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PRESENTED FOR THE TRUSTEE INSTITUTE FOR THE NEW JERSEY STATE LIBRARY. Introduction to Fundraising and the Development Process. Presented by: David R. Bixel, President Semple Bixel Associates, Inc. October 1, 2004. OVERVIEW OF PHILANTHROPY 2003 GIVING: $240.72 BILLION.
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PRESENTED FOR THE TRUSTEE INSTITUTE FOR THE NEW JERSEY STATE LIBRARY Introduction to Fundraising and the Development Process • Presented by: • David R. Bixel, President • Semple Bixel Associates, Inc. • October 1, 2004
PUBLIC RELATIONSThe Foundation for Fund raising • Communication must precede fund raising. Potential donors must be aware of: • your mission and goals • how you plan to achieve your goals • benefits your organization provides to the community
BUILDING A PUBLICRELATIONS PROGRAM • Determine your market for communication • Develop a plan for public relations • Determine channels of communication • Evaluate
PROSPECT RESEARCH • Basic Principles: • System for research begins with determining internal and external constituents • Process is cumulative and on-going • Confidentiality, accuracy timeliness of data is critical • Prospect identification is every board member’s responsibility
SPECIAL EVENTSFRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY GROUPS • Keys to Success: • Pros • Cons • Factors to Consider
FUND-RAISING TECHNIQUESDIRECT MAIL MARKETING • Objectives: • Donor Acquisition • Donor Renewal • Donor Upgrades • Cultivation
THE ANNUAL PLAN • Identify Sources of Potential Support • Evaluate Potential of Each Source • Determine Your Goal • Choose Solicitation Techniques • Develop Your Donor Strategies • Develop Your Annual Timeline • Set a Fundraising Budget
Capital Campaign • Keys to Success: • Pros • Cons • Factors to Consider
BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES IN FUND RAISING • Make personal commitment to organization and to development program • Give commensurate with ability • Provide leadership/time to fundraising • Develop a plan and set goals • Establish a fundraising committee of the board if needed