Leduc Series: Introduction to Fundraising

With Derek Bechthold
Made possible by the City of Leduc

REGISTRATION

This workshop is part of a series for Leduc and area nonprofits. Note: This webinar is virtual (online) as are all webinars in this series. More information about the Leduc workshop series. 

For many nonprofits, fundraising is not only hard work, but it can be overwhelming – and the resources required to fundraise successfully can take away from your core business. But this does not have to be the case.

For organizations large and small, raising needed funds through donor support can – and must – be a powerful part of any nonprofit’s financing model.  For “fundraising is the gentle art of teaching the joy of giving.” (Hank Rosso)   This session will introduce the basics of fundraising, with an emphasis on PRACTICAL tools, tactics, and strategies that smaller organizations can utilize to build capacity and sustainability for their organization.  

Participants will come away from this workshop with:  

• An understanding of the current giving trends in Canada and how this can impact your organization.
• A greater appreciation for the cost benefit analysis and return on investment in fundraising (or “Fundraising from the corner of your desk”.)
• Strategies on ‘The Ask’ – who to ask, when to ask, how to ask.
• A firm grasp on stewardship – the science and art of thanking.
• Essential tools that will enhance your fundraising efforts.

Derek Bechthold's career has spanned 24 years. Through his journey he has had the honour of contributing to a myriad of nonprofits and charities from a multitude of sectors - including the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston, Wood’s Homes, CanLearn Society, Inn from the Cold, the Calgary Police Foundation, the Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured, and currently The Brenda Strafford Foundation. These agencies have ranged in budgets from $500,000 to $85 million, and fundraising departments from 7 FTE to one-person shops. Over his career, Derek has dabbled in every manner of fund development - from annual giving, major gifts, special events, through to planned giving and is well versed in high-level strategic development down to the tactical, minutiae of fundraising.