A workshop on Fundraising & Campaigns in Challenging Times

What should I be doing during a recession to grow my fundraising? When is the right time to begin a capital or major gifts campaign? Am I thriving or just surviving? Sound familiar?

At Jeffrey Byrne & Associates we've heard many of these same questions from clients and our friends in philanthropy.

We also asked if it was a good time for a capital campaign workshop and here is what we heard:

"We've never experienced an economy like this. What should we do?"
Parts of the fundraising process are changing daily as we experience conditions not seen in 40 years. But many best-practices in fundraising are valid and working well for nonprofits across the nation. Regardless of your capital project timeline, now is the perfect time to focus on the plan, adapt to the conditions and improve your likelihood of conducting a successful campaign.

"Do we really need another fundraising workshop?"
Times are tough. There's no question that capital campaigns are coming under tremendous scrutiny to be efficient and effective. Campaign planning is intended to reduce risk. Reducing risk greatly improves your chances of exceeding your campaign goals. Now is the time to focus on economic realities in conjunction with your capital campaign planning. Nonprofits are no longer avoiding the discussion of fundraising in a down economy - they're joining in.

"A capital campaign isn't on our radar right now."
Many nonprofits have deferred their campaign for now. But many others have needs that can't be deferred and must be met now. A capital campaign workshop that addresses effective planning both long and short term will help any organization be more focused and better prepared for success.

"I've been to a lot of workshops on fundraising. What's new about this one?"
First, no sugar-coating. We can't change economic conditions and we don't know what the future holds. What we do know is that there are many nonprofits conducting capital campaigns right now, in the worst economy in years, with tremendous success. These organizations planned, organized, recruited and led in the best way possible. That's why they are reaching their goals despite obstacles.

Are you ready to renew, refresh, recover?
Join Us: 

Friday October 2, 2009
8 a.m. — 1 p.m.
Bishop Spencer Place
4301 Madison Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64111

Enroll Early and Save
$99.00 per person
when registered in advance
$129 per person the day of the event (seating is limited)

A Special Bonus
Register early and bring up to two guests at no additional charge.
Invite your CEO, board members
or key volunteers to attend this important event.

Learn more about the workshop agenda & find out how to register.

Are You Ready to Renew, Refresh & Recover?

Our day of learning will help your organization reach its annual and capital campaign goals more efficiently, more effectively and for years to come.

Renew
Renew your commitment. Now more than ever, your leaders must renew their commitment to your mission and should do whatever it takes to a conduct successful capital campaign planning. Your mission and those you serve can't just wait for better economic conditions.

Refresh
We are the last people to insert artificial optimism into any situation. The reality is that there are many successful capital campaigns underway right now. Sometimes all you need is a fresh look and new perspective to help move your organization forward. If for no other reason, the knowledge gained during this workshop will refresh your spirit for fundraising.

Recover
If your capital campaign plans have been impacted by the economy, now is the time to recover. If you're in the earliest stages of considering a capital campaign you know that the economy will eventually recover. In either case, the best thing you can do is to plan effectively - both short and long term. Those who are most prepared will reap the benefits of their efforts.

Prepare to Learn. Expect to Engage.
The first half of the workshop will focus on annual fundraising, while during the second half we'll focus on capital campaigns.

See how 40-years of data on trends in American philanthropy during good times, downturns and recessions can help guide your campaign success.

Learn how to maximize your fundraising by implementing essential fundraising best practices including:

• Consistent cultivation and solicitation practices
• Creating an attitude of optimism
• Personal and authentic appreciation of donors
• Organization-wide telling of your story

See the newest trends in campaign communications using social media such asblogs, Facebook and Twitter.

Explore practical planning tools you can implement when the economy rebounds including examining budgets, staffing and resources in fresh ways that can help propel you forward at a nominal cost. Hear about current case studies of successful campaigns and what organizations are doing to raise money during this recession.

Registration is Simple
Register online below and mail payment to (or pay at the door with confirmation):

Jeffrey Byrne & Associates, Inc.
4042 Central
Kansas City, MO 64111

Scholarships are available. Please call to learn more. 816.237.1999
Still have questions? Call us at 816.237.1999 or contact us by email.

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