Fundraising 101 for Land Trusts
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About This Webinar
Fundraising is essential for land trusts but can also be one of its biggest challenges. Land trust executive directors and board members with little experience often find themselves needing to fundraise, only to discover overwhelming guidance online. Join the Land Trust Alliance’s Zoë Abrahm, individual giving manager, for this pre-recorded webinar that will cover the basics of fundraising through individual giving and get you started on building your organization’s development program. Using her experience specific to conservation organizations, Zoë has created a helpful handout for organizing your thoughts and a curated list of fundraising resources to explore after watching the webinar. This webinar covers:
Where to start – knowing your organization and donors.
Small dollar giving – finding and resolving specific problems, monthly giving.
Major giving – major gifts pipeline, including strategies that work and pitfalls to avoid.
Describing your organization’s culture of philanthropy and why it matters.
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These resources are provided "as is" for informational purposes only, without warranty of any kind. They do not constitute legal or professional advice and do not create an attorney-client relationship. They may not reflect current legal developments and should be adapted for your organization with qualified professional help. The Alliance is not liable for any damages arising from use of or reliance on these resources. Views in individual posts and third-party links/logos are not Alliance endorsements. The Alliance is committed to equal opportunity and does not condone unlawful discrimination.
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