5 Simple Steps to Business Funding | Washington, D.C.

About this workshop

Fundraising for your business is simple but it is not easy. It requires a tremendous focus with structured components and extreme attention to detail. Fundraising is an art and this workshop presents the elements of the art-form to you.

• This seminar will cover the basic requirements to seek and obtain funding for your start-up or business

• This seminar will expand upon the concepts taught by many college courses and typical instruction manuals / texts by using experience based data.

• With templates and guidelines, we lay out the compelling tools and knowledge to facilitate the assembly of your data, create the presentation, and make a perfected pitch.

Takeaways

• Obtain an understanding raising funds for your business is an art.

• Obtain a knowledge of human psychology and use of mindset needed for fund raising

• Become aware of the essential need for exceptional research of your primary topics

• Learn the most effective rules for building a compelling business plan

• Learn the essential components of assembling a tailored presentation - designed specifically for the funder you are pitching to.

• Know the requirements of 'how to make a perfected pitch;' how to secure the attention and interest of the prospective funder within 7 seconds

Prereqs & Preparation

• Complete a one page 'Starting Point Questionnaire' - prior to attending seminar and bring it to the class

• Bring in any elements of their Business Plan - if you have one - a draft will suffice.