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Board Boot Camp

Does your board understand and embrace their role as fundraisers for your organization? If not, check out our board boot camp, an intense four-hour session to help board members understand what makes a development program successful, what their role is in fundraising, and how to develop a network of support for your organization.    Read more


[Tutorial]

Developing Your Case for Support

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By Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
CAPITAL VENTURE CEO/President

The Importance of the Case

Sometimes development professionals only think about the importance of having a case for support when they are preparing to launch a capital campaign. However, every organization needs a case for support for all of its fundraising activities. The case has been defined by some as "the reasons why an organization both needs and merits philanthropic support….," (AFP Fundraising Dictionary); ….a clear, compelling statement of all the reasons why anyone should consider making contribution…. (Harold J. Seymour) and "… an internal database …of information that will support the preparation of various documents and publications…" (Henry A Rosso). The case is all of this and more.  Read more


[Workshop]

Donor Cultivation Strategies [1.5 CFRE Credits]

February 6, 2013
Sponsored by: GrantStation.com
Webinar
Presenter: Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE

Many nonprofit organizations think fundraising is limited to sending out a letter, holding an event, or writing a grant proposal. Fundraising is really about the development of relationships. Relationship building takes time, whether the organization is approaching individuals, corporations, or foundations. In this webinar Linda Lysakowski will discuss tools, events, and activities that can be used to cultivate relationships with all of these constituencies, which can result in bigger gifts, more rewarding relationships, and increased involvement of donors  Read more


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Group Consulting Programs

If you need Expert Fundraising Consulting services, but think you can't afford them, the Nonprofit Roundtable series is designed for you! Each session in the series will give Executive Directors and Development Officers insight from a combination of both peer interaction and input from a seasoned fundraising consultant. You will learn proven methods to lead your organization and advance your philanthropy. At the end of 10 months, you will leave with a comprehensive development plan for your organization.  Read more


[Workshop]

How to Develop Your Fundraising Career [1.5 CFRE Credits]

February 12, 2013
Sponsored by: FundsforNGOs.org
Webinar
Presenter: Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE

Fundraising has recently become accepted as not only a profession but as a “hot career.” Even with the need for a more professional approach to fundraising and the sheer numbers of people entering this profession there are still many nonprofits, and many individuals who do not see fundraising as a profession, and even many who still view fundraising with a “tin cup” mentality.  Read more


[Workshop]

Results, Results, Results

February 5, 2013
Sponsored by: GiftWorks Fundraising Software
Webinar
Presenter: Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE

Everyone wants results—your CEO, your board, your founders. How do you prove that your efforts are paying off? How do you prove to these constituencies that your development program is working? In this webinar we will talk about:

  • Documenting results
  • Analyzing results
  • Presenting results
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Workshop Programs

Workshops, Seminars and Presentations


CAPITAL VENTURESM offers a wide variety of workshops, seminars and presentations for nonprofit organizations. Among our most popular training programs are:

  • Capital & Endowment Campaigns for Smaller Shops
  • Are you ready for a campaign? Learn the ingredients of a successful campaign and how you can develop a plan for success.
  • Developing a Case for Support
  • Learn to write a compelling case for support for your organization or campaign.
  • Evaluating Your Development Program
  • Learn how to evaluate the effectiveness of your development program.
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[Services]

Workshops, Seminars and Presentations

CAPITAL VENTURESM offers a wide variety of workshops, seminars and presentations for nonprofit organizations. Among our most poplar training programs are:

  • Capital & Endowment Campaigns for Smaller Shops
  • Are you ready for a campaign? Learn the ingredients of a successful campaign and how you can develop a plan for success.

  • Developing a Case for Support
  • Learn to write a compelling case for support for your organization or campaign.

  • Evaluating Your Development Program
  • Learn how to evaluate the effectiveness of your development program.

  • The Development Plan-Foundation for Success
  • Based on Linda Lysakowski's book, this workshop will teach you how to build a diversified fundraising program and involve staff and board in your development program.
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