FUNDRAISING
FOR
NOT-FOR-PROFIT
NONPROFIT




FUNDRAISING

ORGANIZATIONS

HOW TO GET NONPROFIT FUNDING

STEPS FOR SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISING EVENT

HOW TO FUND RAISE LINKS

FUNDRAISING LINKS

FUNDRAISING RESOURCES



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FUNDRAISING




Fundraising or fund raising (also development)
is the process of soliciting and gathering
contributions as money or other resources,
by requesting donations from:



individuals,

businesses,

charitable foundations,

governmental agencies.



Although fundraising typically refers to efforts
to gather money for non-profit organizations, it
is sometimes used to refer to the identification
and solicitation of investors or other sources
of capital for for-profit enterprises.

Traditionally, fundraising consisted mostly of
asking for donations on the street or at people's
doors, and this is experiencing very strong growth
in the form of face-to-face fundraising, but new
forms of fundraising such as online fundraising
have emerged in recent years, though these are
often based on older methods such as grassroots
fundraising.




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ORGANIZATIONS




Fundraising is a significant way that non-profit
organizations may obtain the money for their
operations. These operations can involve a very
broad array of concerns such as religious or
philanthropic groups such as research organizations,
public broadcasters, and political campaigns.

Some examples of charitable organizations include
student scholarship merit awards for athletic or
academic achievement, humanitarian concerns,
disaster relief, human rights, research, and other
social issues.



Fundraising
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundraising



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HOW TO
GET
FUNDING
FOR
NONPRFIT
ORGANIZATIONS




All businesses require cash infusions, and nonprofits
must get funding to continue providing services or
support to their constituents. Nonprofits and not-for-
profits can acquire funding through several ways.
Donations form the bulk of funding to most nonprofits,
followed by grants from corporations, foundations and
private individuals. Acquire donations and find grant
funding by using these steps. Perseverance and time
are necessary for you to get funding for nonprofit
organizations.



Instructions


1. Solicit donations for your nonprofit organization. Seek
donors with interests similar to what your organization
provides. Donors may be former recipients of your services,
relatives or friends of someone receiving benefit from your
organization or strangers looking to support your work. Make
a list of people who you think would donate funding to your
organization. Mailing lists may be rented from many major
list brokers to help you send mass mailings and emails seeking
donations for your nonprofit organization.


2. Craft a plan to reach those donors. Telephone, write, email
or otherwise contact possible donors. Write a letter or email
and have it printed or ready to send asking for donations. Drive
people to your website to find out more information about your
services, share testimonials and provide an easy, secure online
way for people to donate to your organization. Send personal
thank you notes to everyone who makes a donation, even if it's
just a few lines in a simple card. A simple gift is also
appreciated, although some donors prefer not to receive a gift.
These people would like to see every penny donated back to the
services provided by the nonprofit.


3. Join a nonprofit association for directors of nonprofit groups.
These associations network frequently and share tips on how to
find funding. They may also provide access to lists of grants.


4. Grants are gifts of money awarded to nonprofits for
specific uses. Grants may be obtained through corporate
or private foundations and occasionally from private
individuals. Find grants through online sources or print
directories available at local libraries or bookstores.


5. Look for grants that match your organization's missions
and goals. Most granting organizations require a detailed
plan. Just because a company has nonprofit tax status
doesn't mean it can skip the basic steps of business
management. Write a plan with carefully outlined financial
and other goals. Granting organizations are like investors
and they want details on how their money will be used.


6. Apply for grant funds. Visit each grant organization's
website and read through the requirements carefully. Every
grant requires different paperwork to be completed and a
missed step can throw your application out of the running.
Prepare financial documents, background documents and your
grant application carefully, making sure it is submitted by
the deadline. Grant proposals follow specific formats. Take
your time and write your proposal carefully, succinctly and
thoroughly. Your proposal is like a sales letter. You are
'selling' the grant organization on why it should invest in
your nonprofit. See samples of effective grant proposals
online to learn the proper format.


