Big Bucks for Buildings

Heather Newell, Foresee Communications Ltd, Wellington

This workshop will teach you ways to fundraise money for big projects

If you are contemplating fundraising for a big item such as a new building, a sports facility or an expensive piece of medical equipment you are not going to achieve it through sausage sizzles and celebrity auction dinners. You will discover that corporate sponsorship is only one source of income. The workshop will incorporate hands-on experience using case studies.

Anyone who is involved in fundraising for big items will benefit from this course – a council chief executive seeking income for council driven projects, a fundraiser for a medical institute, or someone constructing a community facility, an all weather track or a sports stadium. Find out what makes a successful campaign right from the start.

Big Bucks for Buildings workshop content

There is a ‘scientific’ way of achieving major fundraising campaigns. This workshop will show you

• the different types of campaigns applied in New Zealand
• where the money typically comes from
• what preparation you need before launching your campaign
• what budget you require
• some of the traps and pitfalls to avoid
• why you should start at the top and not the bottom
• the benefits of professional advice
• why you should conduct a fundraising feasibility study
• who to have on your committee
• what to do if you can’t raise all of the money
• how to create a case statement
• what a gift chart looks like, and why you should prepare one

You will learn how to undertake these steps

• Preparation for the campaign
• Planning for the campaign
• Conducting a feasibility study
• Types of campaigns, successful and unsuccessful
• Case statements
• Gift charts
• Role of board members
• Role of campaign leader
• Launch of public part of campaign
• Sponsorship and corporate involvement
• Sources of income

Course includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea and handout resources. You will receive a Big Bucks for Buildings Kit, examples of capital campaigns from New Zealand and a template to kick start your capital campaign. 

Course presenter

Heather Newell is one of New Zealand’s leading commentators on sponsorship and fundraising. Her company Foresee Communications produces resources, and carries out training and coaching for the non-profit sector. The company also produces two subscriber publications every month – Fundraising in New Zealand and Sponsorship Profile. Heather is a lively presenter who will leave you feeling uplifted about the important work you are doing in your community.

Email us about our next Big Bucks for Buildings workshop.

Terms: Please register early. A fee of $100.00 will apply for re-scheduling or cancellations received prior to 5 working days before the course. No refund for cancellations received within 5 working days of the course. Substitutes from the same organisation are permitted at any time prior to the course at no additional cost. Venture Group reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the course. You will be sent confirmation of registration and an invoice for payment upon receipt of your email registration form.