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Rabu, 08 April 2015

Guide To Donor Cultivation Strategies

By Joanna Walsh


It is not easy to obtain sponsorship, especially from huge multinational companies for a non profit cause. Funding charitable programs does not happen in a snap. There is a need for good communication strategies in order to lure people, different organizations, and even politics to participate in the cause with their financial and moral support.

Before proceeding, we define cultivation as a building of relationship for stewardship. This means that it includes donor cultivation strategies in order to proceed with the programs and projects. A non profit organization is not capable of generating its own funds. Hence, it needs the help of profit organizations like commercial companies.

Some of the most famous institutions that concentrate on funding different causes are World Vision and Unicef. They support people, especially women and children, who are victims of abuse, war, famine, slavery, poverty, calamities, and a lot more. They further support human rights and uphold the importance of education and health for children.

One way to accumulate funds is through communication. Communication strategies have to be well planned and thought of especially in enticing prospects to donate. It is not enough to make them donate once. It is more important that they commit with the organization even for future projects.

Corporations have responsibilities towards the environment and the community they thrive with. So, they need to find ways to give back the best way they can. Since they are busy as well with the operations of their company, they need the nonprofits to play the part they need to do. The social workers will be their channel in extending their helping hands to the people or the environment.

As part of the cultivation strategies, promotion is done in an active, purposive, and enticing manner. For example, the institution will make video clips or even documentaries of the areas of concern. It helps if they are able to tell the story effectively and touch the hearts of the prospects. Appealing to the emotions is one of the fortes of social and development workers.

This is also the awareness part where the facts of the cause are laid down the table. With awareness, they can be stirred to take action. And taking action not only means donating certain amounts of money but also, more importantly, selfless participation through the spirit of volunteerism.

Consistency and reputation of the organizations will increase trust levels. That is why nonprofit institutions need to do their part in assuring the success of their projects. The donors want to know how far the help has reached. All of the activities need to be documented and communicated to the sponsors.

In addition, the non profit organization will have to make sure that the partnership is recognized through media and communication strategies. For example, World Vision has its own web page and promote through social networking sites. Hence, the companies that extend their help can be easily recognized. This will also benefit their business and will give a good impression to its existing and potential clients.




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