Resource Development & Fundraising

199 Fun and Effective Fundraising Events for Nonprofit Organizations

by Justina Walford
199 Fun and Effective Fundraising Events for Nonprofit Organizations

3 Steps to Creating a Killer Social Media Campaign!

by Sumac Research. Social media has effectively changed the realm of possibility when it comes to running and promoting a nonprofit campaign. Want to tap into the power of social media to raise money for your organization? Here are 3 steps to create a killer social media campaign and tons of examples to get you inspired.
http://sumac.com/3-steps-to-creating-a-killer-social-media-campaign

4 Ways Small Nonprofits Can Compete with The Big Guys This Holiday Season

by Sumac Research. The holiday season is a vital time to raise funds for most nonprofits. For small nonprofits, however, competing with the big guys can be difficult. Here are four tips that will help you convince potential donors that it's more important than ever to donate to small charities.
http://sumac.com/4-ways-small-nonprofit-can-compete-with-the-big-guys-this-holiday-season

5 Great Fundraising Videos

by Sumac Research. Ever think of substituting your fundraising letter for a video? There's no better way to stir emotions and draw people in to tell them a story about your need than a carefully crafted video. Here are five great fundraising videos that we hope will inspire you and some tips for getting it just right.
http://sumac.com/5-great-fundraising-videos

6 Ways to Thank Your Donors

by Sumac Research. Showing your appreciation to donors is incredibly important. It's what keeps them giving and giving more! Here are six ways to say thanks along with some tips, examples and resources.
http://sumac.com/6-ways-to-thank-your-donors

A Dozen Positive Responses to a Grant No

by Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
http://www.kedconsult.com/articles-resources/dozen-positive-responses/

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Donations: How Pictures Cause Donors to Act

by Sumac Research. Pictures can be an incredibly powerful tool of change. They can cause someone to understand the importance of what you do and, more importantly, to act. Here are 3 ways to get donors to act.
http://www.sumac.com/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-donations

A Planned Giving "How-To" Manual for Nonprofit Organizations

This will define planned giving in simple terms, articulate the market opportunity that exists, detail step-by-step initiation process, provide a market plan, explain benefits to donors, and much more.

A Planned Giving "How-To" Manual

Achieving Excellence in Fund Raising

by Henry A. Rosso
Hank Rosso's Achieving Excellence in Fund Raising (Jossey Bass Nonprofit & Public Management Series)

Achieving Excellence in Fundraising

by Eugene R. Tempel, Timothy L. Seiler , Eva E. Aldrich

Achieving Excellence in Fundraising

America’s Biggest Businesses Set Flat Giving Budgets

By Noelle Barton and Caroline Preston
http://philanthropy.com/article/Big-Companies-Hold-Steady-in/123792/

Answering the Dreaded Future Funding Grant Question

by Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
http://www.kedconsult.com/articles-resources/dreaded-grant-question/

Asking for the Money is the Job of the Leadership and Friends of a Nonprofit Organization

Never Hire Someone to Do What is Their Responsibility. There is a valid place for consultants in the business of fund-raising, but there is also a place consultants should never go. It is one thing to engage a consultant to assist in the creation of a development effort, the design of a campaign, or an evaluation of organizational need and the resources available to meet that need. It is quite another to hire a consultant to ask prospects for money.

http://www.raise-funds.com/c98forum.html

Asking Properly

by George Smith
Asking Properly: The Art of Creative Fundraising

Association for Fundraising Professionals (AFP)

In addition to serving as a site for member professionals, accessible resources include definitive information on organizational fundraising practices including FAQs, articles, Code of Ethics, and more. The national site also links users to the Suncoast Chapter of AFP which serves the Tampa Bay area.

