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Developing in Your Fundraising Career: Charting Your Path Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE www.LindaLysakowski.com Linda Lysakowski.com: Dedicated to inspiring philanthropy and creativity

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A slide show about how to enter into the career of fundraising and what is involved. Based on my book of the same name. For more info, check my website www.LindaLysakowski.com. Questions? Email me at [email protected]

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  • 1.Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE www.LindaLysakowski.com Linda Lysakowski.com: Dedicated to inspiring philanthropy and creativity

2. My introduction to development: You mean people get paid to ask for money? Linda Lysakowski.com: Dedicated to inspiring philanthropy and creativity 3. How did you get into development? Held another position in a nonprofit Came from the for-profit world Volunteered for a nonprofit Linda Lysakowski.com: Dedicated to inspiring philanthropy and creativity 4. Where are you going? Upward? Lateral ? Staying where you are? Consulting? Linda Lysakowski.com: Dedicated to inspiring philanthropy and creativity 5. Generalist Specialist: Events Grants Planned Giving Major Gifts Another Option: Consulting Linda Lysakowski.com: Dedicated to inspiring philanthropy and creativity 6. How do you think of your development position? Does it make a difference? Linda Lysakowski.com: Dedicated to inspiring philanthropy and creativity 7. Have you set goals? Are they SMART? Are you meeting your goals? Linda Lysakowski.com: Dedicated to inspiring philanthropy and creativity 8. Linda Lysakowski.com: Dedicated to inspiring philanthropy and creativity No room for growth No support Frustration Wrong match Ethical dilemmas 9. Ethics Professionalism Ability to Build Relationships Planning Skills Passion for the Mission Linda Lysakowski.com: Dedicated to inspiring philanthropy and creativity 10. Hierarchy of Interests Donor Organization Self-interest Linda Lysakowski.com: Dedicated to inspiring philanthropy and creativity 11. Courses Publications Workshops Webinars Linda Lysakowski.com: Dedicated to inspiring philanthropy and creativity 12. Code of Ethics Standards of Professional Practice Donor Bill of Rights Standards of Excellence Linda Lysakowski.com: Dedicated to inspiring philanthropy and creativity 13. Mission Motivation Management by Walking Around Linda Lysakowski.com: Dedicated to inspiring philanthropy and creativity 14. Board Management Staff Linda Lysakowski.com: Dedicated to inspiring philanthropy and creativity 15. Serving on Boards Volunteering Being a Donor Linda Lysakowski.com: Dedicated to inspiring philanthropy and creativity 16. ACT professional TALK professional LOOK professional THINK professional Linda Lysakowski.com: Dedicated to inspiring philanthropy and creativity 17. Put your energy into strengthening yourself, not getting to the tallest tree Learn to survive in an harsh environment Leave enough space between you and the other trees. Linda Lysakowski.com: Dedicated to inspiring philanthropy and creativity 18. Organizational Goals are important Career Goals are important too Linda Lysakowski.com: Dedicated to inspiring philanthropy and creativity 19. Linda Lysakowski.com: Dedicated to inspiring philanthropy and creativity 20. Linda Lysakowski.com: Dedicated to inspiring philanthropy and creativity 21. Linda Lysakowski.com: Dedicated to inspiring philanthropy and creativity 22. The magic mingling of: A grateful recipient A joyful giver An artful asker Doug Lawson Linda Lysakowski.com: Dedicated to inspiring philanthropy and creativity 23. Contact Linda to find out about: The Virtual Consultant Consultant to the Consultant Book Discount; 15% discount Use code linda2014books at CharityChannel.com or LindaLysakowski.com Linda Lysakowski.com: Dedicated to inspiring philanthropy and creativity 24. www.LindaLysakowski.com Follow me: Linda Lysakowski, LLC @LLysakowskiLLC Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE Linda Lysakowski.com: Dedicated to inspiring philanthropy and creativity