COMMON QUESTIONS ASKED BY GRANT REVIEWERS
http://staff.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 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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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
Internet Archive Link
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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CREATING A COMMUNITY PROFILE : SOCIAL, DEMOGRAPHIC, AND ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS
http://www.epa.gov/greenkit/traits.htm
The information sources listed below are tools that are designed to assist communities gather pertinent information to answer the question "Where Are We Now?" and to develop a Community Profile. Each of these sources contains a description of the resource, what information is available and where to locate that information, case studies, and any available mapping. Courtesy of the Environmental Protection Agency.
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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 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. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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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
https://cfda.symplicity.com/downloads/CFDA_writing.pdf
A successful grant proposal is one that is well-prepared, thoughtfully planned, and concisely packaged. The potential applicant should become familiar with all of the pertinent program criteria related to the Catalog program from which assistance is sought. Refer to the information contact person listed in the Catalog program description before developing a proposal to obtain information such as whether funding is available, when applicable deadlines occur, and the process used by the grantor agency for accepting applications. Applicants should remember that the basic requirements, application forms, information and procedures vary with the Federal agency making the grant award.
Individuals without prior grant proposal writing experience may find it useful to attend a grantsmanship workshop. A workshop can amplify the basic information presented here. Applicants interested in additional readings on grantsmanship and proposal development should consult the references listed at the end of this section and explore other library resources. Advice from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance.
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DEVELOPING AND WRITING GRANT PROPOSALS
web link
This publication provides extensive guidance on developing and writing a grant proposal. Fiscal and grant-writing staff in organizations pursuing federal grants will find assistance in identifying agencies that are likely to fund their ideas. Courtesy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families.
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DEVELOPING QUALITY GRANT PROPOSALS
http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/government/fbci/grant-proposals.html
http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/presentations/proposals/index.html
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
Note: scroll down to locate.
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. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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DEVELOPING THE BEST GRANT PROPOSALS FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
Internet Archive Link
Reviews major issues that you should consider when developing and writing a proposal for funding from foundations, corporations, or governments. Topics include : identifying the right prospects for your organization, incorporating key elements to make your proposal effective, writing the proposal, avoiding common mistakes, and building relationships. Prepared by Simone Joyaux for an international fundraising conference, 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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DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS : MORE ALIKE THAN DIFFERENT
http://www.maineservicecommission.gov/news/maine-volunteer-fare/article.php?aID=343
Studies show that people who volunteer tend to give more money to charity than people who do not. This article by National Volunteer Management Trainer Susan Ellis highlights ways to maximize your fundraising potential by involving donors in your work.
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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
Internet Archive Link
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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DROWNING IN PAPERWORK, DISTRACTED FROM PURPOSE : CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN GRANT APPLICATION AND REPORTING
http://foundationcenter.org/gainknowledge/research/pdf/drowninginpaperwork.pdf
Are nonprofits drowning in paperwork and distracted from purpose as a result of grantmakers’ application and reporting requirements? Do the same practices that grantmakers use to increase effectiveness end up over-burdening both grantmakers and grantseekers — and diminishing their effectiveness? This research report commissioned by Project Streamline addresses these questions by examining current application and reporting practices and their impact on grantmakers and grantseekers alike. In short, we found that the current system creates significant burdens on the time, energy and ultimate effectiveness of nonprofit practitioners. Report written by Jessica Bearman, Bearman Consulting. Courtesy of Project StreamLine.
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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. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR SEARCHING FOR YOUTH COURT FUNDING AND WRITING GRANTS : AN AUDIO TELECONFERENCE
http://www.youthcourt.net/content/view/106/38/
A 90-minute audio teleconference/webcast produced by the National Youth Court Center and Goff Brown Associates to provide information on writing effective grants, locating possible funding sources, and planning for program sustainability. Originally broadcast February 24, 2004. Link available on web page.
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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 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
Full text available to MSU faculty, staff, and students plus Chronicle of Philanthropy subscribers
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.
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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
Internet Archive Link
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.in.gov/ofbci/files/GrantsCatalog.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. Still available thanks to the state of Indiana.
