COMMON QUESTIONS ASKED BY GRANT REVIEWERS
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/commonq.htm
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANTS SAMPLER : MAKING AN IMPACT
Internet Archive Link
A list of sample grants made by Michigan community foundations.
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS: HOW TO CREATE A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION
Internet Archive Link
A compilation of information about community foundations compiled by Les Schick, MSU County Extension Director - Jackson County. Part of a Resource Notes series identifying ways nonprofit organizations can expand their financial resources. Sections include:
Part I- What is a Foundation?
Part II - Advantages of Foundations
Part III - How to Form a Foundation
Part IV - Public Versus Private Foundation Status
Part V - Other Considerations
Part VI - Of Interest to County Cooperative Extension Service Programs
Part VII - Types of Foundations Objectives
Part VIII - Is There a Foundation in Your Future?
References
Still available courtesy of the Internet Archive.
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CONGRESSMAN FRED UPTON'S GRANT ASSISTANCE
GRANT AND FUNDING INFORMATION
http://www.house.gov/upton/grantinfo.htm
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CONGRESSMAN MIKE ROGER'S GRANTS AND FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE WEB PAGE
http://www.mikerogers.house.gov
Note: To access this web page, click on Constituent Services on the left, Information for Constituents, and then the hypertext link.
This information web page, prepared by the Congressional Research Service for members of Congress, gives guidance and Internet resources on Federal grants & nonfinancial assistance, as well as on private foundation funding. The Audio/Slide Show "Grants Information for Constituents" provides overviews and tips, reviews key sources, and demonstrates researching and preparing a typical grant request.
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CONGRESSWOMAN NANCY PELOSI'S GRANT INFORMATION HOME PAGE
http://www.house.gov/pelosi/grants/crs-frameset.html
Note: To access this web page, click on Constituent Services on the left, Information for Constituents, and then the hypertext link.
This information web page, prepared by the Congressional Research Service for members of Congress, gives guidance and Internet resources on Federal grants & nonfinancial assistance, as well as on private foundation funding. The Audio/Slide Show "Grants Information for Constituents" provides overviews and tips, reviews key sources, and demonstrates researching and preparing a typical grant request.
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CONSULTANTS CAN STEER NONPROFITS DOWN THE FUNDRAISING ROAD
http://www.amcity.com:80/stlouis/stories/021698/focus3.html
When the Humane Society of Missouri decided to launch a $7 million capital campaign to raise money to build a new 93,000-square-foot facility, executive director Kent Robertson knew his administrative staff and board of directors would need help. An online article by Margie Manning from the St. Louis Business Journal, February 16, 1998.
Also listed under Fundraisers/Consultants.
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CONSULTING FEES FOR GRANT PROPOSAL WRITING
http://www.tgci.com/magazine/Consulting%20Fees%20for%20Grant%20Proposal%20Writing.pdf
How much to charge for grant preparation and research is a question that vexes both consultants and the organizations they work for. Members of TGCI-Forum, The Grantsmanship Center's online discussion group, offer their ideas and insights.
Also listed under Fundraisers/Consultants.
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CONSULTING OR CONTRACTING: KNOWING WHAT YOU NEED
Internet Archive Link
In the nonprofit world, agencies may find themselves working with both consultants and contractors not recognizing the difference. Each fulfills an important function and both can bring immense value. At times, a person may function as both. I know I did. If your organization is considering bringing in an external resource, it is important to know what you want in advance to ensure the person you hire is capable of completing the work you need. Grants and Foundations Review, February 25, 2003.
Also listed under Fundraisers/Consultants.
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CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS : A GUIDE FOR THE NONPROFIT SECTOR
Internet Archive Link
There are many ways in which nonprofits can partner with business corporations, and there are many complexities and nuances to these various arrangements. This guide will not provide all the answers, nor does it substitute for the intensive consultation or staff work that a nonprofit may need to completely assess, negotiate, design, implement, monitor or evaluate, a particular corporate venture. Rather this guide is intended to familiarize nonprofit managers with the general character of corporate partnerships and it offers a way to identify and preliminarily assess the implications of proposed ventures. In short, the guide provides a conceptual frame of reference through which nonprofit leaders can put such a venture into perspective and determine whether it is a good idea for their organization to pursue. Advice from Dennis R. Young, National Center on Nonprofit Enterprise.
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CRACKING THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Internet Archive Link
We've all read about the community foundation boom in recent years--giving by community foundations has more than doubled since 1995--but how can you maximize this new stream of potential income for your organization? The character of community foundations differs dramatically from one to the next. They range from progressive to conservative, from straightforward to enigmatic. Their similarities lie in their commitment to the communities in which they serve, be they a city, county, region, or state. Advice from Susan Schaefer, CFRE, Grants and Foundations Review, March 26, 2002.
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CREATING A BUDGET FOR FUNDRAISING
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Octavia Morgan offers guidelines for estimating what it will cost to reach your fundraising goals, including two detailed charts that will help you estimate costs for fundraising activities and for building your infrastructure. Source: Nonprofit Leader, June 2003 issue.
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CREATING A BUDGET WITH THE BUDGET-CHALLENGED
Internet Archive Link
When you are charged with preparing a grant proposal with a project director who is a grant-writing novice, one of the most challenging tasks you will have is developing an adequate budget. Those who are not used to thinking in monetary terms could be (at best) sketchy on details or (at worst) anxious and avoidant of the whole thing. The following tips can help you ease their discomfort AND prepare a budget that is sufficient to carry out the project. Article by Karen Hodge, Grants and Foundations Review, Feb 5, 2003.
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THE CULLER OF MONEY
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/cover/2005/cover0617.html
Late-night infomercial clown Matthew Lesko has authored nearly 100 books on government grants. His formula? “I don’t write,” he says. “I plagiarize.”
