Boris Frank Associates 7094 Paoli Road, Verona, WI 53593 608/845-3100 borisfrank@tds.net WECOME TO SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISING A Division of BORIS FRANK ASSOCIATES COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING “All We Really Need is More Money!” March 19, 2008 _______________________________________________________ Serving Not-For-Profit Organizations Since 1982 INTRODUCTION The challenge - sustainability Getting ready • First…a strategic plan • Then...a development plan • Diversify the funding base • Cost effectiveness • Role of the Board • Role of the staff THE KEYS TO SUCCESS • Relationships • Cultivation • Schmooze ???A new course; an old approach ? Recapturing the personal touch ? A long range perspective The great “Marketing Principle” THANKING THE DONOR The personal note The “Living Newsletter” Donor empowerment and control - donor direction CURRENT FUNDRAISING CLIMATE Foundations Corporations Government Individuals GET HELP: THE ROLE OF THE VOLUNTEER Starting a “Friends” organization “People give to people” Inside Outside Advisory ‘committee’ Associate with success; trust; credibility Attracting the best Endorsers Consultants