Fund Raising Seminar - October 26, 2012 - Sarasota in Sarasota

Fund Raising Seminar - October 26, 2012 - Sarasota

PRACTICAL FUND RAISING SEMINAR

October 26, 2012

 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Location: Community Foundation of Sarasota County

Finding and Keeping New Donors

All fund raising -- especially major gifts and planned gifts -- begins with a rock-solid donor acquisition and retention program.  Make sure you master these techniques, so you can steadily grow a strong base of loyal donors.   Learn which donor acquisition methods work best and which ones to avoid.  Often the most affordable donor acquisition programs work the best.  Learn how to keep your donors, once they have made that first gift.  Learn how to evaluate your results and uncover ways to improve your efficiency.  Taught by John Elbare, CFP.

-- 10 minute break between sessions --

 Staying Street Legal: Fund Raising Laws and Regulations

There are many laws and regulations that apply to non-profit fund raising -- at both the state and federal level.  And the amount of regulation is increasing each year, as non-profits face greater scrutiny. Make sure you understand the basics, so can avoid public embarassment, fines, and other regulatory actions.  This overview covers donation receipts, IRS filing requirements, donor privacy, state registration, prudent investing standards, IRS governance requirements, and other pertinent regulations.  Remember, ignornace of the law is no defense.  This is informatiion every CEO and Board Chair needs to know.  Taught by John Elbare, CFP.

Space is limited - you must register online in advance.

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