Where Fundraising and Strategic Planning Meet - Online

Are you tired of the “spray and pray” approach to fundraising? (Aka: throw it all out there and hope something sticks method”?) Is your organization ready to raise substantial funds to grow your programs or operating capacity? Funding for Good’s experts will outline why every organization needs a well-crafted strategic plan and how to use it to leverage both dollars and donors. This workshop breaks down the top ways a strategic plan contributes to fundraising success and what donors are looking for in your written plan. Finally, walk away with actionable tips and tools to cover the cost of your next planning process. Take-Aways • Learn why a well-crafted strategic plan is the greatest tool in an organization’s fundraising toolkit • Confirm why many donors request a copy of your strategic plan • Discover what donors are looking for in your plan • Explore strategic planning verbiage that increases your chances of funding • Understand WHY many donors are willing to fund an organization’s strategic planning process • Learn HOW to leverage dollars to fund your next strategic planning process • Access a variety of free tools and templates to help your organization grow for good

Speaker(s): Mandy Pearce Marie Palacios Funding for Good

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the CVCC Small Business Center will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability that requires special accommodation, please contact the Small Business Center 72 hours prior to the event at (828) 327-7000 X4117 or accommodations@cvcc.com.

Fee: No Cost