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Fundraising
Last updated May 2009
Welcome to our general subject guide about nonprofit Fundraising. We've pulled together our growing collection of information about fundraising management and marketing, prospect research, corporate partnerships, special events and much more.
If you know of a resource that you think we should add to our collection, please send an e-mail to editor@charityvillage.com with the details.
Articles | Resource Web Sites | Online Publications | Government Programs | Books | Print Periodicals | Organizations | Educational programs | Conferences/Seminars | Associations | Consultants | Services/Products | Book Reviews
Articles
From the Research Section of the Library at CharityVillage:
- Fundraising Q&A Archive
- Capital Campaigns
- Careers In Fundraising
- Cause-Related Marketing
- Charitable Gaming
- Commercial Ventures
- Corporate/Nonprofit Partnerships
- Corporate Philanthropy and Volunteerism
- Corporate Sponsorships
- Database Marketing
- Direct Response Marketing
- Donor Relations and Recognition
- Ethics
- Fundraising Management
- Fundraising Marketing/Special Events and Promotions
- Gaming
- Governments and Fundraising
- Grant Seeking
- International Initiatives and Fundraising
- Major Gifts
- Online Fundraising and Community Building
- Philanthropy
- Planned Giving
- Prospect Research
- Relationship Marketing
- Special Events and Promotions/Fundraising Marketing
- Sponsorships
- Stewardship
- Other Research Articles
Resource Web Sites
Canadian Donor's Guide
Offers a fully searchable, online database of thousands of the more established and active charitable organizations across the country. Search by name, location, or type of activity.- Capital Quest, Inc.
This website contains samples of materials and information from some of the company's campaigns including case statements, solicitation guides, and a video script. It also contains information on how and why to conduct feasibility studies, how to solicit major gifts, how to recruit top leaders, what types of materials are necessary for a campaign and typical costs associated with a capital campaign. *Note: although free, you must sign-in to access the site contents.- CommunityWealth.org
An online resource to explore and discuss topics such as: nonprofit/for-profit partnerships; cause-related marketing; social entrepreneurship; venture philanthropy; and nonprofit business ventures.- Cybergrants
An online meeting place for grant-seekers and foundations. Nonprofits can search grant guidelines and create on-line proposals which are submitted directly to member foundations. Member foundations can use a grantmaking and reporting system which allows for on-line proposal reviews.- European Foundation Centre
The European Foundation Centre (EFC) promotes and underpins the work of foundations and corporate funders active in and with Europe. Established in 1989 by seven of Europe's leading foundations, the EFC today has a membership of over 160 independent funders and serves a further 7,000 organisations linked through networking centres in thirty-five countries across Europe.- Event & Ticket Expo
A site with a number of articles and resources for planning special events, including managing a budget, safety and catering considerations, setting up guest appearances, and how to choose what type of event to host.- Fundraising and Fundraisers
A massive directory of fundraising-related links, organized into hundreds of specific subject areas, plus a growing collection of articles and newsletters.- Fundraising & Prospect Research
This site provides advice, information, support and a whole host of other useful stuff (including a research weblog) specifically for those who carry out prospect research in fundraising departments.- Fund-Raising Forum Library
From Tony Poderis, brief and insightful articles for professional fundraisers.- Fundraising Experts
From Minges & Associates, LLC. Lots of books, articles and links to assist your fundraising efforts.- Fundsnet Online Services
Fundsnet Online Services is a privately owned web site created in 1996 to assist nonprofit organizations, college and universities and grant writers find financial resources on the Internet.- Giving Forum (The)
Created by the Regional Associations of Grantmakers, the site offers knowledge centres dedicated to giving circles, rural philanthropy, engaging professional advisors, youth in philanthropy, and much more.- Global Fundraising Network
Contains basic fundraising facts and figures for countries worldwide, providing a starting point for organizations looking to expand their current fundraising activities.- Golf Tournament Planning Resources
This site contains a wealth of golf tournament planning tools, including event and planning checklists, sample budgets, templates, and a free eBook.- Grantproposal.com
