the community.
Many foundations won’t accept an application without 100% Board giving.
Your money shows where your values are. You tend to allocate toward what you value.
Most special events break even at best.
The most cost-effective way to raise money is major gifts.
Define what a major gift is for your organization. Then develop a sustainable system to incrementally grow it.