10 tips for professional beggars

But first, let’s acknowledge the elephant in the room…

We are not here to steal your money

Guidelines to prevent duplication More $$ for stations, sector New grants, new opportunities

Tip #1 – Keep it real – most donors want recognition myth or reality???

Tip #2 – Embrace your uniqueness

Tip #3 – Find your perfect match With a compatibility rating of 85% your perfect match is...

Tip #4 – It’s not all about you What’s in it for for ME What’s in it for THEM

Tip #5 – Be innovative and solve THEIR problems

Tip #6 – If you don’t ask, you don’t get

Tip #7 – It’s everyone’s responsibility to fundraise

Tip #8 – Working together works. Think synergy

Tip #9 – You have to shuck a lot of oysters to find a pearl

Tip #10 – People give money to people

Tip #11 – Help people create a legacy – gifts in Wills

Tip #12 – Say thank you and then say it again

Fundraising Executive Community Broadcasting Foundation 03 8341 5999 Anita van Rooyen Fundraising Executive Community Broadcasting Foundation 03 8341 5999 avanrooyen@cbf.com.au Stealing from the rich to give to the poor since 2001