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The document summarizes a resource development meeting to discuss goals and objectives for collaborative fundraising efforts. The goals are to raise more funds, respect donors, promote organizational unity, effectively communicate with donors, strategically plan solicitations, and exhibit Christian ethics. It provides policies around affiliate fundraising territories and donor relationships. It also outlines strategies for identifying and cultivating major donors, including gathering background information on donors and keeping fundraising efforts organized through various phases.
The document provides an agenda for a workshop on online fundraising hosted by Kelly Kurz of GlobalGiving. The agenda covers introductions, an overview of online fundraising and its importance, how to create an organizational identity and market it online, identifying and maximizing networks, and how to join the GlobalGiving platform. Attendees are guided through building an online fundraising campaign and using tools on the GlobalGiving platform.
This document discusses fundraising and development for non-profit organizations like libraries. It explains that non-profits establish foundations to collect and distribute funds from donations. Libraries use foundations to receive private funding through donations from individuals, corporations, grants, and fundraising events. Effective fundraising requires identifying donor prospects, cultivating relationships over many years, and moving donors to increased giving levels through membership programs and major gifts. Research on potential donors is crucial to successful fundraising.
This document discusses various techniques and methods for fundraising for NGOs in India. It begins by noting changes in the economic and philanthropic landscape that have increased the need for Indian NGOs to raise funds domestically. It then outlines legal issues to consider regarding fundraising. The bulk of the document details specific techniques for fundraising, including identifying individual, corporate and foundation donors, organizing fundraising events, utilizing overseas contacts, and seeking government sources of support. It emphasizes principles like integrity, accountability and thanking donors.
Fund Raising Fundamentals for student activities4P Egypt
This document summarizes a fundraising document. It discusses various topics related to fundraising including what fundraising is, its importance, sources of fundraising like donations, grants and sponsorships. It also discusses developing a fundraising plan and proposal. The plan should outline the organization's current status, goals, and how to achieve them. The proposal provides details on the organization, projects, budgets, and customized sponsorship benefits and packages to meet sponsors' needs. Developing a strong proposal is important to secure sponsor funding and support for projects.
10 X 10 PROGRAM: Combining Capacity Building & Fundraising to Grow your Nonpr...Grace Dunlap
In this 1 hour webinar hosted by CharityNet USA, we discuss how CharityNet can help your nonprofit raise $10,000 in 10 weeks! For more information on fundraising, please visit: http://www.charitynetusa.com/fundraising.php
Here is a sample webbing exercise to identify potential donors:
You (Your Name)
Co-workers at current job:
- John Smith
- Sally Johnson
- Bob Williams
Friends from college:
- Mike Thomas
- Lisa Brown
- Jennifer Davis
Neighbors:
- The Johnsons
- The Wilsons
Family members:
- Parents
- Siblings
- Cousins
- Aunts/Uncles
Religious/Community Groups:
- Church members
- Club members
This exercise helps map out your existing connections that could become potential donors with cultivation. Remember, everyone knows someone, so don't underestimate your own network!
The document summarizes a resource development meeting to discuss goals and objectives for collaborative fundraising efforts. The goals are to raise more funds, respect donors, promote organizational unity, effectively communicate with donors, strategically plan solicitations, and exhibit Christian ethics. It provides policies around affiliate fundraising territories and donor relationships. It also outlines strategies for identifying and cultivating major donors, including gathering background information on donors and keeping fundraising efforts organized through various phases.
The document provides an agenda for a workshop on online fundraising hosted by Kelly Kurz of GlobalGiving. The agenda covers introductions, an overview of online fundraising and its importance, how to create an organizational identity and market it online, identifying and maximizing networks, and how to join the GlobalGiving platform. Attendees are guided through building an online fundraising campaign and using tools on the GlobalGiving platform.
This document discusses fundraising and development for non-profit organizations like libraries. It explains that non-profits establish foundations to collect and distribute funds from donations. Libraries use foundations to receive private funding through donations from individuals, corporations, grants, and fundraising events. Effective fundraising requires identifying donor prospects, cultivating relationships over many years, and moving donors to increased giving levels through membership programs and major gifts. Research on potential donors is crucial to successful fundraising.
This document discusses various techniques and methods for fundraising for NGOs in India. It begins by noting changes in the economic and philanthropic landscape that have increased the need for Indian NGOs to raise funds domestically. It then outlines legal issues to consider regarding fundraising. The bulk of the document details specific techniques for fundraising, including identifying individual, corporate and foundation donors, organizing fundraising events, utilizing overseas contacts, and seeking government sources of support. It emphasizes principles like integrity, accountability and thanking donors.
Fund Raising Fundamentals for student activities4P Egypt
This document summarizes a fundraising document. It discusses various topics related to fundraising including what fundraising is, its importance, sources of fundraising like donations, grants and sponsorships. It also discusses developing a fundraising plan and proposal. The plan should outline the organization's current status, goals, and how to achieve them. The proposal provides details on the organization, projects, budgets, and customized sponsorship benefits and packages to meet sponsors' needs. Developing a strong proposal is important to secure sponsor funding and support for projects.
