Nonprofit Resources - Fundraising

Nonprofit Resources > Fundraising

Web Links

Association of Fundraising Professionals
The home page for the AFP, this site offers information on ethics, professional advancement, publications, and a resource center for fundraising professionals.

Frequently asked questions about fundraising
From CompassPoint, this FAQ regarding fundraising was created by leading experts from across the country.

Fund$Raiser Cyberzine
Tips, resources, and articles of interest to fundraisers.

FundingInfo.com
Training, advice and information about fundraising techniques, prospects, products and services.

Fundraising for Small Groups Newsletter
This online newsletter is for small nonprofits that don't normally have much fundraising experience.

Grantsmanship Center Magazine
Articles from their publication regarding fundraising. Includes articles on choosing the right event, direct-mail fundraising, and fundraising in cyberspace.

Grassroots Fundraising
From fundraising guru Kim Klein, practical tips and tools to help you raise money for your organization.

Idealist.org Fundraising FAQs
Good content on many topics such as using the Internet for fundraising, telemarketing, volunteers or telemarketing firms, accepting donations online by credit card, charitable trusts and capital campaigns

Rural Information Center Funding Resources
Find information and funding resources, especially for rural areas.

Books

Fundraising: Hands-on Tactics for Nonprofit Groups by Peter Edles
Fundraising, Second Edition, shows how your nonprofit organization can design and run successful fundraising campaigns. You'll find effective strategies and insider tips for cultivating potential donors, building a powerful case, soliciting large gifts, obtaining foundation grants, creating direct mail packages, and implementing high-profile campaigns.

The Ask: How to Ask Anyone for Any Amount for Any Purpose by Laura Fredricks
The Ask is a complete resource for teaching anyone - experienced in fundraising or not - how to ask individuals, in person, for a contribution to a local nonprofit, a special event, or a community project, as well as for an enhanced annual gift, a major or planned gift, or a challenging capital campaign gift.