Carolyn M. Appleton, CFRE Austin, Texas AFP DFW Philanthropy in Action 2014 Irving Convention Center
Great idea! But do they really know what is involved ….
How Did My Quest Begin?
Risk Assessment Your personal assessment:
Staff allies Community allies Existing Data Physical plant
Think … Once your assessment is complete, ponder one last time:
Should you commence, or stop now Is the challenge truly worthwhile Are you willing to roll-up your sleeves Are you willing to give your “all”
Let’s Do It!
Changes “Digital toppled the donor pyramid. Actually, it crumbled it … slowly, surely … until there was nothing left but an empty frame. A triangle on paper. The donors no longer fit inside of it. R.I.P. donor pyramid. You had a good run.”
~ Claire Axelrad, Fundraising Success Magazine (May, 2014)
Toolbox Internal feasibility studies Microsoft Word and Excel WealthEngine Grasshopper SlideShare Paperless Post and Cartolina OpenTable Social media and blogging The Cloud
Lending a Hand For my contacts at WealthEngine, NTEN and Grasshopper, please contact me at carolyn.appleton@att.net For links to the online platforms discussed (and hints to speed-up your adoption process), contact me at carolyn.appleton@att.net) I recommend RedCape Company – Microsoft and Excel training (redcapeco.com)
Online Resources Carolyn’s Nonprofit Blog carolynmappleton.wordpress.com
Fundraising Resources (tandem blog) fundraisingresources.wordpress.com
NTEN: Nonprofit Technology Network nten.org
Dealing with Stress
fundraisingresources.wordpress.com/about/dealingwith-stress-preparing-to-write
Thank You! Carolyn M. Appleton, CFRE Austin, Texas (512) 954-4477 carolyn.appleton@att.net