Fundraising and donor development for hospices can be a
unique proposition- we have the honor and challenge of carrying out the mission
of our organizations under circumstances that many other fundraising
professionals simply don’t face. Our donor ‘why’ is a sentinel event in many
cases, meaning we have to adjust our strategies and tactics to ensure our
programs can benefit from the philanthropy of our unique donor base.
Simply put, there is only one place where you can get the
hospice-specific tips and tools you need to run a successful development
operation to support the mission and vision of your organization: NHPCO’s Leadership and Advocacy 2020.
This year’s conference features a dedicated fundraising development track where
you can gain access to some of the best practices in the field. What reasons
specifically you ask? Here are ten reasons for a development professional in
hospice at any stage of their career to attend:
- Network with
community-leading peers: You’ll get to meet with experienced and savvy
professionals from some of the largest nonprofit hospices in the US, and
discuss relevant issues with them regarding their operations.
- Move beyond the one-time
memorial donation trap: Attend the preconference session to learn key
strategies for developing a first-class grateful families program, from
conception to launch.
- Find your Hospice
Heroes! Learn
how to take the goodwill your staff build in the field everyday and turn
it into sustainability for your program!
- Learn about Capital in
the shadow of the Capitol: take a deep dive into moving beyond using capital
campaigns for buildings, and learn about funding endowments for your
ongoing operations.
- Tell better stories! Hospice is full of rich
stories, and you can learn the science (yes, science!) behind turning them
into effective messaging for your fundraising asks.
- Is your Board Bored? Learn about maximizing
your boards and advisory groups in terms of your donor network and their
own commitments to your cause.
- Learn how to cook Filet
Mignon on a Mac and Cheese budget: OK, not really, but you’ll learn how to start a
development program with best practices even if you’re starting from
scratch!
- Request a bequest: Learn how to develop the
techniques to solicit and cultivate bequest gifts- ensuring the longer
term viability of your organization.
- Earn your CE! These courses will be
eligible for CFRE credit- keep or work towards your certification while
you attend!
- ENJOY DC! Who doesn’t love a few
days away? Washington DC in the spring is beautiful and with many free
museums and sights, affords sightseeing for any budget.
There won’t be another opportunity to learn from such a
varied and high-level group of hospice fundraising professionals. An investment
in your skills and expertise by attending LAC will easily return multiples in
your fundraising development operations when you return home- join some of the
best hospices in the United States to participate in the fundraising and
development track at the NHPCO Legislative and Advocacy Conference this spring!
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