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Explore the benefits, challenges, and considerations of collaborative fundraising for conservation projects. Learn how to get started, campaign basics, and maximize efficiency and credibility. Dive into a new platform of support in this comprehensive guide. Visit www.newenglandforestry.org for more information.
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We’re All in This Together! Collaborative Fundraising for Conservation J. P. O’Connor for New England Forestry Foundation 2013
Topics • Benefits • Challenges • Considerations • Getting Started • Campaign Basics
Benefits • Create more comprehensive project • Promotes sharing and learning • Attract bigger grants and larger funders • Avoid duplication • Give funders better ROI • Realize efficiencies • Increase credibility • New platform of support
Challenges • Conflicts • Time Consuming to Coordinate • Complicated Financials • Less flexibility • Finite funding sources
Considerations • Decision Making and Control • Expectations • Communication and coordination • Individual vs. collaborative • Management
Getting Started • Set the scope and limitations of the fundraising goals and timeframe in a written agreement • Decide on the lead agency • Identify decision making process • Hire staff and determine leadership • Agree on publicity protocol
The Campaign Basics • Draft case for support • Feasibility prospect identification • Interviews and feasibility report • Campaign Cabinet • Timeline/Phases • Final Case for Support • Lead Gift • Publicity at Launch • Quiet Phase
New England Forestry Foundation For more information on us visit: www.newenglandforestry.org