Notice for Noprofit Execs & Colleagues in Service
Money is oxygen. Without it you can’t breathe. Is your organization on life support? Are you receiving the air you need to survive the social and economic crisis we’re now facing? If you’re a nonprofit executive board member, development officer, pastor, volunteer or marketing director it’s time for you to RE-IMAGINE PHILANTHROPY in ways that transform both you and your important mission.
If you’re ready to flourish before, during and after COVID-19 Major Gifts Ramp-Up is the answer. Learn how to use your existing staff and resources to grow your organization by simply changing the way you function each day. Go from business as usual to fully funded revenues streams that will not only raise money for your immediate needs, but will install a permanent culture of philanthropy within your nonprofit.
Calamities and major downturns in the economy occur every decade. While COVID-19 is unique, what’s not unique is how to make it through a crisis. In order for your charity to navigate these unprecedented times and be stronger in the future, here’s what needs to be in place.
1. At least six months operating cash reserves.
2. An unrestricted endowment comprised of at least $500,000.
3. Ongoing, deep relationships with at least 100 major donors.
4. An agile Board made up of only five to seven experts.
5. A robust Case for Support that describes a heroic mission of scale to impact your community.
6. A five year plan for growing impact and revenue.
Following the Great Recession of 2008, the founders of NANOE conducted a study of 485 nonprofits that received capacity building grants during the recession. Only 15% of these organization were able to leverage that funding to grow their impact and revenue.
When we studied those 15% who were successful, we learned the following:
1. They built more capacity over a five year period than those nonprofits who indicated they stagnated or declined during the same time period.
2. They grew budget, programs & donors, despite the recession.
3. They grew their nonprofits regardless of the size/involvement of their board.
4. They externalized their mission for the purpose of fundraising.
5. They developed board members who evaluated the chief executive and promoted the goals and values of the CEO.
What was the common factor in the success of these nonprofits? A strong CEO or Executive Director who planned for the future and viewed fundraising as a top priority. Strong leaders understand that philanthropy is essential for your nonprofit’s success and that 80% of philanthropy in the U.S. is from individuals and families.
Don’t let anyone tell you now is not the time to fund raise. Don’t let anyone tell you things have to stay the same. Don’t let a few panicked Board members hijack your nonprofit’s future. The future of your organization will be determined by your strong staff leadership (not by your Board or political leaders). Now is the time to act!
To meet the need your nonprofit has to fund your mission, NANOE is bringing you Major Gifts Ramp-Up LIVE. This 90 minute virtual event will walk you through the 13 steps needed to install a permanent culture of philanthropy in your organization. You will learn how to:
1. Formulate an 18-month advancement calendar
2. Develop a robust case for support that describes the next three to five years of mission impact
3. Calculate a three year comprehensive campaign goal
4. Create millionaire prospect lists within a twenty mile radius of your headquarters
5. Invite millionaires to learn about your impact and become involved in your mission
6. Secure five, six and seven figure gifts through ASKING
Major Gifts Ramp-Up Live is not nonprofit management 101! Spend an hour and a half with Bishop Redfern II, Jimmy LaRose, Louis Fawcett and Hall Powell, the fundraising veterans who’ve raised millions. Redfern, Jimmy, Louis & Hall will be taking your questions and responding to your comments LIVE! Join us to learn how you can build the financial capacity you need to secure your future. This virtual event will challenge everything you believe about the raising of money, and will make five, six and seven figure major gifts available to your nonprofit in the shortest period of time possible.
Major Gifts Ramp-Up LIVE is a complimentary opportunity for NANOE Members to learn proven, concrete steps for success.
Fundraising is not a necessary evil. Capacity building is not a luxury. Raising millions of dollars is not just for hospitals and universities. Rather, securing big bet philanthropy can become YOUR FOCUS if you implement the principles of Major Gifts Ramp-Up.
Are these scary times? Yes. Does the future seem uncertain? Yes. But we know from history that organizations who use difficult times as opportunities for change emerge on the other side resilient, stronger, and ahead of their competitors. Major Gifts Ramp-Up LIVE will give you the tools you need to adapt, change and grow your nonprofit.
Join us on May 19 at 11:00 am eastern time for Major Gifts Ramp-Up LIVE. You will hear from some of the most experienced and wisest leaders in the nonprofit industry who, without the piety of traditional norms, will inspire you to change and grow. Be positive, be encouraged, be creative, be well. NANOE stands with you as you continue to change and save lives!
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