http://www.afpnet.org/

Bad Nonprofit Ads: How Ad Agencies Fail the Nonprofit Sector

by Sumac Research. Using specific examples of "stupid" nonprofit ads, we'll show you how commercial ad agencies get it all wrong when it comes to creating nonprofit ads by trying to be too clever. We'll look at some of the specific tactics they use, why they fail, and how you can create an ad that gets it just right.
http://sumac.com/bad-non-profit-ads-how-ad-agencies-fail-the-non-profit-sector

Basic Outline of a Fundraising Plan

What happens before a campaign begins is far more important than actually conducting that compaign. Does your organization have these items in place as part of your fund-raising plan? A one-page PDF From Tony Poderis. Tony also offers a sample funding plan outline.

http://www.raise-funds.com/exhibits/exhibit01.pdf

Basics in Developing Your Fundraising Plan

Many nonprofits obtain necessary operating funds from fees for service and sales. However, if your nonprofit also counts on donations, then this module from Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD for MAP for Nonprofits will be useful.

http://www.managementhelp.org/np_progs/fnd_mod/fnd_raise.htm

Boosting Donor Retention Yields Big Returns

wirtten by Sumac Research. Is your organization spending too much on donor acquisition in order to combat high donor attrition? According to experts, this is a costly mistake!
http://sumac.com/boosting-donor-retention-yields-big-returns

Breakthrough Thinking

by Bernard Ross and Clare Segal
Breakthrough Thinking for Nonprofit Organizations: Creative Strategies for Extraordinary Results (Jossey Bass Nonprofit & Public Management Series)

Can Software Really Help You Raise More Money?

written by Sumac Research. Your database is a great donor relations tool, and once you begin to treat it that way, you will see drastic improvements in fundraising! Here are some examples to get you thinking about just how valuable it can be.
http://www.sumac.com/can-software-really-help-you-raise-more-money

Changing Our World, Inc.

is the publisher of The CW Network, an online resource for non-profit and philanthropy professionals. Website highlights include: onPhilanthropy.com, InsideGiving.com,
Internet-Fundraising.com, NPOtoday.com, employment listings at DotOrgJobs.com and free E-Newsletters.

http://www.changingourworld.com/

Charitable Contributions: Substantiation and Disclosure Requirements

IRS Publication 1771 (Rev. 3-2002) explains the federal tax law for organizations such as charities and churches that receive tax-deductible charitable contributions and for taxpayers who make contributions.
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p1771.pdf

Check Out Your Organization's Fundraising Readiness

A checklist to help your organization assess its competitive edge and improve its chances for success in fund-raising. From Tony Poderis.

http://www.raise-funds.com/a98forum.html

Choosing Fundraising Software: 7 Things to Consider and a Whack of Great Resources

by Sumac Research. Use this list to find the right fundraising software for your nonprofit. Also includes fundraising software reviews and resources to help you find the right match for your organization.
http://sumac.com/choosing-fundraising-software-7-things-to-consider

Comparison of Top 10 Social Websites

by Sumac Research. A comparison of price and features of the top ten peer-to-peer, social fundraising websites. Includes an example fundraising page for each.
http://sumac.com/comparison-of-top-10-social-fundraising-websites

Contributions by Sources and Types of Recipient Organizations

Two useful charts to help understand national trends in philanthropic giving, from Giving USA 2003: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2002 (researched and written at The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, building on the American Association of Fundraising Counsel's near half-century of data on giving).

http://www.givingusa.org/

Contributions Magazine

a magazine focused on fundraising

http://www.contributionsmagazine.com/

Creating the "Perfect Donor Experience"

by Sumac Research. Did you know that a typical nonprofit will lose 50% of its donors between the first and second donation, and up to 30% per year thereafter? This staggering rate of attrition has forced many nonprofits into a never-ending cycle of trying to acquire new donors. It's time to switch gears and start focusing on the donors you've already got. It's all about creating the perfect donor experience and we'll show you how to do it.
http://sumac.com/creating-the-perfect-donor-experience

Creative Ways to Grow Your Mailing List With No Money!

by Sumac Research. Highlighting creative ideas for growing your mailing list with no money using social media, events and your website.
http://www.sumac.com/creative-ways-to-grow-your-mailing-list-with-no-money

Crowdsourced Fundraising: Empowering the Multitudes and Raising Big Bucks For Charity!