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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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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
Internet Archive Link
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
Full text available to MSU faculty, staff, and students plus Chronicle of Philanthropy subscribers
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.
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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
Internet Archive Link
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
Internet Archive Link
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
http://www.plannedlegacy.com/newsletter/10_02/corporate_funding.html
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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FOUNDATION RESEARCH 101
http://www.jankowskiresearch.com/Research101.htm
Each foundation has its own characteristics and personality. Understanding its giving patterns can open doors to cultivating a long-term relationship. As you know, identifying and analyzing potential sources of funding takes research, getting acquainted, doing your homework, uncovering information, digging up data, leaving no stone unturned, noticing the details . . . time! A foundation's listing of grant recipients is the clearest, most precise record of its charitable preferences. Research 101 will get you started. Courtesy of Jankowski Research, a fundraising firm located in the Maryland area.
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FOUNDATIONS, CONSUMERS VICTIMIZED BY GROWING "FREE CASH GRANT SCAM"
Full text available to MSU faculty, staff, and students plus Chronicle of Philanthropy subscribers
Tens of thousands of consumers around the country have been duped over the last few years by a variety of companies that together are making millions of dollars touting what they call cash-free grants or grant-matching services. Similar businesses have cropped up before, but the scam appears to be spreading as a growing number of companies copy the lucrative efforts of others. Article by Debra E. Blum appearing in the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Feb. 8, 2001.
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FREELANCERS...WHERE THE WORK IS
Internet Archive Link
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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FRIENDRAISING AND YOUR BOARD
http://www.help4nonprofits.com/NPLibrary/NP_Bd_FriendRaising-EngagingFriends_Art.htm
If your board members don’t want to fundraise, you are not alone. Learn how board members can comfortably help the organization by focusing on raising friends. Article by Hildy Gottlieb, ReSolve, Inc. 2003. Still available thanks to Help 4 Nonprofits, Community-Deiven Institute.
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FRIENDRAISING : RAISING FUNDS, FINDING FRIENDS TO REALIZE BOLD COMMUNITY VISIONS : A WORKBOOK
http://tamarackcommunity.ca/downloads/tools/friendraising.pdf
A basic tenet of fundraising is that bigger gifts come from people who have come to know and love your organization and its mission. This booklet by Paul Born from The Tamarack Institute for Community Engagement (2005) provides practical advice on developing the contacts that lead to major gifts.
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THE FUN OF ASKING FOR MONEY IN TWELVE EASY STEPS
http://www.allbusiness.com/specialty-businesses/non-profit-businesses/572133-1.html
"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
Internet Archive Link
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
Internet Archive Link
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
Internet Archive Link
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
Internet Archive Link
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 BASICS : THE OLD AND THE NEW
http://www.guidestar.org/news/features/fundraisingbasics.jsp
With new and emerging technologies surfacing in the fundraising realm, fundraisers today have a plethora of choices. Strategies and plans have become more complex and require the use of a variety of tactics. How is a nonprofit to determine which tactics to use and decipher which ones will net the best response?
Note: you can also access other articles from the Guidestar archives via this site.
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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 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.ncsc.info/newsletter/May_2002/fundraising.htm
Small NonProfits think of marketing and fundraising as some foreign land - a magical kingdom where experts dwell; a place where you have to have large amounts of money to start with, and equally large amounts of expertise. The truth is that all NonProfits hold the key to their own success, right there in their own fingers! And those keys are simple:
(1) Know what you want to accomplish
(2) Create a plan
(3) Stay away from the pull of the negative
(4) Build on the assets you have
(5) The most important assets you have are your relationships
Article by Hildy Gottlieb, Resolve Inc, 1999 via National Charter School Clearinghouse (NCSC) News, Vol. 1, No. 5, May 2002. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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FUNDRAISING FOR YOUTH GROUPS
Internet Archive Link
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 instruments, and more. D. David Dugan.
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FUND RAISING FORUM LIBRARY
Also listed as Tony Poderis's Fund Raising Forum Library
http://www.raise-funds.com/library.html
An ever expanding library of articles featuring development tips and techniques by Tony Poderis.