10 X 10 PROGRAM: Combining Capacity Building & Fundraising to Grow your Nonpr...Grace Dunlap
In this 1 hour webinar hosted by CharityNet USA, we discuss how CharityNet can help your nonprofit raise $10,000 in 10 weeks! For more information on fundraising, please visit: http://www.charitynetusa.com/fundraising.php
Here is a sample webbing exercise to identify potential donors:
You (Your Name)
Co-workers at current job:
- John Smith
- Sally Johnson
- Bob Williams
Friends from college:
- Mike Thomas
- Lisa Brown
- Jennifer Davis
Neighbors:
- The Johnsons
- The Wilsons
Family members:
- Parents
- Siblings
- Cousins
- Aunts/Uncles
Religious/Community Groups:
- Church members
- Club members
This exercise helps map out your existing connections that could become potential donors with cultivation. Remember, everyone knows someone, so don't underestimate your own network!
1) Inspired Legacies is a nonprofit launched in honor of the founder's mother to help people complete thoughtful legacy planning and philanthropic work.
2) They aim to improve the current legacy planning field by sharing best practices and inspiring billions more in strategic giving through networks of donors, advisors, and beneficiaries.
3) The organization is seeking initial funding from 5-10 donors of $5,000-25,000 per year for three years to launch programs that will change the field of legacy planning and catalyze transformative philanthropy.
1) Inspired Legacies is a nonprofit launched in honor of the founder's mother to help people complete thoughtful legacy planning and philanthropic work.
2) They aim to improve the current legacy planning field by sharing best practices and inspiring billions more in strategic giving through networks of donors, advisors, and beneficiaries.
3) The organization is seeking initial funding from 5-10 donors of $5,000-25,000 per year for three years to launch programs that will change the field of legacy planning and catalyze transformative philanthropy.
The document discusses how non-profit organizations can integrate social media into their operations. It notes that social media use is rising and individuals are actively engaged on platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter. It recommends developing a strategy using four top platforms - Twitter to broadcast messages, Facebook to build community, YouTube to share videos, and LinkedIn to develop professional networks. It stresses establishing a communication plan that engages audiences and addresses feedback through two-way conversations on social media.
Preparing corporate sponsorship requests requires thorough research and alignment. [1] Know your organization's mission and project details. [2] Research potential sponsor corporations to find a good fit between their priorities and your work. [3] Highlight synergies between your work and the corporation's activities and values to demonstrate alignment. Relationships are key, so connect through existing contacts and invite participation to build rapport over time.
This document introduces Charitable.org, a platform that aims to accelerate philanthropy in India by connecting donors, volunteers, NGOs, and causes. It notes that while India sees growing philanthropic efforts, the impact is below average due to lack of credibility of organizations, awareness among donors, and collaboration. Charitable.org seeks to address these issues by becoming a centralized hub where stakeholders can connect and work together more effectively to make a real impact on society. The platform charges minimal commissions on larger donations to support website maintenance and promotion. It projects rapid growth in NGO membership and funds raised over the next five years.
6 Easy Steps to Creating a Written Fundraising PlanAbila
Many nonprofits struggle to create a fundraising plan and put it in writing, yet the benefits are tremendous. A written plan shifts you from being reactive and dealing with the crisis of the day to being proactive and working purposefully toward the results you want. In this session, you’ll learn how to follow 6 simple steps to put together a written plan for raising the money you need in the coming year.
The document provides guidance on fund development for charitable organizations. It discusses the importance of having a clear mission and vision, understanding costs, and viewing fundraising from the donor's perspective. Effective fundraising communicates how the organization will fulfill its mission and meet community needs. It also stresses the importance of building relationships with donors and maintaining contact through stewardship.
The document discusses the importance of establishing a "culture of philanthropy" within an organization in order to consistently meet fundraising goals. It states that this culture means every individual, from janitors to board presidents, understands their role in fundraising and treats donors, clients, and community members with care. It also provides characteristics of organizations that have successfully established this culture, including boards that take responsibility for fundraising and CEOs that communicate the importance of philanthropy.
This document discusses comprehensive fundraising programs and their importance for non-profit organizations. It covers several types of fundraising programs including: budget fundraising like annual appeals; bequest programs; capital campaigns; major gift programs; and obtaining government funding. It emphasizes that fundraising should follow and support an organization's strategic plan and mission, rather than dictate its directions. Fundraising provides resources for organizations to pursue strategies that fulfill their mission of serving the community.
The document discusses various strategies for fundraising for non-profit organizations. It covers reasons for fundraising like survival and reducing dependency. It outlines key motivations for donors including social participation, tax benefits, and marketing. The document then discusses principles of fundraising like establishing personal connections, understanding the donor's perspective, and saying thank you. It provides tips for different fundraising methods such as writing project proposals, direct marketing, social media, online fundraising, events, and corporate and individual donations. The focus is on practical fundraising strategies and tactics for the voluntary sector.
first presentation in fund raising topic Doha Ashraf
1) Fundraising is about raising money from people, not just funds. It is important for exposure, gaining more supporters who can help in the future, and increasing profits.
2) Sources of funds include in-kind donations, grants, online fundraising, and planned donations for specific projects which carry some risk.
3) Good qualifications for a fundraiser include having a good appearance, being able to solve problems through wise and careful thinking while listening more than talking, giving important details at the end, finding something to share, and having a nice smile.
