Beyond The Ask…



Growing and Fostering Donor Support
Through the Art of Relationship Building and Donor Communication

Workshop Leaders:
Miriam Goldsmith , MA, CAGS and David Unger, MSW

A “hands on” one day workshop designed to explore and practice your organizations methodology in developing and maintaining a culture of philanthropy.


Goals of the workshop:
   
  • Exploration and understanding of the basic points of Relationship Based Fundraising
and how to incorporate this model into your practice.

     • Develop your “Case for Support” to ensure that it really tells the story your donors need to hear.

     • Real time “live” coaching and practice as you learn how to communicate this message
to your donor prospects so that they will be compelled to act.

 

How is this workshop different and why should you attend?

Unlike many workshops, the methodology of Beyond the Ask…. is to give you hands on experiential learning and coaching from 2 experts in the field of fundraising and communication with combined experience of  45 years as executives and consultants in the non-profit sector. Not only will you learn from Beyond the Ask…. but through group interaction, dialog and participation in the feedback and coaching process you will learn from others’ challenges and successes. This will be a working session where you will gain powerful tools to effectively communicate with your donors, maximizing your success in raising the needed funds for your long-term financial sustainability.

When you leave, you will have:

• A personalized plan with measurable benchmarks/goals for developing effective RBF/Communications.
• Your story (Case for support) along with enhanced presentation and communication skills
• Based on your specific plan, within two months of the workshop a follow-up consultation with the appropriate program 
   facilitator.

Workshop Dates and Locations:

• September 14th, 2010
Harraseeket Inn, Freeport ME

• October 19th, 2010
Rhode Island Foundation, Providence, RI

8:30AM – 5PM

Costs:

10% discount for 2
20% discount for 3 or more

Maine Before August 27, 2010……$179.00
              After August 27, 2010…….$195.00

RI        Before October 5th, 2010…..$179.00
                  After October 5th, 201 …$195.00

Continental Breakfast and Lunch Buffet are included


About theWorkshop Leaders

    Since 2003, David Unger has assisted a variety of not for profits to achieve their goals and attain financial sustainability. David has more than thirty years of experience in the not-for-profit field, including 14 years as an agency Executive Director. With an MSW in Community Development and Organization, he understand the problems facing today’s not for profits.
     Utilizing his knowledge and experience in donor and fund development, organizational management, strategic planning, and project development, David has proven expertise in assisting nonprofits navigate their toughest challenges towards the achievement of extraordinary outcomes.

    Miriam Goldsmith brings a diverse background that has served the non-profit, business and artistic communities for almost 30 years.  Miriam provides training and coaching for personal effectiveness and leadership development through cultivation of “authentic presence”, communication, speaking and presentation skills. She holds a Masters Degree in Leadership Studies, and advanced graduate certification in the facilitation of Expressive Arts.
      Miriam founded the non-profit organization Rite of Passage Cancer Project 14 years ago and became the Executive Director of the Hope Center for Cancer Support in Providence, RI for a few years until she left to co-direct and produce a documentary film about families coping with childhood cancer. Her passion for the cause of enhancing quality of life for people living with cancer and her inspirational, compelling speaking style have been the cornerstone of many successful fundraising endeavors to build, cultivate and sustain these projects. 
                                                                             

For more information, please call!
Miriam  401.272.0634
David  207.712.1415    

To Register:
Please send the following registration form with a check for payment to:

Speaking Mastery
100 Lafayette St. Suite 206
Pawtucket, RI 02860

Of you can pay with PayPal at: Total Community Manager
The Sponsor for the Maine Workshop
(Please indicate this on registration form)
 

Registration for Beyond the Ask….
September 14th, 2010
Harraseeket Inn, Freeport ME