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FUNDRAISING FUNDAMENTALS
http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/a/fundraising101.htm
Where does the money come from?
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FUNDRAISING FUNDAMENTALS : PARTICIPANT'S WORKBOOK
Internet Archive Link
Courtesy of the Gill Foundation.
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FUNDRAISING GURU (BLOG)
http://www.fundraisingguru.blogspot.com/
Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein is the host of "Fundraising Success," a weekly, one-hour radio show/Internet radio/podcast available at any time from anywhere in the world at www.wxelpodcasts.org and broadcast on WXEL National Public Radio member station--90.7 FM in South Florida, Sundays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET, when it is also Internet-streamed. "Fundraising Success" brings the best advice to nonprofits from experts nationwide.
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FUNDRAISINGDEALS.COM
http://www.FundraisingDeals.com/
An easy-to-use fundraising directory that provides a variety of innovative ideas, products and services specific to fundraising. You can search through the directory of fundraising ideas in order to find the fundraising idea that is best suited for your next fundraiser. The free membership allows access to exclusive vendor Deals. Source: Nathan Shurtleff, Telephone: 603-264-4105; E-mail: Nshurtleff@FundraisingDeals.com
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FUNDRAISING IDEAS BLOG
http://ideas4fundraising.blogspot.com/
Offering a wide variety of fundraising ideas for all types of group fundraisers.These unique fundraising ideas should help you get those creative juices flowing.
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FUNDRAISING IDEAS & PRODUCTS CENTER
http://www.fundraising-ideas.org/
Directory of fundraising companies offering traditional, unique and sometimes even bizarre fundraiser ideas for educators and other groups of all sizes and interests.
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FUNDRAISING IDEAS: PRODUCTS, ONLINE, EVENTS, FUNDRAISER HELP
http://www.fundraisingip.com/
Provides help for planning, running and improving your product, online, e-mail or in-person fundraising events.
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FUNDRAISING IN CYBERSPACE
Internet Archive Link
Direct E-Mail Campaigns, Virtual Volunteers, Annual Fund Drives Online. Does the Information Superhighway lead to new horizons or a dead end? An article by Marc Green appearing in the fall 1995 issue of Grantsmanship Center News.
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FUNDRAISING KNOW HOW
http://www.fundraisingknowhow.com/
Offers information about fundraising including items to sell.
(Last checked 10/10/05)

FUNDRAISING : KNOW YOUR S.W.O.T. (STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND THREATS)
Internet Archive Link
An online article by Bill J. Harrison excerpted from Fundraising: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Still available via the Internet Archive.
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FUNDRAISING LETTERS TIPS FROM STEP-BY-STEP FUNDRAISING
http://stepbystepfundraising.com/category/fundraising-letters/
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FUNDRAISING MARKETING/SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS
http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/research/rfmk.html
A collection of online resources from CharityVillage.
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FUNDRAISING: MORE THAN JUST GETTING THE MONEY FOR FREE
Internet Archive Link
Fundraising should be a large part of any organization's revenue generation. However, don't be fooled into believing that this type of money-making is easy. Anyone who has been involved in trying to raise funds for hosting an event, publishing a newsletter or opposing a development knows how much behind-the-scenes work is required. Practical advice from Victoria Humphries, FOCA.
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FUNDRAISING ON THE INTERNET: ACQUIRING AND CULTIVATING DONORS WITH E-MAIL AND THE WEB
Internet Archive Link
The Internet offers wonderful tools for building relationships with donors - giving them the information they want when they want it, allowing them to participate from anywhere in the world and offer their instant feedback. To find out what works, nonprofit organizations need to start making serious investments in using the Internet for membership and fundraising. Advice from Nick Allen, Mal Warwick & Associates, Inc.
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FUNDRAISING PITFALLS
http://www.ccfbest.org/fundraising/pitfalls.htm
Common pitfalls not-for-profit organizations encounter when trying to establish a successful fundraising program.