By Sumac Research. Find out more about a new trend called "crowdsourced fundraising", the benefits, and how your organization can take advantage.
http://www.sumac.com/crowdsourced-fundraising-empowering-the-multitudes

Does Becoming More "Business-like" Mean Selling Your Nonprofit's Soul?

by Sumac Research. While for-profit techniques may generate more revenue for your cause, are they threatening to undermine the culture of charity?
http://www.sumac.com/does-more-business-like-mean-selling-your-non-profits-soul

Donation Premiums: Do They Work?

by Sumac Research. Ever wonder if giving premiums or token gifts for donations works? You know, offering labels as an incentive to give, or a T-shirt as a bonus for giving? Well, there's a lot of controversy surrounding the issue. Here's what people have found and what the research says.
http://sumac.com/donation-premiums-do-they-work

Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits

by Ilona Bray, J.D.
Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits: Real-World Strategies That Work

Essentials of Grants Management: A Guide for the Perplexed

from The Grantsmanship Center Magazine.

http://www.tgci.com/magazine/01fall/grantsm1.asp

e-Tapestry

Internet-based fundraising software that can be used free of charge by small or start-up nonprofits (sliding scale for larger organizations).
http://www.etapestry.com/

Events to Remember; Events to Forget

by Sumac Research
http://sumac.com/events-to-remember-events-to-forget

Exhibit & Document Library

Be heard at your next fund-raising meeting with exhibit and document handouts, provided for your free use by Tony Poderis (appropriate credit is appreciated). Support materials for fundraising organization, planning, leadership, campaigns, methods of solicitation, and working with professional fund-raising facilitators.

http://www.raise-funds.com/exhibitlist.html

Find Grant Opportunities

Federal Register - http://listserv.access.gpo.gov/

Requests for Proposals - http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/

Sign Up for RFP Bulletin Weekly - http://www.fdncenter.org/newsletters/

List of Foundations - http://www.fundsnetservices.com/

Florida Grants - http://www.myflorida.com/

Florida Administrative Weekly - http://faw.dos.state.fl.us/fawframes.html

 

Five Great Fundraisers

by Sumac Research. Five tips with case studies for running a successful fundraiser.
http://sumac.com/five-great-fundraisers

Five Online Fundraising Myths

Published by Sage Fundraising Online

Five Online Fundraising Myths

 

Five Steps for Winning Conversations With Donors

by Cody Switzer
You shouldn't be using the same formula to seek every gift. Learn five steps for improving conversations with donors.

Five Steps for Winning Conversations With Donors

Foundation & Corporate Giving

Articles from the archives of The Grantsmanship Center Magazine.

http://www.tgci.com/magazine/fdncorp.asp

Fun in Fundraising

Cartoons from Tony Poderis to keep fund-raisers smiling! As Tony says, "it's a great day to fund-raise!"

http://www.raise-funds.com/exhibitlist.html#19

Fund Raising: Evaluating and Managing the Fund Development Process

by James Greenfield

Fund Raising: Evaluating and Managing the Fund Development Process

Fundraising Articles

from the archives of The Grantsmanship Center Magazine.

http://www.tgci.com/magazine/fundraise.asp

Fundraising Events - Choosing the Right Event

Fundraising events can be time-consuming to plan and expensive to produce. Before forging ahead, make sure you've selected the best one for your organization. By Betty Stallings and Donna MacMillion for The Grantsmanship Center
http://www.tgci.com/magazine/Choosing%20the%20Right%20Event.pdf

Fundraising Forum Library

An archive of free articles for nonprofit organizations and their employees and volunteers involved in fundraising processes, from Tony Poderis.

http://www.raise-funds.com/library.html

Fundraising in Tough Times

By Mal Warwick
http://www.ssireview.org/articles/entry/fundraising_in_tough_times/

