This topic in the Library will help nonprofit leaders to ensure a strong fundraising plan and program for their nonprofits. The topic also will help nonprofit service providers (management support organizations, such as funders, consultants, associations, etc.) to consider various types of fundraising services for nonprofits in their areas.
Sections Topic Sections:Getting ReadyOverview of Sources and Advantages/Disadvantages of EachBoard's Role in FundraisingRegistration of Fundraising ActivitiesGrantwriting and Proposals -- Know How Much to Ask For and Asking For ItFundraising Online (including online malls, corporations that accept online proposals)Fundraising SoftwareHiring Fundraisers -- Should You? How Much Should They Be Paid?
Additional ResourcesFree, Online, Self-Paced Program to Completely Build/Strengthen Your NonprofitBasic Guide to Nonprofit Program Design and Marketing
Getting Ready
Overview of Fundraising Sources and the Advantages/Disadvantages of EachOverview of Nonprofit Fundraising Sources and Approaches
Board's Role in Fundraising
Registration for Fundraising Activities
Grantwriting and Proposals -- How Much to Ask For and Asking for It
How Much Should I ask for?
Quit Tips: What is a Proposal? What's the Best Way to write a Proposal?
Guides to Writing ProposalsA Grant Seeker's Guide to the Internetkey considerations when developing a computer system proposalThe Foundation Center's Proposal Writing Short CourseBeginning Grant Writing: An Educator's Guide
There are many! Look around at the sites referenced above in this section "Grantwriting and Proposals ..." Also see the General Resources section below.
Designing Evaluation Methodologies to Include in Your GrantsFunders expect nonprofits to say how they will spend the funder's money and do so in an effective fashion -- and be able to prove that they spent the money in an effective fashion. Usually that proof requires an evaluation. Thus, funders often want nonprofits to include in their grant requests, descriptions of how they will evaluate the project being funded by the grants. The reader would benefit from reading:
Basic Guide to Program Evaluation
Fundraising Online Using the Internet/Web
This topics has exploded! It would be extremely difficult to list most of the articles and sites in regard to this topic. Thanks to Jayne Cravens for suggesting many of the following sites!)
Basics and getting started
Fundraising resources on the net
Online donation services, eg, credit card services, matching programs, etc.
Online shopping malls that donate to nonprofits
Other Perspectives
General resources regarding fundraising online
Fundraising Software
Hiring a Fundraiser
Should You Hire a Fundraiser?Asking For The Money Is The Job Of The Leadership ...What should we look for in a director of development and what is the typical salary range? (click on Fundraising and scroll down)
If So, How Much Should They Be Paid? What should we look for in a director of development and what is the typical salary range?(click on Fundraising and scroll down)If You Hire a Fundraiser, How Should They Be Paid?Can Fundraisers be Paid a Percent of the Amount Raised?Argument Against Paying Development Professionals Based Upon The Amount Of Funds Raised
If You're Asked to Be a FundraiserTo Consult, Or Not To Consult - That Is The Question ...Beginning A Career In Non-Profit Fund-RaisingSo, You Were Asked To Volunteer And To Work On A Fund-Raising Campaign
Potential Pitfalls with the IRSYou should carefully consider whether you should hire an outside fundraiser, or hire your own employee. The IRS pays increasing attention to the hiring of independent contractors.
Potential Issues in Hiring Consultants (general information and IRS-related issues)
General Resources
Variety of Information for BeginnersAlliance for Nonprofit Organizations(click on Fundraising and scroll down)Obtaining Grants: free videos instructing people on the basics of obtaining grants from the government and private foundationsNonprofit FAQTony Poderis provides a wonderful, comprehensive siteLearning Institute for Nonprofit Organizations GrantProposal.com's
Variety of Information for More Experienced PractitionersFoundation Finder (database to 50,000 private and community funders)Foundation CenterGrantsmanship CenterChronicle of PhilanthropyPhilanthropy Journal OnlineTony Poderis provides a wonderful, comprehensive siteNonprofit FAQPhilanthropy News Network OnlineOnline Fundraising Training CenterCause-Related Marketing (aspect of Social Enterpreneurship) |
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