7. Private donors are the last and most sought-after source
of funding for nonprofits, but they are also the rarest.
Wealthy individuals often contribute through private foundations
established in their names. Find these foundations in books and
websites with grant information. The application process is the
same as for grants, but the selection process more varied,
because the foundation is run in accordance with the wishes of
the family or individual. He or she may have highly specific
requests on how the money is used, and may be highly selective
in who receives a grant.



Tips & Warnings


It is difficult, but not impossible, to obtain funding through
grants and foundations. Time and perseverance are the key.

Other ways to raise capital include auctions, galas, parties and
similar events. These are outside the scope of this article, but
consider the many ways you can promote your services and solicit
donations outside of mail and email.

Make it easy for people to donate to you by providing tax information,
receipts and an easily navigated website to accept donations.

Never try to fool a foundation and lie about your suitability for the
grant. All foundations and grant organizations require quarterly and
yearly reports and paperwork to be completed detailing how their money
has been used.



How to Get Funding for Nonprofit Organizations
http://www.ehow.com/how_4475240_funding-nonprofit-organizations.html#ixzz1wi7iHFyA



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THE
10
STEPS
TO
A
SUCCESSFUL
FUNDRAISING
EVENT




Fundraising events are a popular form of fundraising.
While they can be great money makers for an organization,
they can also be time consuming and expensive. The
success of events depends on careful planning. (Yes, you
should have a written event plan for every event you hold!)

To help you ensure that your fundraising event is a winner,
here are ten major components that you must incorporate into
your event plan:



1. Purpose:

Before doing anything else, you must decide what the purpose
of your event is. Is this truly a fundraising event? Or does
it have other goals? Perhaps your organization may be hoping
to raise money at the event, but the main function of the
event is to gain publicity, or reach out to a new network.
Many charitable events have more than one goal. Figuring out
the details for your event will depend on knowing what goals
you are trying to achieve.



2. Fundraising Goal:

In conjunction with the event host committee, organization
staff, and key fundraisers, you must decide what amount of
money you plan to raise at the event. If this is truly a
fundraising event, then everything in the event plan will
be geared to raising this specific amount of money. The
amount you choose should be what you hope to net, that is,
the amount you plan to raise after expenses are deducted.



3. Budget:

Every fundraising event plan should contain a complete budget
listing all of the expenses that will be required to hold the
event. Your budget should include staff, invitations, space
rental, catering, entertainment, transportation, security,
utilities, and anything else that will be required to make the
event a success. Your budget should take into account your
fundraising goal, ensuring that you raise that amount above
and beyond all expenses. Be sure to leave a little extra room
in your budget for unforeseen costs.



4. Leadership:

As part of your fundraising efforts, your event will most
likely have a “host committee” and one or more “host committee
chairpersons.” These people are responsible for contributing
substantial amounts to the event and encouraging others to do
the same. The host committee is generally composed of wealthy
donors, business leaders, or local celebrities. The host
committee and chairpersons are not responsible for actually
running the event, but are integral to ensuring that you reach
your fundraising goals.



5. Target Audience:

Who is the target audience for your event? Is this a general
fundraiser where everyone will be invited? Or is this event
geared towards a specific group like business people, parents,
or young professionals? In short, you must decide whom you
will invite to your event.



6. Set – Up:

Your event staff should plan the event set-up well in advance.
The set-up includes all of the particulars of the actual event:

Where will it be?

Will food be served?

Will there be entertainment?

What kind of dress will be required?

What is the itinerary for the event?



7. Marketing:

Just like a new product, your event needs to be
aggressively marketed to your target audience.
You need to convince your supporters that your
organization and event are worthy of their time
and money. Draw up an entire marketing plan for
the event. Possible methods of “getting the word
out” include: using your non-profit’s fundraising
network, mailed invitations, direct mail, phone
banks, word of mouth and the event host committee.



8. Sales:

Once you market your event, there must be a procedure in
place for making the actual ticket sales, or accepting
donations for the event. You must decide whether there
will be different contribution levels for the event (such
as a flat ticket charge, an extra charge to be invited to
a V.I.P. reception in addition to the event, etc.). You
must decide who will sell the tickets, how they will be
shipped or delivered, and who will be responsible for
organizing the incoming information.



