Visioneering Your Organization: How To Set A Bold Vision And Strategic Plan That Inspires Donors, Staff, And Leaders

There is no one right way to ask for a donation. Some people take great care preparing well-organized and complete presentations. Others prepare with just a few talking points and then use the energy of the prospect to guide the conversation. Some people are energized by the prospect of tying down a gift. For others it is a great act of courage.You have your own Asking Style, and if you learn to ask in your Style, you will be more comfortable, confident and successful as an asker.

Open, honest, and transparent communication with grantee partners can help minimize power imbalances and help foster a sense of mutual transparency and accountability that is critical to our success as grantmakers. Ultimately, if we want to cultivate honest funder-grantee relationships, we must embrace and prioritize our own ability to be transparent and responsive. In this live, online event, we'll hear from leaders in the field about tactical ways to embrace transparency, the "faceplant" moments they've had along the way, and how they and their foundations have benefited from taking a more transparent approach. We'll explore questions such as: How can you be more transparent with prospective grantees about what you do and don’t fund? How can we strive for transparency with current grantees, especially if it has to do with making changes to your funding strategies? How can we remain responsive to our grantee partners amidst our very busy schedules and crowded inboxes? And… What might we be missing even when we think we’re being transparent and responsive? The knowledge that this panel will share will be of interest to any and all staff levels of community, corporate, and independent & family foundations.

We will cover everything you need to find and solicit new corporate prospects without purchasing expensive prospecting software. You will walk away with an understanding of how to locate companies that are currently supporting organizations in your sector, how to distinguish yourself amongst competitors, and how to best present your organization in front of corporate prospects. We will present a step-by-step tutorial where you will accomplish the following objectives: Develop a market analysis Conduct a corporate prospect research Identify value propositions for potential corporate donors Understand how to receive introductions to new corporate donors

October, November, and December continue to be the biggest fundraising months of the year, representing 36% of charitable giving. Whether you’re a planned or major giving officer, you know end-of-year fundraising is a crucial time to connect with donors and raise the critical funds you need to fuel your mission.