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 2010
Workshop Schedule & Registration
Mid-Missouri
Don't Just Survive, Prosper!
A Workshop on Fundraising
& Campaigns in Challenging Times
Tuesday, April 6,
2010
9 a.m. – noon
(8:30 a.m. check-in and continental breakfast)
University Club of MU
107 Donald W. Reynolds Alumni Center
Columbia, MO 65211
Registration
Cost is $99.00 per person
Enroll by March 30 at www.fundraisingjba.com/seminars.htm
Enroll
early and bring a colleague for free
Register by March 23 and bring a colleague at no additional charge.
Invite your CEO, a board member or key volunteer to attend this
important event.
Still
have questions?
Call us at 800-222-9233 or contact us by email at info@fundraisingjba.com
What should I be doing during a
recession to grow my fundraising? When is the right time to begin a
capital or major gifts campaign? Am I thriving or just
surviving? Sound familiar?
At
Jeffrey Byrne & Associates we’ve heard many of these same
questions from clients and our friends in philanthropy. We also asked
if it was a good time for a capital campaign workshop and here is what
we heard:
“We’ve
never experienced an economy like this. What should we do?”
Parts of the fundraising process are changing daily as we experience
conditions not seen in 40 years. But many best-practices in fundraising
are valid and working well for nonprofits across the nation. Regardless
of your capital project timeline, now is the perfect time to focus on
the plan, adapt to the conditions and improve your likelihood of
conducting a successful campaign.
“Do
we really need another fundraising workshop?”
Times are tough. There’s no question that capital campaigns are coming
under tremendous scrutiny to be efficient and effective. Campaign
planning is intended to reduce risk. Reducing risk greatly improves
your chances of exceeding your campaign goals. Now is the time to focus
on economic realities in conjunction with your capital campaign
planning. Nonprofits are no longer avoiding the discussion of
fundraising in a down economy – they’re joining in.
“A
capital campaign isn’t on our radar right now.”
Many nonprofits have deferred their campaigns for now. But many others
have needs that can’t be deferred and must be met now. A capital
campaign workshop that addresses effective planning, both long and
short term, will help any organization be more focused and better
prepared for success.
“I’ve
been to a lot of workshops on fundraising. What’s new about this
one?”
First, no sugar-coating. We can’t change economic conditions and we
don’t know what the future holds. What we do know is that there are
many nonprofits conducting capital campaigns right now, in the worst
economy in years, with tremendous success. These organizations planned,
organized, recruited and led in the best way possible. That’s why they
are reaching their goals despite obstacles.
Renew
Renew your commitment. Now more than ever, your leaders must renew
their commitment to your mission and should do whatever it takes to
conduct successful capital campaign planning. Your mission and those
you serve can’t just wait for better economic conditions.
Refresh
We are the last people to insert artificial optimism into any
situation. The reality is that there are many successful capital
campaigns underway right now. Sometimes all you need is a fresh look
and new perspective to help move your organization forward. If for no
other reason, the knowledge gained during this workshop will refresh
your spirit for fundraising.
Recover
If your capital campaign plans have been impacted by the economy, now
is the time to recover. If you’re in the earliest stages of considering
a capital campaign you know that the economy will eventually recover.
In either case, the best thing you can do is to plan effectively – both
short and long term. Those who are most prepared will reap the benefits
of their efforts.
Prepare
to Learn. Expect to Engage.
See how 40-years of data on trends in American philanthropy during good
times, downturns and recessions can help guide your campaign success.
Learn how to maximize your fundraising by implementing essential
fundraising best practices including:
• Consistent cultivation and solicitation
practices
• Creating an attitude of
optimism
• Personal and authentic appreciation of
donors
• Organization-wide telling of your
story
See the newest trends in campaign communications using social media
such as blogs, Facebook and Twitter. Explore practical planning tools
you can implement when the economy rebounds, including examining
budgets, staffing and resources in fresh ways that can help propel you
forward at a nominal cost. Hear about current case studies of
successful campaigns and what organizations are doing to raise money
during this recession.
Are
You Ready to Renew, Refresh & Recover?
Our half-day of learning will help your organization reach its campaign
goals more efficiently, more effectively, and for years to come.
Registration Form
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