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2. 1 www.letgirlslead.org Introduction Requesting resources Successful strategies for fundraising Summary 1 2 3

3. FUNDRAISING 2 www.letgirlslead.org People (human resources) Money (financial resources) Skills and information Equipment (vehicles, computers) Infrastructure (Internet, office) Contacts (networks, alliances, experts) Necessary Resources for Political Advocacy

4. FUNDRAISING 3 www.letgirlslead.org Consider your objectives, desired advocacy results, activities Identify the resources you already have What is the gap between the existing and the necessary resources? How (and with whom) can this gap be closed? Selecting the Necessary Resources

5. FUNDRAISING 4 www.letgirlslead.org Diversification is key Long term approach Invest in your institution’s skills and human resources Research potential donors and allies Be creative! Fundamental Principles

6. FUNDRAISING 5 www.letgirlslead.org Donors need to know their resources would be used in an effective and responsible way. To build this trust, you need: - Justification and legitimacy - Strategies and objectives - Institutional structure (executive board) - Monitoring and assessment systems Requirements for Successful Requesting

7. FUNDRAISING 6 www.letgirlslead.org Donors - Private - Multilateral - Government Consultancy Special events Membership campaigns With the public Sources for Obtaining Resources

8. FUNDRAISING 7 www.letgirlslead.org Make them fall in love with you! Getting to know a donor is a lot like a first date– you learn about one another and hopefully, the donor will fall in love with your project! Successful Strategies for Fund Raising

9. FUNDRAISING 8 www.letgirlslead.org What are the donors priorities and values? What kind of projects has the donor funded before? Where? Are there any items the donor won’t fund? What funding level does the donor give? Is there a guide and a deadline for proposals? Knowing the Donor

10. 17 FUNDRAISING www.letgirlslead.org Initial Database for Fundraising Name Contacts Address Initiatives / Future Proposals Deadline Action & Responsible AJWS Angelica Lopez IPPF Pablo Irragori pablo@ippf.org al@ajws.org Advocacy Sexual Rights Continuous LOI Submitted by J. Ramos 5/2/14 Sept 1,2015 Draft: E. Smith

11. 17 www.letgirlslead.org Thank you!

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