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Are you not quite ready to start writing grants or want to know what opportunities are out there for your mission before you use our other services? Lionheart Advisors is ready to do full prospecting research for your organization and programs! Reach out today to discuss your funding needs! #grantwriting #fundraising #prospecting #prospectresearch #strategicplanning #nonprofitdevelopment #pittsburghnonprofit #pittsburghgrants #nonprofitmanagement

𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 "𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐤" 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭? Or avoid saying the number and follow up with it in an email? 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. In my early days in corporate fundraising, I did this too! There are many reasons why at the time I didn't make the ask when I had the opportunity. And if you've ever done this, you probably have a bunch of reasons too. I definitely know better now, and I'm thinking you do too! 𝑰𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝒊𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒍𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒔𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔. So, with that in mind, 𝐈'𝐦 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 3 𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, so when it's time to say the big number you're ready. 1. 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞: you need to know what you offer and alignment area before you go into the call. Being crystal clear on what this is, will give you confidence. 2. 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞: Practice the objections. Practice how you’re going to deal with different parts of a call. Talk through possible answers and an exit strategy or two. 3. 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Believe in yourself; you can excel as a corporate fundraiser. Seek support if needed, tap into others’ confidence. Remember it takes practice. Consider teaming up for added confidence. 𝘐'𝘥 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦. 🖐 𝐓𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐞-𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬: https://lnkd.in/eQt4seJA #corporatefundraising #corporatepartnerships #partnerships #fundraising #corpratefunders #fundraisingprofessionals #fundraisingpros

When we surveyed our community, you told us you need more support to build successful charity partnerships. That's why we're working with Georgina Oxlade of Remarkable Partnerships to deliver a practical, two-hour masterclass designed to give you the best possible foundations for building successful corporate-charity partnerships. Among other things, we'll be talking about: 🧠 Why corporate-charity partnerships are so important right now In today’s economy, companies are looking for partnership opportunities that help address their commercial goals. This session will help you identify how to find pain points so you can pitch opportunities. 👀 What companies are looking for from a charity partner Discover how to ask the right questions to maximise value from the opportunities you already have, as well as the ones you will go on to create. 🥇 The features of successful corporate-charity partnerships You'll get checklist of the features of corporate-charity partnerships that work for you to take away and use to build your own partnerships. 🤔 How to build shared-purpose partnerships An interactive breakout session will help you focus on finding the unique reasons your organisation should come together with a corporate partner by brainstorming your shared purpose. 💭 How to think like a successful corporate fundraiser Through case studies and real world examples, discover the essential skills and techniques you need to master to become a successful corporate fundraiser. This masterclass will be held on two different dates to support fundraisers in different time zones. 14 May: The Americas, UK, Europe, Africa 👉 https://bit.ly/442zlIo 16 May: UK, Europe, Africa, India, Oceania 👉 https://bit.ly/3U6wCt6 #CorporatePartnerships #SharedPurpose #CSR #CorporateSocialResponsibility #CharityPartnerships #CorporateCharityPartnerships #NonprofitPartnerships

Are you confident that a prospective corporate partner can quickly and easily understand what your charity does? What about the value you can offer them in a partnership? Many charities struggle because prospective corporate partners are not familiar with their work. Fortunately, there is a solution in your value proposition. In May, learn all about value propositions and corporate partnerships at our free webinar, hosted by Marlin's Strategy Director Dan Greaves. 📅 Thursday 2nd May ⏰ 12pm to 1pm 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/dYf8reNN In this exclusive session, you'll learn: ✅ What makes a good value proposition ✅ How they apply to corporate partnership approaches ✅ A tried and tested framework for identifying your organisation’s value PR Places are limited. Secure your spot today at the link, and tag a friend or colleague who might benefit from this session. See you there!

