Fundraising for Small Nonprofits & Purposeful Boards, Powerful Fundraising

April 21st - 23rd, 2016 | Eugene, OR

Registration is open!

This training is great for board members from affiliates of any size, affiliates with less than three staff members and volunteer run affiliates.
Over the course of three full days, John Carreon (click here to download John's bio), a seasoned trainer and field expert from Indiana University - Lily School of Philanthropy will facilitate two training opportunities:

• Fundraising for Small Nonprofits - $75

This training is great for board members from affiliates of any size, affiliates with less than three staff members or volunteer-run affiliates.

• Purposeful Boards, Powerful Fundraising - $50

To get the most out of this training, affiliates should bring the acting Executive Director or Board President and at least one board member.

• Attend both trainings (all three days) for only $100! (A $900 value per person!)

We only have 45 seats available. Register soon to reserve your spot!

Through a generous grant from Meyer Memorial Trust, we are able to offer the discounted registration rates listed above, as well as 100 % travel reimbursements for lodging and transportation expenses. Click here to access the expense form to request reimbursement. Click here to download the Expense Report Form. 

Your organization is doing exceptional work. You are passionate about your mission. The potential is great, if only more funding were available. Effective fundraising practices can be adapted to meet the unique realities of smaller nonprofits. Efficiently use your time and existing resources – including board members and other volunteers – to achieve your fundraising goals.

Who should attend: This training is especially relevant for affiliates with fewer than three paid staff and will be very helpful to volunteer-run affiliates.

You’ll learn how to:

• Build a convincing case for financial support
• Select the donors and markets best suited to your nonprofit
• Choose the right fundraising vehicles for your organization
• Inspire the leadership potential of volunteers
• Create a fundraising process that works, but is attainable with limited resources

What you’ll receive:

• A comprehensive, easy-to-use study guide with models for future reference
• A chance to network with other professionals dealing with similar challenges
• Hands-on experience in planning special events
• Interactive training on how to ask for support

Class schedule (Click here for a detailed agenda):

• April 21st, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
• April 22nd, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Cost:

• $75 - Two day workshop

Purposeful Board, Powerful Fundraising - April 23rd

It's never been more important for Boards and staff to work together effectively to solicit financial support for your organization. Designed for Board-staff teams, this practical session addresses the complementary roles Board members play in their organization's governance and resource development.

 The session begins with a close look at Board recruitment, structure, operations, and culture, knowing that weak Boards don't raise funds effectively. The second part of the session focuses on how to involve Board members in effective fundraising. 

Who should attend:To maximize the benefit of this session, each organization must have the Executive Director and at least three Board members in attendance. Having staff and Board members from the same organization attend as a team will enhance the experience. 

You'll learn:

• trends impacting governance & fundraising in the nonprofit sector
• the stages of board evolution that impact board performance and why some nonprofits confuse volunteering with governance
• legal obligations of nonprofit boards and best practices surrounding board roles and responsibilities and board recruitment
• how the lack of effective board structure can kill fundraising 
• how successful fundraising is not about asking for money
• periodic fundraising exercises you can do with your board
• how to get your board to articulate your organization's value to the community
• how every single willing board member can be a great fundraiser 
  
  

• April 23rd, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  

Cost:

• $50 - One day workshop

100% travel reimburmsent is available thanks to a grant from Meyer Memorial Trust. Click here to download the Expense Report Form.