Fundraising.com

A portal to a multitude of fundraising ideas and projects.
http://www.fundraising.com/

General Overview of Grant Writing for Nonprofits

by Sumac Research
http://sumac.com/grant-writing-for-non-profits

Getting Current Information to Shape Your Grant Application

by Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
http://www.kedconsult.com/articles-resources/getting-current-information/

GiftLaw Pro - Charitable Giving and Estate Planning

GiftLaw Pro is a comprehensive charitable giving and tax information service. Published by Crescendo Interactive, Inc. and provided by Community Foundation of Tampa Bay
http://www.giftlaw.com/glawpro.jsp?WebID+GL2008-1825

Global Giving

connecting donors with projects needing support
http://www.globalgiving.com/

Government Funding

Articles from the archives of The Grantsmanship Center Magazine.

http://www.tgci.com/magazine/govt.asp

Grant Craft

Grant Craft explains tools grant makers use to evaluate proposals.
http://www.grantcraft.org

Grant Tracking Chart

by Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
http://www.kedconsult.com/articles-resources/grant-tracking-chart/

Grants & Fundraising Research

Individuals with library cards from Tampa Bay cooperating libraries (Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and others) can access online directories of the Hillsborough County Public Library's Foundation Center. Resources include The Foundation Director Online Platinum, Prospect Research Online, Business & Company Research, Gale's Ready Reference Shelf, etc.

http://rpa.hcplc.org/rpa/webauth.exe?is=rfcdop

Grants.Gov

Find and apply for federal grants.

http://www.grants.gov/

Grassroots Fundraising

by Kim Klein, Publisher Emeritus

http://www.grassrootsfundraising.org/

Grassroots Grants: An Activist's Guide to Grantseeking

by Andy Robinson
Grassroots Grants: An Activist's Guide to Grantseeking (Kim Klein's Chardon Press)

Guide to Grants

(Publisher: Chronicle of Philanthropy) An electronic database of all foundation and corporate grants listed in The Chronicle of Philanthropy since 1995. Grants starting at $5,000. Grant records link automatically to stories featured in the Chronicle. The Library also has access to the Chronicle's online Archive of articles dating back to 1997.

http://philanthropy.com/

Guidelines for the Funding of Nonprofit Organizations

Endorsed in 2004 by the Board of Directors of Independent Sector, this document calls on funders and nonprofit organizations to adopt a reciprocal commitment to working together constructively, to enhanced performance, and to effectiveness.
http://www.independentsector.org/issues/buildingvalue/opsupport.html

Helping You Help Others: Free Services & Resources for Nonprofits

by Sumac Research. A summary of free services and resouces available to nonprofits to help you deliver your mission.
http://www.sumac.com/free-services-for-non-profits

How Can You Tell If Your Organization is Ready to Apply for a Grant?

by Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
http://www.kedconsult.com/articles-resources/ready-to-apply-for-a-grant/

How Much? Setting a Grant Request Size

by Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
http://www.kedconsult.com/articles-resources/five-factors-to-consider/

How to Construct a Gift Chart & Use it to Secure Major Gifts

by Sumac Research. Try out the gift chart calculator, find out how to construct a gift chart of your own and how it can be used to secure major gifts.
http://www.sumac.com/how-to-construct-a-gift-chart-use-it-to-secure-major-gifts

How to Prepare for Last Minutes Grant Opportunities

by Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
http://www.kedconsult.com/articles-resources/last-minute-opportunities/

How to Produce Fabulous Fundraising Events

by Betty Stallings
How to Produce Fabulous Fundraising Events: Reap Remarkable Returns with Minimal Effort (Book & Diskette)

How to Produce Inspiring Annual Reports

by Ken Burnett and Karen Weatherup
How to Produce Inspiring Annual Reports: A Guide for Voluntary, Arts and Campaigning Organisations