John F. Zelenka is an experienced strategic relationship builder and social responsibility leader. He has diverse experience in areas such as fundraising, relationship building, partnerships, marketing, and leadership. Throughout his career, he has helped non-profit and for-profit organizations advance their strategies, build their brands and reputations, and achieve their goals. Currently, he owns a consulting business and provides advisory services to help organizations optimize performance.
The document discusses the emergence and development of women entrepreneurs globally and in India. It outlines factors that influence women's entry into entrepreneurship such as economic, cultural, and policy changes. It also lists common business types started by women such as handicrafts, food, education and provides examples of successful Indian women entrepreneurs such as Indra Nooyi of PepsiCo. Government policies aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs through training and preferential treatment have helped more women start businesses in India in various sectors from traditional to modern industries.
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This document discusses women entrepreneurs and how management studies can help them. It outlines the traits of successful women entrepreneurs and describes some of the most well-known women entrepreneurs in India. The document also discusses the managerial skills that can be developed through management studies, including conceptual, human, technical, and communication skills. Finally, it discusses some of the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs, such as access to financing and balancing work and family responsibilities.
This document profiles 10 top women entrepreneurs in India and provides details about their current positions and accomplishments. It introduces the entrepreneurs, which include CEOs of major corporations like PepsiCo, Biocon, ICICI Bank, and Tractor and Farm Equipment. The entrepreneurs have overcome challenges to establish successful careers and receive prestigious awards from the government of India for their business achievements and contributions. They demonstrate that women can be highly successful in entrepreneurship and leadership roles.
This document discusses women entrepreneurs in India. It begins by defining a women entrepreneur as a woman or group of women who start and run a business enterprise. It then describes three categories of women entrepreneurs in India based on their qualifications, business location and type, and financial position. Next, it lists some key qualities of successful women entrepreneurs like being ambitious, hardworking, patient and intelligent. It also outlines some steps taken by the government to support women entrepreneurs through various programs and funding schemes. Some common challenges faced by women entrepreneurs are then discussed, such as balancing work and family responsibilities. The document concludes by noting how the role of women in business has evolved over time in India.
Challenges for Women Entrepreneurs: Creating Entrepreneurial EcosystemsAlex Krause
Women challenges face additional challenges in entrepreneurship compared to men. At 2016's Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), Alex Krause with the Kauffman Foundation presented research on this topic. This was part of a session with Ed Steidl from Microsoft on Creating Entrepreneurial Ecosystems.
1) Inspired Legacies is a nonprofit launched in honor of the founder's mother to help people complete thoughtful legacy planning and philanthropic work.
2) They aim to improve the current legacy planning field by sharing best practices and inspiring billions more in strategic giving through networks of donors, advisors, and beneficiaries.
3) The organization is seeking initial funding from 5-10 donors of $5,000-25,000 per year for three years to launch programs that will change the field of legacy planning and catalyze transformative philanthropy.
1) Inspired Legacies is a nonprofit launched in honor of the founder's mother to help people complete thoughtful legacy planning and philanthropic work.
2) They aim to improve the current legacy planning field by sharing best practices and inspiring billions more in strategic giving through networks of donors, advisors, and beneficiaries.
3) The organization is seeking initial funding from 5-10 donors of $5,000-25,000 per year for three years to launch programs that will change the field of legacy planning and catalyze transformative philanthropy.
The document discusses how non-profit organizations can integrate social media into their operations. It notes that social media use is rising and individuals are actively engaged on platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter. It recommends developing a strategy using four top platforms - Twitter to broadcast messages, Facebook to build community, YouTube to share videos, and LinkedIn to develop professional networks. It stresses establishing a communication plan that engages audiences and addresses feedback through two-way conversations on social media.
Preparing corporate sponsorship requests requires thorough research and alignment. [1] Know your organization's mission and project details. [2] Research potential sponsor corporations to find a good fit between their priorities and your work. [3] Highlight synergies between your work and the corporation's activities and values to demonstrate alignment. Relationships are key, so connect through existing contacts and invite participation to build rapport over time.
This document introduces Charitable.org, a platform that aims to accelerate philanthropy in India by connecting donors, volunteers, NGOs, and causes. It notes that while India sees growing philanthropic efforts, the impact is below average due to lack of credibility of organizations, awareness among donors, and collaboration. Charitable.org seeks to address these issues by becoming a centralized hub where stakeholders can connect and work together more effectively to make a real impact on society. The platform charges minimal commissions on larger donations to support website maintenance and promotion. It projects rapid growth in NGO membership and funds raised over the next five years.
6 Easy Steps to Creating a Written Fundraising PlanAbila
Many nonprofits struggle to create a fundraising plan and put it in writing, yet the benefits are tremendous. A written plan shifts you from being reactive and dealing with the crisis of the day to being proactive and working purposefully toward the results you want. In this session, you’ll learn how to follow 6 simple steps to put together a written plan for raising the money you need in the coming year.
The document provides guidance on fund development for charitable organizations. It discusses the importance of having a clear mission and vision, understanding costs, and viewing fundraising from the donor's perspective. Effective fundraising communicates how the organization will fulfill its mission and meet community needs. It also stresses the importance of building relationships with donors and maintaining contact through stewardship.
The document discusses the importance of establishing a "culture of philanthropy" within an organization in order to consistently meet fundraising goals. It states that this culture means every individual, from janitors to board presidents, understands their role in fundraising and treats donors, clients, and community members with care. It also provides characteristics of organizations that have successfully established this culture, including boards that take responsibility for fundraising and CEOs that communicate the importance of philanthropy.