One award closes and another opens. Stevie International Business Awards JUST opened. Before you say, 'I'm not an international business', that's not what this award is about. You don't have to be global. You just have to be a business somewhere in this world. I love these awards because as a small business, you are not up against bigger businesses than you. It's an even playing field. The company of the year categories can enter without an entry fee until May 8. And if you are a start-up or a tech start-up, there are categories for you. This award is perfect for: HR Creative types Marketers and PR - social media Customer Service  Entrepreneurs  Management  Professionals Tech Sustainability Not for profit, social enterprises and charities. Why dilly dally? Get your entry done and dusted. https://lnkd.in/gSWBaEJ

Are you ready to supercharge your charity with some fantastic corporate partnerships? With a perfect blend of nonprofit savvy and corporate know-how, we're here to help you create partnerships that are as impactful as they are meaningful. Here’s what we bring to the table: Strategic Matchmaking: Our CUSTOM prospect research will connect you with companies that share your values and mission with a strong alignment to your goals. Tailored Support: Offering customized assistance to help you solicit, negotiate and nurture rewarding corporate partnerships. Tested Strategies: Implementing proven methods to build long-term relationships that ensure ongoing support and collaboration. Bonus: For every 10 cold call email solicitations, our templates have a 40-60% response rate! Ready to take your charity’s corporate partnerships to the next level? Let’s connect and make some magic happen! 🚀 P.S. Come see us at our next webinar: Win Corporate Partnerships: Get 5 Proven “YES” Strategies Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Time: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Pacific Time Location: Online via Zoom   Reserve Your Spot: Don’t miss this opportunity to turn potential into partnerships. Spots are limited to foster interactive discussions – secure yours today! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eGDpkFg8 #CorporatePartnerships #CharitySupport #NonprofitSector #CSR #SocialImpact

Why your board members must support your corporate sponsorship drive. Your board members are far more connected than you think. Some have worked in top organizations where they've made some great contacts. Others have owned businesses and are quite acquainted with business owners across the country, state, and nation. Another group might have relatives and friends who own businesses. Not tapping into this rich network is leaving money on the table and not taking advantage of the leverage points available to your organization. This is why you must train your board members on corporate sponsorship, equip them with the tools they need, and hold them accountable to harness their network for the funding of the organization. Aside from harnessing their network, your board members can work with you to recruit your fundraising team and serve as supervisors, overseers, and even as a member of the fundraising team. But for them to operate at this level, you must train them by bringing this knowledge to their consciousness, you must equip them with the tools they need to succeed whether it's the sponsorship proposal, fundraising appeals, advert copies, etc. And lastly, you must create a system to hold them accountable. With training, they may be motivated but not follow through. With only training and equipping them, they may follow through but fall off in no time but with all three Including accountability, you can hold them to the point where you all begin to see results. Reach out if you need help training, equipping and holding your board members accountable. #nonprofit #fundraising #nonprofitfundraising

Injecting Enthusiasm into Fundraising Initiatives Enthusiasm is contagious, and we believe it’s the secret ingredient to crafting memorable fundraising events. From the initial concept to the execution phase, we infuse passion and energy into every aspect of our events. Challenges and Tradeoffs in Fundraising Event Management Balancing productivity, cost-consciousness, and enthusiasm comes with its set of challenges. Navigating these challenges requires a nuanced understanding of the tradeoffs involved. It’s essential to make informed decisions that consider the broader impact on the community and the organization’s goals. Visit our website https://lnkd.in/d-CCAPGE to learn about the best productivity and cost-conscious strategies for successful fundraising events. #FundraisingInitiatives #EnthusiasmInEvents #MemorableEvents #CommunityEngagement #EventChallenges #Tradeoffs #FundraisingSuccess #EventManagement

we’re not paper pushers over here! 💯 ⬇️ it doesn’t matter if your work is 100% digital and can be done completely remote. get out. meet people. don’t forget that sales comes from marketing, building relationships and trust. 💗 we are out in the community by attending industry events, tradeshows, volunteering for non-profits, and supporting our business friends by attending their events. #sales #marketing #marketingtips #businessowner #entrepreneurship #smallbusinessmarketing #hospitalityindustry #restaurantlife

Think all partners are the same? Think again!  Here are the remaining five types of partner marketing partnerships and the benefits that come with each one for the tech industry. Referral Partnerships Sponsorship Partnerships Strategic Business to Business Partnerships Social Responsibility & Charity Partnerships Product Placement Partnerships Missed the first half? Check out our previous video on the first five types, and begin learning about what type of partnerships best benefit your business. #MarketLogicInsights #techinnovation #partnermarketing #strategicpartnerships #channelmarketing #BeTheOne