How to Say It: Grantwriting: Write Proposals That Grantmakers Want to Fund

by Deborah Koch
How to Say It: Grantwriting: Write Proposals That Grantmakers Want to Fund

How to Triumph at Fundraising: The Strategy and Tools for Success

by Sumac Research. Need to improve fundraising? Here we summarize the research to bring you a strategy that puts you on the path towards successful fundraising, along with the tools and resources to help you get each stage of that strategy right.
http://sumac.com/how-to-triumph-at-fundraising-the-strategy-and-tools-for-success

How to Write a Grant Proposal

by CRM Software.org
http://crmsoftware.org/resources/grant-proposal-writing-for-small-business/

How to Write an Effective Business Plan

by Value Stock Guide
http://valuestockguide.com/investment-advice-how-to-write-an-effective-business-plan/

How to Write Successful Fundraising Letters

by Mal Warwick
How to Write Successful Fundraising Letters, with CD (The Jossey-Bass Nonprofit Guidebook Series)

How To Write the Perfect Fundraising Letter

Written by Sumac Research. You know you have a good cause worthy of support, but writing a fundraising letter that convinces potential donors of this is not always easy. Read this for insight to help you write the perfect fundraising letter every time.
http://sumac.com/how-to-write-the-perfect-fundraising-letter

How to Write the Perfect Thank You Letter

by Sumac Research. In this article, you will find tips on how to write the perfect thank you letter as well as a sample letter to help you put the tips into context.
http://www.sumac.com/how-to-write-the-perfect-thank-you-letter

Interscience

a magazine focused on fundraising

http://www.interscience.wiley.com/journal/nvsm

Ken Burnett

Fundraising books, articles, seminars

http://www.kenburnett.com/

Key Steps for Strategic Grant Writing

written by Cindy Kane, Grant Writing and Social Enterprise Consultant

Key Steps to Strategic Grant Writing

Learn How to Write Grant Proposals

Free Short Course - http://www.fdncenter.org/getstarted/tutorials/shortcourse/

Online Training - http://www.fdncenter.org/getstarted/training/online/index.jhtml

Search the Message Board - http://members4.boardhost.com/PNDtalk/

Corp. for Public Broadcast Tips - http://www.cpb.org/grants/grantwriting.html

Grant Planning & Tips - http://www.seanet.com/~sylvie/grants.htm

Grant Writing Tips Sheets - http://www.grants.nih.gov/grants/grant_tips.htm

Basic Steps - http://www.generalcode.com/grants/grant_writing_get_started.html

Project Proposals - http://www.mcf.org/mcf/grant/writing.htm

Grant Abstracts - http://www.tgcigrantproposals.com/

Avoiding Mistakes - http://www.agsnet.com/grants/rf5.asp

Conciseness - http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/print/general/gl_conciseEX1.html

Collaboration - http://www.communitycollaboration.net/

Major Gifts: A Guide to Getting in Front of Donors and Making the Ask

by Sumac Research. Meeting with major donors to secure a significant gift for your organization can be a little nerve-wracking. Here's some advice to help calm your nerves, including specific tips that will help you find major donors, set up a meeting, and make the ask.
http://sumac.com/major-gifts-a-guide-to-getting-in-front-of-donors-and-making-the-ask

Major Gifts: Turn a $100 Donor into a $10,000 Angel

by Sumac Research
http://sumac.com/major-gifts-turn-a-$100-donor-into-a-$10000-angel

Making a Scene: The Recipe for a Great Fundraising Letter

by Sumac Research. Want your fundraising letter to have impact? Replace that dry introduction with a story that brings the reader into your world and helps them see the importance of what you do. Includes three examples.
http://www.sumac.com/making-a-scene-the-recipe-for-a-great-fundraising-letter

Mal Warwick Associates

donor developing programs
http://www.malwarwick.com/

Mega Gifts: 2nd Edition

by Jerold Panas

Mega Gifts: 2nd Edition

Modest Needs

grants to individuals and to nonprofits
http://www.modestneeds.org/

Network for Good

Nonprofits with a website can use Network for Good's Giving System to receive online donations
http://www.networkforgood.org/npo/fundraising/donations/index.html