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CULTIVATION: WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT IS NOT
Internet Archive Link
An article by Kim Klein reprinted from the Grassroots Fundraising Journal, Volume 18, Number 5, © Chardon Press, 1999.
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DATELINE NBC ON GRANT FINDING SCAM ARTISTS
Internet Archive Link
Beware of offers to identify funders for a fee.
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A DECADE OF ONLINE FUNDRAISING
http://www.austincc.edu/npo/resources/docs/A%20Decade%20of%20Online%20Fundraising.pdf
Nonprofit Quarterly, Winter 2004.
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DEVELOP YOUR PROPOSAL IN EIGHT STEPS
http://www.austincc.edu/npo/resources/docs/DEVELOP%20YOUR%20PROPOSAL%20IN%20EIGHT%20STEPS.pdf
The Forbes Funds.
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DEVELOPING A COMMUNITY PROFILE
Does your grant guideline call for a statement of need? Consider creating a "community profile book." At its simplest, the book is a collection of all of those interesting news articles and data reports about your community that you've clipped out over the months or years, as well as the individual stories you can tell about those you serve. That's what my book (actually, just a file folder at that point) was for a long time. But one year, with some time on my hands between deadlines, I decided to organize what I had -- and when I had done so, I saw some gaps that could easily be filled in. Since then, I've tried to keep a profile book for each community I've worked with.
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DEVELOPING A FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING STRATEGY
http://www.ncsc.info/newsletter/conference/fundraising.htm
Practical advice from Kelly Hurt, President of Kelly Hurt & Associates, Inc., a grantwriting and fundraising consulting agency.
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DEVELOPING A PLAN FOR FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
http://ctb.ku.edu/tools/en/sub_section_main_1297.htm
Sometimes, it seems like community work has a high price tag, and no one wants to foot the bill. There is so much change we want to see happen, but our finances are in such a sorry state that we're just trying to maintain what we've done so far. Staff is underpaid, overworked, and burning out; necessary programs are dropped or scaled back because there's no money; and closing the organization's doors is a constant fear in the back of everyone's mind. This goes on for years for many nonprofit groups; for others, the doors really do slam shut. Sound familiar? Our question in this section is, how can this be avoided? Or, if this is the reality your group is faced with, how can it be changed? Article by Jenette Nagy Edited by Tom Wolff and Phil Rabinowitz from the Community Toolbox.
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DEVELOPING AND WRITING GRANT PROPOSALS
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/write.pdf
The U.S. Fire Administration also provides advice from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance.
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DEVELOPING QUALITY GRANT PROPOSALS
http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/fbci/quality%5Fproposal.pdf
Washington, D.C. : White House Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, [2003?]. 62pp.
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DEVELOPING SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIPS WITH YOUR DONORS
http://www.ncsc.info/newsletter/conference/fundraising.htm
Donors are the lifeblood of every nonprofit organization. Yet, many nonprofits see donors only as funding sources when, in fact, they have much more to offer. By providing several opportunities for donors to get involved with your organization, you will help them achieve their philanthropic goals while simultaneously helping you achieve your organization’s goals. Practical advice from Kelly Hurt, President of Kelly Hurt & Associates, Inc., a grantwriting and fundraising consulting agency.
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DEVELOPING THE BEST GRANT PROPOSALS FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
http://www.simonejoyaux.com/resources/PDFs/IFCPropDev.pdf
Simone Joyaux, October 2004.
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DEVELOPMENT AUDIT
Internet Archive Link
This interactive audit will help you assess the fundraising strengths and weaknesses of your organization. Courtesy of the Gill Foundation.
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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SOURCES OF FUNDING
http://literacy.kent.edu/Oasis/grants/publicVSprivate.html
Advice and information on grant seeking and proposal writing from the Ohio Literacy Resource Center.
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DIRECT MAIL FUNDRAISING: TESTING THE TRENDS
http://www.tgci.com/magazine/01spring/direct1.asp
Nonprofit fundraisers have discovered a slew of new direct-response technologies, but tried-and-true techniques like direct mail still bring in the most money. Fundraising consultants Fran Jacobowitz and Kay P. Lautman report on the latest trends in direct mail. They also explain how careful testing can improve the bottom line. Courtesy of the Grantsmanship Center News.
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DIRECTORS' AND VOLUNTEERS' FUNDRAISING ROLE
http://www.zimmerman-lehman.com/fundplan.htm
The board of directors is a vitally important part of every nonprofit organization's fundraising effort. A board that is enthusiastic about fundraising and determined to succeed virtually guarantees the nonprofit's long-term fiscal health. This article discusses the board's role in fundraising. Tips from Zimmerman, Lehman, a San Francisco consulting firm.
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DISCOVER TOTAL RESOURCES : A GUIDE FOR NONPROFITS
http://www.mellon.com/communityaffairs/guide/DTR.pdf
Advice from Mellon Financial Corporation.
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DIVE INTO DEVELOPMENT PLANNING : PARTICIPANT WORKBOOK
Internet Archive Link
Practical advice from the Gill Foundation.
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DONORWALL
http://www.donorwall.com/
Short articles about fund raising, donor walls and donor recognition, etc. by a company that can lend a hand.
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DONOR WALL PLANNING : QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER WHEN PLANNING YOUR DONOR RECOGNITION DISPLAY
http://www.plannedlegacy.com/newsletter/donor-wall-planning-questions.html
A donor wall, recognition display, multimedia presentation or other similar initiative, should be a reflection of your nonprofit organization’s culture, vision and values. It should chronicle your organization’s history, celebrate achievements and provide dignified and distinctive recognition for donors, champions, volunteers, staff or others whose efforts have helped to further your organization’s mission, goals and accomplishments.