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FUNDRAISING PRODUCTIVITY SERIES : COLLECTED ESSAYS BY BILL LEWIS
http://nccsdataweb.urban.org/PubApps/levis/fps.html
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FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS, IDEAS, TIPS, AND RESOURCES
http://www.fundsnetservices.com/fundrais.htm
Need some ideas on how to raise money? Courtesy of FundsNet.
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FUNDRAISING READINESS: HOW DOES YOUR AGENCY STACK UP?
Internet Archive Link
Online article by Brigette Sarabi appearing in the Summer 1997 issue of the Grantsmanship Center Magazine.
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FUNDRAISING RESOURCE GUIDE
http://www.fundraising-ideas.org/directory/guide.pdf
A guide prepared to make it easier and quicker for fundraisers to find the most appropriate fundraising project for your group. It contains product information for a wide variety of independent companies. Categories include: Bricks, Plaques, and Tiles; Candles, Soaps, Scents,and Lotions; Candy, Chocolate, and Lollipops; Catalogs and Brochures; Christmas and Collectibles; Cookbooks; Cookie Dough; Discount Cards and Books; First Aid and Safety Products; Flowers, Bulbs, Trees, and Plants; Greeting Cards, Stationary, and Gift Wrap; Magazines and Books; Pizza and Pasta; Scratch Cards; Snacks, Gourmet Foods, and other Food Treats; Special Events; Spirit, Logo, and Personalized Items; Telecomm: Cellular, Internet, Long Distance; T-Shirts and Other Apparel; and Unique Surprises. Courtesy of the Fundraising Ideas and Products Center.
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FUND-RAISING SOLICITATION
http://www.wmich.edu/nonprofit/Bulletin/bulletin3.htm
Tips from Beverly Geyer, Management Innovations, September 1998.
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FUNDRAISING : SOME BASIC ADVICE
http://www.npccny.org/info/fr14.htm
The Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York, Inc. (NPCC) recently hosted several workshops on fundraising and grant writing. Ellen Karsh and Sue Fox, authors of a recently published book, The Only Grant-Writing Book You’ll Ever Need, which includes both their suggestions as grant writers and the results of their interviews with a variety of government and foundation funders, hosted two sessions, and Ilene Mack, senior program officer at the Hearst Foundations, discussed what she likes to see in a proposal and why the playing field isn’t level. The advice offered by these practitioners is summarized in this article.
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FUND RAISING STORIES AND JOKES
Internet Archive Link
A collection of fundraising stories and jokes from the American Fundraising Institute (AFRI).
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FUNDRAISING: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY
Internet Archive Link
Practical advice on grants for board members adapted from book by Bill J. Harrison. Still available via the Internet Archive.
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FUND RAISING: THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO OUTDOOR PROGRAMS
http://www.isu.edu/outdoor/funding.htm
Fund raising is an aspect of income generation that many in the outdoor recreation field shrugged off. There's a mistaken feeling out there that fund raising just won't work for outdoor activity programs. That couldn't be further from the truth. To wit: Outward Bound Schools generate ten of thousands of dollars a year for scholarships and programs, the Cornell University Outdoor Education Program received a $160,000 donation to build a climbing wall and another $50,000 to start an equipment outfitting center, and over the past 10 years, the Idaho State University Outdoor Program has brought in nearly one million dollars of outside funds. There is no one set way of fund raising that works for everyone. You'll need to evaluate and dabble with several methods before settling on some that work well in your situation. For the purposes of this paper, I'll discuss four broad categories: grants, fund raising events, non- cash donations and cash contributions. Paper by Ron Watters, Idaho State University, Outdoor Program.
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FUNDRAISING TIPS : DO'S AND DON'T IN A TROUBLED ECONOMY
http://www.afpnet.org/ka/ka-3.cfm?content_item_id=24662&folder_id=2545
Greeted every morning with news of falling stocks and debates on whether the U.S. economy is in recession, charitable spending right now is likely not on the top of many donors’ priorities—a daunting thought for fundraisers looking for strong fourth-quarter income. Advice from the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
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FUNDRAISING TRENDS
http://www.grantstation.com/Public/News_Views_px/project_funding.asp
This article discuss that how in the early 1990s, funders began to de-emphasize projects that dealt with intractable problems on a grand scale, in favor of projects that address more manageable problems on a local level. It goes on to explain how that trend is continues into the first decade of the 21st Century. Courtesy of GrantStation.
