Dr. Lona Farr
	William Leh

Identifying, Cultivating and Involving Major Donors: Leadership Receptions that Work
Topic: Attracting New Donors

March 20, 2007 at 12:00 PM Eastern

Registration Fee:

$39.95 Archive can be downloaded for 5 days from date and time of purchase.

Duration:  90 minutes

Summary
Leadership Receptions are one method your organization can use to cultivate donors, educate the community about your mission and attract new volunteer leadership. These low-cost small group events bring together a cross section of community leaders and other important prospects to gather their support for your programs and mission. Such informal venues provide valuable insights into the perception of key individuals about your organization and gather priceless feedback from your community’s most influential members. In particular, Leadership Receptions leverage the personal and professional contacts of your Board and volunteers to broaden your base of support. Leadership Gatherings provide an excellent opportunity to uncover potential major donors, identify individuals who would like to become active supporters of your organization at the highest levels and recruit new volunteers.

Learning Objectives

1. The key components necessary to insure a successful Leadership Receptions.
2. How to use Leadership Receptions to cultivate donors and recruit volunteers.
3. How to maximize your Leadership Receptions results leading to increased fundraising and wider community support.

Who should attend?
This program will benefit any fundraising professional or nonprofit organization looking for a low cost way to attract new donors and expand their base of support in the community.