YFusion » Fundraising http://yfusionmg.com Digital marketing agency providing social media management, email marketing and business marketing services Wed, 03 Oct 2018 20:26:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 How to Get Funded & Create Buzz for your Nonprofit http://yfusionmg.com/learn-the-secrets-to-getting-funded-creating-buzz-for-your-nonprofit/ http://yfusionmg.com/learn-the-secrets-to-getting-funded-creating-buzz-for-your-nonprofit/#comments Sat, 06 Apr 2013 20:35:08 +0000 YFusion http://yfusionmg.com/?p=7443 In these challenging economic times, nonprofits are constantly being asked to do more with less.  Today’s funding challenges require that social entrepreneurs know how to leverage new tools and fresh approaches. Nonprofit Bootcamp will arm you with the critical knowledge and skills you can use right away. The event will be held on Saturday, April 26 at The Conference Center at Georgia Piedmont from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. You will learn proven marketing and fundraising techniques to compete for charitable donations, corporate sponsorship and grant funding.

If you want to build a nonprofit from scratch or kick start your current program- Nonprofit Bootcamp walks you step by step through proven methods on generating income, building awareness and impacting change.

We will cover:

  • Getting Funded: Panel Discussion
  • Telling your story
  • Incorporating social media into your marketing
  • Latest Fundraising Trends
  • Small Shop Success

 

You will be provided a Binder full of action plans, worksheets and templates to take home. Catered lunch and free parking is provided.

Seize this opportunity to network with your peers, speak with major funders and learn from the best and brightest in nonprofit. Class size is limited so don’t delay.  Early bird special ends Friday, March 21. Click here to register for Nonprofit Bootcamp.

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Guest Speaker: Audra Wallace, CEO of YFusion

Need a fundraising plan for 2013?

Join us and learn the essential components of creating an annual development plan. Gain valuable information on how to save time and resources by setting goals, assigning tasks and evaluating your progress. You will receive tools you can take back to your organization and put to work immediately. You’ll walk away with a great draft plan and insights into the latest fundraising trends to make 2013 a productive and profitable year for your nonprofit!

In this session, we will discuss:

· How to identify the best mix of income for your nonprofit.
· How to build an annual fundraising calendar.
· Tips on diversifying revenue streams.
· Insight into the latest fundraising trends for 2013.
· Ways to benchmark your results.

Participants will have the opportunity to share their current strategies and get feedback.

RSVP at The Atlanta Nonprofit Collaborative Meetup.

]]> http://yfusionmg.com/creating-a-fundraising-plan/feed/ 0 Top 5 Reasons Nonprofits Fail to Reach Their Goals http://yfusionmg.com/top-5-reasons-nonprofits-fail-to-reach-their-goals/ http://yfusionmg.com/top-5-reasons-nonprofits-fail-to-reach-their-goals/#comments Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:33:23 +0000 YFusion http://yfusionmg.com/?p=329 Why do most nonprofits fail?  And what effect does the economy play on the state of nonprofits today?  I would argue far less than most people would like to believe.  Yes, the economy is still in a slump and people are being selective with their donations but organizations should no longer be using that as an excuse. The economy has been in a decline for more than four years and the majority of nonprofits have been forced to reduce spending and adjust their budgets.  I believe there are greater threats to the financial sustainability of a nonprofit than the economy and these threats become blatantly apparent during a weak economy.

Five of the main reasons nonprofits fail are:

  1. No Development Strategy or Fundraising Plan
  2. Understaffed & Overworked Development Team
  3. Lack of support from Leadership
  4. Lack of Resources 
  5. Unclear Mission

I will spend the next few posts going more in depth on each of these topics.  I will provide you with best practices, insights and resources on how to avoid each of these threats.  I encourage everyone to comment and share your experiences.  I would love to hear your thoughts on why nonprofits are failing to reach their goals and what steps they should take toward saving their organization.

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