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Fall 2016 Fundraising Basics Course (Two days)

Start
17 Nov 2016
8:00 AM
End
18 Nov 2016
3:45 PM
Location
UMass Club, One Beacon Street, Floor 32, Boston MA 02108
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Registration

AFP Member – $275.00
Conference and Basics Package
Non-MA Chapter Member – $275.00
Non-Member (Early Bird) – $400.00
Non-Member Regular Rate – $475.00
Scholarship Winner
Special Rate, Diversity Fellow
Special Rate, Sponsor – $275.00
Staff/Faculty/Voucher

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Fall 2016 Fundraising Basics Course

Thursday, November 17

through Friday November 18, 2016

UMass Club
One Beacon Street
Floor 32
Boston MA 02108

Program Schedule (both days):
Registration and Breakfast - 8:00 am
Program Begins - 8:30 am
Program Concludes - 3:45 pm

Basics is an introduction to fundraising for those who are new to the field. Career changers and junior professionals turn to Basics to acquire fundamental skills necessary for building a successful fundraising program. Development directors and CEOs encourage their staff to attend to give them a well rounded knowledge of basics.

The course includes a series of master sessions taught by a faculty of practicing professionals in the field who are eager to share their knowledge with you. You will have direct access to accomplished individuals from a variety of fundraising sectors.

You will get a lesson in the applications of fundraising techniques in the context of changing demographics, emerging management models, and ethical challenges. Basics covers all areas of the development process from identifying your priorities and prospects, through the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship process, and planned giving. Corporate and foundation solicitation strategies, major gifts and capital campaign components also will be covered. Handouts and related reference material will provide you with comprehensive summaries of each interactive session.

You will have an opportunity to network with other professionals in the field and leave with a lasting experience that provides resources to draw upon as your fundraising career develops.

Topics to be Covered in the Course:

Introduction to Philanthropy
Major Gifts & Capital Campaigns
Planned Giving Basics
Annual Giving and Best Practices
Marketing and Communications, including e-Philanthropy
Advancement Services and Prospect Research
Special Events
Partnering with Volunteers, CEOs and Boards
Managing your Career

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