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Secrets to a Successful Multi-Channel Solicitation Experience

Webinar by Anthony Alonso

7/30/2024

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Webinar by Diane Carlson

7/30/2024

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Join Anthony for an insightful discussion that delves into the dynamic world of philanthropy within the Hispanic and Latino community in the United States. This session aims to shed light on the profound impact, evolving trends, and the crucial role education will play in shaping the philanthropic landscape among this diverse and vibrant demographic for years to come.      

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Managing the Ask...Essential Steps When Soliciting Major Donors
June 6

Many organizations consider a Capital Campaign, but don’t know where to begin. This 45 minute webinar, presented by Diane M. Carlson, will discuss what to do and where to begin when planning for your Capital Campaign. 

 

This webinar will discuss the importance of a feasibility study, setting an appropriate Campaign dollar goal, building a gift chart, and determining a Campaign timeline that will work best for your institution.

What the attendees thought:

  • I thought Diane did an excellent job covering key points. Thank you!

  • Excellent information---well stated!

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Managing The Ask...What to Say When Making the Ask!
 

For more than 30 years, Diane M. Carlson has been helping her clients ask for and receive millions of dollars in support for their organizations. In this, 60 minute webinar presented for the AFP KS, Topeka Chapter, Diane walks her audience through the process of managing the “ask”, starting with prospect identification and ending with how to handle saying “thank you”.

What AFP KS, Topeka said:

  • Diane’s presentation on “Managing the Ask” was very thorough and covered all of the basic knowledge and tasks needed for working with major donors. She presented the steps and conveyed the process in a logical, easy-to-digest format. Our attendees were very engaged and appreciated her valuable advice!

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Many organizations consider a Capital Campaign, but don’t know where to begin. This 45 minute webinar, presented by Diane M. Carlson, will discuss what to do and where to begin when planning for your Capital Campaign. 

 

This webinar will discuss the importance of a feasibility study, setting an appropriate Campaign dollar goal, building a gift chart, and determining a Campaign timeline that will work best for your institution.

What the attendees thought:

  • Diane did an outstanding job addressing the key points. Thank you!

  • The information was excellent and articulated well!

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So You're Thinking of Planning a Capital Campaign? Essentials for Success!
May 29

Many organizations consider a Capital Campaign, but don’t know where to begin. This 45 minute webinar, presented by Diane M. Carlson, will discuss what to do and where to begin when planning for your Capital Campaign. 

 

This webinar will discuss the importance of a feasibility study, setting an appropriate Campaign dollar goal, building a gift chart, and determining a Campaign timeline that will work best for your institution.

What the attendees thought:

  • I thought Diane did an excellent job covering key points. Thank you!

  • Excellent information---well stated!

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The speaker delves into the subject matter of optimizing communication efforts with donors by discussing the tools and techniques that can be employed to this goal. The from the attendees of the giving webinar was overwhelmingly, with many expressing their appreciation for the well-pl and executed event. also lauded the speaker for providing valuable insights and actionable advice that can be readily implemented within their respective organizations.

What attendees say: 

  • It was so informative and value packed. 

  • Can't wait to show my team

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Most planned giving donors say “they were simply never asked” for a gift. Learn how your organization can avoid this common pitfall and develop a thriving and profitable planned giving marketing and solicitation plan. 

This session explores methods for how to make the ask using the mass communication instruments of mail, e-mail and telephone solicitation. This webinar also provides strategy on the selection of donors for a planned giving direct marketing campaign.

What the attendees thought:

  • This is one of the best planned giving webinars I've attended. Thank you!

  • Great direction and ideas to immediately implement within our organization. Thanks for the great advice!​

Latest News

Latest News

Multi-Channel Fundraising -
Are You Missing the Mark?
by Anthony R. Alonso

Digital fundraising is a great way to secure a large number of smaller gifts and hype pocket projects, but where do you go from there?

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The Phone is the Most Powerful Tool You Own

Have you ever asked yourself how phone calls made by a professional fundraising firm can possibly be as good as those made by your own staff? Should you still be making calls during the COVID pandemic? How can I possibly find the time to call my donors on top of everything else I have to do?

 

Listen to this podcast with Joe Tumolo of Gift Planning Development and Anthony Alonso of Catapult Fundraising to hear HOW outside firms get incredible results and WHY your organization MUST make calls, whether you personally pick up the phone or partner with an outside firm.

July 2020 PodcastAnthony Alonso & Joe Tumolo
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How to Effectively Use the Phone Today- an Interview with
Anthony R. Alonso

“One of the things we hear all the time is telephone fundraising is dead. The truth of the matter is it’s not a question of whether we use telemarketing. It’s a question of how we use it.”

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Key Steps for Soliciting Major Donors -
an Interview with Diane M. Carlson

"Just by belonging to your organization and agreeing to
a meeting, top prospects are signaling they may be
ready to make a major gift"

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