A fundraiser might have responsibilities limited to planning and running activities aimed at bringing money into the organization.
Raising money for a charitable or nonprofit organization is always a challenge, whether in good times or bad. But you can make it easier for your nonprofit if you learn about all the different methods of fundraising.
Fundraising or fund raising (also known as "development") is the process of gathering voluntary contributions of money or other resources, by requesting donations from individuals, businesses, charitable foundations, or governmental agencies (see also crowd funding)
Fundraisers are responsible for meeting donation targets by approaching trusts, corporations, statutory bodies, major donors and private individuals, as well as organizing money-raising events.
Part 1 Planning Your Event
- Set objectives. Your objectives are what you hope to achieve with your fundraiser. ...
- Identify your audience. Decide who will be the focus of your marketing efforts. ...
- Decide on a fundraiser type. ...
- Identify a deadline. ...
- Study other successful fundraisers of a similar type.
- Understand the method. A fundraising event is a party or gathering intended to raise money for an organization. ...
- Hold a house party. House parties are a tried and true method of fundraising.
- Tell your story. Since childhood of organization, we've been conditioned to listen to stories. ...
- Ask for a gift / Fund. ...
- Thank the donor. ...
- Build relationships.
You'll need:
- excellent written and spoken communication skills.
- presentation skills.
- the ability to motivate and manage others.
- excellent organisation skills.
- the ability to work under pressure.
- budget management skills.
