1. Mapping networks
Identifying and finding new
friends and supporters
April Global Open Challenge
Manmeet Mehta
GlobalGiving
February 21,2013

2. April Global Open Challenge
• Joining the GlobalGiving site
– Raising at least $5000 from at least 40 donors
– $23000+ of bonus grants
– Once you join the site, you have access to a
variety of corporate, marketing & fundraising
opportunities.
• Project Submission Deadline: Mar 27,
2013
• Challenge : April 1-30, 2013

3. Previous trainings focused
on..
• What do you want to accomplish through
this campaign?
• What is your story?
• What are the best ways to share your
story?
• How do you engage and inspire?
And, now..
• Who is your audience?
• How do you find new friends and
supporters?

4. Network
of
User
Partners
High
Current
Donors
You
Staff
Low
Social
Volunteer
s Media

5. Key things to remember
• How do you communicate with each
cluster?
• For each group, identify supportive,
passionate, social and or well-networked
members
– Reach out to them personally
– Use the means of communication your
audience prefers
• Make a communication plan
– Don’t hesitate to send reminders

6. inspire

7. engag
e

8. follow-
up

9. say
thanks

10. Important dates
• Project (one) submission
– March 27,2013
– Note that you can submit a project only after
due diligence has been approved
• DD Deadline: Feb 22
• Please email Manmeet at
mmehta@globalgiving.org by Feb 27, and we
will make an exception for you.
• April Global Open Challenge
– April 1to April 30, 2013

11. Suggestions
• Do not wait till the deadline to submit
project
– The earlier DD is submitted, the earlier it is
approved
• Start mapping out your network now
– Identify and reach out to your ‘fundraising
captains’
– Make a communication plan
– Build a project plan for the Challenge
• Don’t forget to plan in milestones
• Email us for a one-on-one consultation

12. Questions?
Contact information
Manmeet Mehta
mmehta@globalgiving.org
+1-202-232-5784
Sonja Lehner
slehner@globalgiving.org
+1-202-232-5784