Fundraising Is
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Fundraising Is helps fundraisers build a sustainable plan for their individual and their organization’s success.
Fundraising is a profession. In any profession there is a need for training and development along with exceptional communication skills and strategy. Fundraisers are often left to their own initiative to learn about an organization and its mission and figure out how to tell the story to supporters and raise significant amounts of money. In contrast, the average sales organization invests nine days of product information and training before they release their team members to generate revenue.
Fundraising is a profession. In any profession there is a need for training and development along with exceptional communication skills and strategy. Fundraisers are often left to their own initiative to learn about an organization and its mission and figure out how to tell the story to supporters and raise significant amounts of money. In contrast, the average sales organization invests nine days of product information and training before they release their team members to generate revenue.
For those considering a development position or already working in nonprofits, this book can help you create a successful plan for fundraising to guide you and help your charity. A plan focused on relationships and storytelling more than galas and silent auctions.
Whether new to the profession or non-profit organization, Fundraising Is provides insight that sets fundraisers up for success. From creating a plan for the first three months at an organization, to prioritizing the best way to apply their efforts, these tactics can be applied whether working at a small local non-profit or the chapter of an international charity.
Patrick Belcher instructs local nonprofit organizations on how to consistently raise money. His passion is to guide charities in developing a long-term strategy to gather resources that help them achieve their mission. He discovered how his sales background applied to fundraising while working for the American Red Cross where he exceeded fundraising goals. As a consultant, Patrick has worked with local affiliates of national groups like Adult & Teen Challenge. He has also worked at local addiction and recovery centers, organizations that support the arts, local private schools and other groups focused on education. Learn more about the strategies Patrick uses with his nonprofits on his blog at Pbjmarcomm.net. He currently resides in Suffolk, VA.