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FUNDRAISING TUESDAYS
http://www.nhi.org/online/issues/133/fundraising.html
Why does Fundraising Tuesday work? Every other workday brings surprises and immense challenge. On Tuesday, we have only one thing to accomplish – raise money and resources. Article by Anjie Saunders, Shelterforce Online, #133, Jan./Feb. 2004.
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FUND RAISING TUTORIAL
http://www.enterprisecommunity.org/resources/tutorials/fundraising/
Practical advice from the Enterprise Foundation. Current sections include:

FUNDSNET FUNDRAISING AND GRANTWRITING RESOURCES
http://www.fundsnetservices.com/grantwri.htm
A compilation of web resources subdivided into the following categories:

GENERAL GRANT WRITING TIPS
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Grant_Writing_Tips_2003_58006_7.ppt
A powerpoint presentation by the Michigan Department of Community Health.
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GETTING FUNDED IN A GATES/BUFFET WORLD
http://ext.wsu.edu/aec/secondary/documents/PRIITVGrantwriting-November172006.ppt
Powerpoint presentation.
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GETTING MAJOR GIFTS
Internet Archive Link
For most organizations, the vast majority of contributions they receive will be small, but the majority of their income will come from a few big donations. That's why it's essential to have a clear understanding of how to get those big donations. Grassroots fundraising expert Kim Klein lays out the basic principles of securing major gifts and provides a step-by-step approach to the fine art of asking. She also answers some common questions about the care and feeding of major donors.Practical advice from Kim Klein, publisher of the Grassroots Fundraising Journal. Article appears in the Grantsmanship Center Magazine.
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GETTING ON THE WEB
Internet Archive Link
An online article by Kurt Hansen, Founder and President of CharityWeb. Part of Guidestar's Nonprofit Management 101 Series.
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GETTING OVER THE FEAR OF ASKING
http://www.glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/all/library/record/115.html
Reprinted from Getting Major Gifts Kim Klein, a publication of the Grassroots Fundraising Journal, copyright Chardon Press, 1996.
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GETTING PAST FIRST BASE WITH YOUR NEW DONOR : THREE RULES FOR GETTING A SECOND DATE
Available to MSU faculty, staff, and students
Courting first-time donors is important. This article examines three keys for building a healthy new donor relationship after the first gift. Article by Randy W. Brewer appearing in Fund Raising Management, Vol. 30, No. 2, Hoke Communications, Garden City, New York (NY), April 1, 1999, pp. 32-33.
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR EVENT : HOW TO MAKE A SPECIAL EVENT PAYOFF FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
http://www.rivernetwork.org/resource-library.php?ResourceID=574
If you think of your event as the "first annual," you're more likely to record everything you'll want to remember next year. Article by Dave Bassage, River Network, July 5, 2002.
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GETTING YOUR BOARD ON BOARD
Internet Archive Link
As sensible and noble as it may sound, the job of building a base of true lifelong donors for your organization can be a little lonely. Even though everyone may pay it lip service, when it comes to that nasty word "fundraising," most people would rather look the other way. In the face of apathy or downright resistance, the first place most people look for support is to the board. After all, as we all know, fundraising is their job. Then why is it the board can seem so resigned and contrary? What will it take to get your board on board? Article by Terry Axelrod, Nonprofit Leader, July 2003.
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GIVE YOUR PROPOSAL THE WINNING EDGE
http://www.multiculturaladvantage.com/opportunity/grants/read/Give-Your-Proposal-the-Winning-Edge.asp
You've tweaked the text, finalized the supporting data and compiled pages of required attachments. If you've been attentive - and lucky - enough to finish your proposal with time to spare, how might you make your document stand out above the pack? Courtesy of Susan Schaefer, The Multicultural Advantage, January 13, 2005.
