Workshops
Choose from two dates:
Wednesday September 30, 2009 • 1-4 pm or
Thursday October 8, 2009 • 9 am to noon
About the workshop
Does the thought of asking for a donation in a face-to-face situation make you nervous? Are you looking for ways to build you confidence and skill in talking to potential donors and “making the ask?”
After years of working with nonprofit organizations, I am convinced that everyone can learn to ask for money. In this three-hour workshop, I will share techniques for how to ask in a comfortable, respectful and compelling way. You will learn how to prepare for a solicitation, articulate your nonprofit’s case for support, anticipate your prospect’s questions, and ask as part of a team.
You will have the opportunity to practice asking in a small-group, low-stress and FUN environment (no public speaking, but there will be role playing in groups of two or three). You will leave the workshop with concrete tools to help you raise more money in a variety of situations:
* Major donor asks
* Sponsorship solicitations
* One-on-one donor meetings
* Public presentations about your cause
This is a small-group format workshop for 12 people maximum to allow for individual feedback and in-depth discussion.
Who should attend?
This workshop is ideal for fundraising professionals, executive directors, board members and volunteers who need to boost their confidence and skill in asking for support for their nonprofit organization.
Cost
Early bird: $175 (available until Aug 1)
Regular price: $225
Register more than one person from the same organization and receive 10% off all registrations. Enter the discount code “multi” when ordering tickets. Space is limited to 12 participants in each session. Price includes GST. Registration closes September 1, 2009.
Location
Blueprint’s office at Workspace: 21 Water Street, suite 400 in Gastown Vancouver.
Facilitator
Andrea Seale, Certified Fundraising Executive and principal of Blueprint Fundraising, leads the sessions. Over the last 12 years she has helped raise millions of dollars for some of the community’s leading nonprofit organizations and she will share the lessons learned along the way. She is a highly rated presenter, teaches in the BCIT Fundraising Management program and has a broad range of fundraising ideas and knowledge to share with you.
Comments from past workshop participants:
“Andrea was approachable, warm, clear. Not jargony, but straight forward and easy to understand. Actually got to ‘implementation’ instead of just ‘theory’ – thank you!”
- Fundraising Planning Workshop Participant
“Andrea is clear and concise. The material was excellent. She was a great speaker! Very personable and knowledgeable.”
- Crash Course in Proposal Writing Workshop Participant
“Excellent workshop – surpassed my expectations in every way. Andrea is a great speaker who gives you real tools to take away. Thank you!”
- Fundraising Planning Workshop Participant
Earn CFRE Points
Participation in this workshop qualifies for 2.75 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification or recertification.
Questions?
Please feel free to contact:
Andrea Seale, CFRE
andrea@blueprintfundraising.com
604-682-6582