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Grassroots Fundraising Journal
Door-to-Door Canvassing: Connecting with the Community
Janet Upadhye
When San Francisco Women Against Rape reinstituted its door-to-door canvass for a month each year, they not only brought in new donors, but built stronger connections to their community. Janet Upadhye explains how to run an annual canvass for your organization.
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GIFT Fundraising Webinars!
DO YOUR BOARD AND STAFF NEED FUNDRAISING TRAINING BUT YOU CAN'T AFFORD A CONSULTANT?
ATTEND A GIFT FUNDRAISING WEBINAR!
Coming Up Sept 12: Successful Fundraising in Uncertain Times with Kim Klein
Is the current economic downturn having an impact on your ability to raise money? What fundraising strategies make the most sense in hard times? In this webinar, Kim Klein will clarify how the current state of the economy is affecting nonprofits, and provide you with a process for weathering any storm. You’ll learn how to:
- Set up and maintain a disciplined and systematic fundraising program that is predictable and manageable,
- Maintain relationships with current donors,
- Find new donors without spending a fortune
Also coming soon:
- Oct 10: Boards that LOVE Fundraising with Bob Zimmerman
- Nov 3: Fundraising Success with House Parties with Stephanie Roth
APPLY NOW TO THE FUNDRAISING ACADEMY FOR COMMUNITIES OF COLOR!
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 8TH
Offered by CompassPoint and the Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training (GIFT), this 8 month program provides training, coaching and peer learning so that participants acquire donor development skills and build the key organizational strengths that are essential to raising money within communities of color. Participants cite the Academy as a unique resource that changes their attitudes and beliefs of fundraising, and transforms their group’s approach to developing new sources of income. This Academy is for organizations in San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz counties and will begin October 2008. Applications accepted through September 8th 2008. For more information on the 2008 academy and applying click here.
RAISING CHANGE 2008: A SOCIAL JUSTICE FUNDRAISING CONFERENCE
It was a great event! Thanks to everyone who joined us! Please check back soon for workshop handouts, photos, and conference highlights.
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