This document discusses comprehensive fundraising programs and their importance for non-profit organizations. It covers several types of fundraising programs including: budget fundraising like annual appeals; bequest programs; capital campaigns; major gift programs; and obtaining government funding. It emphasizes that fundraising should follow and support an organization's strategic plan and mission, rather than dictate its directions. Fundraising provides resources for organizations to pursue strategies that fulfill their mission of serving the community.
The document discusses various strategies for fundraising for non-profit organizations. It covers reasons for fundraising like survival and reducing dependency. It outlines key motivations for donors including social participation, tax benefits, and marketing. The document then discusses principles of fundraising like establishing personal connections, understanding the donor's perspective, and saying thank you. It provides tips for different fundraising methods such as writing project proposals, direct marketing, social media, online fundraising, events, and corporate and individual donations. The focus is on practical fundraising strategies and tactics for the voluntary sector.
first presentation in fund raising topic Doha Ashraf
1) Fundraising is about raising money from people, not just funds. It is important for exposure, gaining more supporters who can help in the future, and increasing profits.
2) Sources of funds include in-kind donations, grants, online fundraising, and planned donations for specific projects which carry some risk.
3) Good qualifications for a fundraiser include having a good appearance, being able to solve problems through wise and careful thinking while listening more than talking, giving important details at the end, finding something to share, and having a nice smile.
John F. Zelenka is an experienced strategic relationship builder and social responsibility leader. He has diverse experience in areas such as fundraising, relationship building, partnerships, marketing, and leadership. Throughout his career, he has helped non-profit and for-profit organizations advance their strategies, build their brands and reputations, and achieve their goals. Currently, he owns a consulting business and provides advisory services to help organizations optimize performance.
The document discusses the emergence and development of women entrepreneurs globally and in India. It outlines factors that influence women's entry into entrepreneurship such as economic, cultural, and policy changes. It also lists common business types started by women such as handicrafts, food, education and provides examples of successful Indian women entrepreneurs such as Indra Nooyi of PepsiCo. Government policies aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs through training and preferential treatment have helped more women start businesses in India in various sectors from traditional to modern industries.
Women Entrepreneurs in Mobile Retail Channels: Empowering Women, Driving GrowthEd Dodds
This document discusses promoting women's participation in mobile retail channels, which can empower women economically and drive business growth. It finds that becoming a mobile sales agent provides women opportunities to generate income and learn skills with low startup costs. However, women face challenges in accessing startup capital and training. The document recommends mobile operators build a business case, adopt culturally sensitive approaches, provide funding, incentives, and support to promote greater inclusion of women in the mobile value chain. Case studies from India, the Philippines, Tanzania, Qatar and South Africa illustrate both the benefits and barriers women entrepreneurs face.
Impact of management skills on successfull women entrepreneursRanji Sekar
This document discusses women entrepreneurs and how management studies can help them. It outlines the traits of successful women entrepreneurs and describes some of the most well-known women entrepreneurs in India. The document also discusses the managerial skills that can be developed through management studies, including conceptual, human, technical, and communication skills. Finally, it discusses some of the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs, such as access to financing and balancing work and family responsibilities.
This document profiles 10 top women entrepreneurs in India and provides details about their current positions and accomplishments. It introduces the entrepreneurs, which include CEOs of major corporations like PepsiCo, Biocon, ICICI Bank, and Tractor and Farm Equipment. The entrepreneurs have overcome challenges to establish successful careers and receive prestigious awards from the government of India for their business achievements and contributions. They demonstrate that women can be highly successful in entrepreneurship and leadership roles.
This document discusses women entrepreneurs in India. It begins by defining a women entrepreneur as a woman or group of women who start and run a business enterprise. It then describes three categories of women entrepreneurs in India based on their qualifications, business location and type, and financial position. Next, it lists some key qualities of successful women entrepreneurs like being ambitious, hardworking, patient and intelligent. It also outlines some steps taken by the government to support women entrepreneurs through various programs and funding schemes. Some common challenges faced by women entrepreneurs are then discussed, such as balancing work and family responsibilities. The document concludes by noting how the role of women in business has evolved over time in India.
Challenges for Women Entrepreneurs: Creating Entrepreneurial EcosystemsAlex Krause
Women challenges face additional challenges in entrepreneurship compared to men. At 2016's Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), Alex Krause with the Kauffman Foundation presented research on this topic. This was part of a session with Ed Steidl from Microsoft on Creating Entrepreneurial Ecosystems.
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This document discusses opportunities and challenges for women entrepreneurs in India. It notes that historically very few women have been self-employed, mostly working in agriculture and handicrafts. The major challenges women entrepreneurs face are socio-cultural barriers, financial constraints, marketing problems, and lack of skills. However, more women are becoming entrepreneurs today in diverse fields. The government has launched various programs to promote entrepreneurship and ease access to financing and skills training, especially for women. Making India's manufacturing and services sectors more competitive globally will provide significant opportunities for women entrepreneurs.
