Being a fundraising leader is an important and rewarding role. As the project team leader, you are the point of contact between Alumni Affairs and the project team. You are responsible for overseeing project progress and submitting project requirements.
All projects are tasked with writing campaign updates, creating a video, and sending thank-you notes. These tasks can be delegated to other team members. Remember, it is the fundraising leader’s responsibility to ensure task completion.
We recommend meeting with your project team weekly throughout the process. Your Alumni Affairs staff contact will check in regularly. They will keep track of your progress and remind you of important due dates.
Here are some helpful tools to keep your project team on task and ensure success.
Pre-launch training
Project leader training includes reviewing our content and communications videos. The training is pre-recorded and available online, so it can be accessed anytime.
Communication plan and audit
The key to crowdfunding success is a solid communication plan. After your application is approved, your team will work through a communication audit. Then, submit a final plan to the Alumni Affairs Crowdfunding Team. This shared plan will help us partner on communication efforts.
There are lots of ways to spread the word about your crowdfunding project. Complete the communication audit to help you think through all your communication channels.