Mark your calendars for these engaging workshops, supporting and strengthening Niagara’s charitable sector.
We welcome all fundraisers, fund development staff or non-profit partners looking to boost their fundraising program
April 19- Marketing & Communications: A Close Relationship
With Special Guests, Tracy Geoffroy & Courtney McLoughlin, Hotel Dieu Shaver Foundation
8:30 (doors) | 9-11 a.m. Workshop | Club Italia
Communications plays an important role through all elements of the fundraising cycle (identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship). During the pandemic, in the absence of large scale events, our small shop took a step back and focused on communications and have already seen some financial successes because of it. Our goals were to utilize a variety of communications tools to: create an internal culture of philanthropy, increase awareness and presence within our region, and to develop targeted social and traditional media campaigns to support fundraising goals.
Titles:
Tracy Geoffroy, Executive Director, Hotel Dieu Shaver Foundation
Courtney McLoughlin, Development Officer, Hotel Dieu Shaver Foundation
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May 24- Case for Support
8:30 (doors) | 9-11 a.m. Workshop | Club Italia
A well written case for support lays the foundation for a successful fundraising program. A compelling case for support is the story of how your organization is meeting a need and how a donor can help you meet that need, making a difference in your community. This session will provide you with the basics of writing a persuasive case for support.
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June 14- Capital Campaigns
8:30 (doors) | 9-11 a.m. Workshop | Club Italia
A capital campaign is a concentrated fundraising program designed to raise a specific amount of money for a special project such as a new building or the expansion of an existing building. This session will go over the basics of a capital campaign to help you determine if you are ready to consider such a project.
