Fundraising Basics
What is fundraising?
What large societal factor influences giving the most?
Economic health
What type of fundraising is where you write a proposal to an institution to receive funding?
Why should social workers learn to fundraise?
Generate resources to empower our community
What is the largest negative influence on fundraising?
Power of donors and money
Despite receiving government funding, why do human service organizations fundraise?
Funding gaps, expand service restrictions or pilot new ideas
Who donates the most money to nonprofits? Corporations, Foundations, Individuals, or Bequests/Wills?
Individuals
What is the best strategy to get a donor to give again?
Send a thank you note
What type of micro social work/clinical skills are useful in fundraising?
All of them! Relationship building, rapport, clinical methods
How does fundraising communications potentially exploit the people organizations serve?
Saviorism
Who in an organization/group can impact fundraising success?
Everyone, leadership and the board especially, but everyone can support fundraising
What types of organizations in the US receive the most philanthropic dollars?
Religious Organizations
What is the most effective way of fundraising?
Why are social workers better prepared to help donors connect to programs?
Empathy skills
What allows individuals of all backgrounds to be involved in fundraising?
Authenticity and Inclusion
What steps are in a donor fundraising cycle?
Prospecting/Identifying, Cultivation, Solicitation, Stewardship/Thanking
What is the biggest influence that a donor gives to an organization?
Connection, Trust or reputation
What is the most costly way to fundraise?
Special events
What are three macro skills that can be applied to fundraising?
Assessment, networking, work groups, assertiveness, community engagement
What two things should drive fundraising the most?
Social justice/equity and addressing community needs
How do you narrow down donors for your cause?
LIA (Linkage, Interest, Ability)
What is the most pressing issues facing nonprofit fundraising in 2023?
Staffing
How do you know the best way to fundraise for your organization/community?
Learn how your intended donors want to give
How can your research classes prepare social workers for fundraising?
Measuring program and strategy performance
What strategy must fundraisers and social workers do ensure their efforts are rooted in equity?
Continued Self-reflection/assessment