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Basics of Fundraising for Nonprofits

2025-05-29 18:30:00 2025-05-29 20:00:00 America/New_York Basics of Fundraising for Nonprofits So you've decided to start a fundraising program for your nonprofit organization. What do you do first? Main Library - Meeting Room 3A

Thursday, May 29
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-29 18:30:00 2025-05-29 20:00:00 America/New_York Basics of Fundraising for Nonprofits So you've decided to start a fundraising program for your nonprofit organization. What do you do first? Main Library - Meeting Room 3A

Main Library

Meeting Room 3A

So you've decided to start a fundraising program for your nonprofit organization. What do you do first?

In this course, non-profit development team members and leaders will learn the fundamental steps required to build a fundraising program from the ground up, and how to build a solid foundation for future success.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Partner Led | Nonprofit |

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