Contributed by George Williams, Planned Legacy, Suite 220 - 309 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB Canada R3A 1T3; Phone: (204) 943-3923 Ext. 302; Toll Free: (866) 882-3580 Ext. 302
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DOs AND DON'Ts OF GRANT PROPOSALS FOR TECH FUNDING
also called How to Conduct a Focus Group
http://www.tgci.com/magazine/00fall/dosdonts.asp
As the needs of nonprofits for technology increase, so do the numbers of grant proposals for tech-related projects and equipment. America Online's Michele Cavataio has pored over thousands of requests for tech funding. She knows which ones click-and which ones don't. An online reprint of an article originally appearing in Nonprofits & Technology courtesy of the Grantsmanship Center News, Fall 2000.
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DOs AND DON'Ts OF GRANT WRITING
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This web site provides sound advice concerning the nine major parts of a grant proposal, including both dos and don'ts, courtesy of The Grantsmanship Center (Program Planning and Proposal Writing, Karen Denard Goldman and Kathleen Jahn Schmalz (Rutgers University), and Genesee Intermediate School District - Grants and Development Department (Grantwriting 101).
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DYSFUNCTIONAL ORGANIZATIONS -- A TWELVE-STEP PROGRAM FOR PROPOSAL WRITERS
Internet Archive Link
Only one job I ever had listed "sense of humor" as a qualification. It was only one that was truthful. My sense of humor has been critical to my career. Without the ability to laugh, I would have ended up quarantined to a cubicle or in therapy. I have decided that we are all dysfunctional on some level, as are our organizations. No one is perfect. The employment utopia we all seek is a fantasy. Every organization has its quirks, downfalls, and problems. It is what helps to define us. I sought to identify 12 Steps a proposal writer can implement in their professional lives. I realize there are more than twelve but then I could not use the catchy title. Source: Grants and Foundations Review, November 19, 2002.
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EASYFUNDRAISINGIDEAS.COM
http://www.easy-fundraising-ideas.com/
This company lists many fundraising ideas and products for nonprofits.
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EFFECTIVE BUDGET JUSTIFICATIONS
Internet Archive Link
Budget justifications, or narratives, pose an interesting challenge for the grantwriter. In written form, the writer must articulate how a figure was derived; demonstrate its importance; and tie it to the overall proposal. In the best situation, the justification fits seamlessly into the proposal. In the worst situation, it ends up a jumbled mess that weakens the proposal. Advice from Julie Seewald Bornhoeft, CFRE, Grants and Foundations Review, July 16, 2002.
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EFFECTIVE CAPACITY BUILDING IN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
http://venturephilanthropypartners.org/learning/reports/capacity/capacity.html
Offers examples from thirteen nonprofit organizations that have engaged in capacity building activities. Explains why capacity building is essential and the primary steps involved in the process. A Capacity Assessment Grid assists in ascertaining a nonprofit's needs. Reston, VA: Venture Philanthropy Partners, 2001. 113pp.
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EFFECTIVE FOUNDATION GRANTSEEKING STRATEGIES
http://www.mindspring.com/~ajgrant/m_jones.htm
An outline of a presentation made at a Case Corporate and Foundation Relations Conference held in Chicago on May 7, 1997.
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EIGHT HABITS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL GRANTSEEKERS
http://infoassist.panpha.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-13013/Habits%20of%20Highly.pdf
Includes excerpts from varous Grant Guides Plus publications, including : Writing a Good Intro Letter, the Interview, Elements of a Letter Proposal, 10 Common Reasons Grants are Declined, 8 Tips to Involve Your Board Members in Fund Raising, 10 Commandments of Grantseeking, Controllable Income vs. Uncontrollable Income, Average Length of Time to Raise Money, How to Ask for Money (Whetting their Appetite), Religious funders, Corporate giving -- don't just think of money, types of foundations, current trends and future issues.
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EIGHT REASONS WHY NONPROFITS SHOULD GO ONLINE
http://www.drcharity.com/online.html
Tips from Diane Hodiak, co-author of Fund Raising & Marketing in the One-Person Shop, via the Development Resource Center
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EIGHT STEPS TO FOLLOW WHEN CHOOSING FUND-RAISING COUNSEL
http://www.aafrc.org/counsel/index.cfm
A guide provided by American Association of Fund Raising Counsel and the AAFRC Trust for Philanthropy, now called the Giving Institute.
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EIGHT TIPS TO INVOLVE YOUR BOARD IN FUND RAISING
Internet Archive Link
This article is excerpted from "How to Involve Your Board in Fund Raising” from the New Jersey Grants Guide, a comprehensive resource designed specifically for New Jersey grant seekers. Richard I. Male, July 1999. Provided by Volunteers in Health Care. Note: 2nd article in set of three.
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ELEMENTARY E-PHILANTHROPY
http://www.netaction.org/notes/notes53.html
http://www.netaction.org/notes/notes54.html
Michael Stein answers questions about signing up with online fundraising sites in NetAction Notes, Issue 53, December 27, 1999. The second link is to follow-up comments in the next issue.
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ELEMENTS OF A GRANT PROPOSAL
http://www.hotwinds.com/Grant_Prop.html
Tips from the Center for Nonprofit Management via Hotwinds.
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E-MAILING FOR DOLLARS
http://philanthropy.com/premium/articles/v10/i22/22002301.htm
An article from the Chronicle of Philanthropy reminding us that in spite of the glitziness of the WWW, email is in many cases a more powerful online fundraising mechanism. Note: The Chronicle of Philanthropy now requires an id and password for access, which can be obtained for a fee. To access this article, stop by the Main Library Reference Desk and ask a librarian to log in for you.
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ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GRANT WRITING AND FUND RAISING
http://www.urbanministry.org/wiki/encyclopedia-grant-writing-and-fund-raising
This section of the wiki contains how-to guides, templates, and fast research fact sheets for grant writing, as well as resources on fund raising and partnerships between government and faith-based organizations. A compilation of web links by UrbanMinistry.org.