This document provides stories and examples of successful women entrepreneurs in India. It begins by providing context on the history of women's entrepreneurship in India, which began gaining momentum in the 1970s. It then outlines some of the common categories of women entrepreneurs and discusses challenges they often face such as balancing work and family responsibilities. The document concludes with specific stories highlighting the successes of women like Radha Rajakrishnan, Patricia Narayan, and Revathi Krishna who have built successful businesses despite facing obstacles.
This document introduces 15 influential Indian women leaders as role models. It provides brief biographies of each woman, highlighting their current positions and accomplishments. The women come from diverse fields including business, finance, media, technology, and hospitality. Many have achieved "firsts" as women and received national honors. They overcame obstacles through their determination, leadership skills, and business successes.
Women entrepreneurs are defined as women who start, organize and operate business enterprises. The Government of India defines women entrepreneurs as enterprises where women have at least 51% ownership and control and provide at least 51% of the employment generated. The document then profiles several successful women entrepreneurs in India such as Dr. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Indu Jain, Ekta Kapoor, Indra Nooyi, and others who have started and led major companies in various industries.
Women entrepreneurs own and control businesses while maintaining at least 51% ownership. The document discusses the history and prominent figures of women entrepreneurs in India like Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and Indra Nooyi. It also compares statistics of women entrepreneurs between India and other countries, noting India's percentage has increased but still lags behind places like the US and UK. Barriers to women entrepreneurship in India include male-dominated societies, lack of access to financing, and social/cultural restrictions. The government has implemented over 27 schemes through various ministries and programs to support women entrepreneurs in India.
Purpose of making this presentation was to explain how is the scope of women entrepreneurship in India. What all are the issues presented in the system which affect women entrepreneurs in India. Ho Indian women entrepreneurs are different than others. What is the total contribution of women entrepreneurs on overall trade practices. It also explains the suggestions to enhance and promote the women entrepreneurs in India.
I hope this will help students to understood the issue well and give them few insights for their own research
Data collection is completely from the secondary sources.
The document defines women entrepreneurs as women who initiate, organize, and operate business enterprises. It discusses the qualities of women entrepreneurs, factors affecting them, categories of women entrepreneurs in India, and examples of successful women entrepreneurs. It also covers problems faced by women entrepreneurs such as dual roles, lack of access to technology and training, and financial issues. Suggestions for growth include changes in attitudes, increasing mobility and training, and developing professional and marketing skills.
Challenges Faced By Women Entrepreneurs In IndiaLatha setna
In the current business world, women entrepreneurs are playing a vital role and they have become important part of the economic development and social progress. Development Compared to other countries the development of women entrepreneurship is very low in India. The educated women have to go a long way to achieve equal rights and position because traditions are deep rooted in Indian society where the sociological set up has been a male dominated one. Despite all the social hurdles, Indian women entrepreneurs stand tall from the rest of the crowd and are applauded for their achievements in their respective field. This paper focuses on women entrepreneurs, reasons women become entrepreneurs, the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs and suggestions for the growth of women entrepreneurs.
This document discusses women entrepreneurs in India, including some of the major constraints they face such as lack of confidence and socio-cultural barriers. It provides examples of business opportunities for women including eco-friendly technology, IT, and tourism. It also lists prominent women entrepreneurs in India like Indra Nooyi and Kiran Mazumdar Shaw. The document seeks input from women entrepreneurs like Ameera Shah on their experiences and future plans. It concludes that women entrepreneurs play an important role in economic development.
The document discusses several successful Indian entrepreneurs including Dr. Verghese Kurien who established the AMUL dairy cooperative, Jain Irrigation which brought new technology to agriculture, and the Tata Group led by visionaries like Jamsetji Tata, JRD Tata, and Ratan Tata who built an expansive business conglomerate and contributed greatly to India's development. It also mentions the women's cooperative Lijjat Papad and emphasizes that entrepreneurs have played a catalytic role in India's progress and that one should place no limitations on what they can achieve.
The document discusses partnering between companies and nonprofits through cause marketing and corporate social responsibility initiatives. It outlines benefits for both partners such as increased awareness, sales, employee engagement, and resources for nonprofits. The document provides examples of cause marketing campaigns and resources that companies and nonprofits can contribute to build successful partnerships.
The Foundation for Community Development and Empowerment seeks a volunteer social media strategist to create a social media strategy plan. The strategy should outline appropriate social media channels, goals, metrics and content recommendations to build awareness of the Foundation's work in international development and drive traffic to their website. The Foundation currently has a small presence on Facebook and LinkedIn and generates content from Uganda but needs a more strategic approach to optimize limited resources. The volunteer should have experience in social media, online marketing or communications and a deep understanding of how to build an online following.
The Influential Ladies' Alliance (ILA) is a global non-political, non-religious organization of successful entrepreneurial women that aims to support women's wellbeing and success. ILA provides leadership mentoring, business support services, educational courses, and networking opportunities to its members. ILA also partners with organizations and sponsors to promote its mission and members' businesses.
The document provides strategies for nonprofit organizations to succeed with fundraising in challenging times. It discusses trends in giving like compassion fatigue and reduced government funding. It emphasizes establishing positive donor communications, listening to donors, and having cultivation and stewardship plans. It encourages organizations to unlock potential for charitable giving by sharing their passion and helping donors meet philanthropic objectives.
