Safken Consulting

2 Hour Masterclass

May 7th 10 am PST

I need this Masterclass

Heather Safken

Nonprofit Coach

After 25+ years in the nonprofit world — as a founder, consultant, and even working for a funder — I’ve seen both sides of what makes grants and fundraising work. Since then, I’ve helped nonprofits build sustainable funding systems that generate thousands of dollars every year.

There is a better way — and I’m here to show it to you.

Have you experienced these fundraising problems?

S-T-R-E-S-S

As a small and medium-sized non-profit, I have been there. I know you wear many hats and grant writing is just one of them. With little time or training on the fundraising process, let me help relieve the stress. Learn to manage the time needed to find funding opportunities and be prepared with this fundraising course.

Lack of Funding

With more than a third of all nonprofits reporting that expenses exceeded support and revenue during their most recently completed fiscal year, it’s quite apparent that already being under-funded is a roadblock keeping many nonprofits from the very things need to
get more funding.

Too Many Options

Ever herd of fight, flight or freeze? Well sometimes we freeze when there are too many fundraising options. Learn how to identify 2-3 fundraising efforts to focus on for your organization over a 12 month period.

Not Knowing Where to Start ?

Fundraising can be a daunting task without a guide in front. Together we will touch on the 8 most common types of fundraising and what might be best for your organization. Looking at the low hanging fruit for the best return is ideal! Trust me when I say I struggled for years! These 8 essentials will get you feeling great and energized about fundraising.

Then this masterclass is for you...

Because ALL these things CAN BE SOLVED

Introducing. . . Fundraising Made Simple

It’s like having a fundraising guru in your pocket to solve any problem, answer any question, and give you confidence to successfully secure funding!

Topics we will cover together!

1 - Introduction to Fundraising

This overview provides an introduction to the fundamentals of fundraising, focusing on eight key principles and the importance of setting clear, strategic goals. Participants will learn how to establish realistic and achievable fundraising objectives that align with their mission and budget, ensuring a solid foundation for successful fundraising efforts.

2 - Understanding Your Donor Base and Donor Development

We will explore donor data analysis to identify key funding sources and distinguish between general donations and major gifts. Participants will gain insights into the donor lifecycle and learn effective strategies for donor retention and growth. We will touch on practical techniques to cultivate lasting donor relationships and strengthen their fundraising efforts.

3 - Alumni Engagement and Corporate Partnerships

Covering a few strategies for engaging alumni and corporate partners to enhance fundraising efforts and organizational growth. Participants will learn how to develop partnership proposals that create mutual benefits, helping to strengthen relationships and secure long-term support.

4 - Events Fundraising

Sharing with participants an overview of how to plan and execute impactful fundraising events in a year. Additionally we will discuss how to measure event impact and return on investment (ROI) to ensure long-term success.

5 - Grants

We will cover a brief overview of grant readiness. Participants will get an idea if their organization is ready to write grants, or how to improve their current process.

6 - Planned Giving

Introduces the fundamentals of planned giving, exploring various giving options that can support long-term fundraising efforts. Participants will gain a clear understanding of different planned giving vehicles and how they can be integrated into a sustainable development strategy for their organization.

7 - Business Within the Nonprofit

How to revenue-generating activities within a nonprofit framework, helping participants identify opportunities to enhance financial sustainability.

8 - Future-Proof Finances: Building an Investment Portfolio for Long-Term Nonprofit Success

We will cover the basic principles of building an investment portfolio and developing financial strategies for long-term success.

9 - Fundraising Plan in Action: Set up systems to ensure you implement these strategies!

Participants will be provided a template to develop a their high level fundraising plan for the next year, incorporating key strategies learned throughout the Masterclass. They will also have discussed systems for tracking and evaluating fundraising efforts to ensure continuous improvement.