Lunch 'n' Learn: Raising money in tough economic times March 17, 2009

Looking for 25 creative approaches and ideas to help you compete effectively for charitable dollars in the face of growing scrutiny from donors? Join the Philanthropy Journal and Bob Hartsook for this lunch 'n' learn on fundraising and learn:

* Perception versus reality about today's economy
* Factors that influence fundraising success
* Strategies for pursuing philanthropy today and everyday

Led by seasoned professional Bob Hartsook, the lunch ‘n’ learn will offer smart, creative steps to help fundraisers employ the focus, persistence, positive attitude, tenacity and patience they need to tap the money that is being given at record levels.

Since Bob founded Hartsook Companies in 1987 after serving as vice president of three institutions of higher learning, the firm has provided counsel for nearly 2,000 projects nationwide. In the last two years, its clients have raised nearly $750 million. The world’s first academic chair in fundraising, at Indiana University, is named for Bob, who recently was awarded the Spirit of Philanthropy Award from the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University in recognition of his leadership in the field of philanthropy.

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