Key Considerations When Using Professional Fundraising Companies (OnDemand Webinar)

$199.00

SKU: 408206EAU

Description

Know what to look for, where you can find consultants, and how to narrow the field to the right person or company for your nonprofit.Are you thinking about hiring a consulting firm to help you with your fundraising needs? The first question you need to answer is what exactly do you need and expect from the consultant? Is it a job for a consultant or a staff member? Once you have answered those questions, then you need to find a consultant. We will talk about what to look for, where you can find consultants, and how to narrow the field to the right person or company for your nonprofit. While not meant to provide legal advice, we will tell you some of the things you need to know about the ethics and legal issues you might encounter. If you need to hire someone to help with your fundraising needs, whether it is a capital campaign, a development audit, planning, annual fundraising, grant writing, or board training, you will want to attend this session.

Date: 2021-02-16 Start Time: End Time:

Learning Objectives

When Do You Need to Hire a Fundraising Company?
• Do You Need a Staff Member or a Consultant?
• What Is the Difference Between a Consultant and a Fundraising?

What Should You Know About the Firm You Want to Hire?
• Experience
• Knowledge
• Ethics
• Legal Issues-State Registration

Finding the Right Company
• Where to Find a Consultant
• To RFP or Not
• Interviewing the Consultant

Working With the Consultant
• Work Style
• Fee Structure
• The Contract

Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE-Linda Lysakowski, LLC