Fundraising: Coaching to Make the Ask Presented by SPF-Rx

Event was held on Fri Jun 19th 10:00am - 12:00pm and Fri Jun 26th 10:00am - 12:00pm

When it comes to nonprofit fundraising, how do you move from knowing that you need money - to receiving the check? This class addresses fundraising strategies: the reason to seek money, how to find the right funders to ask, who to reach out to, tools or models to follow, and how to complete application forms.

Gain valuable knowledge about leading a successful nonprofit fundraiser, how to overcome fears, and important steps to take when making the ask.

Key Learning Objectives

• Understand what fundraising is and why it is important
• Discuss the pros and cons of fundraising
• Know important steps to take when making the ask
• Understand how to determine who to reach out to within the community.
• Be familiar with tools or models to follow to be successful when fundraising

Audience

This training was  designed for SPF-Rx Staff, PFS 2018 and SAPBG Programs Members. The materials provided will be relevant to any substance abuse prevention provider or community coalition member seeking to improve their grant writing skills. Seating is limited and will be assigned based on the following priority: SPF-Rx Staff, PFS 2018 and SAPBG Programs Members.

Skill Level

The event was intended to serve the professional needs of moderate and/or advanced professionals or anyone interested in improving their ability to raise funds in their communities.

About the Duke University Nonprofit Management Program

This training is being offered by the Duke University Nonprofit Management Program.

The program curriculum offers a structured and rigorous grounding in the establishment, operation, and continuation of a successful nonprofit. The curriculum reflects a comprehensive evaluation of the needs of the changing nonprofit sector. Managing a nonprofit has developed in new and exciting ways.

Nonprofit courses are designed for those working in and with the nonprofit sector -- whether they are staff, directors, program administrators, board members, philanthropists, members of faith-based communities, volunteers, or those interested in employment or volunteering.

This training offered by NCTTA and SPF-Rx can count toward the successful completion of the Certificate in Nonprofit Management requires that a student complete 72 hours of instruction, which will be divided among core areas and electives. Students interested in earning the Certificate will be required to take five Core Courses of 6 hours each for a total of 30 hours. An additional 30 hours of Key Electives within the core areas are required. Finally, students may take General Electives, Special Topics in Nonprofit Management, or additional Key Electives to complete their instruction. Online courses are available as General Electives; a maximum of 12 hours of online courses may be applied to the Certificate.

Funding in whole or in part for this event was provided by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services with funding from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.