Provides free resources for both advanced grantwriting consultants and inexperienced nonprofit staff. Created by Elizabeth Brunner, the site includes a wide range of information about research, proposal formatting, and even advice from funders about how to prepare a successful proposal.- Grant Writers' Tools
A collection of grantwriting resources compiled by the University of Iowa. Includes essentials for preparing to write a grant proposal, sample proposals, and links to many other helpful resources.- Grant Seeker's Guide To The Internet
An introductory tutorial to using the Internet for grants research.- groundspring.org
Assists in training nonprofits in the art of using technology to help build relationships.- Guide for Writing a Funding Proposal
Written by Joe Levine from Michigan State University, this site contains clear examples and writing hints for every part of a funding proposal, including the project overview, background information, project details, available resources, needed resources, and evaluation plan.- How to use the Internet for Fundraising
Eric Mercer offers a comprehensive guide with tips for maximizing your fundraising online.- Mal Warwick & Associates
Internationally renowned fundraising consultant Mal Warwick offers a comprehensive collection of articles, tools, resources, and news related to direct mail and online fundraising.- plannedgiving.com
Provides many free articles in blog format, as well as downloadable resources and links, on effective planned giving campaigns for small to medium nonprofits.- Planned Giving Resources
Includes more than 175 pages of free information related to the regulation and administration of charitable gift annuities, pooled income funds, and other aspects of planned giving.- Practical Guide for Writing Proposals
A handy resources from Alice Reid, an instructor of English at Delaware Technical and Community College.- Proposal Writing Short Course
A quick and useful introduction to the essentials of proposal writing from the Foundation Centre.- Prospect Research Page
A substantial list of sites that have applications for prospect research, collected by David Lamb.- Prospect Research Tips
An annotated list of links from Waltman Associates.- RaisingFunding
A U.K. site with a large number of articles related to various fundraising issues, such as making a career in the sector, encouraging kids to fundraise, ideas for holding a fundraiser, and how to raise publicity about your organization.- Resource Alliance
Wide variety of resources including an e-newsletter, how-to articles, ask the expert, and a links page.- Robert L. Weiner Consulting
Offers an extensive collection of links to articles, presentations, and other resources related to the use of technology for fundraising and nonprofit management.- Showcase of Fundraising Innovation and Inspiration (SOFII)
This site seeks to provide fundraisers with a comprehensive, easily accessible archive of the best creative fundraising from around the world. The site contains large numbers of case studies, editorial articles, and a blog.- Step By Step Fundraising
This site contains a huge library of articles listed in blog format where readers are invited to make comments. The articles outline a large number of fundraising ideas and how to organize different events, and other resources on the site include book reviews, Q&A's, sample fundraising letters, as well as a fundraising basics section.- UK Fundraising
A resource for UK charity and non-profit fundraisers. Published since 1994, this is the home of practical fundraising informationand news and expertise on fundraising on the Internet.- Other Online Resources at CharityVillage
Online Publications
Alan Sharpe's Fundraising Letter, a free, weekly e-mail newsletter that covers nothing but the art and science of raising money through the mail. It offers practical tips on using direct mail fundraising to raise funds, build relationships, and retain loyal donors. Each issue also includes a glossary definition of a fundraising term.
- Benevon e-newsletter, a free electronic newsletter with news and support about individual giving issues.
Canadian Fundraiser, a free e-newsletter covering a wide range of topics related to the fundraising profession in Canada.
- Chardon Press Electronic Newsletter, a free bi-monthly e-mail newsletter, with the 'Dear Kim Klein' grassroots fundraising advice column, the latest grassroots fundraising tips, new publication announcements, and workshop opportunity alerts from Chardon Press.
- Donor Digital Direct, a free email newsletter about online fundraising, advocacy, and marketing.
- Foundation Centre RFP Bulletin, an online database of requests for proposals. Each RFP listing provides a brief overview of a current funding opportunity offered by a foundation or other grantmaking organization. You can also receive notification of new RFPs via e-mail every Friday afternoon.
Fresh Fundraising, a free, monthly newsletter designed to help make the development part of your job easier by providing useful tips on writing persuasive fundraising copy.
