PROED 503 - Fundraising Fundamentals for Nonprofits

What are the essential elements of a healthy fundraising program? We'll cover the principles of fundraising for nonprofit organizations, learn that fundraising is a process, and explore the steps of that process. Topics include: definitions of different kinds of contributions; the role of volunteers and the board in fundraising; the fundraising cycle; how to develop a broad base of prospects and donors; developing an integrated fundraising program; creating a development plan; goal-setting, evaluation, and reporting.