9. Practice:

While you probably won’t need a full run-through of
your event, it is essential that everyone who is
working the event know, ahead of time, what their
responsibilities are, where they should be during
the event, and how the event is going to “flow.” If
you are having a large or unusual event, the key
event staff may want to have a practice run to make
sure that your operation is running smoothly.



10. Thank – You:

One of the most oft heard complaints from contributors
to charitable fundraising events is, “They never even
said ‘thank-you.’” Ditto for your event volunteers.
Make sure that the organization takes the time to send
thank-you notes to everyone who is involved in your
event, including contributors, volunteers, staff and
vendors. Keep your donors happy… you’re probably going
to be asking them for another donation sometime down
the road.



10 Steps to a Successful Fundraising Event
http://www.thefundraisingauthority.com/fundraising-basics/fundraising-event/



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HOW TO
FUND
RAISE
FOR
NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATION
LINKS




Funding for a Nonprofit Start-up Business
http://www.ehow.com/info_7982142_funding-nonprofit-startup-business.html

Funding Opportunities for Nonprofits
http://www.ehow.com/info_7924581_funding-opportunities-nonprofits.html

Fund Raising Ideas for Non-Profit Organizations
http://www.ehow.com/info_7969468_fund-raising-ideas-nonprofit-organizations.html

Grants for Non Profit Art Programs
http://www.ehow.com/facts_5717625_grants-non-profit-art-programs.html

How to Apply for a Non Profit Organization Grant
http://www.ehow.com/how_7322903_apply-non-profit-organization-grant.html

How to Create a Non Profit Foundation
http://www.ehow.com/how_5915772_create-non-profit-foundation.html

How to Find Grant Foundations & Funding for Nonprofit Groups
http://www.ehow.com/how_6339836_grant-_amp_-funding-nonprofit-groups.html

How to Find Money for a Non-Profit Organization
http://www.ehow.com/how_6952525_money-non_profit-organization.html

How to Fund Raise Effectively for a Nonprofit Organization
http://www.ehow.com/how_15341_fund-raise-effectively.html



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How to Get Financing for a Non-Profit Organization
http://www.ehow.com/how_4927080_financing-nonprofit-organization.html

How to Get Grants for Non Profit Organizations
http://www.ehow.com/how_5046934_grants-non-profit-organizations.html

How to Get Grant Funding for a Nonprofit Organization
http://www.ehow.com/how_2183720_grant-funding-nonprofit-organization.html

How to Get Grants & Sponsors for Nonprofit Organizations
http://www.ehow.com/how_6148823_grants-sponsors-nonprofit-organizations.html

How to Get Grants & Sponsorships for Nonprofit Organizations
http://www.ehow.com/how_7539401_grants-sponsorships-nonprofit-organizations.html

How to Hold a Nonprofit Fundraiser
http://www.ehow.com/how_7538083_hold-nonprofit-fundraiser.html

How Do Non-Profit Organizations Receive Funding?
http://www.ehow.com/info_8106227_do-nonprofit-organizations-receive-funding.html

How to Plan a Nonprofit Fundraising Event
http://www.ehow.com/how_7349693_plan-nonprofit-fundraising-event.html

How to Raise Money for Your Nonprofit Organization
http://www.ehow.com/how_17194_raise-money-nonprofit.html



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How to Start a Non-Profit Fundraising Organization
http://www.ehow.com/how_7741122_start-nonprofit-fundraising-organization.html

How to Throw a Fundraiser for a Nonprofit Organization
http://www.ehow.com/how_7688281_throw-fundraiser-nonprofit-organization.html

How to Write a Grant Proposal for a Non-Profit Organization
http://www.ehow.com/how_5915785_write-grant-proposal-non_profit-organization.html

How to Write a Nonprofit Fundraising Support Letter
http://www.ehow.com/how_5654931_write-profit-fundraising-support-letter.html

Ideas for Raising Funds for a Non-Profit
http://www.ehow.com/list_7156818_ideas-raising-funds-non_profit.html

Non Profit Fundraiser Ideas
http://www.ehow.com/way_5208743_non-profit-fundraiser-ideas.html

