Are you confused about raising money?
Not sure where to start? Know that you need to do something differently, but not sure what?
This 8-week training program is designed to help you engage your board and start (or grow) a fundraising program for your organization.
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Dear Nonprofit Leader:
Do you wish you knew the secrets of building a strong fundraising program for your organization that universities and hospitals use? Let me guess… you’re probably an executive director, board member, volunteer or staff person who is really committed to your cause and who…
- would like to engage more people in your cause
- wants to attract more donors for your organization
- wants to build a strong development (fundraising program) that will allow your organization to help all the people who are in need of your services
- wishes to build partnerships between your organization and the community you serve
- needs to learn the steps to take to accomplish those goals
- is eager to leave your organization much stronger than when you found it, and
- is not afraid of making some changes or trying the same things again with a slightly different approach.
Here’s why… Well, two things really. There is an overload of free information available. But without the proper groundwork and integration of the different pieces, your approach will always be somewhat disjointed. Secondly, shiny object syndrome. It is so tempting to jump from one approach to another trying to find that ‘magic bullet.’ A systematic process and a well thought-out plan will outperform the disjointed plan any day of the week.
Would you like help developing that plan? Would you like to have someone walk with you through that process step-by-step?
Great! I can help you do that.
I know the proven strategies that, when developed and implemented properly, can put the infrastructure in place you need to succeed. How do I know this? I was once where you are know. In 1999 I was hired to be the Development Director for a health organization in Central Florida. At 27 years old, the only experience I had in fundraising was in writing grant proposals. Sure, I had been exposed to philanthropy at a hospital foundation I worked at, but I had never run a development program before – and I certainly hadn’t built one from the ground up.
I remember trying to dig through all the old reports trying to dig up the giving history of our donors and struggling to figure out where to start. I researched, I talked with the ‘experts’ at our local professional association meetings, and I went to a specialized training in Indianapolis. But everyone was talking about techniques that worked in much larger organizations with 10+ staff members committed to fundraising.
Slowly, with the help of a local consultant I talked in to being my fundraising ‘coach,’ we put together systems that would support a fundraising program in a small organization. Over the course of the three years I was there, we increased non-federal funding from $200,000 to over $1.3 million. I added a Development Assistant and contracted with people to help with the public relations aspects of awareness building.
Then I started to wonder if that same systematic response would work with other organizations. And it did! Over the next several years I was able to nail down the pieces that had the most impact on building a sustainable fundraising program. It worked for small organizations and it worked for large international organizations. Today, I get to share that system with organizations across the US (and around the world) through my writing, coaching, training and consulting. There’s nothing better than knowing that I am able to invest in nonprofit leaders, like you, to help them accomplish their calling in life.
For more than ten years as the director of a faith-based non-profit, my greatest struggle/challenge was in fund-raising. I read books on the subject, attended seminars, listened to so many individuals who made it sound so easy. Many continued to identify us as, “the best kept secret in Disability Ministry.” And, we danced on the edge of financial disaster.
One of my board members came to me rather insistent that I give Kirsten Bullock a call; telling me that we needed some intense consultation on the matter of fund-raising. I was just as insistent that ten years of training, consultation, advice & opinions on the matter had brought only mixed results. A month later, after a board meeting, I was “instructed” to give Kirsten a call. I did so, reluctantly, meeting with her along with that board member. And, we were soon into the intense training regimen.
It’s nearly a year later, and to use an old cliché, “We’ve nearly turned the corner.” With Kirsten’s guidance & help, we’ve developed a strategic plan, and we’re working the plan. Don’t know that, at age 63, I’ll receive commendations & accolades for raising millions of dollars. However, from a fiscal standpoint, last year was the best of my fifteen years as an Executive Director. We closed the books for the year 2011 in sound financial condition.
My advice to those struggling to fund a faith-based non-profit/Christian Mission…call Kirsten Bullock…now. Enroll in her 8-week course; especially if you’ve “read all the books,” and you still roll & toss many nights, wondering how much longer you can stay in the game. And, follow that up with her periodic webinars. You might even feel better about yourself when it’s all said & done.
