Fueling Dynamic Fundraising

Fueling Dynamic Fundraising IU Collaboration

OCTOBER 2021-PRESENT

Fueling Dynamic Fundraising

The Purpose

Fueling Dynamic Fundraising helps nonprofit organizations strengthen their fundraising capacity and expand their mission impact. Through a partnership with The Fund Raising School at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, The Patterson Foundation brings nationally recognized fundraising expertise to our community through proven courses, cohort-based learning, and ongoing implementation support.

Strengthening the Impact

Serving nonprofit organizations in Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties, Fueling Dynamic Fundraising combines nationally recognized fundraising education with opportunities for implementation, learning, and growth.

Organizations participate in The Fund Raising School’s courses and continue their learning through a cohort-based experience designed to help put new knowledge into practice. Along the way, participants connect with peers, strengthen fundraising skills, and build momentum for their organizations.

Because fundraising capacity is built over time, organizations remain part of the Fueling Dynamic Fundraising community beyond their initial participation, creating ongoing opportunities for learning, connection, and growth.

By strengthening fundraising capacity, nonprofit organizations are better positioned to advance their missions and increase their impact throughout the communities they serve.

FAQ's

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Why does The Patterson Foundation support this opportunity?

The Patterson Foundation believes in the power of strengthening the efforts of people, organizations, and communities through philanthropy. With Fueling Dynamic Fundraising, The Patterson Foundation is creating opportunities for nonprofit organizations to improve their fundraising practices because stronger fundraising leads to increased mission impact.

Why collaborate with The Fund Raising School?

The Fund Raising School is the preeminent professional fundraising training and educational program. Combining research and practice together, its unique curriculum helps individuals and organizations become well-versed, dynamic fundraisers. Fueling Dynamic Fundraising is one of several collaborations between The Patterson Foundation and the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, which leverages the school’s diverse pool of talent, programs, and resources.

Why is fundraising important to nonprofits?

Fundraising fuels an organization. Every organization seeks to strike a balance of earned income and public and private support to deliver its mission.

How does fundraising impact thrivability?

Thrivability is the degree to which a person, place, thing, or idea can thrive. The Patterson Foundation is creating opportunities for regional nonprofits to invest in themselves to strengthen the impact their work has on the lives of the people and communities they serve. Fundraising provides the money needed for nonprofits to thrive.

Will there be future opportunities to participate?

The Patterson Foundation will announce additional offerings of Fueling Dynamic Fundraising on this page. Please check back in the future for new opportunities to participate.

Is there a fee to participate?

As a gift to our region’s nonprofits, The Patterson Foundation covers all expenses associated with Fueling Dynamic Fundraising’s educational offerings and consulting support.