Never Miss a Grant Deadline Again

by Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
http://www.kedconsult.com/articles-resources/never-miss-a-grant-deadline/

New Guiding Principles for Fundraising

frogloop.com - Care2's nonprofit online marketing blog
http://www.frogloop.com/care2blog/2010/5/12/new-guiding-principles-for-fundraising.html

Nonprofit Donor Stewardship: The Most Effective Fundraising Tactic

by Molly Schar
http://www.suite101.com/content/nonprofit-donor-stewardship-a134374

Nonprofit National Resource Directory

This is a one-stop-shop for nonprofits looking for the resources you need to succeed. Here you will find a free directory of those who specialize in assisting the nonprofit sector to fulfill your mission. Please take a moment to check the listings to find the resources you need to succeed. There are 140+ consultants, coaches, vendors and specialists listed here who are dedicated to helping the nonprofit sector survive and thrive.
http://www.nonprofitnationalresourcedirectory.com

Nonprofit Reserves

Maintaining Sufficient Reserves to Protect Your Not-For-Profit Organization, Spring 2010, by Grant Thorton

Nonprofit Reserves

 

Online Fundraising Handbook

This free handbook (100-page PDF) is available for downloading from Groundspring.org. Includes internet strategies for success, cultivating donors online, driving traffic to your site, and more.

http://www.groundspring.org/techniques/handbook.cfm

Organizations Which Rate Nonprofits on Fundraising Efficiency

Organizations Which Rate Nonprofits on Fundraising Efficiency

 

Our GV Helps Nonprofits Raise Funds

Nonprofits may use their own online shopping mall to raise funds.
http://www.ourgv.org/streamsinthedesert

Papilia

helping nonprofits fundraise

http://www.papilia.com/

Phases of a Capital Campaign

Written by Sumac Research. Before getting serious about any large scale capital project, be sure all your organizational and financial ducks are standing firmly in a row.
http://sumac.com/phases-of-a-capital-campaign

Philanthropy Competitions: Get In the Game and Win Some Money For Your Charity!

written by Sumac Research, September, 2010
http://www.sumac.com/philanthropy-competitions-get-in-the-game-and-win-some-money-for-your-charity

Positioning Grant Writers for Success

Review unrealistic expectations, pay practices that grantors often see as tainting the funding process, and poor planning and follow-through. Can these situations doom you to failure? An article from Tony Poderis.

http://www.raise-funds.com/040202forum.html

Proposal Planning and Writing

by Jeremy Miner and Lynn Miner
Proposal Planning & Writing

Proposal Writing & Grantseeking Articles

from the archives of The Grantsmanship Center Magazine.

http://www.tgci.com/magazine/fundraise.asp

Proposal Writing Short Course

A thorough introduction or refresher course provided by The Foundation Center.

http://fdncenter.org/learn/shortcourse/prop1.html

Prospect Research - Corporate Profile Sample

by Jennifer Filla, Aspire Research Group
http://www.aspireresearchgroup.com/Documents/ARG_CorpProfileSample.pdf

Prospect Research - Identification Profile Sample

by Jennifer Filla, Aspire Research Group
http://www.aspireresearchgroup.com/Documents/ARG_IDprofile.pdf

Prospect Research - Solicitation Profile Sample

by Jennifer Filla, Aspire Research
http://www.aspireresearchgroup.com/Documents/ARG_SolicitationProfile.pdf

Raising Thousands (if Not Tens of Thousands) of Dollars With Email

by Madeline Stanionis
The Mercifully Brief, Real World Guide to Raising Thousands (If Not Tens of Thousands) of Dollars With Email

Relationship Fundraising

by Ken Burnett
Relationship Fundraising: A Donor Based Approach to the Business of Raising Money

