Starting a Nonprofit: The Four Fundamental Steps
Session 2 | Effective Fundraising
This session in the Starting a Nonprofit: The Four Fundamental Steps Series was designed to help participants develop the most effective fundraising plan to secure support for a new nonprofit.
Topics included an overview of the charitable giving landscape as well as advice on how to craft a compelling case for support, identify potential donors, choose the most productive fundraising activities, and leverage resources.
Our session introduced best practices in donor engagement and solicitation including online and mail appeals, individual asks and grant writing.
Resources
Session Powerpoint Presentation
Effective Fundraising Essential Reading List
Effective Fundraising Online Resources List
Pamela Grow - Basic Appeal Letter Template
Tom Ahern - How to Write a Fundraising Letter Infographic
Panas - The No Nonsense Guide to Help You Prepare a Statement of Your Case
Candid.org - www.candid.org
Candid. Learning - www.learning.candid.org
Funding Information Network (part of Candid.) - https://candid.org/improve-your-nonprofit/funding-information-network
Foundation Directory Online (part of Candid.) - https://fconline.foundationcenter.org
