{"product_id":"jump-start-your-nonprofit-creating-a-fundraising-system-that-funds-your-mission-1","title":"Jump Start Your Nonprofit: Creating a Fundraising System That Funds Your Mission","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0095DA;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJump Start Your Nonprofit with Sabrina Walker Hernandez\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePartner Content Disclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe are excited to offer NEW “Partner Content” to our nonprofit community from our highly qualified and vetted experts. Partner content offers a deeper dive into some popular topics to better serve your nonprofit and its mission. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePartner Content is created by experts in their style and teaching method and does not necessarily follow the CharityHowTo methodology of teaching. We are excited to partner with our experts in this way, and to offer their courses to our nonprofit community.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelcome to Jump Start Your Nonprofit with nonprofit expert Sabrina Walker Hernandez! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eJump Start Your Nonprofit is a  6-week fundraising program that allows you to work through getting your fundraising program set up and bringing in funds for your nonprofit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eYou will enjoy lifetime access to the online learning portal’s video lessons and downloadable scripts, worksheets, and action steps. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eThis course is broken into 6 modules that take you through the basics of getting your fundraising program established for your nonprofit. Below is a description of each module and what you’ll learn throughout this in-depth course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0C8643;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:17px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule 1 - Engage Your Board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eBoard members play a critical role in the fundraising process. It is not just about soliciting or asking for donations. I would argue, there are many roles in the fundraising pathway, and each is equally important to raising money.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eSo how can you involve “ALL” of your board members in your fundraising?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eThe goal of the engage your board member session is the following:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eUnderstand the importance of the board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eUnderstand the board roles in fundraising\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eUnderstand your role in supporting the board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponents \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eVideo - Engage Your Board Members\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eSupport Documentation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eBoard Matrix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eBoard Volunteer Recruitment Sites \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eSample Post for Board Recruitment \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eEngage Your Board Action Steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0C8643;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:17px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule 2 - Creating a Case for Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eA case for support, also called a case statement is a great tool you can use to help you focus. Your case for support outlines the reasons your organization is needed and the impact you anticipate having.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eIt's the document you'll pull from when writing fundraising appeals or grant applications. It can also be the source of information for brochures, infographics, or community presentations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eIn this session you will learn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eHow to write a case for support for a real donor with an emotional appeal for why the project matters and convey the impact a prospective donor can make through participation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eHow to use the case for support wording to develop your campaign website, major gift proposals, campaign brochures, stewardship documents, and other collateral.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eHow to engage board members and stakeholder feedback in the wordsmithing of the case for support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponents \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eVideo – Creating a Strong Case for Support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eSupport Documentation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eCase for Support Exercise \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eStep-by-Step creating a case for support guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003ePreparing a case for support worksheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eSample Case for Support – El Portal Del Norte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eSample Case for Support – Mission Fulfilled 2030\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eCase for Support Action Steps \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0C8643;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:17px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule 3 - Your Nonprofit Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eLearn to harness the power of storytelling!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eBefore there was formal communication, there were stories. It should come as no surprise, then, that nonprofits should be leveraging stories as a strategic tool to advance important missions. Effective stories are powerful because they drive action: spurring donations, mobilizing supporters, and more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eIn this session you will learn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eTips on sharing your nonprofit story,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eHow to use storytelling as a fundraising tool, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eHow to build emotional connections with your audience,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eHow to get everyone from your board to volunteers to program staff on board with story sharing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eGain insight on how to develop a plan for using storytelling within your nonprofit work, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eHow to use storytelling in social media and the role of pictures and video\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponents \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eVideo –  How to Tell Your Nonprofit Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eSupport Documentation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eSample Social Media Storytelling Post \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eJuan’s Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eJack’s Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eeBook Storytelling for Action \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eStorytelling Checklist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eStorytelling Worksheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eWords to Evoke Emotions \u0026amp; Words to use instead of need\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eHow to tell your Nonprofit Story Action Steps \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0C8643;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:17px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule 4 - Develop a Prospect List \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eYou need donors and don’t have any idea where to start.  So, what to do? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eDon’t panic.  Start with friendraising.