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Ask an Expert:

Donor Development Plans Made Simple

Creating a donor development plan doesn’t have to be daunting. This “Ask an Expert” session will start with a brief presentation, followed by the opportunity to ask all of your questions. Join us to learn:

• How to prepare for a donor program
• What are the different aspects of a good donor plan
• How to manage expectations, goals, and set objectives

This session is for you if you have questions such as: Am I ready to start a development plan? What are the key elements I need to have in place to start fundraising?  How do I set realistic goals?  What are the key aspects of a successful program? When does it make sense to hire a professional consultant?  What are the different areas of fundraising to include?  How do I evaluate my program success?  How do I engage my stakeholders and manage expectations?

In this donor plan creation training we’ll touch on these key questions and help you structure the decision-making process surrounding donor development programs. Attendees will walk away with new ideas for creating programs for their organizations.

Presented by: Dennis Baker. Dennis Baker (CEO of DM Baker Media & Polis Assist, Inc) has consulted to hundreds of nonprofits, for-profits and start-ups.  Dennis has raised millions of dollars for nonprofits ranging in annual budget size from $100k to $2 billion plus in areas as diverse as museums, hospitals, universities and international aid organizations. With his PR expertise he has managed several New York Times best-selling authors and other influencers and has led many public relations campaigns for advocacy groups, movie projects, and entertainers.  Dennis serves on several nonprofit boards of directors and has a special interest in Human Rights issues. During his tenure as Chairman of Hardwired, Inc. Dennis (in collaboration with Pope Francis) successfully secured the release of the celebrated Sudanese refuge Meriam Ibraheem in 2014.