Research Shows New Dos and Don'ts of Fundraising

written by Sumac Research, August, 2010
http://www.sumac.com/research-shows-new-dos-and-donts-of-fundraising

Research Shows New Dos and Don'ts of Fundraising

Written by Sumac Research. Despite still being very much in recovery-mode from the economic turn-down, research reveals that a surprising 66% of donors could be inspired to give more generously this year. But, they have some specific requests from the nonprofits they support.
http://sumac.com/research-shows-new-dos-and-donts-of-fundraising

Revolution in the Mailbox

by Mal Warwick
Revolution in the Mailbox: Your Guide to Successful Direct Mail Fundraising (The Mal Warwick Fundraising Series)

Sample Grant Management Form

by Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
http://www.kedconsult.com/articles-resources/sample-grant-management-form/

Sample Letter of Intent

by Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
http://www.kedconsult.com/articles-resources/sample-letter-of-intent/

Seven Lessons to Increase Fundraising Success

by Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
http://www.kedconsult.com/articles-resources/increase-fundraising-success/

Seven Ways to Strengthen Your Donor Base

Even the strongest donor bonds can benefit from reinforcement. Use these tips to strengthen relationships with supporters. Written by Sue Croudace, Springboard Marketing and Communications.

Seven Ways to Strengthen Your Donor Base

Small is the New Big

by Seth Godin
Small Is the New Big: and 183 Other Riffs, Rants, and Remarkable Business Ideas

Social Media for Social Good: A How-to Guide for Nonprofits

by Heather Mansfield
Social Media for Social Good: A How-to Guide for Nonprofits

SOFII

Archieve of fundraising creativity from around the world

http://www.sofii.org/

Stand Out, Help Your Grants Make Great 1st Impressions

by Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
http://www.kedconsult.com/articles-resources/stand-out-in-print/

Technology Planning for the Development Office

By Susan Packard Orr in The Grantsmanship Center Magazine.

http://www.tgci.com/magazine/03spring/tech1.asp

Ten Common & Avoidable Grant Project Budget Errors

by Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
http://www.kedconsult.com/articles-resources/ten-avoidable-grant-errors/

Ten Fresh Fundraising Ideas

by Sumac Research. Looking for some new, creative fundraising ideas? Here's a list of 10 fresh fundraising ideas for all types of organizations that will help you raise money and have fun doing it!
http://sumac.com/10-fresh-fundraising-ideas

The Argument Against Paying Development Professionals Based Upon the Amount of Funds Raised for Nonprofit Organizations

If members of your organization are having this discussion, be sure this article is provided as required reading! From Tony Poderis' Fund-Raising Forum.

http://www.raise-funds.com/898forum.html

The Ask: How to Ask for Support for your Nonprofit Cause, Creative Project or Business Venture

by Laura Fredricks
The Ask: How to Ask for Support for Your Nonprofit Cause, Creative Project, or Business Venture

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Resource Center & Bookstore

Visit the Resource Center and Bookstore on the website of The Association of Fundraising Professionals.
http://www.afpnet.org

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Meeting and Event Planning

by Robin E. Craven and Lynn Johnson Golabowski
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Meeting & Event Planning, 2nd Edition

The Cost of High Turnover in Fundraising Jobs

by Raymund Flandez
The high turnover rate of fundraisers is costing charities money. Lots of money.

The Cost of High Turnover in Fundraising Jobs

The Essential Nonprofit Fundraising Handbook

by Michael A. Sand
The Essential Nonprofit Fundraising Handbook: Getting the Money You Need from Government Agencies, Businesses, Foundations, and Individuals

The Event Marketing Handbook

by Allison Saget
The Event Marketing Handbook : Beyond Logistics and Planning

The Fire-Belly, Mountain-Climbing, Social Media-Using Next Generation Donor

by Sumac Research. The millennial donors are passionate about philanthropy, but they will not be happy sitting on the sidelines. They want to be part of the change. Find out how to engage them to create lasting supporters.
http://www.sumac.com/the-fire-belly-mountain-climbing-social-media-using-next-generation-donor

