After three years, fundraisers and NGO leaders finally have a chance to meet again at their beloved CEE Fundraising Conference. A line-up packed with practitioners offers unparalleled expertise and allows for the exchange of top experts in the industry.
Ostatné mesiace i roky sa náš svet a život, na ktorý sme boli ešte donedávna zvyknutí, obrátili naruby. Najskôr dva roky pandémie, teraz nepredvídateľná brutálna vojna za našimi východnými hranicami. Očakávaný návrat do post-pandemického normálu sa nekoná, namiesto toho čelíme jednej z najväčších výziev na našom kontinente od druhej svetovej vojny a musíme si zvykať na nový „normál“. Ako v týchto pohnutých časoch získavať zdroje nielen pre urgentné výzvy, ale aj pre naše dlhodobé poslanie? A aký to má dopad na prácu fundraiserov a fundraiseriek?
Súčasná náročná doba zmenila náš život a fungovanie na nepoznanie. Pred fundraiserov a lídrov zároveň kladie nečakané výzvy, ako v novej realite budovať vzťahy s podporovateľmi a získavať zdroje pre poslanie svojich mimovládnych a verejnoprospešných organizácií.
The world is rapidly changing and data is becoming one of the most important assets required for success. It also applies to building relationships with donors, fundraising and making an impact.
For any cooperation to succeed it is necessary to work towards mutual goals. Non-profit organisations try to raise funds to support their missions, while their partners and supporters seek to fulfil personal motivations and make positive changes in society.
How can these disparate intentions be used to improve fundraising? How can we use the potential of our fans as our fundraising ambassadors? How to make use of volunteers as givers of their time? And how can we attract major donors to, with our help, make a significant change?
Many non-profit organisations don’t realise that in order to successfully fulfill their mission over the long-term they need, just like a business, to invest in their development.
The CEE Fundraising Conference features the world’s renowned fundraising practitioners. Tap into their vast expertise at specialized masteclasses and benefit from their presence in Bratislava.
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