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Hiring Professional Fundraising Consultants 1.5 Credits

Hiring Professional Fundraising Consultants 1.5 Credits

  • Rating

    4.6
  • Reviewed on

    February, 2024
  • Subject Area

    Specialized Knowledge

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Feb 02, 2021 | 01:00 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • To understand the difference between a contractor, a staff person, and a consultant
  • To know the legal and ethical issues involved with hiring a fundraising consultant
  • To outline the list of criteria to look for in a consultant

Course Overview

Are you thinking about hiring a consultant to help you with your fundraising needs? The first question you need to answer is what exactly do you need and expect from the consultant? Is it a job for a consultant or a staff member? Once you’ve answered those questions, then you need to find a consultant. We’ll talk about what to look for, where you can find consultants, and how to narrow the field to the right person or company for your non-profit. While not meant to provide legal advice, we’ll tell you some of the things you need to know about the ethics and legal issues you might encounter. If you need to hire someone to help with your fundraising needs, whether it is a capital campaign, a development audit, planning, annual fundraising, grant writing, or board training, you will want to attend this webinar.

Key topics:

  • When do you need to hire a fundraising consultant?
  • Do you need a staff member or a consultant?
  • What is the difference between a consultant and a fundraising?
  • What should you know about the firm/consultant you want to hire?
  • Legal Issues and state registration requirements is any required of the firm/ consultant
  • Finding the right company, were to find a consultant, interviewing the consultant
  • Working with the Consultant, his/ her working style, fee structure and  the contract

Dive into the world of CPA CPE courses with MY-CPE. Our online courses are here to help you complete your CPA CPE credits seamlessly. We cover a wide range of topics delivered by professional subject matter experts. Forget the traditional way of learning with flexible scheduling and learn at your own pace. Join us and start your journey toward professional growth today!

  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
  • 1.5 General Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Accountant/Bookkeeper/Tax Professionals
  • 1.5 CPD Credit of Personnel/Human Resources for CPA in Canada
  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Enterprise risk management for Certified Management Accountants (CMA)
  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA)
  • 1.5 CE Credit of Non-profit Planning for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP)
  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA)
  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA)

  • 1 CPE Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
  • 1.5 General Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Accountant/Bookkeeper/Tax Professionals
  • 1.5 CPD Credit of Personnel/Human Resources for CPA in Canada
  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Enterprise risk management for Certified Management Accountants (CMA)
  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA)
  • 1.5 CE Credit of Non-profit Planning for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP)
  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA)
  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA)

Additional Information

Credits

1.5

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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MY-CPE LLC (Sponsor Id#: 143597) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.

About Instructor


I am one of approximately 100 people world-wide who hold the coveted Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) designation. I have been in the fundraising profession for 25+ years and have written numerous books on successful fundraising. I do virtual consulting, webinars, training and a mentor to authors.

I have trained more than 30,000 professionals in Mexico, Canada Bermuda, and Egypt as well as in almost all of the fifty states in the United States. I have led numerous web conferences and audio conferences for AFP, Charity Channel, Affinity Seminars, Junior Achievement, The Philanthropy Journal and many others.

I also serve as Acquisition Editor for CharityChannel Press and For the GENIUS Press.

I would love to talk to you about publishing your book and serving as a mentor. 


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What is Self Study (QAS)?

Self Study QAS (Quality Assurance Service) is a NASBA and other regulatory bodies approved program designed for Professionals to complete their Continuing Professional Education credits through self-paced, interactive courses that meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. We are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

How do I earn CPE credits through self-study?

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Are the self-study courses approved by NASBA and other regulatory bodies?

Yes, all our self-study courses are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the rigorous standards for quality and educational content set by these organizations.

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To maintain compliance, you must follow the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include completing the course within the specified timeframe, passing the assessments, and keeping accurate records of your learning activities.

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After successfully completing a self-study course and passing the assessments, you can access and download your course completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

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We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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What is a Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit?

A Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit is an interactive, real-time online seminar where professionals can earn Continuing Education credits by participating in live sessions led by experts in various fields. These sessions meet the standards set by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

How do I earn credits through live webinars?

To earn credits, you must attend the entire live webinar, actively participate in any polls or questions, and complete any required evaluations or assessments. Credits are awarded based on your attendance and participation in the live session.

Are the live webinars approved by NASBA and other regulatory bodies?

Yes, all our live webinars are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the high standards for quality, interactivity, and educational content set by these organizations.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with live webinar courses?

To maintain compliance, you must adhere to the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include attending the full duration of the webinar, participating in interactive elements, and completing any post-webinar evaluations or assessments.

How can I access my webinar completion certificates?

After successfully attending a live webinar and fulfilling all participation requirements, you can access and download your completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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Andrew Holman, CPA (US)

Excellent overview of considerations in hiring and working with a professional fundraising consultant. Presentation has some great real-life examples

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