Fundraising Fundamentals

Raising philanthropic funding for a nonprofit organization presents unique challenges that many executive directors face.
While this presentation explores various approaches to fundraising, it centers on major gift fundraising as a vital resource for achieving impactful results.

We achieve our mission by building strong, authentic relationships, communities of interest, and ultimately partners in our vision.

This presentation emphasizes the significance of mindset, a clear mission, a compelling vision, and a credible plan serves as the foundation for successful fundraising efforts.

Additionally, practical applications such as types of meetings, how to make the ask, and stewardship are underscored with an eye toward nurturing future gifts.

Who should attend 

Fundraisers and leaders for whom fundraising is a part of their role. Also beneficial to those within an organization who support fundraising such as prospect research, gift administration, and marketing.

Key takeaways

• The mindset of a successful fundraiser.
• The stages of a major gift.
• Various types of prospective donors and how to approach each.
• Making the ask, follow up, stewardship, and how to handle objections.

Eric Billman

With over 30 years of global experience, Eric’s extensive fundraising expertise covers critical topics such as 

• securing funding for nonprofits
• fostering board engagement
• cultivating a culture of philanthropy
• harnessing philanthropy’s transformational potential