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1 Presenter: Lori L. Jacobwith, Founder, Ignited Fundraising All I Wanna Do is Raise Some Money To Download Slides: Image Source: Thank You! 2016 Ignited Fundraising 1

All I Wanna Do Is Raise Some Money Lori L.

million from individual donors And counting www.ignitedfundraising.

Experts Master Storyteller, Fundraising Culture Change Expert, Author, Speaker,

2 All I Wanna Do Is Raise Some Money Lori L. Jacobwith 30 years in the social sector Since 2001 has helped NPOs raise $300 million from individual donors And counting June 2016: Named one of America s Top 25 Fundraising Experts Master Storyteller, Fundraising Culture Change Expert, Author, Speaker, Trainer Former Executive Director, Development Director & Board Member To Download Slides: Ignited Fundraising 2

3 What I Do WHY I do What I Do Dorcas Grigg-Saito, CEO, LCHC 2016 Ignited Fundraising 3

4 Two Quick Questions First Biggest Fundraising Challenges? 2016 Ignited Fundraising 4

Three Success Stories One Unsuccessful Story Today Q & A &

5 How Many Active Individual Donors? What to Watch For THE Overall Secret Simple Success Factors Three Success Stories One Unsuccessful Story Today Q & A & Next Steps To Download Slides: Ignited Fundraising 5

6 The BIG Secret Secret to An Effective Organization: Communication Communication Communication 2016 Ignited Fundraising 6

7 Successful Organizations: 2016 Ignited Fundraising 7

8 Where To Focus Your Time On Actions that Cause You To: 1. Really know key supporters 2. Share clear messages 3. Hold yourself & others accountable 4. Continually invite participation The WHY: Simon Sinek Ignited Fundraising 8

Success Story #1 Caring For Lowell Capital Campaign From 0 donors to 3000+ Staff giving totaled $225k+ Exponential community

9 Success Story #1 Caring For Lowell Capital Campaign From 0 donors to Staff giving totaled $225k+ Exponential community awareness First $1 million gift $5 million+ in 2 years & 2 months Now in their 2 nd Capital Campaign 2016 Ignited Fundraising 9

10 Know Your Supporters What if you don t have any? Share Clear Messages 2016 Ignited Fundraising 10

11 Invite Participation 2016 Ignited Fundraising 11

12 Today Wrap Around Fund Building Bridges Capital Campaign 2016 Ignited Fundraising 12

13 Success Story #2 Clare Housing: Sustainable Funding Sustainable Funding Committee Exceptional and Engaging Community Awareness Building On Track to Meet or Exceed 124% Fundraising Goal Increase First $50k Gift 2016 Ignited Fundraising 13

14 Know Supporters Image source: Clare Housing Facebook page Share Clear Messages Source: Clare Housing Enewsletter March 29, Ignited Fundraising 14

15 Clear Messages & Participation 2016 Ignited Fundraising 15

16 Staff, Board & Committee ALL KNOW 1. Names of top donors 2. Names of longest givers of both time and money 3. Who gave this week/month 4. How many people stop giving each year Continually Invite Participation Source: Clare Housing Facebook page 2016 Ignited Fundraising 16

17 Source: Clare Housing Website Compelling Clear Communication I'll remember what he said for the rest of my life. "He was so nervous, he almost broke the chair." Source: Clare Housing enews 2016 Ignited Fundraising 17

18 Accountability = Success Success Story # Ignited Fundraising 18

19 Volunteers of America N Louisiana Sustained Focus on Major Gifts Committed Committee Regular Funding Gap Messages Year-Long Continuity Don t Mess With What Works Really Know Key Supporters 2016 Ignited Fundraising 19

20 Share Clear Messages Funding Gap Messages are a KEY Part of the Culture Chuck Meehan, CEO, Volunteers of America, N Louisiana Share Clear Messages 2016 Ignited Fundraising 20

21 Continually Invite Participation Organizational Accountability 2016 Ignited Fundraising 21

22 Personal Accountability Event Day Annual Fundraising Event Immediately Inviting Community Support 2016 Ignited Fundraising 22

23 Unsuccessful Story I Don t Rescue 2016 Ignited Fundraising 23

24 Staffing Uncertainty About Board Role 2016 Ignited Fundraising 24

25 That Person Moral To The Story 2016 Ignited Fundraising 25

26 Wrap Up Q & A 2016 Ignited Fundraising 26

27 Where To Focus Your Time On Actions that Cause You To: 1. Really know key supporters 2. Share clear messages 3. Hold yourself & others accountable 4. Continually invite participation 2016 Ignited Fundraising 27

I love making a difference helping high achievers. 2.

28 Turn to A Partner & Share What new communication actions will you implement right away? (Up to Three) Why I Do This 1. I love making a difference helping high achievers. 2. Attract action-taking people who are committed to raise more and be the best they can be. To Talk With Me: Ignited Fundraising 28

29 Resources & Staying Connected Fire Starters Blog: Lori L. Jacobwith Master Storyteller & Fundraising Culture Change Expert Free Resources Questions? 2016 Ignited Fundraising 29

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30 All I Wanna Do is Raise Some Money Thank You! To Download Slides: Image Source: Ignited Fundraising 30

All I Wanna Do is Raise Some Funds

All I Wanna Do is Raise Some Funds Presenter Lori L. Jacobwith Founder Ignited Fundraising Image Source: www.thinglink.com 2017 Ignited Fundraising 1 Thank You! 2017 Ignited Fundraising 2 Fundraising Culture