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Fundraising Masterclass Learning Series

We are All Fundraisers: Everyone is a Fundraiser from Interns to the Board

Featuring:

Natalie Rekstad, Black Fox Philanthropy

Lisa Corcoran, For Impact

30 May 2023

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Introduce Yourself! Where in the World…?

  • Khin Ni Ni Thein
  • Myanmar Water Academy (MyanWA)
  • Yangon, Myanmar
  • The primary SDG of my work is SDG (6), however, I also work on 4, 5, 11, 13,16, and 17 related issues in the Water Sector.

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Agenda

  1. Welcome
  2. Introduction Your Guides
  3. Fundraising Self ID
  4. Team Fundraising
  5. Crafting your Why
  6. Funder Personas
  7. Protect your Asset
  8. Mental Health Awareness Month
  9. Q&A

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Your Guides Today:

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Natalie Rekstad

FUNDRAISING SELF-ID

The Question Isn’t: “Are you a fundraiser?”, It’s:

“HOW ARE YOU A FUNDRAISER?”

  • Asker
  • Connector
  • Nurturer

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Lisa Corcoran

  • Team Fundraising

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Natalie Rekstad

CRAFTING YOUR WHY

Building Trust that Inspires Deeper Emotional & Financial Engagement

BREAKOUT ROOM EXERCISE (Choose One)

1. The mission of my organization is personally significant to me because…

2. What makes me most come Alive in this work (serving _____) is…

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Team Fundraising:

Matching Funder Personas with Team Strengths

➢Examples:

  • Data-driven
  • Feeler - emotionally driven
  • Gatekeeper
  • Values recognition
  • Financially savvy

➢Incorporating team members into visits

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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

#Protect-the-Asset

  • Catalyst 2030 Webinar | Beyond ‘Toughing It Out’: a conversation on mental health in the social change workplace, Jun 14, 2023 @ 11am EST

  • The Wellbeing Project | wellbeing-project.org

  • ‘From Burnout to Bliss’ Blog | Skoll 2021 Wellness Hub

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Q & A

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Feedback & Dialogue

Actionable Takeaways | Share in Chat!

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Please provide us with your feedback!

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Fundraising Masterclass Learning Series:

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Catalyst 2030 in Numbers

197

Countries and territories served by Catalyst 2030 members

2 Billion +

Lives touched by our member organisations

2,200+

social innovators and innovators from 1200+ member organisations

www.catalyst2030.net

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Why Catalyst 2030?

The SDGs will not be achieved by 2092 (SPI)

Key Challenges

C2030 aims to connect people and create collaborations around the world to accelerate the achievement of the SDGs by 2030.

Lack of Resources

Minimal collaboration and siloed work

Disconnect between funding models and needs

Lack of voice in decision making processes

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Thank you!

for being with us today

Natalie Rekstad

natalie@blackfox.global

Lisa Corcoran

lisa@forimpact.org

Debbi D. Brock

Debbi@catalyst2030.net

Contact Us!

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