If you are new to fundraising or just want to check your
organization’s fundraising strategy this article from Blue
Avacado offers some excellent guidance.
Thirty-nine states and the District of Columbia have charitable
solicitation statutes that generally require nonprofits
soliciting contributions and, in most cases, their for-profit
fundraising professionals to register prior to soliciting
contributions or providing fundraising counsel services.
In the for-profit world, people are hired on commission all the
time. In other words, they are paid a percentage of what
they bring in. In the nonprofit world, this is considered
unethical. These resources explain why.
Veteran fundraising executive Tony Poderis has distilled a
lifetime of experience at his website. It includes a
special “Exhibits and Document Library” that has tons of sample
fundraising planning tools, including calendars, division of
labor, goal-setting, methods, tracking tools and general
development plans
Started by Ken Burnett, author of Relationship Fundraising, SOFII
is an easily accessible, free archive of the best fundraising
creativity and innovation from around the
world. At SOFII you will find:
Information on all aspects of fundraising
Tutorials
Opinion pieces.
A monthly column on the latest fundraising techniques.
Raising money is tough! If you’re looking for a little
inspiration to get your week started right, Movie Mondays for
Fundraising Professionals can help. Each week a
professionally edited interview with a successful development
director arrives in your email. These brief (3 – 5 minutes)
videos are full of great tips, inspirational stories and sound
fundraising advice. Sign
up for your free subscription.
October 28, 2011Stanford Innovation Review I Peter Kim, Gail Perreault, & William Foster I
Nonprofit leaders spend an enormous amount of time on
fundraising, but many typically have little idea how to secure
the money they will need over the next five years.
AFP is an association of professionals throughout the world that
advances philanthropy by enabling people and organizations to
practice effective and ethical fundraising. Every month, AFP
California Capital Chapter presents a monthly program, luncheon
or audio conference.
We express our gratitude to Wells Fargo for providing the funding
for our new website. The goal of this project has been to create
a highly accessible resource for all nonprofit organizations in
the region, providing information at the fingertips of executive
directors, staff and board members.
Wells Fargo has been a partner in the project from the beginning,
helping us to leverage the website grant into a regional resource
hub, and we appreciate their dedication.
What’s the Best Way to Raise Money?
Guidance from an expert
If you are new to fundraising or just want to check your organization’s fundraising strategy this article from Blue Avacado offers some excellent guidance.
State Charitable Solicitation Statutes
Thirty-nine states and the District of Columbia have charitable solicitation statutes that generally require nonprofits soliciting contributions and, in most cases, their for-profit fundraising professionals to register prior to soliciting contributions or providing fundraising counsel services.
Online Donation Engine Providers
Compare the options
by Marc Lee, CFRE of Affinity Resources LLC
Ethical Fundraising
In the for-profit world, people are hired on commission all the time. In other words, they are paid a percentage of what they bring in. In the nonprofit world, this is considered unethical. These resources explain why.
Vehicle Donation Programs
Here are two IRS booklets for organizations considering a vehicle donation program.
A Charity’s Guide to Vehicle Donations Publication 4302
A Donor’s Guide to Vehicle Donations Publication 4303
Why People Give: How to Increase Fundraising Dollars Using Evidence-based Approaches
Free webinar from The Network for Good
Ever wonder what motivates supporters to give to your organization? The answers might surprise you-as well as the science behind them.
Fundraising Costs
How much to spend
Fundraising Planning
Offers a variety of sample fundraising tools
Veteran fundraising executive Tony Poderis has distilled a lifetime of experience at his website. It includes a special “Exhibits and Document Library” that has tons of sample fundraising planning tools, including calendars, division of labor, goal-setting, methods, tracking tools and general development plans
Showcase of Fundraising Innovation & Inspiration
Information on all aspects of fundraising
Started by Ken Burnett, author of Relationship Fundraising, SOFII is an easily accessible, free archive of the best fundraising creativity and innovation from around the world. At SOFII you will find:
Movie Mondays
Free fundraising and awareness videos for nonprofits
Raising money is tough! If you’re looking for a little inspiration to get your week started right, Movie Mondays for Fundraising Professionals can help. Each week a professionally edited interview with a successful development director arrives in your email. These brief (3 – 5 minutes) videos are full of great tips, inspirational stories and sound fundraising advice. Sign up for your free subscription.
Finding Your Funding Model
Article from the Stanford Innovation Review
Nonprofit leaders spend an enormous amount of time on fundraising, but many typically have little idea how to secure the money they will need over the next five years.
Association of Fundraising Professionals
AFP is an association of professionals throughout the world that advances philanthropy by enabling people and organizations to practice effective and ethical fundraising. Every month, AFP California Capital Chapter presents a monthly program, luncheon or audio conference.
Meeting: monthly luncheon