Working Miracles: Developing the Midas

TouchPresented by Liz Ngonzi

Adjunct Instructor, New York University Heyman Center for Philanthropy & Fundraising

Founder / CEO, Amazing Taste, LLC

Wednesday 7/12/201114.30–15.30

Kenya Association of Fundraising Professionals18th Eastern Africa Resource Mobilisation Workshop

Mombasa, Kenya

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What challenges do you face as a fundraiser?

@LizNgonziSource: biggirlbombshell.com

Give an example of a successful fundraiser:

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Expect miracles to happen…just remember that you also have to do your part!

~ Liz Ngonzi

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10 Ways to Develop the Midas Touch

@LizNgonziSource: autusmasterminds.com

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Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Beggar_Bodhgay

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Stop begging Start attracting

Video Source: Charitywater.org – Water Changes

Everything

Understand your goals and the various ways to achieve them

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Source: http://thebranifffamily.blogspot.com/2011/05/one-day-at-

time.html

Foot print Source: http://www.clker.com/clipart-sneaker-savon.html

Surround yourself with those who CAN and WILL champion your cause

@LizNgonziSource: stlukecp.org

GIVE GET

Do your research

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Collaborate

@LizNgonzi“Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable.”  ~Kenyan Proverb

Invest in long-term relationships

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Source:http://www.savagechickens.com/2006/05/speed-dating.html

Get social

@LizNgonziSource: http://afrographique.tumblr.com/page/3

Engage those who influence and amplify: bloggers

@LizNgonziSource: http://www.ladybrillemag.com/2011/08/ladybrille-magazines-

2011-best-african-inspired-blogs-to-read.html

Learn how to tell compelling stories

@LizNgonziSource: charitywater.org

Model success

@LizNgonziSource: http://www.guardian.co.uk/voluntary-sector-network/2011/sep/19/the-charity-social-100-index-infographic#

Bonus: Go where others haven't!

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Andrew Adansi-Bonnah, 11 year-old Ghanaianboy raising $13 million for famine victims.

Photo Source: Unicef.org

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Asante Sana!

Liz Ngonzi

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