Blueprint Fundraising

AFP First Course workshop in April

I’ll be teaching in AFP’s First Course program in April. This is a super introduction to all the basics of fundraising. The early bird registration deadline is tomorrow!

Here are all the details:

April 15 & 16, 2010
8:00 am to 5:00 pm and 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
SFU Surrey Campus, 250 – 13450 – 102 Avenue, Surrey, BC

The AFP First Course in Fundraising offers a complete overview of the development function, featuring state-of-the-art information and techniques. This two-day program includes case studies and projects for groups and individuals, making the learning experience both substantive and enjoyable. It is designed for fundraisers with less than 3 years experience in the development field, fundraising and board volunteers, individuals interested in pursuing a career as a professional fund raiser, and allied professionals who want a better understanding of development (i.e. special event planners, communication specialists, etc.). Participants will learn how to organize and manage fundraising programs, gain basic skills in a variety of techniques and prepare for a career in development.

The course introduces fundamental concepts and techniques including:
• Securing individuals as annual donors.
• Upgrading and securing major gifts.
• Conducting capital campaigns.
• Working with trustees, volunteers and CEOs.
• Obtaining grant support from foundations, corporations and government sources.
• Operating a development office.

Registration fees:
Member – Early Bird – $325.00 + gst
Non Member – Early Bird – $375.00 + gst
Member – Regular Registration – $375.00 + gst
Non Member – Regular Registration – $425.00 + gst

Early Bird registration deadline is Tuesday, March 30, 2010 – 9:00 pm (PDT)
Please note that the Regular registration deadline is now Sunday, April 4, 2010 – 9:00 pm (PDT)

Vancouver Foundation 2010 application deadlines

It is great to see the Vancouver Foundation coming back to a regular schedule of grant making. Their 2010 deadlines have been announced here. First deadlines are for letters of inquiry for Arts & Culture, Education and Youth, Children & Families on February 10, 2010. Most the other programs have a deadline of July 23, 2010.

We made the list (of stressful jobs that pay badly)

CNNMoney.com has an uplifting feature on Stressful Jobs that Pay Badly and fundraiser is number 7. We are in the company of social workers, special event coordinators, news reporters, assisted living directors and high school teachers.

Things have really changed because not too long ago, fundraiser made it on the 2009 list of America’s Best Careers, according to US News & World Report.

There is also a list of Least Stressful Jobs, just in case you are looking for a career change.

Season’s Greetings!

What a year this has been! I’m so grateful to have been able to work with some wonderful clients and causes this year. Thank you to these fantastic organizations:

Vancouver International Writers Festival
WISH Drop In Centre Society
Yaletown House
Crisis Centre of BC
Cdn Mental Health Assoc. Vancouver Burnaby
Artspeak
Chor Leoni Men’s Choir
Open Medicine
DOXA Documentary Film Festival
BC Assoc. for Community Living
MPA Society
Triage Emergency Services Society
SPORT BC
Richmond Art Gallery
PuSh Festival
New Works
Marmot Recovery Foundation
KidStart Mentoring Program
Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society
City of Coquitlam
BCIT
Adoptive Families Association of BC
BC Federation of Foster Parents Association
Ballet BC
Alliance for Arts + Culture

And thank you for reading.

Have a very happy holiday and see you in 2008!

- Andrea

(Over the top Christmas Poodle courtesy of Glitter Graphics.)

Happy holidays!

Happy holidays, readers! I wish you health, joy and success in the year ahead. I’m taking a break for a few days. Back to posting in 2007.

- Andrea

Shiny Things photo by Today is a Good Day