Third Sector Consulting

Grants are great, but they aren't the only way for a nonprofit to raise money. In fact, grants are NOT the best way for new nonprofits to raise money. This interactive session will explore where nonprofits get their funding and challenge you to rethink where your organization gets yours.

Whether you're an experienced fundraiser or just getting started, you'll be surprised by what you don't know. This fast-paced session will separate fundraising facts from fiction. You'll leave with practical tips for donor communications that will help you raise more money from individuals.

Direct mail is NOT dead. And chances are you could be raising a lot more money from your letter writing campaigns – if you were writing better letters. In this introductory session, you'll learn tips and tricks for a successful direct mail campaign.

Are you looking for a grant to fund your nonprofit's work? If you've never written a grant before, or if you've written a few without much success, then this program is for you. Learn the basics of successful grant writing.

In this high-touch, hands-on workshop, you'll learn effective strategies for researching and writing foundation grants. This workshop combines lecture, group discussion, and hands-on activities to reinforce course material. You'll practice with more than a dozen exercises and leave with new ideas and actual writing samples that can be incorporated in your next grant proposal. (FULL DAY)

There's more to grant writing than just "writing." A lot more. This workshop covers the basics of foundation grant research and grant writing. You'll learn how to find your best prospects and write your own grant proposals. (HALF DAY)

In this workshop, you'll learn what you need to know (and do) before you can raise more money for your nonprofit. You'll consider your organization's past results and start thinking about new and different ways to raise money. (HALF DAY)

This workshop explores the art and the science behind fundraising appeals. In this fast-paced session, you'll learn what works and why. You'll also learn what you need to consider (and do) before writing your next letter. (HALF DAY)

In this workshop, you'll learn the 4 simple steps to keep more donors and raise more money. You'll look at real-life appeals, thank you letters, and reports that illustrate what to do (and what not to do!) if you want to raise more money. (HALF DAY)