Interview: A Model (Citizen) Fundraising Partnership, Part 1

FS: What advice would you give to fundraisers looking to expand their fundraising and perhaps reach out to corporate or other nonprofit partners?
DF: If you’re going to reach out to anyone on a corporate level, there are three things you should expect to encounter. For one, these people are extremely busy. Two, the corporate company most likely has other nonprofit involvements, so adding another to the list is probably not on a CEO’s agenda. Lastly, corporate execs don’t have a lot of time on their hands to listen to a 60-minute presentation on your mission.