Non-Profit Fundraising Event Ideas
http://www.ehow.com/info_7994869_nonprofit-fundraising-event-ideas.html

non-profit fundraising
http://www.ehow.com/search.html?q=non-profit+fundraising&skin=corporate&t=all#ixzz1SXElu3Vt

Non Profit Innovative Funding Ideas
http://www.ehow.com/info_7743429_non-profit-innovative-funding-ideas.html

What Financing Is Needed to Start a Non-Profit Organization?
http://www.ehow.com/about_5263481_financing-needed-start-nonprofit-organization.html

What Sources of Capital Are Available to Non Profit Organizations?
http://www.ehow.com/info_8000503_sources-available-non-profit-organizations.html



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FUNDRAISING
FOR
NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATION
LINKS




20 Free Grant Writing Resources for Non-Profits
http://www.stepbystepfundraising.com/20-free-grant-writing-resources-non-profits/

ASR Publishing
http://www.asrpublishing.com

Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers
http://www.nonprofitmailers.org/

America's Charities
http://www.charities.org/

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
http://gsa.gov/portal/content/101097

Center for Nonprofit Management
http://www.cnmsocal.org/

Charities Review Council
http://www.smartgivers.org/

Community Partnerships with Youth, Inc.
http://www.cpyinc.org/

Dot Organize
http://www.dotorganize.net/



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eFundraising.com
http://www.efundraising.com/

Executive Service Corps Northern New England Group
http://www.escne.org/

Famous Philanthropists.org
http://www.famous-philanthropists.org/

Form 1023 Help
http://www.form1023help.com/

Free Web-based Grant-writing Tools
http://www.npguides.org/

Fundsnet Services.com
http://www.fundsnetservices.com/

Fundraising Ideas
http://www.fundraiserhelp.com/

Fundraiser Ideas for Non Profit Organizations
http://www.stepbystepfundraising.com/



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Fundraising Ideas that Work
http://www.easy-fundraising-ideas.com/

Fundraising Ideas for Non profit Organizations
http://www.breakthrufundraising.com/

Good Tips for Publicizing Your Non-Profit Fundraiser
http://www.thefundraisingauthority.com / strategy-and-planning / publicizing-your-fundraiser /

Grants
http://www.grants.gov/

Grant Gopher
http://www.grantgopher.com/

Grant Watch
http://www.grantwatch.com/

A Guide to Funding Resources
http://www.nal.usda.gov/ric/ricpubs/fundguide.html

Heartland for Children
http://www.heartlandforchildren.org/



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How to Get Funding for Nonprofit Organizations
http://www.ehow.com/how_4475240_funding-nonprofit-organizations.html

IRS: Charities and Non-Profits
http://www.irs.gov/charities/

National Council of Non Profit Organizations
http://www.ncna.org/

Non-Profit Charity Fundraising Ideas
http://www.fasttrackfundraising.com/nonprofit-charity-fundraising.php

Non-Profit Fund Raising
http://www.fundraiserhelp.com/non-profit-fund-raising.htm

Non Profit Fundraising
http://www.easy-fundraising-ideas.com/programs/non-profit-fund-raising/

Non-Profit fund Raisers and Fundraising ideas
http://www.fundraising.com/non-profit-fundraising.aspx

Nonprofit Fundraising and Grantwriting
http://www.managementhelp.org/fndrsng/np_raise/np_raise.htm

Nonprofit Fundraising Software
http://www.telosa.com/

Nonprofits: USA.gov
http://www.usa.gov/Business/Nonprofit.shtml

Step By Step Fundraising
http://www.stepbystepfundraising.com/

USA Fundraising
http://www.usafundraising.com/



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FUNDRAISING
FOR
NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATION
RESOURCES




Accountable Fundraising
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accountable_Fundraising

American Institute of Philanthropy
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Institute_of_Philanthropy

Crowd funding
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crowd_funding

Direct mail fundraising
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_mail_fundraising

Friendraising
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friendraising

Fundraiser
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundraiser

Grassroots fundraising
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grassroots_fundraising

Institute of Fundraising
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institute_of_Fundraising

Moneybomb
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moneybomb

Street fundraising
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street_fundraising



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