- Fund$Raiser Cyberzine, a how-to, hands-on approach.
- Fundraising for Small Groups, a free monthly e-mail newsletter for groups that mainly rely on product fundraising and sometimes hold events to raise money.
- Fundraising Free Press, a brief, opt-in, twice-monthly e-mail publication published by Custom Development Solutions (CDS) that offers helpful and humorous advice to non-profit professionals.
- Fundraising Success Magazine, a monthly magazine dedicated to news and issues relating to fundraising. Back issues are available online.
- Grantsmanship Center Magazine, a free, quarterly web-zine presenting useful how-to articles from the print publication of the same name.
- Mal Warwick's Successful Fundraising Online, a free e-mail newsletter on direct mail, telephone, and online fundraising.
- NonProfit Times, a monthly online news service of The Nonprofit Times, a U.S. print publication devoted to fundraising and management issues in the nonprofit sector.
- PF, from the publishers of Professional Fundraising magazine, offers articles on topics such as corporate giving, press advertising, recruiting and managing fundraising staff, direct marketing, legacy fundraising, new media, event management and donor care.
- Philanthropy News Network, updated twice weekly, and covering such topics as Fundraising, Foundations, Corporate Giving, Philanthropy Links and Technology.
- ZimNotes, an electronic newsletter with information, articles, and news on fundraising, marketing, boards and planning published by Zimmerman Lehman, a fundraising consulting firm based in San Francisco.
- Other Online Publications at CharityVillage
Government Web Sites and Programs
- Other Government web sites at CharityVillage
Books and other publications
From the Bookstore at CharityVillage
- Fundraising
- Management and Planning
- Marketing/PR/Media
- Philanthropy
- 7 Secrets to Facebook Fundraising
by Sara Waller on behalf of iCoins Ltd
A 93-page manual showing readers how to use Facebook as a fundraising medium. The manual gives information on how to use the iCoins Facebook fundraising feature, but also has excellent information on creating business pages, sending messages to groups, and organizing events through this social networking site.
Download this guide free in PDF format at www.facebookfundraisingtips.com/ebook.pdf.
by John M. Bouza, CFRE and Doris M. Smith, CFRE from Bouza and Associates Inc. $CDN 9.95 plus shipping, handling, and GST.
The Canadian Marketing Association Fundraisers' Council Member price Published by the Canadian Marketing Association's Fundraisers Council. For a free download, visit: www.the-cma.org.
- The Dance: Seeking, Administering and Accounting for Funds in the Voluntary Sector
Written by Anne Smith (Muttart Fellow - 2001). The study examines how funding policies and practices impact the organizational development, operations and sustainability of nonprofit organizations.
Download it free in PDF format: http://www.muttart.org/download/fellowships/Smith.pdf.
- The Effective Exit: Managing the End of a Funding Relationship
This guide demonstrates ways to plan for exits upfront, clarify expectations with grantee organizations, and overcome the tensions that so often arise. Learn how to use the end of a funding relationship to boost a grantee’s capacity, find new sources of support, and even multiply the value of the foundation’s investment.
Download this guide free in PDF format at: www.grantcraft.org.
by Ken Wyman. $29.95 + $3.95 shipping + $2.10 GST = $36.00.
eMail Ken Wyman at KenWyman@compuserve.com
by Ken Wyman (1993)
Download this book free from http://www.nald.ca/fulltext/heritage/compartne/Fac2Fac1.htm.
by Ken Wyman
Download this book free from http://www.nald.ca/fulltext/heritage/compartne/Fr4gras1.htm.
- Fundraising Guide for NGOs
by Jane Bradshaw
This guide aims to define the three types of fundraising: direct mail, fundraising from trusts and fundraising from companies. It is a comprehensive resource for staff of all NGOs, community groups, and other organizations who want to improve their capacity to raise funds from a variety of sources.
Download this guide in PDF format at: www.allindiary.org/uploads/D5_VSO_fundraising_guide_NGO.pdf.
by Ken Wyman
Download this book free from http://www.nald.ca/fulltext/heritage/compartne/specev1.htm.
