Fundraising strategies for trustees and boards

Who is it for?

This practical 3.5 hour session is for volunteer Board members and non-fundraising senior management

What will I get out of it?

During the session we will look at building a culture of philanthropy in your organisation by examining:

The current Scottish Fundraising Landscape

• Who has the money

• How much do they have

• Who gets it

• How much does it cost to raise

3 theories of how fundraising works

• The Pyramid

• The Onion

• The Seven Steps

Practical tips on how to support the fundraising process

• Is your organisation ready to fundraise (a check list)

• Contact mapping

• Resources

At the end of the session participants will

• Have a clearer idea of the current Scottish fundraising climate

• Understand the basics behind effective fundraising techniques

• Better support the fundraising effort and ensure the organisation is ‘fundraising ready’