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Development & Fundraising
Nonprofits rely on fundraising as a means to sustain programs for the people they serve. We’ve added helpful resources on this page that will aid you in bolstering your development program, whether you’re just beginning one or trying to expand your existing approach.
If you have any resources that you’d like to share with the nonprofit community, please email a brief description, and link or PDF to Melissa Harris.
Connecticut ResourcesConnecticut Council For Philanthropy Association for Fundraising Professionals – CT Chapter
Templates
Strategies to help you manage your professional development.
Newsletters and Publications |
Research ResourcesBetter Business Bureau for Charities and Donors Free Management Library- Fundraising Independent Charities of America National Center for Charitable Statistics National Charities Information Bureau National Council of Nonprofit Associations Development & Fundraising TechnologyIdealware - Candid reviews and information about nonprofit software People to People Fundraising - Social Networking and Web 2.0 for Charities Prospect Research Online - Nonprofit Fundraising Software Online Charity Sites
Internet ResourcesCoping with the Economic Crisis: Donors' Forum |
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Birdies for CharitySponsored by J.H. Cohn LLP and endorsed by CT Nonprofits, Birdies for Charity is a unique opportunity for charitable groups and community organizations in Connecticut to utilize the Travelers Championship to raise funds and awareness for their cause. PGA TOUR professionals are anticipated to make an average of 1,500 - 2,000 birdies, Wednesday – Sunday of the Travelers Championship. In Birdies for Charity, you can turn all those birdies into money for your 501(c)(3)! All participating nonprofits simply solicit pledges based on the number of birdies made. Pledges can be as low as one penny! Click here if you'd like to make a pledge & support Birdies for Charity! |
Upcoming Trainings in Development & Fundraising
September 21 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | CT Nonprofits, HartfordTHE ABCs OF USING YOUR WEBSITE FOR FUNDRAISING AND DONOR PARTICIPATION
Using interactive internet-based tools is necessary in our current changing marketplace. This workshop will demonstrate how to make the best use of your website tied to effective fundraising techniques.
Using interactive internet-based tools is necessary in our current changing marketplace. This workshop will demonstrate how to make the best use of your website tied to effective fundraising techniques.
Members: $50; Nonmembers: $70 | Code: NPL1
Trainer: Ira Yellen and David Kluskiewicz, First Experience Communications
*3.0 CFRE Credits Available
September 23 and September 30 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | James Blackstone Memorial Library; BranfordA two-day series on grantwriting. From searching for potential funders to writing and editing grant proposals, attend this series to learn how to secure grants to fund viable programs or implement new projects.
Members: $250; Nonmembers: $325 | Lunch included | Code: GCP1
Trainer: Diane Gedeon-Martin, The Write Source, LLC
*12.0 CFRE Credits Available
September 28 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Marlin Center, New HavenIn this seminar, we will look at all stages in the fund-raising cycle from how to make the initial contact to a funder, to how to prepare for and hold successful funder meetings, to developing successful proposals, to stewarding and reporting on a grant.
Members: $50; Nonmembers: $70 | Code: BG
Trainer: Kenna Barrett, Yale Law School
*3.0 CFRE Credits Available
October 1 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | CT Nonprofits, HartfordThis workshop presents information that can enable your organization to be a prime candidate for additional funding by sharing some of the best practices of flourishing non-profits. Come to the workshop seeking solid information and greater inspiration.
Members: $40; Nonmembers: $60. Register each additional guest for $20 | Code: ID
Members: $40; Nonmembers: $60. Register each additional guest for $20 | Code: ID
Trainer: Elvin Turner, Turner Consulting and John Motley, MotleyBeup
*3.0 CFRE Credits Available
October 14 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Marlin Center, New HavenParticipants will examine how the teachings about major donor acquisition, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship can be applied in a world where boards, donors, and colleagues are not as perfect as we may like.
Members: $50; Nonmembers: $70 | Code: MGS
Trainer: Kenna Barrett, Yale Law School
*3.0 CFRE Credits Available
November 10 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Green Street Arts Center, Middletown
Learn from the pros how to make your event, show or expo worthy of BIG sponsors in new and creative ways. Discover how you can use the power of the latest marketing techniques to add more value for your sponsors and get them to participate as strategic partners.
Fee: $50. Register each additional guest for $20 | Code: FEE1
Trainer: Amy Scott, Wild Apple Design Group LLC and Sally Rider, Rider Productions
*3.0 CFRE Credits Available
November 15 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Marlin Center, New HavenIt is essential to go the extra mile to make your proposal special. In this workshop, attendees will learn the basics of tailoring your requests to meet funders’ needs and practice revising some real-life grant proposals.
Members: $50; Nonmembers: $70 | Code: CGP
Trainer: Judith Margolin, Consultant on Foundations and Grants
*3.0 CFRE Credits Available
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