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ENDOWMENTS: NOT THE WAY FOR MOST NONPROFITS
http://nonprofit.about.com/business/industries/nonprofit/library/weekly/aa082698.htm
An online article from Stan Hutton's About.Com Guide to Nonprofit Charitable Organizations, August 26, 1998. Includes web links to additional resources.
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ENTERPRISING NONPROFITS MEET BUSINESSES HALFWAY
http://www.funding-exchange.org/exchange/nov05/social.html
When Girls Scouts come knocking with boxes of cookies, they are selling a sweet example of social enterprise, a rapidly growing movement in nonprofit fundraising. Social enterprise uses an earned-income business, such as selling cookies door-to-door, to bring in revenue for a charitable mission. From its roots in sheltered workshops, hospital cafés and museum gift shops, social enterprise has become an international trend with the potential to generate significant funds for nonprofits. While the idea is not entirely new to the nonprofit sector, it has gained significant momentum in the new millennium. Article by Linda Ketchum, University of Alaska Anchorage professor of social enterprise appearing in Alaska Funding Exchange, Volume III, Issue XII.
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EPA GRANT-WRITING TUTORIAL
http://www.purdue.edu/dp/envirosoft/grants/src/title.htm
This interactive software tool walks the user through the grant-writing process and helps them learn to write more competitive grants. The program includes: detailed information and tips on writing a grant proposal; how to complete a grant application package; program-specific sections on three EPA grant programs: (1) Environmental Justice, (2) Environmental Justice Through Pollution Prevention, and (3) Environmental Education; examples of good, complete grant packages; references; a glossary of terms; resources and contacts; a mock grant-writing activity where the user is able to compare their results to a successful grant application. [Also listed under Academic Fundraising].
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THE ETIQUETTE OF GETTING GRANTS
Internet Archive Link
Practical advice from Shakurra Amatulla (The Grant Lady) featured in the New York Foundation for the Arts FYI Fall 2000 issue.
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EVALUATING YOUR PROPOSAL PROGRAM
Internet Archive Link
One of the great mysteries within the sector -- and fund development programs -- is how we measure success. Funders will often dictate how they want the programs they fund evaluated or monitored. How we as administrators, proposal writers, and development officers measure success can be a bit less clear. Furthermore, what we evaluate is not necessarily the benchmark for success. Julie Seewald Bornhoeft, Grants and Foundations Review, April 20, 2004.
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EVALUATION HANDBOOK
see W. K. KELLOGG FOUNDATION EVALUATION HANDBOOK

EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT FUNDRAISING I LEARNED BY KNOCKING ON DOORS
Internet Archive Link
http://www.chardonpress.com/titles/everything.html
As you go forward with your fundraising program – writing proposals, designing direct mail appeals, meeting with major donors, etc. – keep these points in mind. An article by Andy Robinson reprinted from the Grassroots Fundraising Journal, Volume 16, Number 4, copyright Chardon Press, 1997.
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EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT FUNDRAISING I LEARNED BY KNOCKING ON DOORS
http://www.nhi.org/online/issues/92/fundrais.html
As you go forward with your fundraising program – writing proposals, designing direct mail appeals, meeting with major donors, etc. – keep these points in mind. An article by Andy Robinson, Shelterforce Online, Number 92, March/April 1997.
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EXPLORING CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY
https://www.grantstation.com/Public/News_Views_px/conversations.asp
GrantStation’s CEO, Cynthia M. Adams, has been working in the world of grantseeking for over 30 years. This week she shares with our readers her insights on how to work with corporations to secure philanthropic support, what are some of the trends facing grantseekers when working with corporations, and how organizations can position themselves to take advantage of these trends.
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FAQs ABOUT FOUNDATIONS
http://www.cof.org/
Answers to frequently asked questions about foundation -- such as What is a Foundation, Starting a Foundation -- compiled by the Council on Foundations.
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FC STATS
http://fdncenter.org/fc_stats/index.html
Statistical data on foundations and their grants from the Foundation Center.
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FEDERAL FUNDS FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT HELP THOSE IN NEED
http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/fbci/catalogue.pdf
This 70-page reference tool lists a wide variety of funding programs operated by federal agencies. The table of contents organizes these programs into broad areas of service (e.g., Abstinence Education, At-Risk Youth, Crime Prevention & Treatment, etc…). White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. 2006.
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GRANTS: NO FREE LUNCH
http://usgovinfo.about.com/library/weekly/aa060400a.htm
Contrary to what a very popular book and TV ad say, the U.S. government is not giving away "free grant" money. A grant is not a Christmas present. According to American Government & Politics, by Jay M. Shafritz, a grant is, "A form of gift that entails certain obligations on the part of the grantee and expectations on the part of the grantor." The key word there is obligations. Getting a government grant will get you loads of them and not fulfilling them will grant you a load of legal troubles. Source: About.com's Guide to Government Information.
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A FEW GUIDELINES AND A COUPLE OF TRICKS FOR OVERCOMING FEAR OF DONORS
http://www.rivernetwork.org/resource-library.php?ResourceID=707
This article is for all of us out there who would rather go to the dentist or undergo an IRS audit than ask someone for money face-to-face. It is for those sweaty-palmed, wooden-tongued, queasy-stomached souls who can think of a million things to do, including washing the cat, before picking up the phone to make an appointment for a fundraising visit. You know who you are, and you know what I am talking about. Article by Kevin J. Coyle posted by the River Network, June 5, 2002.
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A FEW IDEAS ABOUT PURSUING FEDERAL FUNDING
http://www.col-ed.org/Funding/ideas.html
Since Writing Season is just ahead and, also, since CEC regularly receives requests for assistance from individuals and agencies interested in applying for federal grants, we are devoting part of our CEC web site to the subject of grants and how you might go about getting them accepted for funding. We offer the following ideas and suggestions (but no guarantees) to those setting out in search of the elusive pot of gold. Advice from Ralph Nelsen.