– Roy Kustanbauter, Executive Director of Power Ministries
Growing Your Donors Made Simple
This 8-week online training program is developed to walk you, step-by-step, through developing a sustainable fundraising program for your organization.
Since launching my business over three years ago, I’ve been approached by several organizations who couldn’t afford a full-on consulting package. I tried to lower my prices to the point that is was affordable. But it ended up not being fair to the organizations I was working with (they weren’t getting all the information they needed), and it wasn’t fair to me (I still need to pay my bills after all).
So this past spring I decided to put all of the information that I generally provide during my full consulting program in to this training program. It consists of a combination of text, recorded training presentations, homework assignments (that I comment on and return to help you improve your materials), monthly open Q&A calls and access to an on-line forum with additional resources you can access. This provides everything you need to know to build a strong foundation for your fundraising program.
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Here’s what the 8-week training program covers:
Attracting donors begin with understanding what interests your potential contributor. Then, it means taking serious action on it. Here’s what the Program helps you do:
- Understand the Environment. Do you know where most of the charitable gifts come from? If not, you might be fishing in the wrong pond.
- Formulate Your Vision. A vision will give your future supporters something to believe in and partner with you on.
- Tell Your Story. Learn how to clearly articulate everything a donor needs to know before making a decision to contribute to your organization.
- Identify Your Primary Audience. In order to attract donors, you need to formulate a clear message that resonates with them. Identifying who you’re speaking to will make that much easier.
- Raise Awareness. People won’t give to your organization if they don’t know about you. And they won’t give if they don’t know that there’s a need.
- Start Asking. Learn a natural way to engage people in the work of your organization (and get the support you need!).
- Put It All Together. There’s nothing worse than having all the pieces, but not knowing where to get started. In this section, we’ll develop a step-by-step guide to help you from feeling overwhelmed.
- Recruit Others to Help. You don’t need to do this on your own. Learn how to recruit people to work with you to implement your plan.
If you are searching for a resource to put a fundraising program together, or simply improve the one you already have, then this course is for you. It is a wonderful blend of personal attention, caring instruction and 21st century technology that brings the subject to life in a pace and style that is is easy and fun to follow. The supplemental materials are a wonderful complement to the narrated instruction and provide support beyond the course itself. I have been fundraising for years and still found myself scribbling notes and saying “Aha,” frequently throughout this inspiring course. You will, too.
– Wayne Olson, JD, Author of Think Like a Donor
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Here’s what you get in this 8-Week Training Program:
Weekly In-Depth Learning Modules that will walk you through the process of developing your fundraising materials including your ‘Case Statement,’ fundraising plan and awareness plan. Plus feedback on weekly assignments. Adding grading time, that’s like 10 hours of coaching time with me. Value: $1,500
Your Own Growing Your Donors Worksheets to support the process of developing these materials. Value: $250
Access to an Online Forum so that you can have access to those completing the program at the same time as you. You can provide support and encouragement to each other as you complete this program! You’ll also have access to online resources and samples to refer to as you build your materials. You’ll have access to this forum for a full 12-months. Value: $1,200
Access to Open Q&A calls so that you can ask your burning questions – and learn from answers to questions from other participants. Value: $600
TOTAL VALUE: $3,550
YOUR COST: $995
WHAT IT COSTS:
The price for this full program is $995. Micro-organizations (with a budget of less than $100,000) can qualify for a rate of $495 (allows access to the material, the VIP Forum and the Q&A calls, but grading of homework is not included).
Payment Plans Available. Contact Kirsten at kirsten@growingyourdonors.com for details.
How To Register:
Click this link: http://growingyourdonors.com/amember/signup.php to sign up for the full course. Just select the Growing Your Donors – Fundraising 101 option and follow the directions. You’ll be able to access the first week of the course as soon as the transaction is processed.
Please contact the site administrator (at admin@growingyourdonors.com) if you would prefer to mail in a check to register or if you would like directions to sign up for the Micro-organization option.