- How to Develop an Effective Fundraising Plan
from the publishers of Non-Profit Nuts and Bolts
Download this book free from http://www.workingtogetherproject.org.uk/training/fundraisingplan.pdf
- Introducing Funding and Finance: For voluntary and community organizations
Deborah Turton, Editor. Free.
A 50-page guide providing a snap-shot of sector funding and basic exercises to guide organizations through the topics covered. It is an ideal primer for very small and new organizations, or for those new to the concept of sustainable funding and the wider funding environment.
Download in PDF format at: www.ncvo-vol.org.uk.
- Online Fundraising Handbook
Published by Groundspring.org to help nonprofits make the most of the web and e-mail to raise more money online. Free.
Download this publication in PDF format: http://www.groundspring.org/techniques/groundspring-handbook.pdf.
By Martha Parker. Free.
Download this publication in PDF format: www.muttart.org/download/Parker.pdf.
by Ken Wyman
Download this book for free from http://www.nald.ca/fulltext/heritage/compartne/specev1.htm
- Ten Deadly Fundraising Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Written by Sandy Rees, CFRE
This special report, written specifically for small nonprofit organizations, gives you ideas to get more support from your executive director and board of directors, allocate more resources to development, get more help in fundraising. Free.
Download this e-book at: www.deadlyfundraisingmistakes.com.
- Other Books listed at CharityVillage
- Other Publications listed at CharityVillage
Periodicals
- Advancing Philanthropy
From Association of Fundraising Professionals
The Hilborn Group Ltd.
- Fundraising 101
From Lost City Press
- Grassroots Fundraising Journal
- Planned Giving Today
- Successful Fundraising
- Other Periodicals listed at CharityVillage
Organizations
Educational Programs
- Case for support
- Event planning
- How Fundraising Works
- Grantseeking
- Planned Giving
- Proposal Writing
- Receipting Charitable Gifts
- Sponsorship
- Nonprofit Management and Fundraising courses across Canada
Conferences/Seminars
Associations
Alberta's first and largest professional fundraising organization.
- AAFRC --- American Association of Fund-Raising Counsel (US)
Member firms of the AAFRC are primarily organized to provide fund-raising counsel and direction to not-for-profit organizations throughout North America. The AAFRC Trust for Philanthropy collects and distributes information about sources and beneficiaries of philanthropy in the U.S.
- AAGP --- American Association of Grant Professionals
Enhances the role of grant developers who work for public or private organizations. The association offers professional certifications, maintains a code of ethics, and promotes the public image of professional grant developers.
- ADRP --- Association of Donor Relations Professionals (International: Hanover, NH)
ADRP is an international organization for individuals interested in the profession of donor relations. The goals of this organization are to provide education, professional development, and networking opportunities to its members and promote the professional status of donor relations and stewardship officers in the development community.
- AFRDS --- Association of Fund Raisers and Direct Sellers
An international association of companies that manufacture, supply and distribute products that are re-sold by not-for-profit organizations for fund raising purposes.
The professional association, formerly known as the NSFRE, of individuals responsible for generating philanthropic support for a wide variety of not-for-profit charitable organizations. Founded in 1960, AFP advances philanthropy through its more than 19,000 members in 149 chapters in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
- Vancouver Island Chapter
- Vancouver Chapter
- Calgary Chapter
- Edmonton & Area Chapter
- Manitoba Chapter
- Greater Toronto Chapter
- Ottawa Chapter
- Regina Chapter
- Southeastern Ontario Chapter
Supports Philanthropy by fostering the development and growth of gift planning. Also offer local roundtable meetings in cities across Canada.
A membership group of private, community, public and corporate foundations, and government and corporate funders that give grants in support of the Canadian environment.
Dedicated to representing companies and individuals working in the event industry in Canada.
Works to enhance the quality of life and vitality in Canadian communities by supporting and promoting the fund development, grantmaking and leadership of community foundations.- DMFA - Direct Marketing Fundraisers Association
Since 1972, the DMFA has educated and connected individuals united by a common commitment to excellence and ethics in direct marketing fundraising for nonprofit organizations. They offer a variety of seminars for members, with many available online, and also hand out yearly awards recognizing leaders in the industry.
