When
This is a three-week, asynchronous online course, with weekly recorded lectures, assignments, and online discussions.
The course will be open from January 25 - February 12, 2021.
Participants should plan to participate in virtual office hours with the instructor during the following times:
- January 25 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
- February 1 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
- February 8 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
Where
Online Event - participants will receive login information via email by January 22.Price
$200.00 per registrantFundraising for Small Non-Profits
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.
Fundraising for Small Nonprofits is offered to Indiana’s afterschool providers through a partnership with the Indiana Department of Education’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers, the Indiana Afterschool Network, and The Fund Raising School at the Indiana University Lilly School of Philanthropy.
This course is targeted to afterschool providers in Indiana. It will be taught by Bill Stanczykiewicz, Director of The Fund Raising School. Prior to joining The Fund Raising School, Stanczykiewicz served for 18 years as the CEO of the Indiana Youth Institute. His experience and knowledge of youth serving organizations uniquely prepares him to provide this professional development for afterschool workers.
The online course is three weeks in length. Each week participants will have a course module to complete. Each module consists of:
- readings from a PDF study guide
- viewing a pre-recorded narrated presentation
- completing a 10-question quiz where you must score a 7 or higher
- engaging in forum discussions with others
- weekly office hours with the instructor
- and submitting assignments
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
You will 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