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Resource Development: Friend and Fundraising in Support of Geriatric Nursing and A Final Word. Panel III 9:00 to 11:15 am Friday, November 18, 2011 Rachael Watman, MSW Senior Program Officer The John A. Hartford Foundation. Poll: Nursing School. Poll: Nursing School.
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Resource Development: Friend and Fundraising in Support of Geriatric Nursing andA Final Word Panel III 9:00 to 11:15 am Friday, November 18, 2011 Rachael Watman, MSW Senior Program Officer The John A. Hartford Foundation
Resource Development “Resource development is essential to organizational effectiveness, so it must be an expectation of professional leadership and not just a responsibility of those with administrative titles.”
Resource Development Fundraising Friendraising
Why Friend and Fundraising is like Trapeze School • It feels unnatural and requires much courage • With the support of others and practice, it becomes easier • Despite what happens, you simply try again • Success can be life-changing
Recommendation #1 Align Your Efforts with the Mission of a Potential Funder
Recommendation #2 Do Your Homework
Recommendation #3 Think Outside of the Traditional Funder Box
Recommendation #4 Understand that Partnering Does Not Always Represent an Exchange of Money
Recommendation #5 Communicate Your Message Effectively
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Resources: HGNI Fundraising & Sustainability Work Group Fundraising & Sustainability Work Group
HGNI Fundraising Toolkit www.hgni.org
Webinars Fundraising Webinar, April 2010: How to Create a Strategic Fundraising Plan
Webinar Fundraising Webinar, June 2010: Donor Engagement