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Fall 2017 Fundraising Basics Course (Two days)

Start
16 Nov 2017
8:00 AM
End
17 Nov 2017
4:15 PM
Location
UMass Club, One Beacon Street, Floor 32, Boston MA 02108
Spaces left
5

Registration

AFP Member – $299.00
Non-Member – $475.00
Non-Member (Early Bird through 10/23) – $425.00
Special Rate - Diversity Fellow
Special Rate - Non-MA Chapter AFP Member – $299.00
Special Rate - Scholarship Winner
Special Rate - Sponsor – $299.00
Staff/Faculty/Voucher

Basics is currently closed, but we invite you to contact us with questions about event-day registration. Please call 781-894-3140.

Fall 2017 Fundraising Basics Course

November 16-17, 2017

University of Massachusetts Club
One Beacon Street, Floor 32
Boston MA 02108

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.

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

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
Corporate Fundraising, Foundations, grants & Initiatives
Special Events
Partnering with Volunteers, CEOs and Boards
Managing your Career

Breakfast and lunch will be served. Please be advised that ID is required to enter the building.

A scholarship is offered for this event. Please click here to view the application forms:

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