Many of the enquiries we receive at DEVELOPMENT WORKS are for assistance with fundraising. We are constantly reminded that the search for funding is an ongoing and pressing challenge for NGOs and CBOs operating in South Africa. No doubt this same challenge also affects nonprofits in other countries.
The recent International Fundraising Congress (IFC) examined a number of big issues and trends in the fundraising arena. One of the big ssues raised during the Big Issues Sessions was whether a need exists for a deeper discussion with donors? This interesting debate is well laid out and explored in a recent posting by the Resource Alliance. It is worth reading for those involved in sourcing and securing funding for nonprofits and charities as it considers the important role of Dialogue, as opposed to ‘just looking for feedback’.
(The other big issues addressed include Passion, Originality, Simplicity and Positivity. More on these in future posts.)
The IFC, the worlds leading training and education forum for fundraisers, is an initiative of the Resource Alliance and presents fundraisers with the opportunity to build on their skills and knowledge of fundraising.
The 28th IFC will be held 14-17 October 2008 in Noordwijkerhout, the Netherlands.