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THE FINAL REPORT; OPENING THE DOOR TO YOUR NEXT GRANT
Internet Archive Link
When approached from the right frame of mind, reports serve as an excellent vehicle to obtain future support from the funder. First, the report puts your organization back in front of the people making funding decisions. It may have been as long as a year that you had substantive contact with the funder, especially if it was a corporation or small foundation. The final report is a great opportunity to reintroduce your organization or program to the sponsor. Second, you get to tell your story -- the successes (and challenges) you faced during the grant period. Write about the good work you have done and the problems you have solved. And third, you can lay the ground work for future funding needs; what you could not accomplish during the funding cycle, how the current program will be expanded or other opportunities you may have identified while carrying out the original project. Practical advice by Larry Trachtman, Grants and Foundations Report, Apr 1, 2003.
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FAQS FROM THE ALLIANCE FOR NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT
http://www.allianceonline.org/faqs.html
Answers questions such as "what are the differences between nonprofit and for-profit accounting?", "how do we allocate indirect costs to programs?", and "what is tax deductible in regards to membership dues, special events, and other fundraisers?".
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FINANCING A NONPROFIT PARKS ORGANIZATION
http://www.pps.org/topics/funding/fundstrat/PPPP-chapter7
A chapter from Public Parks, Private Partners, published by Project for Public Spaces, 2000.
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FIND YOUR FUNDING : A CATALOG FOR RURAL HEALTH NETWORK RESOURCES
http://networkassist.ruralhealth.hrsa.gov/documents/Findingyourfunding.pdf
A Georgia Health Policy Center publication.
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FINDING AND UTILIZING GRANT-MAKERS ONLINE
Eight Basic Funding Research and Usage Steps
Internet Archive Link
The tracking and securing of grants for any nonprofit organization can significantly shape the financial underpinnings and enlarge its ability to deliver upon the mission for which it exists. This article proposes eight steps for securing grants using available online funding research tools. If all eight steps are followed your success rate for tracking and securing grants will increase dramatically. Article by Cindy Adams, President and CEO, GrantStation, and Jay Love, President and CEO, eTapestry provided by E-Philanthropy Review, Jun 3, 2002.
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FINDING FOUNDATION FUNDERS
http://www.grassrootsfundraising.org/magazine/feature23_2.html
If you've been involved in fundraising for any length of time, (or read more than a couple issues of the Grassroots Fundraising Journal), you know that a healthy, sustainable organization does not depend on foundation grants for the bulk of its income. Because foundation funding accounts for only about 12% of all the private (non-government) funding for nonprofits in this country, it's important to balance your efforts to get foundation grants with ones to generate support from a broad base of individual donors. Having said that, when you are seeking grants, it's extremely important to do your homework. This article will teach you how to sift through thousands of grantmakers to identify the best prospects for your work. Article by Andy Robinson, Grassroots Fundraising Journal, Vol. 23, No. 2, March/April 2004.
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FINDING FUNDING: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO FOUNDATION RESEARCH (5th edition)
http://www.resistinc.org/finding_funding.html
Grassroots activist organizations frequently need concise information about potential funding sources for social and economic justice projects. They want to find out about progressive foundations; basic steps to follow when researching and applying for grants; and how to contact grantmakers. While an overwhelming array of resources exist, many target more conservative or mainstream organizations. "Finding Funding" fills an important void by making the grant-seeking process for progressive activists more accessible. The list of foundations included in "Finding Funding" highlights a portion of the vast resources available for grant seekers. A thorough approach to finding appropriate grantmakers requires a clear focus on the particular needs and goals of your organization. "Finding Funding" provides some practical advice for beginning the grant-seeking and grant-writing process. Provided by Resist, Inc., 259 Elm Street, Somerville MA 02144, 617/623-5110.
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FINDING FUNDING ONLINE: THE INTERNET AS A FUNDRAISING GUIDE
http://www.nhi.org/online/issues/132/fundraising.html
At the beginning of 2003, nearly 81 percent of the 100 largest foundations and more than 1,600 of the 59,000 independent foundations provided information on the Internet. With more private foundations and charitable organizations creating a Web presence, the opportunities to find funding sources online have increased. Many foundations are just beginning to use their Web sites in constructive ways: posting quarterly and annual reports, newsletters, grant listings, guidelines and even interactive application forms. Article by Kief Schladweiler, Shelterforce Online, Issue 132, Nov./Dec. 2003.
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FINDING FUNDS FOR YOUR EQUIPMENT, PROGRAMS, AND PEOPLE (Part 1 of 2)
http://www.campussafetymagazine.com/Articles/?ArticleID=67
Although budgets for campus safety and security can be tight, school districts, universities and hospitals that do their homework, are creative and are diligent can find a wide variety of grants, funding and other resources. Here’s Part I of Campus Safety magazine’s investigation on how these institutions can pay for their projects. Article by Robin Hattersley Gray, Campus Security magazine, Nov/Dec 2006.
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FINDING FUNDS FOR YOUR EQUIPMENT, PROGRAMS, AND PEOPLE (Part 2 of 2)
http://www.campussafetymagazine.com/Articles/?ArticleID=73
Although grants often are the funding sources campuses first consider, alternative resources are available if school, university and hospital law enforcement agencies know where to look. Community partnerships, equipment donations, fees, asset forfeitures and the repurposing of budgets are just some of the other ways they can support their institutions, departments and goals. Article by Robin Hattersley Gray, Campus Security magazine, Jan/Feb 2007.
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FINDING LOCAL FUNDING : A GUIDE TO STATE FOUNDATION DIRECTORIES
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Article from Grantsmanship Magazine, Fall 2001.
