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Following are answers to some frequently asked questions about Forum for Fundraising. If you have further questions feel free to contact us.
What is Forum for Fundraising?
Forum for Fundraising is the central online resource for the continued professional development of established fundraising professionals. Created, endorsed and guided by the sector's most experienced leaders from all areas of the non-profit sector, Forum for Fundraising uses Internet-based services including Web Seminars, chat, educational tracks and direct contact forms to gather and share the collective intelligence of senior-level executives within the fundraising sector.
Why was Forum for Fundraising created?
Forum for Fundraising was created as a cost-effective and timesaving alternative to traditional conferences and other events for fundraising professionals. With tightened budgets and increased time demands, senior professionals are finding fewer opportunities to travel to conferences to obtain critical knowledge toward their professional development. Forum for Fundraising harnesses the great interactive potential of Internet technologies as an inexpensive solution which allows senior professionals to benefit from the experiences of their peers, as well as to share their own experiences, for the betterment of the fundraising profession. In effect, Forum for Fundraising allows professionals to create an entire conference program from their own computer desktop, and attend from the convenience of their own home and office.
Is Forum for Fundraising affiliated with any specific organization?
No, Forum for Fundraising is not affiliated with any single professional organization, but rather operates as a neutral platform for the open discussion of issues facing the profession from which all segments may benefit. To ensure this neutrality, Forum for Fundraising is guided by a Board of Advisors representing many segments and organizations.
Who can use Forum for Fundraising?
Services on Forum for Fundraising are especially designed for the development of, and interaction between, senior-level fundraising professionals; however, any professional from within fundraising, as well as others from outside the profession, may find specific services or seminar topics to be of great value to their work or organization.
What services does Forum for Fundraising offer?
Forum for Fundraising offers several Internet-based services created specifically for fundraising professionals, including:
- Web-based Seminars - Presentations and educational seminars by the same experienced professionals who present at national and international conferences for organizations such as AFP, AHP, CASE and APR, offered from the convenience of the attendee's own desktop at a fraction of the cost of attending traditional events. Presentation material places heavy emphasis on current trends and discusses the latest techniques being used today. A live Q & A after the presentation with the speaker adds additional value to the presented material.
- Senior Forum - Tailored seminars covering subject matter of specific interest to, multi-site organizations.
- Conversation with the Masters - Live, interactive small group seminars providing a limited group an opportunity to benefit from the life experience of the most senior professions. These programs offer the opportunity focus on the fine points of the subject matter by offering extended Live Q & A periods.
Additional services are currently in the planning stage, with feedback from visitors and attendees to provide possibly even more ideas for future services. Give us your feedback by taking our Survey.
What topics does Forum for Fundraising cover?
Topics range from those of general interest to a wide segment of the fundraising profession, to specialized material directed at select audiences. Core subject areas on Forum for Fundraising include: Major/Principal Gifts; Corporate and Foundation Fundraising; Using the Internet in Development; Planned Giving; Communications/Marketing; Campaign Planning; Donor Relations; Special Events; Gift Policy/Governance Regulations; Professional Ethics; and International Fundraising.
How are speakers selected for seminars?
Forum for Fundraising leverages the extensive contacts within the profession of the Board of Advisors. We also review the presentations given at many of the conferences for the topics of most interest to the attendees and given by presenters who receive the highest evaluations. Finally, we ask you to recommend topics and presenters on our Survey. If you know of someone whose subject matter and presentation excited you let us know by contacting us.
How do Forum for Fundraising Web Seminars work?
Forum for Fundraising Web Seminars are easy to attend. The simple technical requirements are access to a computer with an Internet connection, and an available telephone line for audio portions. Attendees receive advance instructions on how to access the seminar with an automatic computer check to ensure that the attendee's system will support the seminar technology. On the day of the seminar, attendees simply have to log on to their computer and go to the seminar according to the instructions, and then dial in on an 800 number for the simultaneous telephone audio portion. The seminar leader will guide attendees through any interactive segments such as: chat or surveys, and attendees also participate in live Q&A via telephoned.
How do Forum for Fundraising Web Seminars compare to traditional conferences?
Forum for Fundraising Web Seminars provide opportunities for professionals to interact directly with the leading senior professionals from various segments of fundraising, without the substantial costs and time of attending multiple conferences. In addition, as traditional conferences fill agendas with tighter schedules and fewer chances for networking, Web Seminars can actually provide more chances for attendee participation and interaction through chat and audio questions, as well as the opportunity to communicate directly with the seminar presenter.
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