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Penn State Shenango Sets Fund-raising Basics Course
SHARON, Pa. -- A six-week course on the basics of fund-raising begins March 24 at the Penn State Shenango campus here, taught by Kathryn Lima, president of Faro Enterprises. The "ABCs of Fund-Raising" course is designed to familiarize staff, volunteers, and board members with the many types of fund-raising -- annual appeal, major and planned gifts, corporation and foundation support, special events, etc. -- and how to maximize the effectiveness of each, Lima said.Although the course is designed for those with little or no experience in fund-raising, the course also provides a review of fund-raising basics for the more experienced fund-raiser, Lima said.Lima has over 30 years of experience in sales and marketing, fund-raising, and nonprofit management. Her consulting company specializes in marketing, public relations and fund-raising.The fee for the course, which will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., is $115. The deadline for registration is March 21. For information, call the Penn State Shenango Department of Continuing Education at (724) 983-2826."