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May 2019 Fundraising Basics Course (Two days)

Start
16 May 2019
8:00 AM
End
17 May 2019
4:00 PM
Location
University of Massachusetts Club, One Beacon Street, Floor 32, Boston, MA 02108
Spaces left
31

Registration

AFP Member – $299.00
Non-Member (Early Bird) – $425.00
Non-Member (Regular Rate) – $475.00
Special Rate: Diversity Fellows
Special Rate: Makeup Day Only
Special Rate: Members of AFP Global and PGGNE – $299.00
Special Rate: Scholarship Recipients
Special Rate: Sponsors – $299.00
Staff/Faculty/Voucher

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May 2019 Fundraising Basics Course

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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 fundraising and development.

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Thursday, May 16 and
Friday, May 17, 2019

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

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.

Learn to apply fundraising techniques in the context of changing demographics, emerging management models, and ethical challenges. The Basics Course 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. Students will receive comprehensive resources and summaries for 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

Registration and Breakfast - 8:00 am
Program begins - 8:30 am
Program concludes - 3:15 pm (ends at 4:15 on Friday)

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

Course Registration Fee

AFP Member - $299
Non-Member - $475

Breakfast and lunch will be served.