Just Do It!
Fundraising Institute APPLICATION
In partnership with the United Way of Alamance and other local funding sources, a capacity building program is scheduled for fall. The “Just Do It! Fundraising Institute” will be held on campus. Sessions will be once per month September, October, November and December with a final session for presentations early February. A competitive application and small committee will identify four students to participate.
In addition, ten non-profit community organization directors and board chair (or most relevant board position) will also attend and have a similar process for acceptance through the United Way of Alamance. Required participation is necessary to receive full benefits of the institute. In addition to the content, discussion and development of a created fundraising plan, benefits to students include a United Way of Alamance certificate of completion and one year of 2018 membership through Elon with the NC Center for Non-profits.
Please complete this application by May 8, at 5pm and sent to
Applications received after this time will not be accepted. You will be notified May 12 as to the status of your application. Questions may be directed to Tammy Cobb, Kernodle Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement at
Personal Information
Name: ______
Major/Minor: ______
Email /Phone Number: ______
Anticipated Graduation: ______
Campus Box: ______
Local Address: ______
The Fundraising Institute begins September 9, 2017 with the final Session on February 2, 2018. You must be willing to fully engage and commit to all five Institute dates in order to receive the benefits of the program.
Please supply the names of two campus or community references, emails and phone numbers for the committee.
1. ______
2. ______
“Just Do It!” Fundraising Institute
Must be able to participate on all of the following dates in 2017: September 9 , October 6 , November 3 , December 1 and February 2, 2018 from 2:30-4:30 pm
Session I. Board’s Role in Fundraising
Session II. Organizational Messaging
Session III. Planned Giving for the Small Nonprofit
Session IV. Partnering with Other Organizations/Crafting Your Plan
Session V. Individual Presentations and Feedback
Leadership & Development Question
How do you see using your experience and/or Certificate from the Just Do It! Fundraising Institute and how does it fit in your long term career goals? (75 words max)
Students completing all 5 sessions will receive:
Certificate of Completion from the United Way of Alamance
Free Elon Affiliated Membership in the NC Center for Non-profits January-December, 2018