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Fundraising 101 The Democratic Approach Trainers: Andrea M. Pagano
WHO DO YOU ASK? Hmmm?
Answer: ,[object Object]
Why Do People Give? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Contributions Come in All Sizes ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Your Best Donors ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
You start with a list! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
It is All About Relationships ,[object Object],[object Object]
HOW DO YOU ASK? Please!
Answer: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Fundraising  Strategies & Options ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Old School  Fundraising Programs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Personal Solicitation: Phone ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Personal Solicitation: Face-to-face ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Events: Benefits ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Events: Drawbacks ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Events: Success ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Direct Mail & Phone Banks ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Direct Mail:  Guidelines and Tips ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Your “Pitch” ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Making the Ask ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
I can’t believe she said No!
Stuff Happens ,[object Object],[object Object]
But,  I’m nervous ,[object Object],Uh Oh!
Overcoming Nervousness  by just Making the Ask ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
WHAT DO I ASK FOR ,[object Object],$$$$$$
Answer: ,[object Object]
Ask for a Specific Amount ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Know your Limits ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Exactly what dollar amount makes sense?
Research your Prospects ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Other Sources for Info ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Dealing with the “Investors” ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Always Say “Thank You!” ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
A Fundraising Plan
What is in the plan? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Every Campaign or Chapter Needs a Plan ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
I still don’t know what I am “selling” to my investors
The Plan/Chapter Statement ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Chapter/Org Statement ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
All Chapters Need a  Finance Committee   ,[object Object],[object Object]
What is a Finance Committee ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Bottom Line is  What Matters ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
You Can Do It!
We Can Help! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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