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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
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Fundraising Products |
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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.
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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
- Grantseeking Resources |
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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.
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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 policies and
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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
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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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.
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