Fundraising Essentials
Some nonprofits have been flying "under the radar" when it comes to registering to fundraise outside their home states. This is no longer possible.
Why do older donors matter to fundraisers? Well, first there are the simple demographics.
Nonprofits tell what they are doing to survive the recession.
Articulating a specific amount to ask from a donor is not easy, but it is necessary. One way to do that is to use your gift chart.
As bad as this economic downturn has been for nonprofits, those who survive will have learned lessons that will prove invaluable later, whether times are good or times are bad.
Here are the tips we have collected over the past few months. Which ones have you tried?
Before a small or startup nonprofit gets into direct-mail fundraising, it should establish some basic procedures and regular mailings.
Fundraising in a recession is not fun, but it is necessary. Here are some areas of fundraising that show promise despite the bad economic news.
Yes, we agree that "desperate times require desperate measures" but we also like the saying, "don't let them see you sweat."
Marc A. Pitman, author of Ask Without Fear!, has written that fundraisers need to
A clearinghouse of information and training in grantsmanship, proposal writing and fundraising. Includes examples of effective proposal writing models. Also has information on developing business ventures for nonprofits.
The place to go to find out about foundations. Find funders for your project or organization; learn how to approach them; sharpen your grant-seeking skills.
Leading association of professionals in the fundraising field. Provides education, training, and advocacy. This is a membership organization although some resources are available to the general public.