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ProfDev: Fundraising Getting Past the Fear of Asking
This engaging coaching session focuses on getting past the fear of asking and how to avoid some common mistakes.
Do you want (or need) to raise money to support the causes and organizations you care about?
Join Socializing for Justice for a ProfDev (professional development) training on Fundraising: Getting Past the Fear of Asking on Tuesday, March 3, 6:00 - 8:30 PM.
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Fee: $10 advance/$20 door is split with the trainer.
Find out what's happening in South Endfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Limited space - register ahead of time: www.sojust.org
Credit cards accepted online. Cash only at the door (if space available).
Newcomers always welcomed!
*This is a fragrance-free event. Please do not wear fragrances (scented lotions, perfumes, etc.) or smoke just prior to attending. Thank you.*
Fundraising: Getting Past the Fear of Asking
This engaging coaching session focuses on getting past the fear of asking and how to avoid some common mistakes. Learn an easy way to sort through contact lists and build a strong prospect list based on the 3 Cs of fundraising: capacity, connection, and commitment. Learn specific language for how to make a strong ask, based on the relationship-building tips shared in Art of the Schmooze, and ten tips that will make your next fundraising plan a success. “If you are afraid to ask for money, kick yourself out of the way and let the cause talk.”
ABOUT OUR PRESENTER
Robbie Samuels has a passion for creating welcoming spaces where attendees easily engage with each other and build community connections. This is the common thread throughout his resume, whether he’s been managing fundraising events, planning conferences, or hosting Socializing for Justice networking events. Through his business as a speaker and consultant he helps others infuse relationship-building into networking, fundraising, sales, and event planning. In 2011, in recognition of his social justice work, Boston City Council named his birthday, September 16, “Robbie Samuels Day”. Learn more about him and his work at www.robbiesamuels.com.
SCHEDULE
6:00-6:30 Socializing - bring your own dinner
6:30-8:30 Training and Q&A
* DIRECTIONS - The NonProfit Center is located one block from South Station at 89 South Street. The Center is physically accessible through the main lobby.
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Socializing for Justice - www.sojust.org
Since 2006, we’ve been building this great sandbox where we can bring progressives of all stripes together and try out new ideas in this “Movement Moment”. Spaces like this are crucial as we start to reframe and build new visions for our movement(s).
SoJust hosts events that draw progressives of all stripes that share common values but may work on different issues. We host monthly socials that allow for the possibility of cross-issue connections and run a monthly ProfDev Series, hosted by The NonProfit Center*, which provides access to affordable professional development to increase our individual capacity for movement building.
With 2600 members and 8+ years of creating a diverse cross-issue community in Boston (200 events!), Socializing for Justice is the best place to find the great people, organizations and community you’re looking for while putting the SOCIAL back in social justice.
YES, WE MEAN YOU. We’ve got members of all ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, levels of activism and professions. We hope you see someone like yourself and meet someone you otherwise wouldn’t have.