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Darian Rodriguez Heyman is a serial social entrepreneur with a history of creating community and impact. Heyman previously served as Executive Director of Craigslist Foundation, co-founder of Beyond Interactive, the fastest growing Internet advertising agency during the early dot com days, a Commissioner for the Environment for San Francisco, and co-founder of the only conference series devoted to social media for social good, Social Media for Nonprofits. Heyman is also the best-selling author of Nonprofit Management 101 (Wiley + Sons), and is currently working on his next book, Nonprofit Fundraising 101. He currently serves as Co-Founder of BetterWorld Wireless, which partners with U.S. nonprofits and government agencies serving the poor to power their mobile impact campaigns.
Effective Foundation Fundraising (CDP161A)
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Learn how to use Foundations as a Source of Funding
Foundations provided over $55 billion in grants to US nonprofits in 2013 and the US government awarded over $198 billion of support in 2014, and now that the economy is strengthening, this giving is increasing substantially. This support provides much-needed capital and credibility to nonprofits, and by implementing a few best practices and strategies, you can identify the right prospects, get a call or meeting to make your pitch, and improve your success rate from 5% to 50%. Join our seasoned presenter Darian Rodriguez Heyman as he demystifies grant funding and shares the tips and tools needed to maximize results, and do so in less time than you're likely spending on this strategy today.
Session Highlights:
In this session, you will learn:
- How to identify the best prospects for funding
- Tips for securing meetings and calls with foundations and government funders
- How to increase your grantwriting success rate from 5 to 50%
- Clear tips and strategies for writing effective proposals
Benefits
- Useful websites and other resources for participants who want to learn more
Who should attend?
- Nonprofit Executive Directors, CEOs, Directors of Development, Board members, and staff
- Fundraising professionals and emerging leaders looking to enter the field