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GIVESPOT.COM
http://www.givespot.com/
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GIVING USA's CHARTS ON CHARITABLE GIVING
http://www.aafrc.org/
Web link to annual news release by the American Association of Fund-Raising Counsel, highlighting giving trends each year by source and by type of recipient. The latest edition of Giving USA, the source of the data presented, is available in the Funding Center under HV89 .G5.
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GLOSSARY
http://www.npgoodpractice.org/Glossary/Default.aspx
Glossary terms are arranged in alphabetical order with a brief description and are cross-referenced with links to additional related terms and resources, where possible. Refer to the glossary to better understand terms and expressions that are commonly utilized in the nonprofit sector. Courtesy of the Nonprofit Good Practice Guide, Dorothy Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, Grand Valley State University.
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GLOSSARY OF PHILANTHROPIC TERMS
http://www.indianagrantmakers.org/give/glossary.html
Courtesy of the Indiana Grantmakers Alliance.
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GOALS, OUTCOMES, AND OBJECTIVES -- KEEPING THEM STRAIGHT
Internet Archive Link
Funders do not use the same "dictionary" when defining the terms within RFA's. The definitions for Goals, Outcomes, Objectives, and Activities can vary dramatically by funder. What one funder considers an outcome another may deem an objective. In some cases your goal may actually be an outcome. The terms represent a set of indicators you are using to identify desired change and to measure that change. Practical advice by Julie Seewald Bornhoeft, CFRE, Grants and Foundations Review, Aug 5, 2003.
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GOODSEARCH.COM
http://www.goodsearch.com
For many of us, conducting an Internet search is a daily part of life; Googling has become as habitual and regular as your morning cup of coffee. With that in mind, two tech dudes — Ken and JJ Ramberg — created the site goodsearch.com, which contributes a portion of its revenue, per search, to a charity of the user's choice. The site, which was founded in January, donates 50 percent of its ad revenue to any charity the user selects from a list of registered schools, organizations and nonprofits. And while that percentage only amounts to a penny per search, given the massive amount of traffic most search engines receive, that copper adds up quick. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has earned more than $1,500 in the past year.

Motor City charities are well-represented on the site — among them are the Chamber Music Society of Detroit, the DSO, Greening of Detroit and the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation — but many of them aren't getting much love. As of this writing, the Detroit Science Center had earned a paltry 2 cents, and Mosaic Youth Theatre had earned all of a buck and a quarter. So get to searchin' and help provide some of Detroit's hard-working nonprofits with some much-needed cash — all it takes is the click of a button. Sure, it's not as convenient as the little Google search bar in your browser, but, Christ, are you really that lazy?
Source : Metro Times, Backslash, November 15, 2006.
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GOOD STORIES AREN'T ENOUGH : BECOMING OUTCOMES-DRIVEN IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
http://www.ppv.org/ppv/publications/assets/203_publication.pdf
Martha A. Miles argues that nonprofit managers need to base their decisions on data rather than anecdotal evidence. Illustrated with examples from nonprofit organizations that are "outcomes-driven" — meaning they use data analysis to track performance, share information, and recruit donors — the book describes how and why organizations should refine their measurements of program performance, how to discuss data results, keeping up on technology, and challenges charities may face when shifting their focus from "good stories" to data analysis. Publisher: Public/Private Ventures, 2000 Market Street, Suite 600, Philadelphia, Pa. 19103; (215) 557-4400; fax (215) 557-4469; http://www.ppv.org; 48 pages; $10, or available free for download on the organization's Web site.
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GRANT APPLICATION ADVICE
http://www.stopvaw.org/Grant_Applications.html
Advice from Stop Violence Against Women : The Advocates for Human Rights.
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GRANT COSTS : ARE THEY WORTH IT?
http://www.wholonomyconsulting.com/docs/grant-costs-are-they-worth-it.pdf
What do getting a grant and taking a payday loan have in common? Answer: They may cost you much more than what you receive. Article by Cassandra O'Neill, Charity Channel, July 4, 2008.
