Description

In the face of prolonged disruption and uncertainty, how can nonprofits ask donors for support in ways that are highly compelling yet incredibly sensitive? This webinar offers an espresso shot collection of ideas and practices to help nonprofit leaders ask for – and secure – the contributions upon which their organizations depend. Following the presentation, there's plenty of additional time for decaffeinated Q&A.

Topics include:

• The Virtue of Stewardship
• How to Prioritize Donor Prospects
• The First 4 Questions to Ask Your Donors
• Ask with Emotional Intentionality
• How to Employ Matching & Challenge Grants
• Creative & Compelling Partnerships
• Going Virtual with Special Events
• Avoid these 6 Pitfalls 
• When & How to Ask for More
• and more! 

About the presenter:  From a 20+ year career in nonprofit management, Matt Lehrman founded Social Prosperity Partners, a practice devoted to supporting community leaders in endeavors of imagination, perseverance, and collaboration. He has consulted and presented workshops on donor & stakeholder engagement, audience development, civic engagement, and loyalty & customer engagement throughout the US and UK.

What attendees say:

• “Matt offers practical tools wrapped in a hopeful and positive message. Very uplifting.”
• “I was unsure whether we should be fundraising in this moment; but after participating in this webinar, it became clear that the answer was YES.” 
• “This webinar was brief, to the point, and very helpful … Highly recommend!”