Learn How to Fundraise!

I just got word about this fundraising conference - the price is not bad, and the workshops sound great! So if you're already in the Providence, Rhode Island area - or you can travel there - (check with your VISTA Leader or Project Supervisor to find out about available funds for training conferences) - then this might be just what you need!

Here's a little more information...

Do you need help with fundraising? If you can travel or if you're already in the

Resources Now! National Institute Fundraising Workshop:
The registration fee for the Resources Now! Institute is $190.00 and the date of the conference is from Monday, October 9, 2006 to Thursday, October 12, 2006.

Here are list of the available workshops:

Session 1 - (Monday) You will choose one of the following:

• eople First! Individual Giving - To Raise $$$...Raise People
  Finding Support through Volunteer Leaders
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• Corporate Donor Giving/Partnership - Inside the Corner Office
  Experiencing Corporate Motivation & Response
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• ncovering the Resources in Your Community - Resources for Special Programs
  Making Funding Challenges Work for You
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• Asking Clinics - Small Group Coaching
  Customize Resources Now! Approach to Your Initiative
  

Session 2 - (Tuesday) You will choose one of the following:

• People First!? Individual Giving - Developing Major Donors
  Moving Modest Gifts to Major Support
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• Corporate Donor Giving/Partnership - The Value of Your Program's Brand
  Gaining and Keeping a Competitive Edge
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• Uncovering the Resources in Your Community - Small Group Coaching
  Customize Resources Now! Approach to Your Initiative
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• Asking Clinics - Writing for $$$ - Individual Drafting Actual
  Appeal Letters

Session 3 - (Wednesday) You will choose one of the following:

• People First!? Individual Giving - Wealth Transfer and Impact on Community Service
  Investing in Emerging Seniors
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• Corporate Donor Giving/Partnership - Small Group Coaching
  Customize Resources Now! Approach to Your Initiative
  
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• Uncovering the Resources in Your Community - Finding $$$ in Your Community
  Using Hot Excavation Research Tools
  
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• Asking Clinics - Writing for $$$ - Foundation/Corporate
  Drafting Actual Solicitation Proposals
  

Session 4 - (Thursday) You will choose one of the following:

• People First! Individual Giving - Small Group Coaching
  Customize Resources Now! Approach to Your Initiative
  
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• Corporate Donor Giving/Partnership - Cause Related Marketing and Corporate Partnerships
  Learning How Business Makes You Better and Visa Versa!
  
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• Uncovering the Resources in Your Community - Revenue Generation
  Looking at What Makes a Good Program Fit
  
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• Asking Clinics - Articulating for $$$ Face-to-Face
  Practicing Actual Personal Solicitations
  

Closing Session
Thursday, October 12, 2006 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

For more information, click this link!