1. Mapping networks
Identifying and finding new
friends and supporters
September Global Open Challenge
Manmeet Mehta
GlobalGiving
July 24, 2012
2. September Global Open
Challenge
• Joining the GlobalGiving site
– Raising at least $4000 from at least 50 donors
– From November, threshold is changing to a
minimum of $5000, from at least 40 donors
– $18000+ of bonus grants
– Once you join the site, you have access to a
variety of corporate, marketing & fundraising
opportunities.
• Due Diligence Deadline : August 1
• Project Submission Deadline: August 29
• Challenge launches on September 1
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
10. Important dates
• Nomination & Due Diligence Submission
– August 1, 2012
• Project (one) submission
– August 29,2012
– Note that you can submit a project only after
due diligence has been approved
• September Global Open Challenge
– September 1, 2012 to September 30, 2012
11. Suggestions
• Do not wait till the deadline to submit DD
– 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