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Join Annie Kirschner for an interactive 2013 Roadshow on energizing your fundraising efforts. Discover how to leverage cash and in-kind donations, grants, and volunteers effectively. Explore the fundraising cycle, learn who to approach—be it businesses, nonprofits, or foundations—and how to make a compelling case for support. We'll cover storytelling techniques, the importance of data, and essential strategies for grant writing and donor retention. Equip yourself with the resources and insights needed to elevate your fundraising game.
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The “FUN” in fundraising 2013 Roadshow Annie Kirschner annie@oregonhunger.org
If I had a million dollars… • Or $5,000 • What would you do with it? What would be the result?
What kind of support to seek • Cash Donations • In-kind Donations • Grants • Volunteers • Other?
Who to ask? • Businesses • Community Organizations/non-profits • Foundations • Public
Make your case • What need are you addressing? • Brainstorm a list of the benefits of what you do? Fit into “issue areas”. Who cares about those? • What are they “buying” or investing in? • Tell a story • Use data, in moderation
Grant writing • Find well suited grants before you need them! • Make your case once (master proposal) • Plan for the report (evaluation)
You raised money- now what? • Make it easy to retain your donors! • Report • Thank • Recognize • Engage
Resources • Oregon Foundation Databook- available at all libraries, can order software and book at www.FoundationDataBook.com • GrantStation.com • www.Oregonhunger.org/grants • annie@oregonhunger.org |503-595-5501