The Foundation Center

The Foundation Center offers in-depth information on individual foundations.
http://www.foundationcenter.org

The Gift Recognition Chart: Meaningful Ways to Thank

by Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
http://www.kedconsult.com/articles-resources/the-gift-recognition-chart/

The National Council of Nonprofits

The National Council of Nonprofits offers classes and resources on propsoal writing through its 36 state associations.
http://www.councilofnonprofits.org

The Network for Good Learning Center

The Network for Good Learning Center offers resouces on its Web site to charities seeking help writing proposals.
http://www.fundraising123.org

The Networked Nonprfofit: Connecting with Social Media to Drive Change

by Beth Kanter

The Networked Nonprofit: Connecting with Social Media to Drive Change

The Next Generation of American Giving

frogloop.com Care2's nonprofit online marketing blog
http://www.frogloop.com/care2blog/2010/5/7/the-next-generation-of-american-giving.html

The Nonprofit Marketing Guide: High-Impact, Low-Cost Ways to Build Support for Your Good Cause

by Kivi Leroux Miller

The Nonprofit Marketing Guide: High-Impact, Low-Cost Ways to Build Support for Your Good Cause

The Only Grant Writing Book You'll Ever Need

by Ellen Karsh and Arlen Sue Fox
The Only Grant-Writing Book You'll Ever Need: Top Grant Writers and Grant Givers Share Their Secrets

The Ten Most Important Things You Can Know About Fundraising

written by Kim Klein

http://www.grassrootsfundraising.org/howto/v23_n1_art03.pdf

The Zen of Fundraising

by Ken Burnett
The Zen of Fundraising: 89 Timeless Ideas to Strengthen and Develop Your Donor Relationships

They Loved You Once, They Can Love You Again: How to Win Back Lapsed Donors

by Sumac Research. Need to re-energize a donor that has lapsed? Here are a few strategies to win back donors who have suddenly stopped giving.
http://www.sumac.com/how-to-win-back-lapsed-donors

Tiny Essentials of Fundraising

by Neil Sloggie
Tiny Essentials of Fundraising

Tweeting For a Better World

by Sivan Nemovicher, Elizabeth Good Christopherson, Jill Nagle, and Jonathan Kartt

The real opportunity for nonprofits in the social media world is deeper engagement with their audience, their community.

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Ways to Enhance Relationships with New Grant Donors

by Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
http://www.kedconsult.com/articles-resources/20-ways-to-form-relationships/

Weighing Your Options for Processing Donations Online

Written by Sumac Research. Online giving is growing. Being able to accept donations online, therefore, is critical to any size organization. Find out what options are available for small and mid-sized nonprofits.
http://sumac.com/weighing-your-options-for-processing-credit-card-payments-online

What Funders Want to Know About You

by Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
http://www.kedconsult.com/articles-resources/what-funders-want-to-know/

White Lion Press

Books about fundraising

http://www.whitelionpress.com/

WHy Every Nonprofit Needs a Monthly Giving Program

by Sumac Research. Monthly giving works, there is no question. The success stories are countless and the benefits for both the nonprofit and donor are undeniable. We'll take you through some of these benefits and what you need to get a program like this up and running.
http://sumac.com/why-every-non-profit-needs-a-monthly-giving-program

Writing a Case for Support that Inspires!

Written by Sumac Research. The Case for Support is the statement of your cause explaining what you do, why it's important and, why people should support you.
http://sumac.com/writing-a-case-for-support

Your Best Grant Sources: the Top Eight for Most Nonprofits

by Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
http://www.kedconsult.com/articles-resources/your-best-grant-sources/

Your Grant's Background Section: 15 Points to Include

by Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
http://www.kedconsult.com/articles-resources/fifteen-points-to-include/

Zimmerman-Lehman

website with articles on fundraising for nonprofits.

http://www.zimmerman-lehman.com/