Are you ready to transform your fundraising strategies and make a lasting impact in your organization? We are thrilled to introduce our exclusive online course, specifically designed for nonprofit organizations that philanthropically support local, state, and federal public lands and recreation agencies, such as park foundations, friends groups, conservancies, associations, and societies.
Presenting: Annual Fundraising for Park Foundations, Friends Groups, and Conservancies
Course Overview:
- Dates: May 8, 2024, to July 16, 2024
- Structure: Hybrid online format, combining synchronous and asynchronous learning
- Modules: Nine modules over 10 weeks, including a preparatory Module 0
- Focus Areas: Fundraising ethics, giving trends, prospect research, and annual fundraising planning for unrestricted funds using a multi-channel approach
What You Will Gain:
- In-Depth Knowledge: Delve into critical areas of fundraising,
excluding grant seeking and special event fundraising.
- Hands-On Experience: The instructor will guide students through writing a real Comprehensive Fundraising Case Statement, an Annual Fund Plan, and a Direct Mail & Direct Email Letter using Philanthropic Psychology for their park foundation, friends group, or conservancy that will be ready to be used! Also, the instructor will assist students in planning to launch a Resource Development/Fundraising Committee, as well as will help students select and begin using a donor management system for prospect research and relationship-building.
- Personalized Feedback: Benefit from one-on-one Zoom meetings with the instructor and prompt email responses for your queries.
- Community Building: Access to our exclusive NAPF Development Network LinkedIn Group and/or Networking Group for ongoing support and networking.
A certificate of completion will be issued indicating that the participant acquired 20 hours of continuing education content.
Pricing:
Compare this course pricing and its online convenience to the cost of traveling to a NRPA conference! Not only is the cost the same, but this course will go VERY deep into a single topic, annual fundraising, as opposed to a smattering of disconnected conference session topics. You'll leave this course with the products you need to actually launch an annual fundraising campaign!
- Members: $1499
- Non-Members: $1949
Only 15 seats will be available in this initial cohort!
This course is more than just a learning experience; it's an opportunity to connect with peers, gain expert insights, and apply practical solutions to your organization's unique challenges.
Who should take this course?
- Development Directors of park foundations, friends groups, conservancies, and park and recreation agencies
- Executive Directors of park foundations, friends groups, and conservancies
- Board Members of park foundations, friends groups, and conservancies
- Fundraising/Resource Development Committee Chairpersons of park foundations, friends groups, and conservancies
- Members and Fundraising Volunteers of park foundations, friends groups, and conservancies
- Public Park and Recreation Professionals that support or liaise with park foundations, friends groups, and conservancies
Don't miss this chance to elevate your fundraising skills to new heights. Register now and be a part of this transformative journey.
Email NAPF executive director Kevin D. Korenthal, CAE at
execdir@the-napf-org to inquire about and/or secure one of just 15 seats that will be available in this initial cohort.
Tentative Course Schedule for "Annual Fundraising for Park Foundations, Friends Groups, and Conservancies"
Course Duration: May 8, 2024, to July 23, 2024
Weekly Schedule Overview:
- Wednesday: New modules posted and announced via email. (Modules run Wednesday to Tuesday)
Thursday: Live Session from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon EDT
Friday: Virtual Office Hours/Optional Content Discussions from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT
Monday: Virtual Office Hours/Optional Content Discussions from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Detailed Module Schedule:
Module 0 (Prep Week): May 8, 2024 - May 14, 2024
- No live session or virtual office hours.
Module 1: May 15, 2024 - May 21, 2024
Module 2: May 22, 2024 - May 28, 2024
Module 3: May 29, 2024 - June 4, 2024
Module 4: June 5, 2024 - June 11, 2024
Module 5 (extended): June 12, 2024 - June 18, 2024
- 2-hour session. The 2nd hour will be with Bloomerang.
- Break (Module 5 extension): June 19, 2024 - July 2, 2024
- Students may schedule appointments for further discussion with Bloomerang.
- Students may use this time to catch up on content from modules 1-5.
- Students may use this time to refine their projects.
Module 6: July 3, 2024 - July 9, 2024
Module 7: July 10, 2024 - July 16, 2024
Module 8: July 17, 2024 - July 23, 2024
Note: This schedule is designed to align with the course description and provide a structured, yet flexible learning experience for participants.
