The Foraker Group

Let’s face it: planning for fundraising goals is always a good idea, but finding the time is hard. Our team can help you get organized. 

Our new, three-part virtual course, Fast Track Fundraising: It Starts with a Plan, will guide you through the process of drafting a fund development plan for the next year. Templates and real-time exercises will help you organize donor data, create a gift chart, draft/update case language, and calendar key action items.

Note: This course will focus on creating fund development plans for charitable giving – not government funding or earned revenue, such as ticket sales or memberships. This course is best suited for organizations that have some current charitable giving experience and seek to stabilize, diversify, and strengthen unrestricted charitable revenue.

Launching on May 28, the course consists of three, three-hour webinars of interactive instruction and real-time work sessions, with homework in between classes. Optional (but encouraged!) office hours are included.

You will leave this three-part series with the following: 

• A one-year draft fundraising plan: a map to guide your work

• Updated “case for support” language to use in donor communications

• A gift chart based on your real data to help you create a realistic fundraising plan for the next year

• A calendar of actions to keep you on track

• Next steps so you make sure that you meet your goals

This class is for your organization’s staff member who leads fund development work. Up to one additional member of your staff and/or board is encouraged to participate. The total cost for each organization to participate is $2,250 or $1,800 for Foraker Partners.

Get on the fast track for fundraising. Get a plan!  If you are interested, please fill out this form (Fast Track Fundraising Inquiry Form) by May 1.

For more information, contact Foraker’s Senior Director of Philanthropy, Emily Groves, at egroves@forakergroup.org

PROGRAM SCHEDULE 

Class 1: Wednesday, May 28: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 
Overview: Why Do I need a fundraising plan?

• Learn the Theory
• Set Overarching Goals
• Create a Gift Chart

Class 2: Wednesday, June 11: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 
Start Getting it Done

• Identify Your Audience and Key Messages
• Reassess Your Fundraising Infrastructure
• Set Key Objectives

Class 3: Wednesday, June 25: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 
Put it All Together

• Determine Metrics for Success
• Create your plan for accountability and measuring success
• Create Accountability