In response to client requests, Thaler Pekar & Partners now offers training in how to conduct personal fundraising solicitations.
Building on the success and structure of our trainings in media, presentation, and message development skills, Thaler Pekar & Partners now works with Boards of Directors, volunteers, and staff leadership in how to best prepare for, conduct, and follow up on face-to-face and telephone solicitations.
The core of the highly experiential training curriculum has been developed in consultation with a philanthropic expert, who has strong experience leading both foundations and the corporate and major gift efforts of various non-profit service organizations. Participants are taught how to best communicate and channel their passions and strong beliefs into successful fundraising efforts. Participants also learn:
- The newest and best research and examples of best practices in fundraising
- How to overcome fear, doubt, and hesitation
- How to build a powerful, passionate case for giving, and how to adapt it to different potential donors
- How to differentiate and prioritize your organization from “the competition”
- How to ask for funds at office meetings, meetings with foundation officers, and house parties
- How to respond to questions and resistance
- How to project integrity and authority
- How to effectively close a solicitation
- How to acknowledge and further cultivate donors
Like other Thaler Pekar & Partner trainings, each training in interpersonal fundraising is custom-designed to best meet the organization’s specific needs, and is available for individuals, small groups, and larger gatherings at all levels of experience. On-camera training with playback is also available.