- EAPG --- European Association for Planned Giving
Provides a network for professional advisors involved in the structuring of charitable gifts and charity and other NGO fundraisers.
- FIA --- Fundraising Institute - Australia
The premier membership organisation for professional fundraisers in Australia. We provide professional development opportunities for members and non-members, and Australia's only accredited tertiary education program, the diploma in fundraising management.
- ICFM --- Institute of Charity Fundraising Managers (UK)
The acknowledged lead body for the profession of fundraising in the UK, the ICFM's mission is to promote the highest standards of fundraising practice.
- NAEPC --- National Association of Estate Planners & Councils (US)
A national organization of professional estate planners and affiliated Estate Planning Councils focused on establishing and monitoring the highest professional and educational standards. NAEPC fosters public awareness of the quality services rendered by professionals who meet these standards.
- NCPG --- National Committee on Planned Giving (US)
The professional association for people whose work includes developing, marketing, and administering charitable planned gifts. Those people include fundraisers for nonprofit institutions and consultants and donor advisors working in a variety of for-profit settings.
NEOFPA advances philanthropy by enabling people and organizations to practice ethical and effective fundraising. Its core activities include education, training, mentoring, and advocacy. NEOFPA is committed to providing high-quality services to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of its members and other constituents.
Promotes knowledge and high ethical standards in fundraising by supporting members with opportunities for professional development and networking so that the Peterborough and area community benefits from coordinated, high calibre, professional fundraising practices.
A member association of private grantmaking foundations which was created to be a catalyst in building a community of foundations, and encouraging a climate of generosity, collaboration, and innovation.
- SAIF --- Southern Africa Institute of Fundraising
Promotes and encourages high standards of ethics, practice and public service among people involved in fundraising in Southern Africa.
The mission of WFRE is to foster the development and growth of fund raising professionals and the profession; to preserve and enhance philanthropy and volunteerism; and to promote high ethical standards in the fund raising profession throughout the area.
- Other Professional Associations listed at CharityVillage
Consultants
- Corporate Partnerships
- Direct Marketing/Direct Mail
- Event Management
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing Services
- Planned Giving
- Prospect Research
- Telemarketing/Telefundraising
- Marketplace at CharityVillage
Services/Products
- E-commerce/Online Donation Enabling
- E-mail Fundraising Systems
- Funding Sources Databases
- Online Auctions
- Online Donation Portals
- Marketplace at CharityVillage
Book Reviews
- A is for Ask: A Fundraising Guide
- Ask and You Shall Receive: A Fundraising Training Program for Religious Organizations and Projects
- Canadian Glossary of Fundraising Terms
- Complete Book of Model Fund-Raising Letters (The)
- Developing an Effective Major Gift Program
- Donor Focused Strategies for Annual Giving
- Fundraise Painlessly: How to Earn More Funds
- Fundraiser's Phrase Book
- Fundraising Close to Home
- Fundraising on the Internet: Recruiting and Renewing Donors Online
- Going ...Going...Gone! --- Successful Auctions For Non-Profit Institutions
- Grantseeker's Handbook of Essential Internet Sites(The)
- Growing Our Givers' Hearts: Treating Fundraising as Ministry
- Hands-on Guide to Fundraising Strategy and Evaluation (The)
- Major Gifts: Solicitation Strategies
- NSFRE Fund-Raising Dictionary
- Nonprofit Handbook: Fund Raising (The)
- Nonprofit Manager's Resource Directory (The)
- Open Me Now!
- Pastor's Guide to Fund-Raising Success, The
- Planned Giving: Making It Happen
- Planned Giving: Management, Marketing & Law
- Prospect Research Fundamentals
- Raising Money by Mail
- 60 Successful Special Events
- Successful Special Events: Planning, Hosting, and Evaluating
- Technology And The Future Of Fundraising
- Thanks!...A Guide to Donor-Centred Fundraising
- Winning Grants Step By Step
- Other Book Reviews at CharityVillage
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