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This document provides information about Brian J. Fair Associates, a consulting firm that offers fundraising, marketing, and strategic planning services for non-profits and museums. It highlights the firm's holistic approach, extensive experience in the non-profit sector, and personalized attention from the owner Brian Fair. A variety of services are described, including fundraising plans and training, marketing audits, and strategic planning. Examples of previous clients and projects are also listed.
Dallas Social Venture Partners (DSVP) leverages donations by pooling money from partners and further leveraging it with partner expertise to provide stable, long-term funding and support to carefully selected nonprofit agencies. DSVP has invested over $3 million in more than 25 local nonprofits since 2000 by engaging over 500 partners who have volunteered countless hours, helping investee organizations grow their client bases by an average of 300%. DSVP provides opportunities for individuals to amplify their giving of both money and professional skills to strengthen nonprofits and tackle social challenges in the community.
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You can advocate for causes you care about and influence change by establishing a non-profit. This guide provides a comprehensive method for creating a non-profit organisation, enabling you to turn your passion into meaningful action for causes like education, humanitarian aid, the environment, or other community needs.
Social Good Strategies is a philanthropy advising firm that helps successful individuals and companies strategically plan their philanthropic activities. The firm's founder, Kate Azar, has 10 years of experience working with high-profile clients to advance social causes through communications, fundraising, and other services. Social Good Strategies develops personalized philanthropic strategies for its clients by exploring their interests and values, researching relevant issues and organizations, and ensuring their donations have impact.
This document provides an overview of corporate philanthropy and fundraising. It discusses establishing value propositions, preparing by identifying and researching potential corporate partners, developing a strategy, and integrating efforts. Specific tips are provided around preparing prospect lists, researching companies, documenting strategies, and balancing engagement of corporations through board/committee involvement, volunteering, and smaller donations. Benchmarking progress is also mentioned.
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The document discusses strategies for non-profits to succeed with sponsorship programs. It recommends that non-profits articulate how partnering with corporate sponsors will benefit both parties by raising awareness of their cause and driving loyalty. Sponsors want to understand the marketing strategy and impact of the non-profit's initiatives. The document also provides tips like researching potential sponsor's industries and missions, maintaining sponsor relationships, and leveraging success stories to attract new sponsors.
Join expert Connie Lindsey, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility and Global Diversity & Inclusion at Northern Trust, as she leads a discussion around progressing talent recruitment, retention and managing to improve diversity and inclusion in the financial industry. Rethink industry hiring practices and explore how diversifying the workplace reshapes opportunity. Listen to panelist Dan Houlihan, Head of Asset Servicing for North America, and Jim Fitzpatrick, President of NICSA, as they share more information about The Diversity Project North America, an organization dedicated to a more inclusive workforce culture.
Fundraising is critical for nonprofits to raise money to fund programs and missions. Effective fundraising requires developing a comprehensive plan with goals and timelines that identifies various funding sources like events, grants, donations and online campaigns. It is important to evaluate fundraising efforts to determine successes and areas for improvement. Organizations should work to build fundraising expertise through training and resources to effectively implement strategies to support their work.
Board of directors volunteer job descriptionTiffani Sharp
Willow Tree Roots is a nonprofit that empowers women in developing nations through entrepreneurship training to achieve economic independence. The organization provides business skills and helps women discover self-worth to succeed as leaders. The board seeks volunteers with expertise in marketing, advocacy, or finance/accounting. Board members are expected to attend meetings, participate on committees, help raise funds, and represent the organization's mission. The positions will last two years and can be renewed for up to three terms total.
Dallas Social Venture Partners (DSVP) is a nonprofit that partners with social entrepreneurs and foundations to strengthen the Dallas community through engaged philanthropy. DSVP has over 120 partners who have invested over $1.5 million in 15 nonprofit agencies. DSVP focuses on improving lives of children in North Texas by leveraging philanthropic dollars for maximum community impact. DSVP provides multi-year funding and management support to select nonprofits focusing on children and education to help build their capacity and sustainability. Recipient nonprofits praise DSVP's collaborative approach and the strategic support it provides beyond just funding.
Small nonprofits can multiply resources and control costs through various internal and external strategies. Internally, they can utilize volunteers, interns, and retired community members to minimize workforce costs. Externally, they can leverage free or low-cost technologies like Skype, LinkedIn, and social media for communications, networking, and publicity. Nonprofits should also diversify their funding sources, explore corporate donors and foundations, engage individual donors through sponsorship programs and donor perks, and consider co-working spaces to reduce overhead costs.
Lara Baldauf is an international program management intern working with Partners Worldwide in Haiti. Her role involves assessing training needs, assisting with organizational development of local business affiliates, gathering business profiles, facilitating communication, and project managing a website for a 100,000 jobs initiative in Haiti. The initiative aims to connect businesses, NGOs, churches and partnerships to grow enterprises and create sustainable jobs by 2020. As an intern, Lara is seeking global business affiliates to partner with local businesses and provide mentoring, as well as financial supporters and those interested in following the work.
GlobalGiving's Online Fundraising Workshop in Bulgaria 2015GlobalGiving
This document provides an overview of online fundraising best practices. It discusses developing an online fundraising strategy, identifying and expanding donor networks through advocates, engaging donors through compelling storytelling and use of tools like social media, and recognizing donors to improve engagement and fundraising success over time. The key aspects covered are strategizing goals and campaigns, identifying current networks, presenting projects compellingly online, and keeping donors engaged through varied outreach methods.
