Focus Fundraising LLC

12/03/2019

Focus Fundraising president, Nadine Gabai-Botero, is giving a workshop tomorrow about overcoming challenging ask scenarios. The session takes place at 1 pm ET and will discuss the key concepts for a successful ask. Sign up before it’s too late:

The Nonprofit Learning Lab is a national organization that connects, supports and develops professionals leading the nonprofit sector. We offer nonprofit training, resources, mentors and professional development for nonprofits.

11/01/2019

On Wednesday, December 4th Focus’s president, Nadine Gabai-Botero, is leading an online workshop through the Nonprofit Learning Lab on how to overcome challenging ask scenarios. The session will take place from 1-1:45 pm ET. This is a great opportunity for development directors, CEOs, and board members to gain insight on how to ask for support effectively (and what to watch out for!). She’ll focus on what can happen when you're in the meeting, plus preparation, the importance of research and run-throughs, and how to deal with tricky follow-up issues. Sign up here:

Learn with us from the comfort of your home or office. Nonprofit topics including fundraising, volunteer management, board development, social media, communications and marketing.

08/05/2013

“Big Gifts for Small Shops”
If you need help securing big donations for your small nonprofit, join AFPDC for this brown bag webinar on 8/14. Get tips on how to make connections and build relationships that bring in major gifts. http://tinyurl.com/obegwfo

"Big Gifts for Small Shops"A Brown Bag Webinar ________________________________________________________________________An Educational Session Hosted by: The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Washington DC Chapter

07/02/2013

Join AFP DC for a Roundtable Plus session on 7/11: Consulting for the Long Haul. Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE, Susan Schaefer, CFRE and Martha Schumacher, ACFRE will lead a discussion on closing the deal, working with clients, marketing & more. Bring your ques and challenges! http://tinyurl.com/or67bbq

Full participation in this education session is applicable for 1.5 credit hours in Category 1.B Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

05/20/2013

CFRE certification is a great way to demonstrate fundraising expertise. Learn more about the exam process & AFP DC's great (and very affordable) study group at a free info session tomorrow. http://tinyurl.com/d9xncpd

Looking to earn your CFRE?Join AFP DC and learn more about how the process works.Do you want to demonstrate your commitment to the fundraising profession, improve your career opportunities, and grow your earning potential? Become a Certified Fund Raising Executive!CFRE certification:• Increases Cred...

04/16/2013

Is your nonprofit using LinkedIn strategically? Attend AFP DC’s April 26 education session to hear from Peter Panepento, Asst. Managing Editor of The Chronicle of Philanthropy, to learn how to use this social media tool for development purposes. Register at http://tinyurl.com/d6ots47

02/08/2013

Love these tips for connecting with your prospects!

5 Insanely Successful Ideas for Getting in the Door to See Your Prospect03/02/2012by Gail12 CommentsOk, you’re about to pick up the phone to try to schedule a meeting with a donor prospect.Making that phone call can be the moment of truth!Yikes. This can be the moment of truth.It can be scary.It’s a...

02/06/2013

If you're new to Twitter or still figuring it out, here's a great 5 min. video to watch on How to Participate in a Live TwitterChat http://ow.ly/hsZvh

How to participate in a live Twitter Chat, using TweetChat.com

01/18/2013

Terrific report on the many issues facing fundraisers today. If you are working in nonprofit development, it's a must read! http://bit.ly/W3gOSQ

The newly released study UnderDeveloped: A National Study of Challenges Facing Nonprofit Fundraising reveals that many nonprofits are stuck in a vicious cycle that threatens their ability to raise the resources they need to succeed. A joint project of CompassPoint and the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr....

01/18/2013

Looking forward to AFP DC’s Jan. 31 education session on Major Donors fundraising. Kate Gibney, VP, Dev, Am for Arts is featured speaker. http://bit.ly/103b5xB

09/11/2012

Nonprofit friends: looking for help in recruiting a fundraising board? Don't miss the Assoc. of Fundraising Prof. program on 9/20! http://www.cvent.com/events/recruiting-a-fundraising-board/event-summary-ebf74be808134f27b66d2519e089c2b2.aspx