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FINDING SUSTAINABLE FUNDING FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS : STRATEGIC PLANNING AND PROGRAM EVALUATION
http://www-tcall.tamu.edu/newsletr/dec03/dec03n.htm
During the 1980's, start-up community based literacy organizations struggled to keep their doors open. Some programs failed, others flourished. Today, many still depend on restrictive grants, too few donors, and time-consuming fundraising events. The challenge for these non-profits is to find sustainable funds that will allow them to focus their limited resources on their missions, provide critical services, and strengthen their organizations. Article by Victoire Gerkens Sanborn appearing in Literacy Links, Volume 8, No. 1, December 2003.
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FINDING THE FUNDS YOU NEED : A GUIDE FOR GRANTSEEKERS
http://cedev.aers.psu.edu/grantwriting/
This information was prepared by Walt Whitmer, Community Development Agent, Penn State Cooperative Extension, 1997.
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FINDING THE RIGHT FUND RAISER
http://philanthropy.com
Tight job market compels charities to sharpen their search techniques. Advice on interviewing and recrutiting fund raisers for charities. An article by Marilyn Dickey appearing in the April 6, 2000 issue of the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Note: access to this article is restricted to subscribers (requires password and id). Others can request it through interlibrary loan from their favorite libraries.
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THE FINE ART OF ASKING FOR THE GIFT
http://www.grassrootsfundraising.org/magazine/gmg_fineart.html
Reprinted from Getting Major Gifts by Kim Klein, a publication of the Grassroots Fundraising Journal, copyright, Chardon Press, 2001.
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FISCAL AGENCY VERSUS FISCAL SPONSORSHIP
http://www.foundationnews.org/CME/article.cfm?ID=3069
Everything you need to know to stay out of trouble with third-party representatives. Article by Jane C. Nober appearing in Foundation News and Commentary, November/December 2004, Vol. 45, No. 6.
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THE FIVE EYES OF FUNDRAISING
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To become a skillful pianist, you begin with the basic notes. To become an accomplished architect, you begin with the basic math. And, to become a professional fundraiser, you begin with the basic fundraising process. This process is often called the Five Eyes: identify, investigate, inform, involve, and invite. There are many variations of the Five Eyes and their origins are lost in antiquity. Although the steps are usually done in the order listed, the process is ongoing, with many restarts and overlaps, sometimes over a period of years. Advice from Wayne E. Groner, CFRE, E-Philanthropy Review, Sep 11, 2002.
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FOCUSING OUR FUNDING : WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION FUNDERS
http://www.funding-exchange.org/exchange/june06/campbell.html
One of the key, but perhaps overworked, concepts in philanthropy is that of a funding focus. Every book and article about raising money from corporate and foundation funders exhorts nonprofit organizations to 1) learn about the grantmaker’s funding focus, 2) see if it matches your organization’s mission and strengths, and 3) only request funding if you have successfully completed 1) and 2). Article by Blythe Campbell, VP, Corporate Communications, Northrim Bank appearing in the Alaska Funding Exchange, Volume IV, Issue V.
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A FORMULA FOR CORPORATE FUNDING
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In tight economic times we need to think of all possible funding options. Corporate partners can help with funding events or special projects. Unlike government or foundation grants, businesses are less likely to fund established programs, research or operating expenses. Instead, companies like to support one-time events or new initiatives that reinforce their community involvement. Advice from Lawrence H. Trachtman, Grants and Foundations Review, July 2, 2002.
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FOUNDATION CENTER'S FUNDING PROSPECT WORKSHEET
http://fdncenter.org/findfunders/wrksheet/index.html
A worksheet designed to assist grant seekers focus on funders whose priorities closely match your own.
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FOUNDATION CENTER'S GUIDE TO FUNDING RESEARCH
http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/tutorials/gfr/
If you are a first-time grantseeker, a new nonprofit staff or board member, or a volunteer for your favorite charity, this online guide was created with you in mind. It is intended both as a basic primer on the grantseeking process and as an introduction to the resources available. Free online advice for those who can't attend a regularly scheduled training session.
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FOUNDATION CENTER'S PROPOSAL BUDGETING BASICS
http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/tutorials/prop_budgt/
This online course is designed to help with the basics of developing a project budget, and it is geared for those who have general knowledge of proposal development. (Beginners might want to take the Proposal Writing Short Course first.) Free online advice for those who can't attend a regularly scheduled training session.
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FOUNDATION CENTER'S PROPOSAL WRITING SHORT COURSE
http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/tutorials/shortcourse/
The subject of this short course is proposal writing. But the proposal does not stand alone. It must be part of a process of planning and of research on, outreach to, and cultivation of potential foundation and corporate donors. Free online advice for those who can't attend a regularly scheduled training session.
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FOUNDATION CULTURE
http://www.leftbusinessobserver.com/Foundations.html
An alternative viewpoint by Gina Neff which appeared in the Left Business Observer, #70, November 1995.
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FOUNDATION EVALUATION HANDBOOK
http://www.wkkf.org/Pubs/Tools/Evaluation/Pub770.pdf
This handbook provides a framework for thinking about evaluation as a relevant and useful program tool. It was written primarily for project directors who have direct responsibility for the ongoing evaluation of W. K. Kellogg Foundation-funded projects.
Also listed under W. K. Kellogg Foundation Evaluation Handbook.
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FOUNDATION FUNDING: SOME ISSUES TO CONSIDER
http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/jr000240.pdf
http://www.ncjrs.org/txtfiles1/jr000240.txt
NIJ Journal, July 1999, No. 240 includes the article "Foundation Funding: Some Issues to Consider" by Kate Chieco which should be of interest to criminal justice fund raisers, particularly those who work for government agencies.
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FOUNDATIONS AND GRANTMAKING GLOSSARY
http://www.npgoodpractice.org/TopicAreaGlossary.aspx?ID=15
Compiled by the Nonprofit Good Practice Guide by the Grand Valley State University, Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership.