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- Narrow in on the exact type of people who are most likely to donate to you
- Create a compelling case statement that will draw people in to becoming involved with your organization
- Learn what motivates people to become involved with charitable organizations
- Build a team to work with you to raise funds for your important cause
- Define your vision and mission in such a way that community members will truly ‘get’ why your cause is so important
- Build an awareness program so that you will no longer be ‘the best kept secret in town’
- Become comfortable with asking – and see it not as a necessary evil, but rather an important step in allowing (and inviting) people to become part of the family of your organization
- Develop your fundraising plan – a system to help make sure you’re staying on-track to meet your fundraising goals
- Develop a system that will help you raise the money you need to support your cause
- Make your organization stand out among other nonprofits
- Create a compelling vision that will make potential donors call you for more information
- Work smarter at building your fundraising program, not harder
- Ask for a donation without being pushy
- Build relationships with people with the ability and interest in supporting your organization
- Stay accountable to your goals and achieve them
- Develop interim measurements to ensure you are on-track to raising the funds you need
- Get proven techniques you can apply right away
- Receive specific tools for you to use
- Create greater exposure and visibility for your organization
- Learn time saving techniques that will dramatically cut down your learning curve
- Implement systems so you consistently seek out new donors and stop struggling to find new donors every year.
How quickly can you expect these results?
Much of that depends on you. Are you willing to try some new things (and, in some cases, willing to go back to the basics?) Do you have the time and energy to invest in building a strong network of people who want to support you? That said, virtually all clients see results within the first few months. Most often, the bulk of the results are at the fourteen to sixteen month mark. However some clients see results within a matter of weeks.
How can I guarantee myself that I will get more donors, in record time?
Make a commitment to complete this program, in its entirety. Don’t skip assignments because you think you already have that piece down. Please understand, this is not a quick fix. It takes time to build a fundraising program that is sustainable over time – where donors will choose to partner with your organization for years to come.
Will I recover the investment I put into this coaching / training program?
Yes! (Was that emphatic enough?) Think about the additional people you can help, if only you had the money to serve them. Proven systems that can help you find donors, and keep them engaged for the long-term, are priceless. Did you know that, in the average development office, 90% of donors lapse – each year?
What you’re regularly getting with this program is a system that will help you find new donors who stay involved with your organization over time. I’ll also help you with tools and to help you overcome your fear of asking (for you and/or your board) and help you set up a sustainable plan to raise money for your organization. You’ll also get several resources, materials and tools you’ve been looking for. These will all help you grow a more sustainable fundraising program.
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But if you’re still skeptical, I understand. After all, this may be the first time you’ve heard of me or my program. So, to make you feel as confident as I am, I’m putting my money where my mouth is, by offering you…
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My Personal “Make-You-Happy, Money-Back Guarantee”
This has to be the best, step-by-step program for attracting newdonors (and keeping them!)
100% Risk Free!
AND these strategies must help you raise $10,000+ in new funding this coming year — or I’ll pay you your money back.
If you implement the techniques outlined in this program. I am confident that you will add a minimum of $10,000 to your bottom line over the next 12 months. I’m essentially guaranteeing you a 10x return on your investment, or you can ask for your money back.
So, if for some reason my program does not meet your expectations, or you don’t receive the results you were looking for within one year, just notify my office, show us what you’ve implemented, and ask me for a prompt refund up to one full year of your purchase, and we’ll be happy to refund you.
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I’m really looking forward to working with you!
Warm regards,
Kirsten Bullock
Your ‘Growing Your Donors’ Coach
P.S. Take a moment to reflect on where you will be one year from now. Are you still struggling to keep the doors open? Are you still wondering how you will meet payroll next month? OR do you have partners working with you (investing both time and money) to help you accomplish your goals together? This program will help you do that. Get started today so that we can work together to help you accomplish your goals.
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Legal Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to accurately represent our program and its potential. Any claims made of actual earnings or examples of actual results can be verified upon request. The testimonials and examples used are exceptional results, don’t apply to the average purchaser, and are not intended to represent or guarantee that anyone will achieve the same or similar results. Each individual’s success depends on his or her background, dedication, desire and motivation. As with any business endeavor, there is an inherent risk of loss of capital and there is no guarantee that you will earn any money.
