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Technology for School Fundraising
  • Leveraging Technology
  • For Effective
  • School Fundraising

This intensive one-day workshop focuses on leveraging technology to enhance school fundraising efforts. Participants will explore cutting-edge digital tools, strategies, and best practices to modernize their fundraising approaches. The workshop combines theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience, ensuring attendees leave with actionable insights they can immediately implement in their school fundraising initiatives.

Fundraising Consultant and Educator. Raised R60 Million as a Crowd-Funding Campaign Strategist

Akiva Carr

My Ambition

My ambition is to create a transformative impact in the nonprofit and educational sectors by continuing to champion financial and environmental sustainability. Leveraging my expertise in crowdfunding and fundraising, I aim to empower organizations to achieve their goals and foster a better future for our communities.

My Purpose

My purpose is to bridge the gap between educational excellence and financial sustainability, ensuring that every institution and organization I work with can thrive and expand their impact. I am dedicated to providing the tools, strategies, and support necessary for schools and nonprofits to not only meet their financial goals but also to embrace environmental stewardship.

10+

Years Of Experience

Akiva Carr is a distinguished fundraising consultant and educator, with over a decade of experience in both educational and nonprofit sectors. His multifaceted career is marked by his adeptness in fostering financial and environmental sustainability within educational institutions and nonprofit organizations. As a prominent figure at Charidy.com, a global crowdfunding platform, Akiva has significantly contributed to the financial well-being of numerous schools and community organizations across South Africa, facilitating the raising of over R60 million.

One of Akiva’s notable achievements includes his success as a crowdfunding strategist at Charidy.com. His strategic acumen and deep understanding of nonprofit fundraising have enabled him to help organizations secure substantial funding, amounting to over R60 million. This accomplishment underscores his ability to drive impactful financial campaigns that support educational and community initiatives.

 

Areas of Expertise

  • Crowdfunding and Fundraising Strategies
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Educational Leadership
  • Environmental Sustainability in Education
  • Experiential Jewish Education
  • Applied Psychology in Educational Settings
  • Community Engagement and Development
Course Objectives

By the end of this workshop, Participants will be able to:

Utilize Digital Platforms

to create and manage online fundraising campaigns

Set up and Manage

mobile giving and text-to-donate systems

Implement

effective social media strategies for fundraising

Apply Data Analytics

to improve donor management and engagement

Plan and Execute

successful virtual and hybrid fundraising events

Develop a comprehensive

technology-driven fundraising plan

course outline

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration and Welcome

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Introduction

  • Overview of the day’s agenda
  • The importance of technology in modern fundraising
  • Brief self-introductions of participants

 

9:30 AM – 10:15 AM: Session 1 – Digital Platforms for Fundraising

  • Overview of popular crowdfunding platforms
  • Setting up and optimizing online donation pages
  • Case studies of successful school crowdfunding campaigns

 

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM: Break

 

10:45 AM – 11:45 AM: Session 2 – Social Media Strategies for Fundraising

  • Choosing the right social media platforms for your audience
  • Creating engaging content for fundraising campaigns
  • Techniques for increasing reach and engagement
  • Paid social media advertising for fundraising

 

11:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Session 3 – Mobile Giving and Text-to-Donate Systems

  • Introduction to mobile giving apps
  • Setting up and managing text-to-donate campaigns
  • Best practices for promoting mobile giving options
  • Demonstration of popular mobile giving platforms

 

12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: Lunch Break

 

1:15 PM – 2:00 PM: Session 4 – Data Analytics for Donor Management

  • Introduction to Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems for schools
  • Tracking and analysing donor data
  • Using data to personalize donor communications and improve engagement
  • Data privacy and security considerations

 

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Session 5 – Virtual and Hybrid Fundraising Events

  • Planning and executing virtual fundraising events
  • Tools and platforms for hosting online auctions and galas
  • Strategies for engaging participants in a virtual environment
  • Combining in-person and virtual elements in hybrid events

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Conclusion and Q&A

  • Recap of key takeaways
  • Resources for further learning
  • Open floor for final questions and discussion

3:30 PM: Workshop Ends

Pretoria

Venue| Future Africa, University of Pretoria

Johannesburg

Venue| Primrose Primary School

Polokwane

Venue| Polokwane Royal Hotel

Durban

Venue| DJC Centre

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