How to Become a Fund Raising Consultant
by: Michael Saunders
Fundraising consultancy is one of the fastest growing
industries today. However, no theories from articles or books
and seminars that you may have attended can guarantee that
you will become a "good fundraising consultant". So what does
it really take to be able to deserve that job title? The
Experience It wouldn't be appropriate to just jump on
the wagon of fund raising consultants and tell them, "Hey,
I'm a fundraising consultant but I have yet to experience
fund raising." That is plain stupid! Any consultant is
labeled as one because he or she is ahead of the game or the
industry which he or she is offering consultancy on.
Participating on volunteering projects or charity works will
help you gain solid footing on the ins and outs of fund
raising. The Certification To become a fund
raising consultant, it's really not imperative to have a
certificate. But National Security of Fund Raising Executives
offer certification for those who wish to have one. Also,
there are some states that require you to register as a
professional fund raising consultant before you gain the nod
on starting your biz. Answering Questions Superior
judgment and more than enough experience will teach you to
answer the following questions that most fund raising
consultants will be faced with: (continued...)
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