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FOUNDATIONS, CONSUMERS VICTIMIZED BY GROWING "FREE CASH GRANT SCAM"
http://philanthropy.com
Article by Debra E. Blum appearing in the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Feb. 8, 2001. Available over the web to Chronicle of Philanthropy subscribers and in many university libraries.
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FREELANCERS...WHERE THE WORK IS
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You have most likely heard the phrase "you have to have money to make money." In a way, freelance grant writing is like that. You build your freelance business upon your past successes as a grant proposal writer. When a potential client interviews you, he or she will ask about your success rate. Karen Hodge, Grants and Foundations Review, September 10, 2002. Link still working 04/03/08.
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THE FUN OF ASKING FOR MONEY IN TWELVE EASY STEPS
http://www.DevelopPro.com/pdf/artcamsbcfrmfunofasking.pdf
Abstract: "Do your homework," "find the right place to make the request," and "know what level of contribution to ask for" are among this list of twelve ways to make asking a little easier. Article by Susan B. Clemow appearing in Fund Raising Management, Vol. 30, No. 14, Hoke Communications, Garden City, New York (NY), April 1, 2000, pp. 32-33.
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FUND RAISING, SEE FUNDRAISING.

FUNDCLASS: ONLINE FUNDRAISING SCHOOL
http://www.fundraisersoftware.com/library/fundclass/
These are the archives of 36 past FundClass lessons - they're a very rich source of fundraising information on a broad range of topics. FundClass was a free email list used for teaching fundraising lessons in an informal online "classroom" in which veteran fundraisers shared their knowledge on a chosen topic with those who were new to fundraising. The List was run by volunteers and sponsored by FundRaiser Software since its first class in 1997 until its last class in 2003.

FUNDING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
http://www.michigantownships.org/downloads/june05.pdf
Advice for townships on how to fund capital improvements by James K. White. Michigan Township News, June 2005.
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FUNDING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES : A RESOURCE LIST
http://fdncenter.org/getstarted/topical/disabilities.html
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FUNDING FUND RAISING REPORT
http://nccsdataweb.urban.org/PubApps/levis/funding.html
A study by Frederick Lane, Baruch College, Department of Public Administration, which also appeared in the June 1989 issue of Philanthropy Monthly. The study was designed to collect and make widely available significant recent experience in a growing field of philanthropy -- funding fund raising.
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FUNDING LAW ENFORCEMENT: WRITING GRANTS THAT GET RESULTS, PART ONE
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Article appearing in CJI Management Quarterly, Vol. VII, Issue II, Summer 2002. Published by the University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute.
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FUNDING LAW ENFORCEMENT: WRITING GRANTS THAT GET RESULTS, PART TWO
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Article appearing in CJI Management Quarterly, Vol. VII, Issue III, Fall 2002. Published by the University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute.
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FUNDING RESEARCH: MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR TIME TO PRODUCE GOOD MATCHES
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Federal funds, private foundations, corporate giving programs -- opportunities for grant funding abound. As a grant proposal writer, you know that the best proposal in the world won’t stand up if it is not a good match to funder priorities. With limited time, how do you go about identifying good sources of funding. Article by Julie Seewald Bornhoeft, CFRE, Grants and Foundations Review, Aug 6, 2002.
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FUNDING SOURCES: WHO THEY ARE AND HOW TO USE THEM
http://www.venturesfoundation.org/pubs/other/fundingsources.pdf
Requries adobe acrobat. Contents: The Seven Sources of Funds for Nonprofits; Finding out About Government Funding; Philanthropic Foundations; Corporate Giving; Non-Monetary Sources of Support; Getting Money from Individuals; and Gift-vs-Grant. Courtesy of Bill Somerville, President, Philanthropic Ventures Foudnation, Oakland, Ca.
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FUNDING SOURCES: TAPPING THE PHILANTHROPIC WELL
http://www.raise-funds.com/199forum.html
As you are aware, no fund-raising campaign should be started until you have identified the sources from which you will draw contributions. Sources here does not refer to specific potential donors, but to the six categories of donors who contribute money to non-profit organizations. They are:

FUNDING TRENDS AND ANALYSIS RESOURCES
National Trends
Regional Trends
International Trends
Special Topics Trends
Provides highlights from recent reports from the Foundation Center.
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FUNDING YOUR LIBRARY OUTREACH PROGRAM
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Advice from the Idaho State Library.
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FUNDRAISERHELP.COM
http://www.fundraiserhelp.com/
Fundraiser Help provides fundraising event ideas and tips on school fundraising, church fundraisers, and any type of youth group product fundraiser. Browse our articles for techniques guaranteed to improve your results.
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FUNDRAISER INSIGHT
http://www.fundraiserinsight.org/
The site contains a ton of articles to help people new or old to fundraising and has an ideas section of 100 fundraising ideas that are unique in nature and don’t require selling the same old products. Additionally, we also have free thermometers that organizations can use on their site.
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FUND$RAISER YELLOW PAGES
http://www.fundraising-yellow-pages.com/
A directory of companies that provide products and services that are re-sold by nonprofit groups for fundraising purposes. Abstract supplied by Deane Brengle, brengled@fundsraiser.com.
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FUNDRAISERS FOR CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, ORGANIZATIONS
http://www.funattic.com/fundrais.htm
Fundraising ideas from Fund-Attic.
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FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES/IDEAS FROM Envision.ca
http://www.envision.ca/templates/resources.asp?ID=94
Imagination and planning are key factors to the success of a fundraising campaign. Organizers should base fundraising decisions on the circumstances of their organization and the kinds of resources available for carrying out an event or activity. The following are examples of fundraising activities you may want to consider for your next campaign: Valentine Flowers to Go; Talent Show; Sled-a-Thon; Goods, Services and Talent Auction; Ticket Raffle; Lip-Sync Contest; Menu Auction; 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament; Easter Mystery Eggs; Party in the Park; Fashion Show; Culinary Carnival; Mathematics Marathon; Halloween Horribles Parade; Mud Volleyball Tournament; Tennis Ball Racing; Perennial Plant Sale; Non-Events; Special Movie Screening; Goods and Services Bingo; Poinsettia Sale; Children’s Sing-Along.
