2009-2010 WEBINAR SERIES
PRAISE FOR PREVIOUS NEN FUND DEVELOPMENT WEBINARS:
Hearing Sharon, as well as others, share how they would approach a donor was really helpful. Sharon
seemed so at ease with different situations and her anecdotes really made the content come to life.
Plus, it was nice not to have to travel to get to a training,
especially on a snowy day like this one.
—Webinar Participant (‘Ask Not, Why Not? The Art of Asking for Money’)
especially on a snowy day like this one.
—Webinar Participant (‘Ask Not, Why Not? The Art of Asking for Money’)
DOWN ECONOMY, UP REVENUE:
Getting Creative to Raise Money in Hard Times
The nightly news is full of stories of people losing their jobs and their homes, and many fundraisers are hesitant to ask donors for contributions in these tough times. To make matters worse, foundations everywhere are curtailing funding, and analysts suggest that donations may not rebound until 2012. So what's a nonprofit to do? This webinar will provide specific how-to's and actionable steps to help you cope and even thrive in the current economic climate. Learn how to face the present with confidence by:
- Reassessing your approach to fundraising
- Staying close to donors and foundations
- Telling a good story (strengthening your case for giving)
- Coming up with innovative takes on traditional fundraising strategies
- Tapping into collaborative fundraising, giving circles and cause related marketing
When?
This webinar has been rescheduled to Jan. 28, 10am-11:10. Note that webinars now run 10 minutes longer, to accommodate questions and answers.
How much?
$60
If you are an NEN Partner, you are eligible for three free webinar registrations. (This includes agencies participating in the Compassion Barnstable/Berkshire Massachusetts project.) If you are a Partner and wish to register for a free webinar, email or phone Cindy Carraway-Wilson, (207) 319-6009, before continuing.
Limited to 20 participants.
Sharon Vardatira, NEN's Senior Fund Development Specialist since 1996, will facilitate this workshop. She has 27 years of proposal writing experience, including as Development Director and Executive Director of several Boston-area nonprofits. Since 1995, she has provided fund development consultation to NEN and its member organizations, as well as to other regional and national non-profit agencies, educational institutions, and organizations working on a wide variety of issues. In the last three years, Vardatira has written over 350 grants, raising approximately $5.5 million from government, foundation, and corporate funders. Vardatira is a member of the National Society of Fundraising Executives, Associated Grantmakers of Massachusetts, and Council on Foundations.
Webinars
A webinar (a web seminar) is a combination conference call and interactive web page. During the webinar, you will be listening by phone and looking at live instructional information through your web browser. You can ask questions and participate in discussions over the phone and also raise your hand by clicking a button online. When you register, you will receive an email with easy-to-follow instructions to get you online quickly for the class. By taking a webinar instead of an in-person course, you can learn the content without any travel time!
Still wondering how a webinar works? Read our Webinar Primer for more details and step-by-step instructions.
*Scholarships are available to individuals from NEN member agencies with annual budgets of less than $1.5 million a year. If you'd like to be considered for a scholarship, contact Cindy Carraway-Wilson either by email or by calling (207) 319-6009 before continuing with your registration.
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