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eFriendraising, it’s about crafting a donor-centered journey that predisposes them to want to give to you and keep giving as opposed to a one time or a token gift. Friendraising allows you to start the donor relationship with a real human connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eWho are the people you need to make friends with?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eThe goal of this session will be to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eDevelop a friendraising process, and  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eBegin the identification process for potential donors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponents \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eVideo – Develop a Prospect List\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eSupport Documentation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eSphere of Influence\/List Generator\/Exercise Instructions \u0026amp; Worksheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eList Generator Tool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eSphere of Influence Tool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eDevelop a Prospect List Action Steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0C8643;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:17px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule 5 - How to Connect with Your Potential Donors (Prospects)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eNow that you have completed the sphere of influence exercise you need to narrow your list to the top 5 individuals.  These top 5 people are those individuals who have the \u003cstrong\u003eability\u003c\/strong\u003e to make a significant gift to your organization and are \u003cstrong\u003einclined\u003c\/strong\u003e to do so.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eYou must build a relationship with these individuals.  The number one goal of cultivation is to build relationships. Cultivation is everything that happens between the time you identify a prospect and the time you make your first ask. You want to make at least five touches to these potential donors before you make the ask.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eYou must intentionally slow down and cultivate. You must court them is just like dating. You don’t go on your first date and ask someone to marry you. That is crazy, right?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eThe five touches before making the ask lead to reoccurring gifts, and not just one-time or token gifts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eDon’t leave money on the table because you skip this cultivation process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eThe goal of this session will be to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eTo learn the top 6 ways to cultivate, and  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eGain cultivation planning tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eTo begin the first steps of a cultivation process for your organization.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponents \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eVideo – Develop a Prospect List\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eSupport Documentation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e5x5 Cultivation Plan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eProspect Rating Grid \u0026amp; Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eDonor Cultivation Discovery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eScript for securing a meeting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eHow to Connect with Your Potential Donors Action Plan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0C8643;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:17px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule 6 - How to Ask \u0026amp; Donor Stewardship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eHow to make the ask or solicitation involves many strategies, tailored to the individual donor or prospect. Regardless of strategy, when done well, inviting investment is not a “sales” exchange but rather an exchange of values. Individuals feel that their gifts are natural extensions of their goals and interests and that they have been invited to participate because you know them well. Solicitation strategies range from traditional direct-mail communications and online giving to face-to-face visits. Always provide in-person solicitations for major donors and prospects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eRecognizing your donors means showing appreciation and honoring their generosity. This stage of the cycle, often neglected, is critical to the sequencing of your development process. All gifts should be immediately acknowledged. Your gift policies should include specific practices for thanking and honoring donors, which may be differentiated by giving level. Communicate how their contributions make a difference in the life of your clients and assure them that their gifts are used as intended. Top-notch recognition is integral to stewardship, the next stage in the donor cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eThe goal of this session will be to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eUnderstand the methodology and anatomy of the fundraising ask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eDefine Stewardship \u0026amp; Best practices \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eExplain why a stewardship plan is important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponents \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eVideo – How to Ask \u0026amp; Donor Stewardship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eSupport Documentation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eSample Board Phone Script to Secure a Meeting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eeBook 26 Clever \u0026amp; Easy Ways to Say Thank you to Donors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eeBook Donor Thank you Call\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eSample Stewardship Calendar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eHow to Ask \u0026amp; Donor Stewardship Action Plan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0C8643;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout your expert:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSabrina Walker-Hernandez \u003c\/strong\u003eis the President \u0026amp; CEO of Supporting World Hope. She has over 25 years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, and leadership. One of Sabrina’s greatest successes is that she increased operation revenue from $750,000 to $2.5 million over an 8-year period as well as being responsible for the planning and operations of a $12 million comprehensive capital campaign in the 3rd poorest county in the United States. She has also facilitated numerous workshops with hundreds of nonprofit professionals and is a master trainer for the Boys \u0026amp; Girls Clubs of America. Sabrina is certified in Nonprofit Management by Harvard Business School. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eShe is an active community leader and volunteer in Edinburg, Texas where she is based.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eSabrina believes nonprofits enrich our world, and she works in partnership with them to build stronger nonprofit businesses. Nonprofits can achieve long-term success when they have effective leaders, sound strategies, and diversified resources.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eThis course is the first step in making you competitive in fundraising which often determines how well, how far, and how long an organization can run in its race to realize its vision.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Test CharityHowto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41445212225669,"sku":"Walker - Partner Content","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/testing-charityhowto.myshopify.com\/products\/jump-start-your-nonprofit-creating-a-fundraising-system-that-funds-your-mission-1","provider":"Test CharityHowto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}