Fundraising   View RSS Feed Last updated 3/27/2009

Fundraising, for many nonprofits, is often the only way to raise the funds needed to support both the programs, as well as the facilities, of an organization. Successful fundraising can take many forms, but does require knowing your organization and having a plan. This topic area includes resources for fundraisers at every level with useful information on everything from fundraising strategies, planned giving, contacting donors, and event planning.

Donor Management
Donor Management is the process of governing incoming funds and maintaining donor relations. All donors, efforts and proceeds in a fundraising event should be recognized. Some nonprofit organizations acknowledge donors in an annual report, personally or at a public event. Grantors and stakeholders may be included.
Fund Development
Fund Development is the process of identifying, collecting and allocating funds for a specific purpose. Fundraising can be a component of fund development in addition to other capital campaigns, grants, corporate giving, direct mail, donations, donors, earned incomes, endowments, grant writing, gifts, investing, matching, soliciting, special events or stakeholders.