Networking to Fundraise.pptx
- 1. Importanceof NetworkingtoFundraise Knowing why makes the how possible
- 2. TREY research Planning for Success Make time everyday to identify a new networking opportunity for your non-profit Where, When, Why & What – Where to find networking opportunities? – When is the best time to network? – Why is the event you picked the right event? – What will you say when you get there? 2
- 3. TREY research Refine the Pitch Elements of a Solid Elevator Pitch ? Who does your work impact? ? What is your organization’s mission? ? Where are you located? ? Why should your listener care about your organization? 3 When executed right you will ? Bring your mission to life ? Create a level of engagement with someone new ? Have a key point of follow-up
- 4. TREY research Listen,Give,Learn,Leverage1 Pulling it all together 4
- 5. Listen&Give First What questions would you want someone to ask you? ? Tell me about yourself? ? Tell me what you do? ? What brings you to this event? ? How can I help? 5
- 6. TREY research Learnand adapt ? The number one way we learn is through experience ? Take notes and adapt your strategy ? Ask for feed back You can learn something from everyone you meet! 6
- 7. TREY research Leverage The power or ability to act or to influence people, events, decisions, etc.; sway: 7 ? Who do they know, who do you know, that can open doors? ? What can you do right now for them?
- 8. TREY research Add a footer 8 Key Take-a-ways & Next Steps ? Be your authentic self ? Put other’s needs before your own ? Make a list of what you’ve learned at each encounter ? Leverage who you know and how you can help ? Create a follow-up strategy with for everyone you meet. ? Enjoy yourself!