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3. Definition Per SBA.GOV (https://www.sba.gov/content/what-entrepreneur)
An entrepreneur is a person:
• Who sees an Opportunity
• Assumes the Risk involved
• Makes a Business Plan and Organizes a business undertaking
• Starts and Manages the business
• When for-profit, assesses profits
Entrepreneur.com - Kinds: The Builder, The Opportunist, The Specialist, The
Innovator, Social, Survivalist, Necessity, Lifestyle, Tenderpreneur, Serial, Build
and Grow
ENTREPRENEUR
5. WE DFW
BUSINESS PLAN
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Prepared By: Sudha Reddy Kanatala, President & Founder
Presented to SBA InnovateHer Challenge
Shared on LinkedIn and WWW.WEDFW.COM
6. ✦WE DFW is asking for your generous support to realize our short term
and long term goals as stated in this business plan and to further
strengthen WE DFW’s membership, and mission, vision, and objectives.
✦WE DFW is seeking media and news outlets support and partnership
in bringing our message reach a wider women audience.
✦WE DFW is actively looking for influential leaders, champions, and
corporations from various backgrounds, sectors and industries to
support our group’s purpose, mission, vision, and objectives and lend
your name to be our mentors, advisors, and supporters.
WE DFW: CALL FOR ACTION
13. VISION:
✦ To provide Networking opportunity, extend
Support, Empower, Celebrate, Promote South Asian
Women Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Champions
and Leaders.
WE DFW
14. WE DFW OBJECTIVES
✦Create networking and learning opportunities for all
members.
✦ Promote, and Inspire women to develop as
effective champions and achievers.
✦ Support by providing resources and connections.
✦ Celebrate each other.
✦ Provide Visibility and Exposure to members talents
and businesses.
15. WE DFW VALUES
✦Diversity & Inclusion of South Asian Origin Women Entrepreneurs,
Business Owners, Champions, and Leaders.
✦Enable positive minded thinking, encouragement and empowerment.
✦Exhibit integrity, respect, high energy and enthusiasm.
✦Seek to diversify learning from entrepreneurs of other ethnicities.
✦Discover, Network, Connect, and Engage with diversified women
leaders.
✦Participate and Communicate.
16. WE DFW NICHE
✦In DFW, according to the info http://www.visitdallas.com/things-to-do/diverse-
dallas/asian/ , there are about 300,000 Asians living in North Texas. Per this 2012
article in Dallas news, http://www.dallasnews.com/news/local-news/20120111-
asian-indian-population-booming-in-dallas-fort-worth.ece, Census numbers show
that from 2000 to 2010, Asian Indian population more than doubled, going from
49,181 to 106,964 for Collin, Dallas, Denton, Rockwall, and Tarrant counties.
✦Many of the women in these south Asian families are highly educated, talented,
multi-taskers, and very ambitious.
✦Majority of the South Asian households are first & second generation
immigrants and women are not able to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams
because of unfavorable situations and lack of efficient networking and resources.
17. WE DFW NICHE
✦Existing entrepreneurial platforms do not provide equal voice among their
members and fail to deliver on their promises, goals and ambitions.
✦Our Non-Profit has been formed to provide a platform for South Asian Women
to empower each other, amplify their voices and to raise awareness.
✦Our Non-Profit caters to this very special and untapped niche market
comprising of highly skilled South Asian Women Entrepreneurs, Business
Owners, Champions, and Leaders.
✦Other services: Empowerment, Endorsement, Educational, Networking,
Communication, Leadership, and Learning skills.
✦Outreach Programs and Community Service.
✦Lend peer support in a respectful and mutually beneficial manner.
19. SHORT TERM GOALS
Time Frame: During the first year of Formation
✦ Build Membership while conducting ‘Member Meet and Greet’ events.
✦Empower, enable networking, learning, and speaking opportunities to members.
✦Build Exposure for the group via Online Website, In Person, and Social Media and Gain
followers on social media to spread our group’s mission, purpose and objectives.
✦Showcase Member talents and expertise by providing visibility to member businesses.
Promote member businesses on website and social media. Identify effective communication
tools and technologies.
✦Gain publicity and visibility to help in achieving our objectives and improved member,
supporter recruitment and retention.
✦Constantly look for opportunities at home, at work, around your social networks and work
to communicate with others to bring positive press, community involvement, support new
programs, and our mission and purpose.
✦Identify team building and team strengthening opportunities.
20. LONG TERM GOALS
Time Frame: Beyond the first year of Formation
✦Identify highly visible, passionate, experienced and successful entrepreneurs
and leaders and advisors to further strengthen and build our organization
purpose, mission, vision and objectives and lead it to higher levels. Develop a
dynamic Organization chart.
✦Build an influential Member portfolio and expand on our knowledge base and
resources. Identify team strengths and weaknesses and work towards collective
progress of the team.
✦Motivate budding and new women entrepreneurs by providing vision, and
guidance. Collectively develop Products, Ideas, Events as well as effective
planning and execution of such ideas or events. Develop our own capital fund to
support creative projects. Explore new avenues of fundraising and increasing
donor and support base.
21. LONG TERM GOALS
✦Identify Diverse Keynote speakers to mentor, provide advice and share their personal
anecdotes on Leadership, Persuasion, Negotiation, Global Business, Growth and
Innovation, and Social Welfare.