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FUNDRAISING AND FRIENDRAISING ON THE WEB
http://fund-online.com/alabook/welcome.htm
Offers a sampling of chapters from the CD Companion to , Fundraising and Friend-Raising on the Web, by Adam Corson-Finnerty and Laura Blanchard, and which is also available in the MSU Libraries.
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FUNDRAISING BREAKTHROUGHS
http://www.changematters.blogspot.com/
A blog by Amy Kincaid of Maryland about fundraising, nonprofit management, and social change.
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FUND-RAISING.COM
http://www.fund-raising.com/
Although primarily designed to market fundraising products and services, this web page also provides additional information as well, broken out into the following four categories:

FUNDRAISING DIRECTORY: A GUIDE TO FUNDRASING FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
http://www.fundraisingdirectory.com/
Identifies over 100 fundrasing companies as well as many other fundraising resources.
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FUNDRAISING ETHICS: A SELECTED RESOURCES LIST
http://fdncenter.org/getstarted/topical/ethics.html
In recent years, controversies at major nonprofit organizations have created new public concern about, and focused media attention on, the ethics of fundraising. National trade and professional groups have responded with the establishment or revision of codes of ethics for their members. This selected reading list contains citations to selected works from the Foundation Center's bibliographic database on the topic of fundraising ethics.
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FUNDRAISING FAQS FROM THE ALLIANCE FOR NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT
http://www.allianceonline.org/fundraising.html
Includes the answers to such questions as "Why are people afraid to ask for money?", "How can our board members help raise money?", and "How do we select fundraising software?".
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FUNDRAISING FOR A SKATEPARK
http://www.skateparkguide.com/Fundraising.htm
Practical advice on raising funds for a skateboard park from Anthony Gembeck, TransWorld Skateboard Business Magazine.
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FUNDRAISING FOR HEALTH : A RESOURCE LIST
http://fdncenter.org/getstarted/topical/health.html
Recent studies suggest that grants for health-related purposes continue to command a large share of foundation giving. The following online bibliography should be helpful for nonprofit organizations and individuals looking for private and government funding. This resource list contains citations to selected works from the Foundation Center's bibliographic database Catalog of Nonprofit Literature as well as links to useful Web resources. For complete bibliographies on these topics, search Catalog of Nonprofit Literature, using the following health-related headings in the subject field: Aging, AIDS, Gerontology, Health, Health care, Hospices, Hospitals, Medicine, Mental health, Nursing, Public health, or Substance abuse. You may also want to browse our other topical resources lists on Health Conversion Foundations and Funding for People with Disabilities.
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FUNDRAISING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION : A RESOURCE LIST
http://fdncenter.org/getstarted/topical/education.html
Both the Foundation Center’s Update on Funding for Higher and Graduate Educational Institutions and the Council for Aid to Education’s Voluntary Support of Education recently reported that after years of consistent growth, support for higher educational institutions declined in 2002. Now more than ever, colleges and universities need to examine best practices in fundraising and emerging trends as they seek funding from alumni, foundations, and corporations. This resource list contains citations to selected works from the Foundation Center's bibliographic database, Catalog of Nonprofit Literature, for advancement professionals and staff members involved in fundraising for higher education. For complete bibliographies on related topics, search Catalog of Nonprofit Literature, using the following subject headings: Fundraising--higher education, Fundraising--alumni, and Higher education-finance.
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FUNDRAISING FOR HOSPITALS OR HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS : A RESOURCE LIST
http://fdncenter.org/getstarted/topical/hospitals.html
As medical costs continue to rise, maintaining your hospital's fiscal health is more important than ever. This resource list, which contains citations to selected works from the Foundation Center's bibliographic database, Catalog of Nonprofit Literature, will help you explore emerging trends in health philanthropy and assist you with developing a fundraising strategy for your organization. For complete bibliographies on related topics, search Catalog of Nonprofit Literature, using headings such as Hospitals or Health Care in the Subject field. See also Fundraising For Health: A Resource List for more information in specific fields such as AIDS or medical research.
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FUNDRAISING FOR SMALL NONPROFITS
http://www.help4nonprofits.com/NP_Fnd-Fundraising_Article.htm
Practical advice from Hildy Gottlieb of Resolve, Inc., a company that provides consulting services to nonprofits. Additional articles include: "Recruiting for Board Members - Process? What Process?", "Tell Me Again - What Exactly Does Our Board Do?", "Fundraising for Small Nonprofits", "Your NonProfit Is Not a Business - So Why Do Your Marketing Like One?", "The Media is Going to Do a Story on Us", "Searching for a Key Employee - The 7 No-No's of Hiring", "Starting a new program: Is it really feasible and how will we fund it and where do we go from here?", and "Biting the Hand that Feeds (Or At Least Talking Behind Their Backs".
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FUNDRAISING FOR YOUTH GROUPS
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To help subsidize travel opportunities for students many schools try fund raising. When the students and community have had as many car washes, bake sales and chocolate bars that they can handle, it is time to get creative. The following ideas should help inspire some alternative approaches to raising money.
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FUNDRAISING FOR YOUTH GROUPS
http://www.articlesbase.com/sports-and-fitness-articles/fundraising-for-youth-groups-23272.html
Youth Groups are almost always in need of funds. Holding fundraisers to finance important trips like tournaments, museums, and musical events are just some of the needs that have to be met through fundraising. Others include the need for uniforms, sports equipment, art supplies, musical instru