Webinar Roundup: Finding New Funding Options in Tough Economic Times

The FundRaising Success webinar, "Finding New Funding Options in Tough Economic Times," last week featured an all-star cast of fundraising mavens who presented strategies, tips and tangible examples for nonprofits looking to not just survive but also thrive during the current economic downturn.

Among the presenters were Heather Burton, senior marketing manager at Sage Nonprofit Solutions; Jean Block, managing partner at Social Enterprise Ventures; Kurt Aschermann, president of Charity Partners; and Charlie Kunzer, marketing associate at Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres.

In his presentation, Aschermann drew on his experiences working on corporate relationships for Boys & Girls Clubs of America to offer tips for creating a for-profit mentality within your organization.

His first tip? Shut up and listen. Fundraisers won't be able to understand potential partners' needs ...