Raising Money in Rural Communities - Benefits, Barriers, and Buzz

Small towns provide unique opportunities to raise money, yet rural nonprofits face numerous fundraising challenges such as how many people and how often they can ask and how to cultivate part-time residents. Fundraising in rural communities requires engaging people in your work and making sure your organization adds value in the community. Learn how to make the most of local social networks and pursue untapped resources to increase your organization's fundraising success. Discuss fundraising strategies that work in rural communities and how to improve your overall fundraising efforts. Denise Clark is a nonprofit strategist, consultant and executive coach with over 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. A former executive director, she is a recognized thought leader on management and governance. A popular trainer and facilitator, Denise is known for her passion, expertise and authenticity. She serves as an adjunct professor in Nonprofit Leadership at the University of Denver and provides a variety of consulting services including board development, retreat/process facilitation, strategic planning, fundraising, organizational assessment, and peer learning circles. Denise lives in Telluride and is thrilled to be bringing her trainings to nonprofit organizations in Silverton! $15 per session for San Juan County residents $30 per session for non-residents **If you are a San Juan County resident, use Code SANJUAN at checkout to receive the discount.

Speaker(s): Denise Clark

Fee: $ 30.00

Payment can be made before the class or by credit card over the phone- 970-247-7009. Please arrive a few minutes early-Checks, cash or credit cards accepted.