Sources of Assistance for Nonprofits and For-Profits. If you want to add a link to an organization that provides an extensive range of free or very low-cost services, please first read the short section "Add to Library" referenced from the sidebar.
Organizations With Free or Very Low-Cost Assistance to You: To round out your knowledge of this Library topic, you may want to review some related topics, available from the link below. Each of the related topics includes free, online resources. Also, scan the Recommended Books listed below. They have been selected for their relevance and highly practical nature. For-ProfitsNonprofitsOther Sources of Assistance Resources for For-Profits 1. Resources for Nonprofits 1. Other Sources of Resources Free, Online Resources See the list of Websites that have extensive, free online resources for you Consider a Mentor See the topic Mentoring Form a Group of Your Peers to Help Each Other.
Nonprofit Fundraising Web Resources. This web site is intended as a starting point for those who are interested in learning more about foundations, fundraising, proposal writing, philanthropy and philanthropists, corporate philanthropy, international philanthropy, government funding, nonprofit organizations, nonprofit organization administration, planned giving, prospect research, and voluntarism, but only want to look at resources available on the web.
Nonprofit Fundraising Tips-Fundraising Recession. Nonprofit organizations need to sell themselves just as much as for-profit businesses.
Fundraising, Writing, Marketing, Direct Mail Copywriting. As every nonprofit organization knows: Without supporters, your mission is doomed.
Your nonprofit will need to launch successful fundraising campaigns to raise public support and donations. This is more important now than ever. Our nation is in a recession, and nonprofit organizations are facing tougher competition for supporters than ever. But especially in tough times, it is critical that your nonprofit keep its name, its mission and its achievements in the public eye. You’ll be surprised at how generous people can be. The cheapest, least labor-intensive fundraising campaigns—those that don’t require much spending or a large number of volunteers—utilize the resources you already have. Basics in Developing Your Fundraising Plan. Free Micro e-MBA Module #9 © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC.
Some of this program is based on materials adapted from the Nonprofit Capacity Building Toolkit(SM). This module is in the nonprofit organization development program. However, this module can also be used by anyone as a self-study exercise to learn more about nonprofit fundraising. Sections of This Module Include the Following IntroductionOutcomesMaterials for ReviewSuggested Topics for Reflection and DiscussionActivities to Build Systems and PracticesAssessmentsTracking Open Action Items Raising funds to operate your organization and its programs is very likely one of the most important activities for your nonprofit. This module will guide you through basic considerations and activities that address the questions: All About Nonprofit Fundraising. This topic in the Library will help nonprofit leaders and staff learn to understand the various/varied elements of fundraising, to recognize the importance of the relationship between an organization and its potential donors, and to construct and implement a strong fundraising plan/program for their nonprofits.
In addition, much of the subject matter in this topic will help nonprofit leaders and staff recognize what it is that they don't know about fundraising, and how to remedy that situation. Be sure to also see the following blogs and the many posts published in the blogs: Library's Fundraising Blog and Nonprofits. Sections of This Topic Include. The Fundraising Authority. Sometimes, fundraising is boring.
Monotonous. A drudgery. That’s bad for professional fundraisers (who wants to be bored at work?) , it’s bad for volunteers (they’ll move on to another, more exciting challenge), and worst of all, it’s bad for donors. And that’s why coming up with unique fundraising ideas matters. Donors get tired of the same old fundraising ideas. 1. This is a unique fundraising idea that turns the usual fancy-schmacy fundraising event on its head. 2. Are you planning to hold a raffle at your next fundraising event? People can then “sell” their ticket back to the organization in return for a donation (so they won’t have to be part of the drawing). 3. Unique fundraising ideas work best when they are directly tied to the mission of your organization. 4. How to Thank Your Donors - Learn How to Thank Your Donors - More About Thanking Your Donors. Donors give to your organization because they believe you are making a difference in a cause they care about.
They value your work and want to support you in changing the world. Their gifts are investments in the work they expect you to accomplish. So it follows that results are the best way to show your recognition and appreciation for your donors. Most donors don't need plaques or trinkets, which often cause donors to question your spending priorities. Donors want to see what their gifts allowed you to accomplish -- specific facts and stories of how they changed the lives of real people. They want to hear about the women they helped shelter from domestic violence, the lonely senior citizens whose lives are brightened by your daily visits, or the inner-city children who were inspired by their first encounter with organic gardening at your community farm.
In addition to stories, do not underestimate the power of facts and statistics on donors.