Be the Ringmaster of the Circus Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE CAPITAL VENTURE www'cvfundraising'com

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Be the Ringmaster of the CircusLinda
Lysakowski, ACFRECAPITAL VENTUREwww.cvfundraisin
g.com
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Introductions

• How many rings are in your circus?

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The Role of Development

• The Annual Fund
• Capital Campaigns
• Major and Planned Giving
• Research
• Stewardship
• Public Relations
• Planning
• Fundraising Materials
• Etc, Etc, Etc.

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Getting Organized

• Developing the Case for Support

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Getting Organized

• Developing the Plan

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Getting Organized

• The Infrastructure

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Infrastructure

• Gift Acceptance Policies
• Procedures
• Software
• Staffing
• Strategic Plan

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Involving the Staff

• The CEO
• Fundraising is Everybodys Business

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Involving Volunteers

• Developing the Plan
• Identifying, Cultivating and Soliciting Donors
• The Development Committee

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Annual Fund Volunteers

• The Phone and Mail Appeal

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Annual Fund Volunteers

• The Corporate Appeal

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Capital Campaign Volunteers

• The Steering Committee
• The Campaign Cabinet
• Campaign Committees

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Major Planned Giving

• Planned Giving Committee
• Major Gifts Committee
• Making the Ask

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The Role of the Board in Fundraising

• The Three Gs
• The Three Ws
• The Three Ts
• The Three Cs

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Board Giving

• The two critical concepts
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• Meaningful Gift

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Making Connections

• Every Board member has a sphere of influence

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Asking Volunteers

• Have a Plan
• The Right Person to Ask
• The Volunteer Recruitment Packet

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Staff Support

• Provide the Tools
• Provide the Program
• Provide the Organization for the Campaign/Appeal
• Provide an Enthusiastic Leader

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Putting It All Together

• Plan
• Identify Needs
• Involve Volunteers
• Involve Staff
• Budget
• Training
• Develop a Support System