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Fundraising
Resources Index |
Fundraising
Products
Grant
Seeking / Proposal Writing Books & Resources
Major
Gifts / Major Donor Books & Resource
Books
For General Fundraising and Nonprofits
Discounted
Products
Computer
& Business Products
Phone & Fax Services
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If
you have a fundraising resource that you'd like to share with other
non-profit organizations, please email the information to support@notforprofitprinting.com |
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Fundraising
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Design-A-Shirt
- Save $5.00 off any order of customized shirts, sweatshirts, or
hoodies Use Code: DAS07
Fast
Track Fundraising -
various ways to raise money through the sales of products, scratch cards and
coupon fundraisers.
 
Click
on the "Buck a Book" Program
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Grant
Seeking/Proposal Writing |
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Grants
usually come from three (3) major sources. Independent
Foundations/Charitable Funds, Corporations, and Government.
The
following is a list of resources to help you with the research and
writing of proposals.
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The
Foundation Center
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The
Grantsmanship Center |
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Minnesota
Council on Foundations
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W.K.
Kellogg Foundation |
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University
of Pittsburgh -
Proposal Writing Websites |
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Teacher
Tap -
For Educators and Librarians |
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Free
Management Library
- Fundraising and
Grantwriting |
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LeapFrog
Schoolhouse - For
Educators |
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USA.gov
- Government site for Non-Profits |
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Major
Gifts / Major Donors |
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No solicitor
should ever ask for money until he has pledged or donated himself. |
As
your development plan is implemented you'll begin to see a pattern
emerging of major contributors to your organization. Each organization
sets a level of giving that they term as "major" and they
focus increased time and resources on the donors that fall within that
range of giving.
Major
donations are usually solicited by board members and other high level
donors that have pledged money themselves and feel strongly about others
giving to your cause.
A
packet of information is usually given to the prospective donor
including general financial overviews, documents about your mission,
overall organization, goals and how their gift can help. Your basic
package of printed materials, brochure, business card, remittance
envelope, planned giving brochures, etc., should always be included. Remember, you never have a second chance to make a first
impression so be sure your materials are high quality and well written.
Begin
with a prospect list answering the following questions:
Who
knows this individual?
How
well?
How
much do you think they might give?
Why?
Initial
approach? Letter, telephone? - keep in mind as a general rule of thumb
face-to-face contact is better than a phone call, a phone call is
better than a letter, and a personalized letter is better than a form
letter.
Would
the team approach be the best approach? or is there someone outside
the organization that would be a better solicitor?
Any
reason an approach at this time may not be successful?
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Books for Major
Donor Solicitations
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Books
For Fundraising and NonProfits
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Books for Fundraising
by Mal Warwick
Mal Warwick has
distinguished himself through his contributions to the nonprofit sector as one
of the world’s leading authors, consultants, and public speakers on
fundraising and as an advocate for socially and environmentally responsible
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Additional
Books for Non Profits
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Fundraising in Diverse Cultural and Giving Environments: New Directions for Philanthropic Fundraising, No. 37
Fundraising as a Profession Advancements and Challenges in the Field: New Directions for Philanthropic Fundraising No. 43
Dove on Fundraising Set , Set contains: Conducting a Successful Fundraising Program; Development Services Program; Annual Giving Program; Major Gifts & Plan
Small Nonprofits: Strategies for Fundraising Success: New Directions for Philanthropic Fundraising, No. 20
Marketing the Nonprofit: The Challenge of Fundraising in a Consumer Culture: New Directions for Philanthropic Fundraising, No. 18
Warwick Fundraising Set: Revolution in the Mailbox; Testing, Testing 1, 2, 3; How to Write Successful Fundraising Letters
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COMPUTER AND BUSINESS
PRODUCTS
Office
Depot Weekly Specials
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PHONE & FAX SERVICES This
is a great way to have an advanced phone and fax system without the high
costs of service and equipment. It even has mailbox and messaging features
like a high priced system. Try it free for 30 days.
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Set
Up An Electronic Donation Program.
Consider
accepting a form of electronic contributions. From an automatic transfer
program that uses an electronic funds transfer service, (Network
For Good) to setting up a Paypal
donation system,
technology makes it easy for your supporters to give conveniently and
frequently. When you set up an electronic donation system don't forget to
advertise it in your newsletter, on your website, and in printed materials
such as brochures. You can even advertise the convenient system on the back
side of your business card.
EBooks
- There are many ebooks available to help you raise funds: These can be
purchased and downloaded instantly. Please note that we have not personally
reviewed these materials so we cannot comment as to the quality of the
materials or information.
Fundraising
For Real People
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