CRASH COURSE IN GRANT WRITING // Oct 22, 2009 • 9 am - noon
We’ll cover the basics of successful grant writing from start to finish. You will learn what funders want, how to identify potential donors, design fundable projects, write winning proposals and build relationships with funders. Learn from sample proposals and useful checklists to help you evaluate your own proposals.

CREATING YOUR FUNDRAISING PLAN // Oct 22, 2009 • 1 - 4 pm
Learn how to create a realistic and diversified plan to raise money for your nonprofit organization. We will discuss the pros and cons of common fundraising methods and how to maximize their success. You’ll learn how to make a compelling case to donors and how to steward donor relationships. Do you feel anxiety about asking for money? You'll learn tips and techniques for conquering this fear.

Who should attend?

These workshops are ideal for fundraisers, executive directors, board members and volunteers with less than three years fundraising experience.

Cost

Both workshops $310 / Single workshop $175

Register more than one person from the same organization and receive a 10% discount (enter the discount code "multi" when you register).

Location

Workshops take place at Volunteer Vancouver at 1183 Melville Street, Vancouver. Refreshments will be provided. Participants taking both workshops will be on their own for lunch.

Facilitator

Andrea Seale, Certified Fundraising Executive and principal of Blueprint Fundraising, leads the sessions. Over the last 12 years she has helped raise millions of dollars for some of the community’s leading nonprofit organizations and she will share the lessons learned along the way. She is a highly rated presenter, teaches in the BCIT Fundraising Management program and has a broad range of fundraising ideas and knowledge to share with you.

Comments from past workshop participants:

“Andrea was approachable, warm, clear. Not jargony, but straight forward and easy to understand. Actually got to ‘implementation’ instead of just ‘theory’ – thank you!”
- Fundraising Planning Workshop Participant

“Andrea is clear and concise. The material was excellent. She was a great speaker! Very personable and knowledgeable.”
- Crash Course in Proposal Writing Workshop Participant

“Excellent workshop – surpassed my expectations in every way. Andrea is a great speaker who gives you real tools to take away. Thank you!”
- Fundraising Planning Workshop Participant

Earn CFRE Points

Participation in each session qualifies for 2.75 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification or recertification.

Questions?

Please feel free to contact us:

Andrea Seale, CFRE
andrea@blueprintfundraising.com
604-682-6582

www.blueprintfundraising.com

Please note that we do not issue refunds for cancellations or no-shows.