✦Deliver a message that is newsworthy and press-worthy – must cover 5 W’s – Who,
What, When, Where and Why. Provide Content in right format and Pitch to right group
and media contacts. Reinforce the message on behalf of our group and our objectives.
✦Enable business growth opportunities and personal development for members
and to other women entrepreneurs in need.
✦Expansion of programs throughout DFW and nearby areas and possibly other
markets.
✦Collaborate with other Entrepreneurial organizations and cooperate towards
similar goals.
✦ Build relationships with local businesses and civic organizations.
22. FUNDING SOURCES
✦Membership fees:
✦ Current Individual Membership fees are $100/person per fiscal term of the
organization. Individual membership is open for positive minded South Asian
Women Entrepreneurs, Champions and Leaders who are passionate about our
group’s purpose and objectives.
✦ Business Membership is open for any for-profit or non-profit business in good
standing and support our group’s purpose and objectives and wish to network.
with our Women Entrepreneurs to market their products, and services.
✦Current For-Profit Business Membership fees are $500/fiscal term. Up to 3
representatives can be named.
✦Current Non-Profit Business Membership fees are $100 for every named
representative of their organization per fiscal term.
23. FUNDING SOURCES
✦Donors, and Supporters
✦Grants
✦Participation in challenges that offer Recognition and Rewards.
✦Develop unique and creative products as a group to market and bring revenue to
the group.
24. PR, MARKETING, ADVERTISING
✦Social Media & Web site.
✦Member Word of Mouth.
✦Radio shows - Either find support on radio media or buy time on local radio
stations to promote our group’s purpose, mission and objectives as well as to
promote and support our members and sponsors.
✦TV shows - Find support or buy ad space or engage with TV News shows to
promote our group’s purpose and objectives.
✦Sponsored programs to serve our group’s purpose and objectives.
✦Hire PR Campaign firms, Celebrities and Spokespersons to speak about our
group’s purpose and mission.
✦Participate in events to encourage others connect with our group’s purpose
and objectives.
25. PROJECTED ANNUAL BUDGET
✦Projected Revenue:
✦From Membership Sign-Ups and Donations. Currently, 30 individual members
signed-up.
✦Donations and Grants.
✦Event tickets and sponsorships.
26. PROJECTED ANNUAL BUDGET
✦Projected Expense:
✦Non-Profit Basic Operating expenses: Minimum of $1000/yr
✦Annual WE DFW Event expenses: $10,000-$30,000 depending on the magnitude
of the event(s) and type of programs to be conducted.
✦Hire Human Resources as needed.
✦Advertising and Marketing Expenditure - Radio, TV, Social Media, Hiring
Celebrities and Spokespersons.
✦Participate in events and shows that help raise our awareness and also support
our members.
✦Other Miscellaneous expenditure to support our group growth.
27. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
• Initial Board of Directors
• Sudha Reddy Kanatala – Founder & President
• Jyothsna Kunduru – Secretary
• Uma Bagaria – Treasurer
28. MEMBER PORTFOLIO
✦As of 5/3/2015 – 32 Individual Members
✦Diversified backgrounds, extremely well educated, high net-worth, and
immensely talented women entrepreneurs.
✦Portfolio Knowledge Talent base consists of Physicians, Specialist Doctors,
Dentists, Lawyers, CPA, Life Coach/Mentors, Restaurant Owners, Author &
Movie-Maker, Franchise Owners, Office supplies owner, Kids learning center,
Kids Programming center, Artists and Instructors, Realtors, Boutique
Owners, IT Professionals, Engineers, Caterer, Jeweler, Career Champions, and
Entrepreneurs.
✦Our member portfolio can be viewed at http://www.wedfw.com/members.html
29. MILESTONES ACHIEVED
✦Within short time span of 6 months
✦Non-Profit Corporation Established
✦IRS and State Tax Exemption Obtained
✦Obtained Paypal Non-Profit approval rate for easier donations and payments to
be accepted online
✦Monthly member meet & greets conducted
✦Membership continuously expanding
✦Domains reserved
✦Website developed and Launched, http://WWW.WEDFW.COM
✦Sign Up forms integrated for easier sign-ups
✦Added Visibility to members and their businesses on our website
30. MILESTONES ACHIEVED
✦Promoting members at every event
✦Engaging members to speak at the events
✦Expanding learning from each other
✦Networking opportunities created
✦Engaging with local community and civic organizations and participated in
speaking engagements, radio shows, and events.
✦Social Media presence with relevant matters and engaging with many
supporters.
31. MILESTONES ACHIEVED
✦Profile on Facebook - www.fb.com/wedfw - organic likes of 230+ supporters
and reach of 2000+ for our posts
✦Profile on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/women entrepreneurs DFW - with 250+
valuable connections and growing; Finding support from variety of organizations
and individuals in Texas and worldwide.
✦We are on Google+ and on Twitter.
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34. THANK YOU!!!!
Presented By: Sudha Reddy Kanatala, President & Founder
We appreciate financial support, donations, mentorship, and
promotional collaboration, PR, advertising for our group and
our members!
WWW.WEDFW.COM
Facebook.com/wedfw
LinkedIn/Women Entrepreneurs DFW
Twitter @we_dfw