Our goal at SOAR with Network Fundraising is to teach others about building networks for raising money. It is the easiest way to grow market share in a fast and productive way. AND, it makes your program sustainable. It’s when you can leave on vacation and someone else can take over without the program missing a beat.
A NEW video describing what it’s like to build networks!!!
The “must have” for this to work – confidence and trust between all people involved in rolling it out. It has to be this way because people are going to take the lead on some things while others are taking the lead on something else. People who are insecure or have the desire to control others is going to find this process difficult. It’s certainly a learning opportunity for everyone who is open to doing things differently. And, it can be the best thing that’s ever happened for growing your market share and increasing dollar raised.
Realize that during this process one person is going to become the face in the community for the company. Everyone has to be comfortable with that. This is often the person in public relations. We will assume it is you for this article. It is important for you to bring others along with you, into the public eye. Your supervisor is the logical choice. It could also be their supervisor. You know who the top leaders are in your company. It’s important to pay attention to them and get them involved. Impressions are important. The top leaders are protected, and always represented in a good light.
This article is a soft intro into a training being offered as a self-study course with SOAR. You are invited to be the first to get involved in building networks for raising money in your field. Click here to become part of an email group to learn about trainings. This will keep you on the cutting edge of progress.
A couple of steps to get you started with building networks:
- Explore opportunities/meetings in your area and make a list of them. Think of these as opportunities to get in front of people. You’re encouraged to keep an open mind on options. People participate in different ways.
- Determine the approach for entering (or re-entering) the community. What is your introduction to people, some call this the commercial for your company. You’re encouraged to keep your intro to less than fifteen seconds and include how you help people. Practice this every day for at least ten days. Then, refresh it once a month.
- Begin to go above and beyond for others. You may feel you already do this. Step it up a notch while always remembering your mission. It’s important to maintain focus and to be involved with things as they relate to your cause.
The training on building networks is like nothing you’ve ever done before. The same is true for the training on Collaborative Networking Events where for-profit and non-profit companies combine for effective marketing. You can be the first to learn about new trainings when you agree to be part of the email group. Click here to join!
Gayle Gross is the founder of SOAR with Network Fundraising. She shares successful techniques for increasing market share and raising money. You are the next potential candidate to reach your goals. Go with “tried and true” when it comes to processes. Add networking techniques into your model and watch success grow! Gayle has the knowledge to share and you have the opportunity to win big!
I’ve worked in a bank, been a donor, asked for donations, developed a few start-ups and worked for one professionally. The experience I have has led me down the path of coaching people on a system for raising money, which I developed using tools for networking. I’m always seeking those businesses open to expanding on a new level. The progressive types who are ready to make an impact. Are you ready? Let’s begin with a SOAR Discovery Session where you can share information with me about your mission. You walk away with three goals to accomplish for moving your mission forward along with the steps to follow. 
SOAR with Network Fundraising believes a purpose statement, when shared with people, will engage them. The goal of engagement in this instance is gathering support in the form of fundraising. Take a flock of birds. Did you know the leader can fall back into the flock and another bird will take the lead? You can plan for this by bringing volunteers/advocates on board, educating them about your purpose statement and allowing them to take the lead by sharing it for you!
Gayle Gross developed SOAR with Network Fundraising out of a need for a new concept in fundraising. Grant dollars are hard to come by as more and more non-profits make requests. Think about the time is takes to plan multiple events throughout the year to raise money. Is it worth the return on investment? Gayle has worked in development for twelve years but was a fundraiser long before that as an avid volunteer sitting on non-profit boards. She’s seen the flip side and knows the common techniques of people “asking” for money. She knows there’s a need to do it differently. She can teach you how!
Gayle Gross has twenty-two years of fundraising, business and program development experience. She began by developing a Pampered Chef business, coaching other consultants and achieving directorship within one year. She sat on the board for Centennial Lutheran Church in Littleton, Colorado and assisted with marketing their programs. She developed a business airbrushing goalie masks for hockey players nationally through word of mouth. Eventually Gayle worked for Park State Bank & Trust in Woodland Park and helped to increase market share through coordinating networking events. She later worked for Mosaic, which is a national non-profit. She has developed a fundraising system, which works for non-profit and for profit organizations alike. NOW, she brings the two together with the goal of teaching others how easy it is to increase funds being raised.