Live Discussion
Raising money for basic operations isn't easy. It can be hard to get donors excited about giving money to keep the lights on and pay staff salaries. To overcome that obstacle, fund raisers must understand a nonprofit's finances so they make a case for supporting operations and special projects.
They also need to demonstrate that they will manage contributions carefully and show how a charity's finances affect its ability to carry out its mission.
How can you show donors why gifts for general operating support are vital to the group's mission? How can you present information about finances in a compelling way? And how can you make a strong case to different types of donors and grant makers?
Join us for a live online discussion on Tuesday, July 12, at noon U.S. Eastern when The Chronicle will host the last of a three-part series with the Nonprofit Finance Fund. (Previous chats were on strategic collaboration and meeting increased demand for services.)
The guests:
Bruce Arbit founded Melarbit Partners, a philanthropy consulting firm, and has 20 years of fund raising, marketing, and organizational-development experience.
Kristin Giantris is vice president of the Nonprofit Finance Fund's Eastern region, where she manages and oversees the organization’s marketing and fund raising in New York and New England.
Dana Pancrazi is senior program officer of the F.B. Heron Foundation and oversees loans to nonprofits and other types of program-related investments.
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