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I’ve decided to start blogging.

I’ve decided to start blogging about work and my experiences, successes and struggles as a reluctant fundraiser.

Let’s see how it goes.

I have been working at African Enterprise Canada since July 1, 2005. In September of 2007 I became the full-time Director of Development. I was previously the Development Manager in a part-time capacity.

Now here’s the kicker… I have no fundraising training, well just a bit. I have been through a 4 day session with Roger Mitty, Director of Fundraising, Research and Consultancy Ltd in England. Roger led a fundraising seminar for the whole of African Enterprise and I attended. I did learn a lot, as Roger admitted, there is a whole lot more to learn.

I am a web developer and graphic designer, so certain things about my role have been easy to embrace. Other things have not (read grant writing, proposals and asking for money!).

So, I have spent the last 10 months or so looking around to find resources to help me in my role and here’s what I’ve found to be useful:

I’ll be adding more. Got any suggestions to help me?

EDIT: PS: I’m working on a theme for the site.


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