Fundraising all comes down to asking! Does the idea of asking intimidate you? The most misunderstood step in the fundraising process, “the ask” is often what holds back an effective fundraiser from fulfilling their potential.
As a result of this two-part program, you will learn to:
- Understand the elements of making a face-to-face fundraising call
- Create a solicitation strategy
- Make the appointment
- Prepare for and make the call
- Plan for the follow-up
- Define a successful solicitation and learn from every ask, whether you get the gift
The first session is an exploration of best practices and practical tips on making “the ask.” We will examine the most common obstacles and how you can overcome them and identify how to best equip yourself for successful solicitations. You will learn how to prepare to have better results at every donor meeting.
The second session is a hands-on practice session based on what you learned in session one. In addition to your own hands-on experience with the ask, this session teaches you how to conduct role play exercises in your own organization with volunteers, staff and board members who participate in solicitations.
Who should attend?
Anyone who is asking for support for a nonprofit organization: fundraising staff, CEOs, Executive Directors, Board Members, and volunteers.
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$493.00 Only $120 thanks to the support of our funders
This event is being held IN-PERSON at our training room in Tampa, FL.
Registration closes at 11:55 p.m. Eastern on August 22, 2023.
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CFRE Continuing Education Points
Full participation in Mastering “The Ask”: Nonprofit Fundraising Strategy and Prep is applicable for 6.0 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.
Visit the Registration & Payment Policies page for answers to many questions regarding payment, attendance, substitutions, cancellation and refunds.
No-Show & Tardy Policy for Children’s Board of Hillsborough County (CBHC) and Juvenile Welfare Board (JWB)
If you use a CBHC or JWB code to register for an NLC event, you will be responsible for paying the registration and processing fees if you do not show up for the class. Please read the full no-show policy here.
If you anticipate needing to miss more than 30 minutes of a training, we ask that you cancel your registration in advance so that someone else may take advantage of the full training.
If you miss more than 30 minutes of a training, while we invite you to continue to participate, you may not be eligible for full credit.
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If you need special accommodations and/or plan to bring a service animal in order to participate in any of our classes or events, please contact us at 813-287-8779 or info@nlctb.org.
There may be photographing of the training for use in our marketing materials. If you do not wish to be captured on film, please alert staff at registration.
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Health Protocols for In-Person Classes
The health and safety of all visitors, students, trainers and staff is our top priority.
NLC uses targeted cleaning protocols in our Training Room and office space.
- Any person who is feeling unwell or suspects they have been exposed to contagious illness is asked to refrain from attending in-person training events.
- COVID-19: If you are not feeling well on the day of your training or are aware of exposure (within the previous 10 days) to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, we ask that you cancel or reschedule your visit with us, whether or not you appear to be experiencing symptoms of illness.
- If you need to cancel for this reason, please notify us, and we will be happy to provide program credit equivalent to the registration fees already paid.
