Design Your Own Training

To schedule please email with "Training Request" in the subject line. Individual coaching available.

These are the trainings I offer:

• Art of the Schmooze
• Fundraising: Getting Past the Fear of Asking
• How to Run Successful and Welcoming Discussion Groups

The following are modules that may be chosen from to design a workshop uniquely suited to the type of training your organization needs:
 
Review Networking Tips (fully explained in "Art of the Schmooze")

• tools you'll need
• setting goals 
• initiate conversation
• information exchange
• exit strategies

Getting to the ask - and past personal roadblocks

• Discuss why asking seems difficult  
• Revising script - you're "offering them an opportunity" a "way to feel connected to a cause they care about"
• How people respond to being asked - what to expect

Review of 3 c's of fundraising
(this is a great way to review your personal address book and prioritize prospective donors)

• capacity
• connection
• commitment

Review most effective way to reach donor

• #1 face-to-face request; team of two
• #2 face-to-face- request; one asker
• #3 personal phone call
• #4 personal letter on personal stationery
• etc.

Setting up an in-person meeting via a phone call

• basics of phone script strategy
• responses to common objections

Steps to in-person ask

• with romancer & without
• getting to the ask
• staying quiet after
• listening

Setting up a successful house party fundraiser

• event timeline
• useful materials
• how to make the ask

Setting up a live or silent auction

• event timeline
• procuring auction donations
• tracking auction donations
• setting opening bid & bid increment amounts
• creating easy to read bid sheets
• creating displays
• maximizing volunteer support at event

Looking for something not listed? If it's related to fundraising, event planning, or organizing I can likely help!