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SUMMARY:ProfDev: Fundraising - Getting Past the Fear of Asking
DESCRIPTION:Do you want (or need) to raise money to support the causes
  and organizations you care about? \nJoin Socializing for Justice for
  a ProfDev (professional development) training Fundraising: Getting Pa
 st the Fear of Asking on Monday, March 3, 6:00 - 8:30 PM at The NonPro
 fit Center, 89 South Street in downtown Boston. \nFee: $10 advance/$2
 0 door - split with trainer \nLimited space - register ahead of time:
  www.sojust.org \nCredit cards accepted online. Cash only at the door
  (if space available). \nNewcomers always welcomed!\nFundraising: Get
 ting Past the Fear of Asking \nThis engaging coaching session focuses
  on getting past the fear of asking and how to avoid some common mista
 kes. Learn an easy way to sort through contact lists and build a stron
 g prospect list based on the 3 Cs of fundraising: capacity, connection
  and commitment. Learn specific language for how to make a strong ask,
  based on the relationship-building tips shared in Art of the Schmooze
 , and ten tips that will make your next fundraising plan a success. \"
 If you are afraid to ask for money, kick yourself out of the way and l
 et the cause talk.\"\nABOUT OUR PRESENTER \nRobbie Samuels has extens
 ive community organizing, events logistics and fundraising experience.
  In 2006 he co-founded Socializing for Justice to build a cross-cultur
 al, cross-issue progressive community, network and movement in Boston 
 based on the philosophy of abundance. He is the Senior Manager of Even
 ts and Donor Engagement at Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD).
  On the side he offers trainings and consultation to non-profit boards
 , venture capitalists and grassroots organizers. Learn more at www.rob
 biesamuels.com.\nCheck out his testimonials ! \n\nSCHEDULE \n6:00-6
 :30 Socializing -  bring your own dinner \n6:30-8:30 Training and Q&
 A\n\n*  DIRECTIONS - The NonProfit Center is located one block from S
 outh Station at 89 South Street. The Center is physically accessible t
 hrough the main lobby.\n______________________________________________
 ____ \nSocializing for Justice - www.sojust.org \nSince 2006, we've 
 been building this great sandbox where we can try out new ideas in thi
 s \"Movement Moment\". Spaces like this are crucial as we start to ref
 rame and build new visions for our movement(s).\n\nWith over 2400 memb
 ers and 7+ years of creating a diverse cross-issue community in Boston
  (175+ events!), Socializing for Justice is the best place to find the
  great people, organizations and community you're looking for while pu
 tting the SOCIAL back in social justice.\nYES, WE MEAN YOU. We've got 
 members of all ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, levels of ac
 tivism and professions. We hope you see someone like yourself and meet
  someone you otherwise wouldn't have.\nWant to know more about SoJust?
  Check out our  Frequently Asked Questions and  past event photos!\n
 \nFor more information visit http://neighborsforneighbors.org/events/p
 rofdev-fundraising-getting-past-the-fear-of-asking
DTSTART:20140303T230000Z
DTEND:20140304T020000Z
CATEGORIES:workshop
LOCATION:The NonProfit Center
WEBSITE:http://www.nonprofitcenterboston.org/site/c.ddKGIQNuEmG/b.1363
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URL:http://www.nonprofitcenterboston.org/site/c.ddKGIQNuEmG/b.1363373/
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