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GRANT FUNDS: MONEY IS WHERE YOU FIND IT
Internet Archive Link
An online article by Bill Clede appearing in the July 1996 issue of Law and Order. Focuses on providing advice to local police departments on how to go about finding grant money.
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GRANT MAKERS REVEAL THE MOST COMMON REASONS GRANT PROPOSALS GET REJECTED
http://philanthropy.com/jobs/2003/05/01/20030523-378096.htm
The reason many grant proposals don't pass muster: The applicants didn't do their homework adequately. Article by Marilyn Dickey appearing in the Chronicle of Philanthropy, April 24, 2003.
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GRANT PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT (Michigan State University Library)
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/crsrpt.htm
GRANT PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT (Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi of California)
http://www.house.gov/pelosi/crs430.htm
This Congressional Research Service report offers suggestions for finding appropriate sources of Federal and private project funding. It describes major components of the written grant proposal and gives basic guidelines for developing, organizing, and writing the proposal.
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GRANT PROPOSAL WRITING IN A NUTSHELL
http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/ht/proposals.htm
Most grantmaking organizations have their own proposal/application forms although a few may only give you some basic guidelines. In any case, here are the most common sections of a grant proposal and the information you should include.
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GRANT PROPOSAL WRITING LEADERSHIP MANUAL
http://www.investinneighborhoods.com/grants.html
Courtesy of Invest in Neighborhoods, Inc. (Cincinnati, OH).
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GRANT PROPOSAL WRITING: LINKS, RESOURCES, AND COLUMNS
http://www.wilbers.com/grants.htm
Advice from Stephen Wilburs. Articles first appeared in Minneapolis Star Tribune.
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GRANT READINESS ASSESSMENT
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=mp_2fk7EJ2Yjabf6rLnF_2fVhA_3d_3d
Grant readiness assessment tool provide by Procifica.org
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GRANT RESOURCES & RESPONSIBILITIES FOR TOWNSHIPS
http://www.michigantownships.org/downloads/october02.pdf
http://www.michigantownships.org/downloads/grant_resources_and_responsibilities_for_townships_october02.pdf
Is your township planning a new project, but coming up a little short on funding? A wide area of untapped funds is available to townships--in the form of grants from state and federal government, and from private corporations. Although the grant writing process may seem daunting, this article shows you where to look for grants, what to include in a grant proposal and how to prepare yourself for grant writing success. Beverly A. Browning. (Last checked 10/13/08)

GRANT RESOURCES ON THE WEB : WHERE TO LOOK WHEN YOU NEED FUNDING
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/publications/crlnews/1999/jul/grantresources.cfm
Many libraries have sought external grants from local, state and government agencies, and from corporate and private foundations. Identifying the right funding source to submit proposals to can become cumbersome. The value of the Internet in identifying funding sources cannot be underestimated. There is a plethora of resources available on the Internet that can significantly enhance one’s ability to receive funding for libraries. Article by Dawn Ventress Kight and Emma Bradford Perry, C&RL News, July/August 1999, Vol. 60, No. 7.
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GRANT SEEKER, KNOW THY SELF
http://www.silcom.com/~paladin/curley.html
An electronic document written by Bob Curley for Join Together and posted on the Paladin Web Site.
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GRANT SEEKER'S CHECKLIST
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/fam.htm
A brief list of tips from the publishers of the Federal Assistance Monitor.
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A GRANT SEEKER'S GUIDE TO THE INTERNET : REVISED AND REVISITED
http://www.nonprofit.net/info/guide.html
"Today Internet access is widely available at reasonable rates. Information about grants and other useful material for nonprofit organizations abounds. Any organization with a computer and modem will be able to conduct sophisticated searches and keep current right from their offices. In this update, we'll take a tour of what's new and expanded. We'll also point out some areas related to grants for which information is still scarce on the Internet." Courtesy of Andrew J. Grant and Suzy D. Sonenberg.
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GRANTSEEKER'S TOOLBOX
http://www.donorsforum.org/resource/grant_start.html
Useful advice from the Donor's Forum in Chicago. Provides general information on the fundraising processs such as: