Here are the most popular of our sample letters, charts, and grant proposal components.
The best way to get ready to write your own mission statement is to read the missions of other great nonprofits.
A gift chart is a planning tool you can use for any fundraising campaign.
The thank you letter to a donor concludes one transaction but, more importantly, it is a bridge to future support.
There are many ways to use press releases. They are no longer just for the press. Lots of people read them online for example. Both the content and the format is important for a good press release.
Nonprofit organizations really do need to be careful about who is volunteering for them. An adequate volunteer application form is essential.
Job descriptions for volunteers is just as important as job descriptions for paid staff. Avoid problems with a specific description that details qualifications and responsibilities.
Nonprofits with active grants programs should be continually searching for grant opportunities.
Many foundations now prefer that your nonprofit send a letter of inquiry (LOI) rather than a full proposal when first asking for grant money.
Evaluating what worked and what didn't will be crucial for your funding and for your project.
Perhaps the best way to understand a need statement is to look at a successful one.
